Wasn't he involved in some type of controversy earlier this year?
Kentucky Lake Bassfest.
What Matt Herren said:
"I finished 43rd here on Kentucky Lake. Today was an experience I'll never forget! I've fished professionally for many years and have a lot of respect for the anglers I compete against. There is one angler that lost that respect today! He runs a Ranger Boat that is wrapped by Academy Sports. This so called professional angler decided to fish a weekend pot tournament on Kentucky Lake today. In doing so he wound up on my best area. When I arrived at the area he had a list of reasons for being there? There's no excuse! As a professional angler you stay off bodies of water that your not competing on as a courtesy to other professional anglers! I believe this angler needs to grow up!"
Wheeler's response:
"Just to make sure everyone knows, as soon as Matt pulled up I left the place to him immediately. I'm sorry you had a rough day, but I don't think I could have done anything differently. I had no idea that you were fishing that place and gave it to you out of respect. That fruit jar tournament was for 5k this weekend and I promised a long time friend that I would fish the event with him. Anytime a fellow pro pulled anywhere close to me I left immediately. Which by the way only happened once more throughout the day."
