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

Page views

105

Content

A rising star to watch

By Rick Clunn

Rick Clunn thinks Cody Huff has all the attributes to become one of the top young stars in the sport of bass fishing.

The Iditarod of fishing

By Rick Clunn

The U.S. Open at Lake Mead is a magical place for Rick Clunn, and the challenging conditions offer a unique opportunity.

Land of giants: The hunt for fall studs

By David A. Brown

A handful of the nation’s top hawg snatchers share advice on how to catch a day-maker.

Daily Limit: Clunn adds to legend

By Mike Suchan

Always up for adventure, Rick Clunn’s latest escapade turned into an amazing animal rescue on Lake Mead.

Keeping the drive alive

By Rick Clunn

There’s something outdoors beyond catching fish that draws anglers of all ages there.

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.