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Fish Hard, Fish Long, Fish Patiently, Fish with Endurance, Fish for LIFE!

Phil 4:13  I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me!

Personal

            Birth date/place:  September, 8 1978 ~Paducah, KY

            Family Status:  Single, Daughter ~ Faith Noelle Rankin

Objective

            My objective is to find success on a professional level in the fishing and music industry.  I will work diligently and patiently in competition in hopes my efforts might be recognized by other young women, encouraging them to strive to the next level in the ranks of being a pro angler.  To reach children in need of a mentor and recreation, setting an example for them to follow in attempts they may gain the passions and respect for nature and habitat, as myself.  To use my voice in song and my lyrics in melody and touch the souls of all who hear.  I aspire to be the first female professional angler to ever win an FLW title event!



Education

1996-1998  Fine Arts, Paducah Community College

2004-2005 Real Estate Commercial License, Western KY Technical College

Occupation

2001-2004 Front End Lead ~ Bass Pro Shops

Responsibilities included: scheduling, training, customer relations, and supervision.  I was a participant in extensive product knowledge courses and consistently provided assistance in sales and instruction of merchandise. 

1999-2004 Funhouse Recording Studios ~ Nashville, TN

I collaborated with other producers in music production assistance and I was the in house bookkeeper. I frequently worked as a demonstration vocalist and recruiter of new talent and songs for developmentalprojects.

            2005-Pres. Professional Tournament Angler ~ FLW Outdoors

I fish on a professional level on the FLW Trail. I participate in the FLW Tour, the FLW Series, and the Stren Series, along with several local and charity events. I represent Team Chevy and do extensive promotional work and demonstrations for my sponsors on a continuous basis. I currently fish full-time and will continue to do so as my chosen profession. I work hand in hand with youth organizations and ministry outreach programs. I am dedicated and loyal, following my passions persistently and patiently.


Angler Profile

SONDRA RANKIN
Home: Paducah, KY

 

Bass Tournament Statistics

Career earnings: $ 37,695
Number of Top-10 tournament finishes: 3
Weight of largest day's catch: 14 lbs, 6 oz, (2007, Wal-Mart FLW Tour, FLW Tour , Detroit River, MI)
Number of events fished: 27 since 2004



        

 

Tour Highlights

 

Wal-Mart FLW Tour - Championship

Year

Place

Bass
Caught

Days 1&2 Weight

Total Weight

Earnings

Status

Career

-

9

11 lbs, 8 oz

11 lbs, 8 oz

$ 1,250

-

2006

25

9

11 lbs, 8 oz

11 lbs, 8 oz

$ 1,250

Co-Angler

 

Wal-Mart FLW Tour

Year

Ranking

Points

Tournaments
Fished

Bass Caught

Days 1&2
Weight

Total
Weight

Earnings

Status

Career

-

-

19

103

208 lbs, 8 oz

222 lbs, 4 oz

$ 36,125

-

2007

70

613

6

28

60 lbs, 4 oz

60 lbs, 4 oz

$ 2,000

Co-Angler

2006

16

860

6

43

83 lbs, 11 oz

94 lbs, 6 oz

$ 25,425

Co-Angler

2005

72

630

5

26

49 lbs, 14 oz

52 lbs, 15 oz

$ 8,700

Co-Angler

2004

252

77

2

6

14 lbs, 11 oz

14 lbs, 11 oz

$ 0

Co-Angler

 

Wal-Mart FLW Series - FLW Series Division

Year

Ranking

Points

Tournaments
Fished

Bass Caught

Days 1&2
Weight

Total
Weight

Earnings

Status

Career

-

-

3

7

7 lbs, 0 oz

11 lbs, 5 oz

$ 0

-

2006

318

96

3

7

7 lbs, 0 oz

11 lbs, 5 oz

$ 0

Co-Angler

 

Wal-Mart FLW Series - BP Eastern Division

Year

Ranking

Points

Tournaments
Fished

Bass Caught

Days 1&2
Weight

Total
Weight

Earnings

Status

Career

-

-

2

4

9 lbs, 9 oz

9 lbs, 9 oz

$ 0

-

2007

316

74

2

4

9 lbs, 9 oz

9 lbs, 9 oz

$ 0

Co-Angler

 

Stren Series - Central Division

Year

Ranking

Points

Tournaments
Fished

Bass Caught

Days 1&2
Weight

Total
Weight

Earnings

Status

Career

-

-

1

6

13 lbs, 15 oz

13 lbs, 15 oz

$ 320

-

2005

182

158

1

6

13 lbs, 15 oz

13 lbs, 15 oz

$ 320

Co-Angler

 

Stren Series - Midwest Division

Year

Ranking

Points

Tournaments
Fished

Bass Caught

Days 1&2
Weight

Total
Weight

Earnings

Status

Career

-

-

1

5

8 lbs, 3 oz

8 lbs, 3 oz

$ 0

-