JASON BURROUGHS
Name: Jason Burroughs
Date of birth: July 30, 1984
Hometown: Hodges, South Carolina
Family: Samantha (wife) and two children
Nickname: “The Barefoot Bandit” — though I’ve been wearing shoes lately
Home water: Lake Hartwell, South Carolina
Favorite water: Lake Murray, South Carolina
First tournament: 4-5 years old
NPFL debut: 2024 — 6th at Logan Martin, Alabama
Sponsors: Khaotic Kustom Rods, Hyman Roofing, DG Construction, Epic Erics Bass Lab, Georgia Lure, Georgia Retirement Council, Hunters Headquarters, Fishlung, Bucca Brand, Buckeye Lures, Yamamoto Baits, Frog Factory, TKO Tungsten, Phoenix Boats, MillerTech Lithium
First fish: Age 2
First bass: Largemouth at age 2 or 3
Biggest bass: 10-10 largemouth from Lake Keowee in South Carolina on a big swimbait
Favorite lure: Buckeye Lures Magnum Series Spot Remover jighead with a Georgia Lure Georgia Shaker Worm (red bug)
Fishing strength: Herring lakes
Fishing weakness: Sight fishing
Fishing hero: Wilbur Burroughs (my grandfather)
Fishing goals: I want to get better every time I go fishing.
Best fishing advice: Use your tournament time wisely. Do not waste it. Keep a level head. If you’re going to move, have a place to go. Have a plan.
Off-the-water work: I do some guiding and manage my rental properties
Hobbies: Competition coon hunting
Favorite movie: Anything with Jason Statham
Favorite music: Country
Superstitions: None
