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3/1/1966

Clark Wendlandt

Clark  Wendlandt

Info

Hometown Cedar Park, Texas
Age 58
Former Occupation N/A (fishing guide)
Height 5' 8''
Weight 162 lbs.
Injuries None

Stats

Years Pro 32
Top 10 Finishes (Wins)* 62 (4) As of 11/12/2020
Career Earnings* $2.8 million As of 11/12/2020
Current World Rank 90
Current Bassmaster Standing 67 (185 points)
Best Finish in 2024 28 - Grand Lake, 3/22/2024
Best Finish in 2023 2 - Lake Okeechobee, 2/16/2023
Last 3 Finishes 66 - St. Johns River, 4/18/2024
46 - Harris Chain of Lakes, 4/11/2024
28 - Grand Lake, 3/22/2024
Bassmaster Classics Fished (Won) 4 (0) As of 11/12/2020
REDCREST Championships Fished (Won) 19 (0) As of 11/12/2020
Titles/Honors FLW Angler of the Year (2009, 2000, 1997); Bassmaster Angler of the Year (2020)

Angling Stuff

Angling Hero Rick Clunn - "When I first got into it, he inspired me."
Home Lake Lake Travis (TX)
Favorite Lake Lake Champlain (NY/VT) - "It's just an awesome place to fish, and I really like catching smallmouths."
Least Favorite Lake "I don't have one."
Favorite Technique Sight-fishing
Primary Fishing Strength Versatility
Secondary Fishing Strength Sight-fishing
Biggest Weakness Finesse fishing
Boat Ranger
Motor Evinrude
Fishing Sponsors Cabela's (rods, batteries), Garmin, Lucas Oil, Power-Pole, Strike King
Tow Vehicle (Sponsor) Chevy 2500 HD

Personal Stuff

Favorite Food Grilled steak
Favorite Music Praise and worship
Favorite Book/Movie Lonesome Dove or the Bible (book)
Non-Angling Hero Father - "I admire the way he's lived his life. I thought he did a good job raising me, and I hope I can raise my kids as well."
When Not Fishing "I like to hunt deer."
Why He Fishes "I like the competitive aspect of tournament fishing. And I've always liked the outdoors, and trying to figure out how to catch fish."
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Tournament Finishes
(Only recent tournaments are included. Not necessarily a career listing.)
Date Tour Event Place
4/11/2019 BElite Winyah Bay 58  
6/18/2003 FLW Wheeler Lake (Forrest Wood Open) 62  
5/11/2005 FLW Wheeler Lake 81  
8/4/2016 FLWT- FWC Wheeler Lake 37  
2/22/2024 BElite Toledo Bend Reservoir 45  
2/25/2021 BElite Tennessee River 52  
3/12/2009 FLWT Table Rock Lake 20  
3/3/2010 FLWT Table Rock Lake 11  
3/29/2012 FLWT Table Rock Lake 23  
8/15/2019 BElite St. Lawrence River 65  
7/23/2020 BElite St. Lawrence River 8  
7/15/2021 BElite St. Lawrence River 3  
7/14/2022 BElite St. Lawrence River 9  
8/24/2023 BElite St. Lawrence River 70  
2/7/2019 BElite St. Johns River 14  
2/6/2020 BElite St. Johns River 16  
2/11/2021 BElite St. Johns River 55  
2/10/2022 BElite St. Johns River 59  
4/18/2024 BElite St. Johns River 66  
4/26/2018 FLWT Smith Lake 21  
10/8/2020 BElite Santee Cooper Lakes 17  
3/17/2022 BElite Santee Cooper Lakes 23  
4/27/2023 BElite Santee Cooper Lakes 85  
3/27/2014 FLWT Sam Rayburn Reservoir 154  
4/8/2021 BElite Sabine River 30  
6/1/2023 BElite Sabine River 2  
10/31/2001 BT Red River 17  
5/19/2011 FLWT Red River 30  
6/22/2005 FLW Potomac River 2  
6/14/2007 FLWT Potomac River 70  
5/17/2012 FLWT Potomac River 7  
6/25/2015 FLWT Potomac River 1  
6/15/2017 FLWT Potomac River 39  
3/1/2006 FLWT Pickwick Lake 125  
5/5/2016 FLWT Pickwick Lake 127  
3/18/2021 BElite Pickwick Lake 60  
6/2/2022 BElite Pickwick Lake 45  
3/9/2005 FLW Ouachita River 113  
5/15/2002 FLW Old Hickory Lake 41  
3/10/2004 FLW Old Hickory Lake 81  
5/31/2006 FLWS Old Hickory Lake 5  
7/30/2009 FLW Ohio, Monongahela, Allegheny Rivers 43  
5/6/2021 BElite Neely Henry Lake 13  
5/18/2017 FLWT Mississippi River 65  
8/2/2001 BT* Lower Mississippi 13  
8/11/2004 FLW Logan Martin Lake 9  
8/2/2006 FLWT Logan Martin Lake 3  
11/15/2006 FLWS Lewis Smith Lake 166  
3/7/2013 FLWT Lewis Smith Lake 80  
3/26/2015 FLWT Lewis Smith Lake 2  
4/3/2008 FLWT Lewis Smith 28  
5/11/2023 BElite Lay Lake 97  
2/13/2002 FLW Lake Wheeler 7  
2/15/2007 FLWT Lake Travis 4  
2/16/2017 FLWT Lake Travis 5  
2/28/2008 FLWT Lake Tohopekaliga 12  
12/12/2001 BT Lake Toho 146  
2/9/2005 FLW Lake Toho 109  
3/5/2015 FLWT Lake Toho 83  
9/19/2019 BElite Lake Tenkiller 69  
8/22/2001 BT Lake St. Clair 55  
6/28/2018 FLWT Lake St. Clair 86  
9/28/2019 BElite Lake St. Clair 3  
8/20/2020 BElite Lake St. Clair 4  
7/27/2023 BElite Lake St. Clair 16  
2/6/2002 BT Lake Seminole 83  
2/23/2023 BElite Lake Seminole 48  
6/11/2021 BElite Lake Ray Roberts 23  
7/21/2011 FLWT Lake Pickwick 12  
3/13/2002 FLW Lake Ouachita 113  
8/2/2007 FLWT Lake Ouachita 3  
5/26/2010 FLWT Lake Ouachita 63  
8/11/2011 FLWT Lake Ouachita 44  
8/20/2015 FLWT- FWC Lake Ouachita 20  
8/10/2018 FLWT- FWC Lake Ouachita 44  
1/23/2002 FLW Lake Okeechobee 12  
1/22/2003 FLW Lake Okeechobee 6  
1/21/2004 FLW Lake Okeechobee 32  
1/19/2005 FLW Lake Okeechobee 124  
1/18/2006 FLWT Lake Okeechobee 101  
2/3/2011 FLWT Lake Okeechobee 31  
2/9/2012 FLWT Lake Okeechobee 124  
2/7/2013 FLWT Lake Okeechobee 110  
2/6/2014 FLWT Lake Okeechobee 87  
2/4/2016 FLWT Lake Okeechobee 37  
1/25/2018 FLWT Lake Okeechobee 37  
2/16/2023 BElite Lake Okeechobee 2  
10/11/2006 FLWS Lake of the Ozarks 3  
4/26/2007 FLWT Lake Norman 140  
4/24/2008 FLWT Lake Norman 21  
4/23/2009 FLWT Lake Norman 14  
3/24/2010 FLWT Lake Norman 37  
3/12/2003 FLW Lake Murray 31  
2/8/2006 FLWT Lake Murray 24  
8/14/2008 FLWT Lake Murray 54  
8/11/2017 FLWT- FWC Lake Murray 27  
4/20/2023 BElite Lake Murray 42  
3/8/2006 FLWS Lake Lanier 36  
8/5/2010 FLWT Lake Lanier 12  
8/9/2012 FLWT Lake Lanier 13  
3/8/2018 FLWT Lake Lanier 59  
2/14/2019 BElite Lake Lanier 41  
3/24/2011 FLWT Lake Hartwell 93  
3/8/2012 FLWT Lake Hartwell 94  
3/6/2014 FLWT Lake Hartwell 33  
3/17/2016 FLWT Lake Hartwell 2  
4/4/2019 BElite Lake Hartwell 34  
4/10/2002 BT Lake Guntersville 106  
2/12/2009 FLWT Lake Guntersville 35  
6/23/2010 FLWT Lake Guntersville 69  
2/2/2017 FLWT Lake Guntersville 49  
6/21/2019 BElite Lake Guntersville 23  
9/30/2020 BElite Lake Guntersville 21  
5/20/2021 BElite Lake Guntersville 90  
5/2/2019 BElite Lake Fork 60  
11/5/2020 BElite Lake Fork 28  
4/22/2021 BElite Lake Fork 93  
5/19/2022 BElite Lake Fork 62  
2/29/2024 BElite Lake Fork 74  
5/8/2002 BT Lake Eufaula 64  
5/16/2013 FLWT Lake Eufaula 82  
5/14/2015 FLWT Lake Eufaula 91  
6/10/2020 BElite Lake Eufaula 8  
5/3/2006 FLWS Lake Cumberland 7  
4/6/2017 FLWT Lake Cumberland 9  
4/12/2018 FLWT Lake Cumberland 73  
10/1/2010 TTBC Lake Conroe 27  
4/14/2011 FLWT Lake Chickamauga 77  
6/27/2013 FLWT Lake Chickamauga 13  
6/11/2015 FLWT Lake Chickamauga 47  
10/16/2020 BElite Lake Chickamauga 81  
4/7/2022 BElite Lake Chickamauga 63  
6/19/2002 FLW Lake Champlain 22  
6/23/2004 FLW Lake Champlain 30  
6/21/2006 FLWT Lake Champlain 28  
7/9/2009 FLWT Lake Champlain 7  
6/28/2012 FLWT Lake Champlain 74  
6/23/2016 FLWT Lake Champlain 15  
7/30/2020 BElite Lake Champlain 46  
7/8/2021 BElite Lake Champlain 52  
8/17/2023 BElite Lake Champlain 72  
5/14/2003 FLW Kentucky Lake 15  
5/12/2004 FLW Kentucky Lake 19  
5/10/2006 FLWT Kentucky Lake 25  
6/11/2009 FLWT Kentucky Lake 31  
6/16/2011 FLWT Kentucky Lake 37  
6/7/2012 FLWT Kentucky Lake 42  
6/9/2016 FLWT Kentucky Lake 37  
5/17/2018 FLWT Kentucky Lake 25  
9/10/2003 FLW* James River 20  
3/9/2017 FLWT Harris Chain of Lakes 11  
2/22/2018 FLWT Harris Chain of Lakes 61  
2/17/2022 BElite Harris Chain of Lakes 52  
4/11/2024 BElite Harris Chain of Lakes 46  
6/6/2013 FLWT Grand Lake 59  
3/22/2024 BElite Grand Lake 28  
6/19/2008 FLWT Ft. Loudoun-Tellico 78  
3/29/2007 FLWT Fort Loudoun-Tellico 111  
4/21/2010 FLWT Fort Loudoun/Tellico Lakes 9  
7/12/2007 FLWT Detroit River 8  
7/10/2008 FLWT Detroit River 96  
8/23/2012 FLWT Detroit River 61  
9/11/2002 FLW* Cross Lake 38  
8/22/2019 BElite Cayuga Lake 38  
4/9/2003 FLW Beaver Lake (Wal-Mart Open) 58  
4/17/2002 FLW Beaver Lake 4  
3/31/2004 FLW Beaver Lake 4  
4/13/2005 FLW Beaver Lake 150  
4/5/2006 FLWT Beaver Lake 81  
5/17/2007 FLWT Beaver Lake 39  
5/15/2008 FLWT Beaver Lake 33  
5/14/2009 FLWT Beaver Lake 3  
3/3/2011 FLWT Beaver Lake 28  
4/26/2012 FLWT Beaver Lake 71  
4/11/2013 FLWT Beaver Lake 24  
4/10/2014 FLWT Beaver Lake 104  
4/23/2015 FLWT Beaver Lake 18  
4/14/2016 FLWT Beaver Lake 36  
4/27/2017 FLWT Beaver Lake 142  
2/12/2003 FLW Atchafalaya Basin 35  
2/11/2004 FLW Atchafalaya Basin 37  


*BASS events (all events because BASS does not report Tour and Open earnings separately) and FLW Tour.

Biographical data last updated: 11/12/2020

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