Sam Hanggi
Tennessee
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Biography
Hometown: Knoxville, Tenn.
Birthdate: 2/19/2001
Years as a full-time pro angler: 3
Signature technique/strength: Shallow power fishing and offshore finesse fishing
Home waters: Fort Loudon/Tellico Lakes
Favorite place to fish: Lake Champlain
Career highlights: Sam finished 5th in the 2025 Nitro Boats Bassmaster Elite Qualifiers presented by Bass Pro Shops, earning him a spot on the 2026 Bassmaster Elite Series.
Did you know: Sam was an avid outdoors writer before taking on fishing full time.
Birthdate: 2/19/2001
Years as a full-time pro angler: 3
Signature technique/strength: Shallow power fishing and offshore finesse fishing
Home waters: Fort Loudon/Tellico Lakes
Favorite place to fish: Lake Champlain
Career highlights: Sam finished 5th in the 2025 Nitro Boats Bassmaster Elite Qualifiers presented by Bass Pro Shops, earning him a spot on the 2026 Bassmaster Elite Series.
Did you know: Sam was an avid outdoors writer before taking on fishing full time.
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