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Jason Burroughs

Name: Jason Burroughs

Date of birth: July 30, 1984

Hometown: Hodges, South Carolina

Family: Samantha (wife) and two children

Nickname: “The Barefoot Bandit” — though I’ve been wearing shoes lately

Home water: Lake Hartwell, South Carolina

Favorite water: Lake Murray, South Carolina

First tournament: 4-5 years old

NPFL debut: 2024 — 6th at Logan Martin, Alabama

NPFL Winnings: $72,500

Sponsors: Khaotic Kustom Rods, Hyman Roofing, DG Construction, Epic Erics Bass Lab, Georgia Lure, Georgia Retirement Council, Hunters Headquarters, Fishlung, Bucca Brand, Buckeye Lures, Yamamoto Baits, Frog Factory, TKO Tungsten, Phoenix Boats, MillerTech Lithium

First fish: Age 2

First bass: Largemouth at age 2 or 3

Biggest bass: 10-10 largemouth from Lake Keowee in South Carolina on a big swimbait

Favorite lure: Buckeye Lures Magnum Series Spot Remover jighead with a Georgia Lure Georgia Shaker Worm (red bug)

Fishing strength: Herring lakes

Fishing weakness: Sight fishing

Fishing hero: Wilbur Burroughs (my grandfather)

Fishing goals: I want to get better every time I go fishing.

Best fishing advice: Use your tournament time wisely. Do not waste it. Keep a level head. If you’re going to move, have a place to go. Have a plan.

Off-the-water work: I do some guiding and manage my rental properties

Hobbies: Competition coon hunting

Favorite movie: Anything with Jason Statham

Favorite music: Country

Superstitions: None

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