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Rick Clunn

Rick Clunn

Info

Hometown Ava, Missouri
Age 78
Former Occupation Systems and computing

Stats

Years Pro 51
Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* 128 (18) As of 3/21/2016
Career Earnings* $3.25 million As of 3/21/2016
Current World Rank 178
Current Bassmaster Standing 92 (133 points)
Best Finish in 2024 20 - Harris Chain of Lakes, 4/11/2024
Best Finish in 2023 56 - St. Lawrence River, 8/24/2023
Last 3 Finishes 76 - St. Johns River, 4/18/2024
20 - Harris Chain of Lakes, 4/11/2024
92 - Lake Fork, 2/29/2024
Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) 32 (4) As of 3/21/2016
REDCREST Championships Fished (Won) 6 (0) As of 3/21/2016
Titles/Honors Bassmaster Classic champion (1976, 1977, 1984, 1990), B.A.S.S. Angler of the Year (1988), WON Bass U.S. Open champion (1983, 1986)

Angling Stuff

Angling Hero Father - "I'm still amazed at how hard he fished. He did it because he loved it." Roland Martin - "When he won 3 events in a row it allowed me to believe I could control my own destiny." Guido Hibdon - "He's very honest and I admire him."
Home Lake "I don't have one anymore."
Favorite Lake Lake Powell
Least Favorite Lake Any Florida lake except Okeechobee
Favorite Technique "I love ripping a spinnerbait, bulging it under the surface. The strike is vicious and visible."
Boat Nitro
Motor Mercury
Team Nitro
Fishing Sponsors Bass Pro Shops, Wright & McGill (rods, reels), Luck-E-Strike, Lazer TroKar hooks

Personal Stuff

Favorite Food Homegrown vegetables in the summer
Favorite Music Native American music with chanting or just instruments
Favorite Book/Movie Book -- Jonathan Livingston Seagull. Movie -- Brother Sun, Sister Moon (story of Francis of Assisi)
When Not Fishing "I enjoy spending time with my family at the farm we live on."
Why He Fishes "It's my greatest teacher. It's my vehicle to learn about myself and the universe."
Website www.fishingworld.com/Pro-RickClunn/
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Tournament Finishes
(Only recent tournaments are included. Not necessarily a career listing.)
Date Tour Event Place
5/9/2013 BElite Alabama River 67  
6/2/2004 E50 Alabama River 18  
6/9/2011 BElite Arkansas River 16  
8/24/2006 BMajor-l Arkansas River 9  
2/11/2004 FLW Atchafalaya Basin 113  
2/12/2003 FLW Atchafalaya Basin 47  
4/13/2005 FLW Beaver Lake 104  
3/31/2004 FLW Beaver Lake 169  
4/17/2002 FLW Beaver Lake 68  
4/9/2003 FLW Beaver Lake (Wal-Mart Open) 7  
4/18/2013 BElite Bull Shoals Lake 79  
4/19/2012 BElite Bull Shoals Lake 21  
4/21/2016 BElite Bull Shoals/Norfork Lakes 59  
3/11/2010 BElite California Delta 9  
3/22/2007 BElite California Delta 68  
8/22/2019 BElite Cayuga Lake 72  
6/23/2016 BElite Cayuga Lake 105  
8/21/2014 BElite Cayuga Lake 106  
2/9/2017 BElite Cherokee Lake 65  
8/13/2015 BElite Chesapeake Bay 100  
5/1/2008 BElite Clarks Hill 85  
4/19/2007 BElite Clarks Hill 89  
5/20/2010 BElite Clarks Hill Lake 13  
5/4/2006 BElite Clarks Hill Reservoir 18  
3/18/2010 BElite Clear Lake 93  
3/29/2007 BElite Clear Lake 78  
9/11/2002 FLW* Cross Lake 8  
8/7/2014 BElite Delaware River 100  
5/3/2012 BElite Douglas Lake 19  
5/18/2006 BMajor-m Eagle Mountain Lake 18  
3/21/2013 BElite Falcon Lake 2  
4/3/2008 BElite Falcon Lake 83  
6/17/2010 BElite Ft. Gibson 28  
4/26/2018 BElite Grand Lake 108  
6/21/2007 BElite Grand Lake 101  
6/1/2006 BElite Grand Lake 50  
3/10/2011 BElite Harris Chain 11  
3/6/2008 BElite Harris Chain 53  
2/3/2005 BT Harris Chain 138  
4/11/2024 BElite Harris Chain of Lakes 20  
2/17/2022 BElite Harris Chain of Lakes 21  
1/29/2004 BT Harris Chain of Lakes 107  
1/9/2003 BT Harris Chain of Lakes 131  
9/10/2003 FLW* James River 40  
5/4/2018 BElite Kentucky Lake 107  
6/3/2015 BElite Kentucky Lake 63  
6/9/2010 BElite Kentucky Lake 79  
6/3/2009 BElite Kentucky Lake 36  
6/12/2008 BElite Kentucky Lake 9  
6/15/2006 BElite Kentucky Lake 28  
5/12/2004 FLW Kentucky Lake 119  
5/14/2003 FLW Kentucky Lake 34  
3/12/2009 BElite Lake Amistad 97  
4/10/2008 BElite Lake Amistad 44  
3/8/2007 BElite Lake Amistad 57  
3/9/2006 BElite Lake Amistad 38  
8/17/2023 BElite Lake Champlain 93  
7/8/2021 BElite Lake Champlain 82  
7/30/2020 BElite Lake Champlain 60  
7/27/2017 BElite Lake Champlain 82  
7/12/2007 BElite Lake Champlain 26  
7/13/2006 BElite Lake Champlain 73  
6/23/2004 FLW Lake Champlain 186  
6/19/2002 FLW Lake Champlain 10  
4/7/2022 BElite Lake Chickamauga 25  
10/16/2020 BElite Lake Chickamauga 73  
6/11/2014 BElite Lake Chickamauga 39  
9/28/2012 TTBC Lake Conroe 41  
6/2/2017 BElite Lake Dardanelle 18  
5/15/2014 BElite Lake Dardanelle 4  
3/26/2009 BElite Lake Dardanelle 76  
8/23/2007 BMajor-l Lake Dardanelle 22  
4/14/2004 E50 Lake Dardanelle 17  
5/18/2005 E50 Lake Dardanelle (Arkansas River) 4  
7/31/2008 BElite Lake Erie/Niagara River 61  
7/19/2007 BElite Lake Erie/Niagara River 58  
6/10/2020 BElite Lake Eufaula 56  
3/18/2004 BT Lake Eufaula 97  
3/6/2003 BT Lake Eufaula 59  
5/8/2002 BT Lake Eufaula 95  
2/29/2024 BElite Lake Fork 92  
5/19/2022 BElite Lake Fork 54  
4/22/2021 BElite Lake Fork 88  
11/5/2020 BElite Lake Fork 17  
5/2/2019 BElite Lake Fork 70  
5/20/2021 BElite Lake Guntersville 81  
9/30/2020 BElite Lake Guntersville 72  
6/21/2019 BElite Lake Guntersville 73  
4/9/2015 BElite Lake Guntersville 88  
5/6/2010 BElite Lake Guntersville 67  
5/7/2009 BElite Lake Guntersville 19  
4/26/2007 BElite Lake Guntersville 26  
4/20/2006 BElite Lake Guntersville 44  
2/24/2005 BT Lake Guntersville 7  
2/26/2004 BT Lake Guntersville 68  
4/10/2002 BT Lake Guntersville 108  
4/4/2019 BElite Lake Hartwell 71  
5/7/2015 BElite Lake Havasu 95  
2/14/2019 BElite Lake Lanier 52  
2/8/2018 BElite Lake Martin 103  
6/28/2012 BElite Lake Michigan 39  
4/20/2023 BElite Lake Murray 102  
5/12/2011 BElite Lake Murray 10  
5/15/2008 BElite Lake Murray 88  
3/12/2003 FLW Lake Murray 4  
3/17/2005 BT Lake Norman 3  
8/18/2022 BElite Lake Oahe 42  
6/29/2018 BElite Lake Oahe 80  
2/16/2023 BElite Lake Okeechobee 73  
2/23/2017 BElite Lake Okeechobee 110  
3/22/2012 BElite Lake Okeechobee 47  
1/19/2005 FLW Lake Okeechobee 13  
1/21/2004 FLW Lake Okeechobee 53  
1/22/2003 FLW Lake Okeechobee 135  
1/16/2003 BT Lake Okeechobee 80  
1/23/2002 FLW Lake Okeechobee 52  
8/7/2008 BElite Lake Oneida 25  
3/13/2002 FLW Lake Ouachita 8  
4/6/2011 BElite Lake Pickwick 79  
2/23/2023 BElite Lake Seminole 67  
3/13/2014 BElite Lake Seminole 78  
2/6/2003 BT Lake Seminole 141  
2/6/2002 BT Lake Seminole 28  
7/27/2023 BElite Lake St. Clair 101  
8/20/2020 BElite Lake St. Clair 83  
8/24/2017 BElite Lake St. Clair 105  
8/27/2015 BElite Lake St. Clair 81  
8/22/2013 BElite Lake St. Clair 20  
8/22/2001 BT Lake St. Clair 83  
9/19/2019 BElite Lake Tenkiller 52  
6/8/2016 BElite Lake Texoma 7  
3/13/2008 BElite Lake Toho 41  
2/9/2005 FLW Lake Toho 127  
1/27/2005 BT Lake Toho 36  
12/12/2001 BT Lake Toho 44  
9/13/2007 BElite Lake Tohopekaliga 63  
2/24/2006 BElite Lake Tohopekaliga 21  
5/17/2018 BElite Lake Travis 27  
6/16/2011 BElite Lake Wheeler 82  
4/2/2009 BElite Lake Wheeler 72  
6/5/2008 BElite Lake Wheeler 37  
2/13/2002 FLW Lake Wheeler 36  
6/15/2005 E50 Lake Wissota 10  
7/27/2006 BMajor-a Lake Wylie 32  
5/11/2023 BElite Lay Lake 101  
2/23/2007 BElite Lay Lake 38  
6/1/2005 E50 Lewisville Lake 23  
8/2/2001 BT* Lower Mississippi 17  
8/26/2022 BElite Mississippi River 82  
6/21/2018 BElite Mississippi River 107  
9/8/2016 BElite Mississippi River 80  
6/20/2013 BElite Mississippi River 75  
6/21/2012 BElite Mississippi River 12  
6/11/2009 BElite Mississippi River 17  
5/6/2021 BElite Neely Henry Lake 44  
6/16/2004 E50 Ohio, Cumberland, Tennessee Rivers 3  
7/29/2005 BT Ohio, Monongahela, Allegheny Rivers 33  
6/26/2008 BElite Old Hickory 5  
3/10/2004 FLW Old Hickory Lake 6  
5/15/2002 FLW Old Hickory Lake 89  
8/23/2012 BElite Oneida Lake 61  
8/13/2009 BElite Oneida Lake 69  
7/6/2006 BElite Oneida Lake 46  
3/9/2005 FLW Ouachita River 130  
6/2/2022 BElite Pickwick Lake 79  
3/18/2021 BElite Pickwick Lake 63  
4/29/2010 BElite Pickwick Lake 88  
8/11/2016 BElite Potomac River 69  
8/9/2007 BElite Potomac River 29  
8/10/2006 BElite Potomac River 14  
2/20/2009 BElite Red River 43  
10/31/2001 BT Red River 100  
4/27/2017 BElite Ross Barnett Reservoir 57  
6/1/2023 BElite Sabine River 72  
4/8/2021 BElite Sabine River 87  
6/7/2018 BElite Sabine River 59  
3/19/2015 BElite Sabine River 71  
3/14/2013 BElite Sabine River 71  
4/30/2015 BElite Sacramento River 90  
5/17/2017 BElite Sam Rayburn Reservoir 37  
10/11/2012 FLWT Sam Rayburn Reservoir 54  
3/16/2006 BElite Sam Rayburn Reservoir 43  
3/20/2003 BT Santee Cooper 161  
4/27/2023 BElite Santee Cooper Lakes 84  
3/17/2022 BElite Santee Cooper Lakes 91  
10/8/2020 BElite Santee Cooper Lakes 82  
3/25/2004 BT Santee Cooper Lakes 37  
3/30/2006 BElite Santee-Cooper 74  
4/20/2005 E50 Smith Lake 31  
2/5/2004 BT Smith Lake 20  
4/15/2010 BElite Smith Mountain Lake 69  
4/23/2009 BElite Smith Mountain Lake 37  
6/7/2007 BElite Smith Mountain Lake 26  
4/18/2024 BElite St. Johns River 76  
2/10/2022 BElite St. Johns River 78  
2/11/2021 BElite St. Johns River 99  
2/6/2020 BElite St. Johns River 75  
2/7/2019 BElite St. Johns River 1  
3/17/2016 BElite St. Johns River 1  
3/20/2014 BElite St. Johns River 65  
3/15/2012 BElite St. Johns River 79  
3/17/2011 BElite St. Johns River 55  
8/24/2023 BElite St. Lawrence River 56  
7/14/2022 BElite St. Lawrence River 77  
7/15/2021 BElite St. Lawrence River 61  
7/23/2020 BElite St. Lawrence River 61  
8/15/2019 BElite St. Lawrence River 15  
8/23/2018 BElite St. Lawrence River 21  
7/20/2017 BElite St. Lawrence River 101  
7/30/2015 BElite St. Lawrence River 39  
8/8/2013 BElite St. Lawrence River 55  
3/3/2005 BT Strom Thurmond Reservoir (Clarks Hill) 20  
4/3/2014 BElite Table Rock Lake 45  
9/14/2006 BElite Table Rock Lake 55  
3/31/2005 BT Table Rock Lake 102  
3/4/2004 BT Table Rock Lake 38  
2/25/2021 BElite Tennessee River 92  
5/19/2004 E50 Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway 48  
2/20/2003 BT Toledo Bend 15  
2/22/2024 BElite Toledo Bend Reservoir 95  
4/6/2017 BElite Toledo Bend Reservoir 99  
5/12/2016 BElite Toledo Bend Reservoir 50  
5/1/2014 BElite Toledo Bend Reservoir 25  
6/7/2012 BElite Toledo Bend Reservoir 76  
4/14/2011 BElite Toledo Bend Reservoir 94  
5/2/2013 BElite West Point Lake 9  
5/5/2011 BElite West Point Lake 51  
4/28/2016 BElite Wheeler Lake 64  
5/11/2005 FLW Wheeler Lake 65  
6/18/2003 FLW Wheeler Lake (Forrest Wood Open) 96  
4/11/2019 BElite Winyah Bay 51  
4/7/2016 BElite Winyah Bay 74  


*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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