Michael Neal
Dayton, TN
Tennessee native Michael Neal became one of the youngest anglers in history to compete in the FLW Tour when he kicked off his pro career in 2012. Neal won Stage Seven of the Bass Pro Tour on Lake St. Clair in 2021, just a month after securing the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Angler of the Year title. In 2022, Neal claimed his second Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Angler of the Year title in back-to-back fashion, becoming the third pro to win AOY in consecutive years and the sixth pro to win multiple AOY titles.
Stats
Career Wins
3
Top 10s
40
Top 20s
46
REDCREST Appearances
5
Winnings
$1,674,522
Sponsors
Big Bite Baits, SPRO, Denali Rods, Mercury, Gamakatsu, Sunline, AFTCO, Phoenix Boats
Family
Wife: Sarah
Did you know?
Neal enjoys hunting, riding ATVs and crappie fishing.
Articles & Videos
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Top 10 baits and patterns: Minnow shaking keeps dominating on Dale Hollow
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• Tyler Brinks
• Bass Pro Tour
FantasyFishing.com Insider: Everything you need to know for Dale Hollow
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• Mitchell Forde
• Fantasy Fishing
Top 10 Baits and Patterns: Variety of techniques produced REDCREST success
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• Tyler Brinks
• Bass Pro Tour
Pros pick ’em: Who do other MLF anglers think will win REDCREST?
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• Tyler Brinks
• Bass Pro Tour
Michael Neal takes Day 1 lead at Bass Pro Shops REDCREST 2024 Powered by OPTIMA Lithium on Lay Lake
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• MLF
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Major League Fishing - Redcrest
Major League Fishing - Heavy Hitters
Major League Fishing - Bass Pro Tour
Major League Fishing - Tackle Warehouse Invitationals
| Year | Rank | Points | Events Fished | Bass Caught | Top 10s | Wins | Winnings | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 1081 | 6 | 85 | 2 | 0 | $60,000 | Pro |
Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit - TITLE
Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit - Pro Circuit
| Year | Rank | Points | Events Fished | Bass Caught | Top 10s | Wins | Winnings | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1068 | 6 | 96 | 4 | 1 | $172,500 | Pro |
| 2021 | 1 | 1124 | 6 | 100 | 2 | 0 | $97,500 | Pro |
| 2020 | 0 | 3 | 35 | 0 | 0 | $21,000 | Pro | |
| 2018 | 14 | 1050 | 7 | 84 | 1 | 0 | $62,000 | Pro |
| 2017 | 11 | 1126 | 7 | 75 | 1 | 0 | $69,000 | Pro |
| 2016 | 8 | 1031 | 6 | 85 | 2 | 0 | $82,000 | Pro |
| 2015 | 31 | 915 | 6 | 64 | 1 | 0 | $42,956 | Pro |
| 2014 | 7 | 1007 | 6 | 74 | 1 | 0 | $72,000 | Pro |
| 2013 | 20 | 927 | 6 | 74 | 2 | 0 | $81,020 | Pro |
| 2012 | 96 | 665 | 5 | 39 | 0 | 0 | $16,966 | Pro |
| 2009 | 103 | 494 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 0 | Strike King Co-Angler | |
| 2008 | 93 | 487 | 6 | 24 | 0 | 0 | $2,300 | Strike King Co-Angler |
Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit - Pro Circuit Invitational
| Year | Place | Bass Caught | Total Weight | Winnings | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 6 | 30 | 61 - 15 | $19,312 | Pro |
Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit - Pro Circuit Opens
| Year | Rank | Points | Events Fished | Bass Caught | Top 10s | Wins | Winnings | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 236 | 99 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | Pro |
Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit - Pro Circuit Series Eastern
| Year | Rank | Points | Events Fished | Bass Caught | Top 10s | Wins | Winnings | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 168 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | $4,702 | Pro |
Toyota Series - Central
Toyota Series - Southeastern
Phoenix Bass Fishing League - All-American
| Year | Place | Bass Caught | Total Weight | Winnings | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 35 | 5 | 12 - 06 | $2,500 | Boater |
Phoenix Bass Fishing League - Choo Choo
Phoenix Bass Fishing League - Region 3
| Year | Place | Bass Caught | Total Weight | Winnings | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 | 14 | 39 - 13 | $1,100 | Boater |
Phoenix Bass Fishing League - Region 2
| Year | Place | Bass Caught | Total Weight | Winnings | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0 - 00 | Boater |
Phoenix Bass Fishing League - Music City
| Year | Rank | Points | Events Fished | Bass Caught | Top 10s | Wins | Winnings | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 22 | 877 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | Boater |
Phoenix Bass Fishing League - Region 4
| Year | Place | Bass Caught | Total Weight | Winnings | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 46 | 7 | 10 - 10 | Boater |