Rick Clunn

Rick

Clunn

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Biography

Rick Clunn, a legend in the sport of bass fishing, is fishing his 16th year on the Bassmaster Elite Series in 2021. Clunn has four Bassmaster Classic titles (1976, 1977, 1984, 1990) and 16 Bassmaster tournament wins. Clunn has 32 Bassmaster Classic appearances and has fished Bassmaster events dating back to 1974.

Rick also has a YouTube where he posts video content from his legendary career memories: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAXHIAYdMGC8uCiX_dWsaFw

Personal Info

Hometown

Ava,

Missouri

Birthdate

July 24, 1946

Family

Melissa (wife), Sage, River, Brooke, Cortney (children)

Hobbies

Hike, Eco travel, mushroom hunting

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Content

I like muddy water

By Rick Clunn

Rick Clunn likes dirty water so much that he will run away from clear water to find a dirtier clarity that suits his interests.

Which is more meaningful: Classic or AOY title?

By Rick Clunn

Most anglers who dream of bass fishing were inspired by watching previous Classic winners hoist that big trophy over their heads and hearing the roar the crowd.

One by one the last six anglers to weigh were eliminated. Justin Kerr, Brock Mosely, Chris Jones and Steve Kennedy hung around in the wings to witness history, as Matt Arey had the hot seat with the champ yet to weigh.

Sooch’s Classic in 53 shots

See all the Bassmaster Classic events from a different angle with Bassmaster LIVE's Mike Suchan as your guide.

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“I think a guy’s going to need two primary patterns and two styles of fishing to stay consistent for four days,” Swindle said. “You’re going to have to move around; there’s just not enough fish (in any given scenario) to sit on it and win it. And even if

A look at Lake Guntersville

Learn the outlook for this week's Berkley Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville out of Scottsboro, Ala.

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A local uprising

By Rick Clunn

Learn why experienced pro Rick Clunn thinks this era of professional anglers is a different breed.

Brandon Cobb won the 2019 Elite on Lake Fork in early May with 114-0. Cobb started second with 31 pounds, 11 ounces, then scored the big bag of the event on Day 3 at 37-15, including an 11-1 that took big bass honors of the event.

A look at Lake Fork

Get a sneak peek of the fishery hosting this week's Guaranteed Bassmaster Elite at Lake Fork.

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Be a smart practice angler

By Rick Clunn

Regardless of whether an angler is practicing for a tournament or recreational fishing, he or she should not get impatient when faced with tough conditions.