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3 Time US Open
Champion
Copyright © 2003
Mike Folkestad
Meet Mike Folkestad
Hometown:
Yorba Linda , Ca
Birthdate:
5-06-1941
Family:
Vicky (wife) Troy, Darin, Nick, Nicole
Occupation:
Professional Angler
Hobbies:
Fishing
Fishing Method:
Structure Fishing
Fishing Tip:
Try Using the Diawa Steev Rod and Reels
Years Fishing:
34 Professionally
Boat & Engine Model:
Ranger / 250XS Optimax Mercury
Accomplishments
2007 WON Wondering Teams Anglers Of The Year
2007 WON Wondering Pro Angler Of The Year
2006 WON Wondering Teams Anglers Of The Year
2005 WON Wondering Teams Anglers Of The Year
2004 FLW Everstart Western Divisional Angler Of The Year
2003 AOY Daiwa Cup Champion
2003 Ranger Cup Champion
2003 Fishing & Hunting News Voted #1 Fisherman In California
2003 W.O.N. Bass Champion Lake Mead, Nevada
2002 U.S. Open Champion Lake Mead, Nevada
2001 U.S. Open Champion Lake Mead, Nevada
1995 Fishing & Hunting News Voted #1 Fisherman In California
1994 Western Classic Champion Lake Mead, Nevada
1994 Fishing & Hunting News Voted #1 Fisherman In California
1992 Bassmaster Florida Champion Lake Harris, Florida
1991 W.O.N. Bass Southern Angler Of The Year
1989 W.O.N. Bass Champion Lake Mead, Nevada
1985 U.S. Open Champion Lake Mead, Nevada
1983 U.S. Bass Champion Lake Mohave, Nevada
1982 Western Bass Champion Lake Don Pedro, California
1981 Western Bass Champion Lake Oroville, California
1980 Western States Champion Lake Mohave, Nevada
1978 South West Bassmaster Champion Lake Havasu, California
1975 Western Bass Champion Clear Lake, California
Bassmaster Qualifier
Western Classic Qualifier 32 Years
Bassmaster Record Lowest Winning Weight Lake Harris, Florida
Largest Bass - 17 lbs. 22 0z.
Caught And Released 174 Bass Over 10 lbs.
Largest Limit Of Bass - 5 Bass Weighing 56 lbs 2 oz.
Tournament Winnings To Date $1,268,000
34 Years As A Professional Bass Fisherman
Quoted by media as a Western Legend