Murphy’s most successful campaign to date was his rookie season in 2011, where he took home the coveted rookie Angler of the Year distinction, by finishing 37th in the standings. This qualified him for his first ever Forrest Wood Cup as a professional. He qualified for the 2009 Cup, but this was as a co-angler. As bass fishing slows down in the winter, Murphy can often be found deer hunting or spending time with his wife and two children.