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MEET THE FINALIST: The Texas Rookie
August 06, 2009
MEET THE FINALIST: The Texas Rookie
James Crawford, 30, Sumner, Texas
James Crawford and his wife, Cristy, watched the Total Outdoorsman Challenge on TV a few years ago, and James thought it seemed like his type of event. Cristy was so supportive that she followed him to the field, but not as a spectator—she was competing, too.
The Crawfords both made it to the Grapevine Regional, and James finished in third place. It is the taxidermist’s first time competing in the TOC, and although he’s excited he knows how to keep his calm. “When you’re out there, you get to slow down,” he says. “It’s peaceful—no cell phones or anything. It’s just you and nature. I like it that way.”
The flyfishing event may stir up his nerves, though, since he hasn’t had much experience with it. Crawford borrowed a fly rod from his buddy and has been practicing at a pond across the street from his house. “This is my first year so I really don’t know what to expect,” Crawford says. “But I think I can do well just by staying calm.”
—Lance Madden
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James, It was nice to meet you at the Grapevine finals. Can't wait to see you at the Canyon, I must be sliping too, I couldn't come up with anything to rag you about.
Best of luck,
Coop
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James, It was nice to meet you at the Grapevine finals. Can't wait to see you at the Canyon, I must be sliping too, I couldn't come up with anything to rag you about.
Best of luck,
Coop
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