Rick Clunn

Rick

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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

Technology improvements and our fisheries

By Rick Clunn

Today’s sophisticated electronics have created a lot of excitement as well as some concern in the fishing world.

The Bassmaster Angler of the Year award is considered by most anglers as the most prestigious title in bass fishing. It denotes the angler who won the year, not just one tournament. It's been that way from the start. While the rest of the world has change

See every AOY winner

Take a look at every winner of the Bassmaster Angler of the Year title – from 1970 to today.

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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.

Closing the generation gap

By Rick Clunn

What Rick Clunn has learned fishing with a whole new generation of professional bass anglers.

Making the case for big baits

By Rick Clunn

If an angler wants to catch big bass, he or she should start throwing big baits.

Daily Limit: Elites eager to start new season

By Mike Suchan

Many Bassmaster Elite Series anglers are looking forward to ending the stresses of preparation and moving on to fish catching.

While there are 3,000 lakes on the St. Johns and areas of clear water, back in the numerous canals, bass can be enticed from the blackwater as they lurk under structure like docks.

A look at St. Johns 2021

The Bassmaster Elite Series field grows to 99 anglers as the 2021 season opens on a familiar fishery.

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The early days of Clunn's career

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Rick Clunn describes the tough times he faced starting a fishing career in the late 1960s.

Reconnecting to nature

By Rick Clunn

It is on the water and in the woods where people find sanctity with nature and recharge their batteries.

Daily Limit: Predictions for 2021 Elites

By Mike Suchan

The Bassmaster LIVE team and B.A.S.S. emcee Dave Mercer share their early thoughts on the 2021 Bassmaster Elite Series season.

Daily Limit: Favorite posts from 2020

By Mike Suchan

Count down the list of Daily Limit author Mike Suchan's favorite posts of 2020.

Clunn's first bass and bass club experience

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Rick Clunn details his first experience catching a bass and the emotions that resulted for 6- to 7-year-old Clunn.

Daily Limit: Collect calls to Clunn

By Mike Suchan

What Rick Clunn means to the sport of bass fishing is immeasurable.

Daily Limit: Wendlandt’s fantastic finish for AOY

By Mike Suchan

Clark Wendlandt was proud to add a Bassmaster Angler of the Year title to his resume, which he said stands as the most special accolade in his career.

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