Nickname – JT
Birth date – March 13, 1976
Hometown – Rock Island, IL
Family – Elisabeth (wife)
Fishing Influences – Arnold and Juanita King (Grandparents)
Years Fishing – 25+
Biggest Strength (on the water) – Pitching Jigs
Biggest Weakness (on the water) – Finesse Fishing
Fishing Accomplishments – Winner of 2002 Exelon’s Fishing for a Cure (Charity Event)
- 2003 ABA D46 Angler of the Year
- 2004 ABA D46 Angler of the Year
- Several Tournament Wins
- Several Big Bass Awards
- BFL Regional Qualifier
- ABA National Championship Qualifier
Off the water Accomplishments – Pro Staff member for several great companies
- Articles are regularly printed in American Bass Anglers and Inside Line Magazines.
- Bagwell’s Bass Tactics (weekly column) runs on multiple very high-traffic websites.
- Articles are used on websites in the United States, Russia, Australia and the United Kingdom
- Featured in numerous Newspaper articles
- In-studio guest for a regional talk radio show
- In-store promotions for retail locations
- Owner of BagwellsBassTactics.com
- Active in the Pro Bass Networks “Ask a Pro” program for kids
Proudest Fishing Moment – After winning the Exelon Fishing for a Cure Charity Tournament, donated 20% of earnings back to the charity.
Favorite Food – Mexican and Italian
Favorite Book – Get what you deserve (How to guerilla market yourself)
Favorite Movie – Too many to list
Favorite Song – I’m gonna miss her (the fishing song)
Sponsors – Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits, Pflueger Reels, All Star Rods, Daiichi Hooks, Minn Kota, Mizmo Bait Co, Lake George Boat Rental, Slayden’s Auto Repair, MegaStrike, Humminbird, PowerPro, Shakespeare Supreme Line, Do-It Mold Co.
