Chris McCall, 44 years old, was in 12th place after day one of the recently completed Forrest Wood Cup at Lake Ouachita in August. He eventually finished in 21st place out of 50 anglers.
McCall’s tournament history:
CAREER EARNINGS: $462,010
CAREER TOURNAMENT WINS: 4
CAREER TOP 10 FINISHES: 33
TOTAL EVENTS FISHED: 161
CUP APPEARANCES: 2
YEARS AS FLW TOUR PRO: 8
“I would almost consider my tournament fishing as a full time job. I own a business, but I do rely on fishing for part of my income.” He owns a small pay day loan business in Lufkin.
At the Ouachita championship McCall’s final fish weight was 19 pounds worth $10,000.
Favorite method of fishing: Ripping a Rat-L-Trap and soft plastic swimming tail jigs.
“I like fish the RatLTraps fast, around hydrilla or grass, or tossing it into the lure into hydrilla and ripping it out, drawing a reaction strike.” Favorite colors are white or perch.