COMPARING AND CONTRASTING by Tyler Brinks
TOP FLW ANGLERS
PHOTOS BY D. W. REED II
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT BEING A PRO BASS FISHERMAN?
Ws: All of the great people I get to meet and all of the nice places we get to see each year.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE LEAST?
Ws: The driving.
NAME TWO THINGS YOU WOULD WANT WITH YOU IF YOU WERE STRANDED ON A DESERT ISLAND.
Ws: I would say water and a good Buck Knife.
WHAT IS ONE BODY OF WATER YOU HAVE ALWAYS DREAMED OF FISHING?
Ws: The California Delta. I’ d love to get out there and fish that tidal water with a chance to catch a 12- or 13-pound bass.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FOOD TO GRILL? Ws: That would be a toss-up between salmon and tuna.
WHAT CELEBRITY WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO FISH WITH AND WHY?
Ws: Joe Rogan( UFC commentator and Fear Factor host). I saw how he recently killed a big elk. I’ d like to talk hunting with him.
FAVORITE COLLEGE / PRO SPORTS TEAM?
Ws: That’ s easy: the Tennessee Vols.
IF YOU HAD TO PICK ONE TECHNIQUE FOR THE REST OF YOUR CAREER WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Ws: Flipping shallow cover. It’ s my favorite way to fish.
RATE YOUR SKILLS FROM 1-10 AS A BASKETBALL PLAYER.
Ws: 6, in general, but a 10 if it is against Michael Neal. He may be half my age, but I would beat him like a drum.
Spring City, Tenn.
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