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, Shakespesrc="//Line, Do-It Mold Co.