| Hometown | Otis Orchards, Washington |
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| Age | 34 |
| Former Occupation | N/A -- B.A. Eastern Washington University (2002) |
| Height | 6' 0'' |
| Weight | 180 lbs. |
| Injuries | Severe tendonitis/right elbow – surgery in August 2007 |
| Years Pro | 10 |
|---|---|
| Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* | 19 (3) As of 9/25/2012 |
| Career Earnings* | $1.99 million As of 9/25/2012 |
| Current World Rank | 23 |
| Current FLW Standing | 21 (626 points) |
| Best Finish in 2013 | 33 - Lewis Smith Lake, 3/7/2013 |
| Best Finish in 2012 | 2 - Wheeler Lake, 9/20/2012 |
| Last 3 Finishes |
54 - Beaver Lake, 4/11/2013 33 - Lewis Smith Lake, 3/7/2013 66 - Lake Okeechobee, 2/7/2013 |
| Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) | 3 (1) As of 9/25/2012 |
| FLW Championships Fished (Won) | 8 (1) As of 9/25/2012 |
| Titles/Honors | Bassmaster Classic (2006), Forrest Wood Cup (2004) |
| Angling Hero | Kevin VanDam - "Because of his ability to dominate the sport the way he has." |
|---|---|
| Favorite Lake | Clear Lake (CA) - "Big fish, and they're easy to catch. It's always fit my style and I've always done well there." |
| Least Favorite Lake | Lake Mead (NV) - "There's about three bass in there." |
| Favorite Technique | Sight-fishing |
| Primary Fishing Strength | Clear-water natural lakes |
| Secondary Fishing Strength | Finesse-fishing |
| Biggest Weakness | Fishing offshore in off-colored water |
| Boat | Ranger |
| Motor | Yamaha |
| Team | Chevy |
| Fishing Sponsors | Minn Kota, Humminbird, Z-Man (ElaZtech soft plastics), Megabass |
| Non-Fishing Sponsors | Chevy Trucks, Timber Creek Land Company, REC Components |
| Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) | Chevy Silverado HD (Chevy) |
| Favorite Food | Sushi or Mexican |
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| Favorite Music | "Alternative, but I listen to a little bit of everything." |
| Favorite Book/Movie | Old Yeller (book)/American Pie (movie) |
| Non-Angling Hero | Father - "I have a lot of respect for him. He makes intelligent decisions." |
| When Not Fishing | "I like to hunt everything - bow-hunt, bird-hunt, a little bit of everything." |
| Why He Fishes | "I fish to make a living, and I love to fish. I love the challenge each day. Every place we go to is different." |
| Website | www.lukeclausenfishing.com |
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*BASS events (all events because BASS does not report Tour and Open earnings separately) and FLW Tour.
Biographical data last updated: 2/8/2013
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