Hank Cherry

Biography

Residence: Lincolnton, N.C.
Birthdate: 2/8/1974
Years as a full-time pro angler: 14
Signature technique/strength: Jerkbait
Home waters: Lake Norman
Favorite place to fish: Florida
Career highlights: Cherry is only the fourth angler in the history of the Bassmaster Classic to win the event in back-to-back years, joining Rick Clunn (1976-77), Kevin VanDam (2010-11) and Jordan Lee (2017-18).
Did you know: When he was just starting out tournament fishing, this future Classic champ actually fished his first tournament out of a pontoon boat.

Hometown: Lincolnton, North Carolina
Family: Jaclyn (wife), Bella Grace, Christian (children)
Birthdate: February 8, 1974
Hobbies: Youth Athletics, hunting and veterans causes