Tommy Biffle

Tommy Biffle — In his 34-year career as a professional angler, Tommy Biffle of Wagoner, Okla., has become one of the leading money winners in professional fishing, amassing more than $3 million, including almost $2.3 million with B.A.S.S. Biffle is considered one of the best on any tour at flipping and pitching a jig into shallow cover, and he is credited with introducing the pitching technique to the sport. In 2010 he developed a technique known as “bottom buggin’,” which employs his signature Biffle Bug creature bait paired with a Biffle Hardhead hinged jighead. He won eight Bassmaster tournaments and qualified for 19 Bassmaster Classics and eight FLW Cups, finishing runner-up in two Classics and three Cups. He currently competes in MLF events, and he also stays active in promoting tournament fishing, children’s derbies, water safety, fish care and high school and college fishing.