Rick clunn does not subscribe to the commonly accepted conventions of bass fishing. To any fisherman with dreams of going pro, whatever their age, he is the man. Paralyzed veterans of america sports, archery america outdoor chronicles, johnnie candle professional angler and sport fishing communicator. Rick clunns rc2 ratting square bill from luckestrike is the result of ricks many years of experience on the tournament trail. This is 2 bass pro shops lucky craft rick clunn rc1. Fifteen years ago, they began to add two more children. A lot of bassmaster elite series competitors were nearly overcome with glee this summer when bass announced that coanglers would be removed from their boats in 2009 and replaced by non fishing observers. Heros risk their lives for others,,firemen, policemen, military,etc. Designed by fishing legend rick clunn, from his years of experience on the tournament trail. Rick clunns hottest lure, the rc freak is available in three versions that reach different dive depths.
Up for auction is this bass pro rick clunn rcih fishing reel that is in used condition. Well, you look at it, i have been in it 35 years and it is a fairly long story, so i will try to speed it up, the timeline on it. The luckestrike rick clunn rc2 square bill crankbait is the culmination of rick clunns years of experience on the tournament trail and luckestrikes half century of lurebuilding experience. I had seen his accomplishments, but i didnt realize how great he really was. Rick clunn or kevin van dam got to be kvd he seems to be a down to earth person also i have watched all the videos i can find on the net he takes his time in the lessons that makes him money i would love just to ride and watch him one day you could learn alot in a short time i think this is a great idea ow i just got to think of a great. Hes the only angler to win four bassmaster classics, with two of those classics backtoback. Rick clunn, four time bassmaster classic winner, and the oldest angler to ever win an elite series tournament, shares with midwest outdoors his story of hitting rock bottom, then coming back to be one of the most acclaimed fishermen of all. Rick clunn of ava, missouri, has won every major bass tournament in the nation in his more than three decades of competitive bass fishing. The greatest legend fishing has ever known, rick joins ike live to. The rc2 square bill was developed by 4x bassmaster classic champion rick clunn.
Join facebook to connect with rick clunn and others you may know. The square bill gives it an undeniable fishcatching wobble, and the silent action guarantees that youll hook both aggressively and passively feeding. The greatest legend fishing has ever known, rick joins ike live to discuss his recent win. Jul 22, 2016 rick clunn 4 bassmaster classic titles, angler of the year, and 43 years spent as a professional angler. Rick clunn speaks out about expensive boats bass fishing. Ideal to have in your tackle box for use on your next outing. Refine your search for rick clunn book for rick clunn book. The clunn merger came with rick s two adult daughters. Clunn is considered one of the best anglers of all time, having placed in the top 10 in over 100 tournaments, and winning seventeen of those. Arguably the most legendary living bass angler, rick clunn has a 40year history of dominating the sport.
Clunn has four bassmaster classic titles 1976, 1977, 1984, 1990 and 16 bassmaster tournament wins. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Rick clunns intuitive bass fishing john in the wildjohn. Rick clunn has been a pro bass fisherman for over 40 years, and he knows that the very first step. Exclusive rick clunn video where he talks about the misconceptions about needing an expensive bass boat to compete in bass fishing tournaments. Rick clunn born july 24, 1946 is a professional bass fisherman. Six of the most powerful are known as the rick clunn signature series rods. Rick clunn or kevin van dam page 5 bass fishing forums. I highly recommend to others who chase the large mouth bass. Luckestrike rc series 2 rick clunn classics the freak fish. Buy the luckestrike rick clunn rc2 square bill crankbaits and more quality fishing, hunting and outdoor gear at bass pro shops.
Rick clunn, a legend in the sport of bass fishing, is fishing his 14th year on the bassmaster elite series in 2019. Years ago, rick clunn told me that he believed in the. Apr 28, 2009 exclusive rick clunn video where he talks about the misconceptions about needing an expensive bass boat to compete in bass fishing tournaments. For those who devote their efforts to crankbaiting there is no better tool than these sglass technology weapons. Finding a seasonal pattern the ultimate bass fishing. Rick clunn s rc2 ratting square bill from luckestrike is the result of rick s many years of experience on the tournament trail. Rick clunns world championship bass fishing a fisherman. The freaks square bill catches on an object causing the line to stretch. Luckestrike rick clunn rc2 square bill crankbaits bass. Real life fishing stories that really piss people off. The finish shows some wear but the reel still looks good. Clunn eventually abandoned his office job and went out on tour.
In this video, professional bass angler rick clunn, explains the historical evolution of the rico topwater lure made by lobina lures. Rick clunn said that out of the hundreds of coanglers he fished with, there were only a handful who caused problems for him. Highly effective during late spring and fall, rick clunn tells anglers to fish the square bill just like they would a spinner. Rick clunn 4 bassmaster classic titles, angler of the year, and 43 years spent as a professional angler. I had a passion for fishing and could not get enough of it, fite said. It was just a drawing on a piece of paper, but 2 months later, it was a bassmaster elite winning lure. I was helped by a young year old writing me a letter explaining this. Meanwhile, fite attended college and guided on lakes like conroe and fayette county during the summer. Rick had his own schedule and he wouldve had to change it, to retrain me to get into the routine, said mrs. Most deep divers are round bills that roll around an object or go over it on contact, states clunn. Maybe, he paused while unhooking the fish, i need to be fishing a little shallower. Rick, can you tell me a little bit, just kind of how you got started in bass fishing and how it ended up getting to where you are today. Eagle claw wright mcgill rick clunn sglass crankin casting rods when you fight in the name of nature, you do so with the support of many forces. He explains how the unique design of the rico topwater evolved.
Clunn fears credibility issue with no coanglers bassfan. Luckestrike rick clunn trickster ii swim jig bass pro shops. Rick clunn interview the ultimate bass fishing resource. Clunn believes three techniques will catch more big bass consistently than anyother tactic you can use. The rick clunn rod snapped last year in a tourny when i was deep cranking and. A lot of bassmaster elite series competitors were nearly overcome with glee this summer when bass announced that coanglers would be removed from their boats in 2009 and replaced by nonfishing observers. Rick clunn of ava, missouri, has won 4 bassmasters. Im sure ill love the rod but will have to wait until spring to try it out, also rick doesnt endorse.
I never really learned how to catch river reds until i got to fish with my alltime fishing hero rick clunn. Clunn told me then that, youre never more ready to compete and fish in a. Rick clunn back then people would move deeper in the fall because they thought the fish would move deeper with winter coming. The original rc2 was designed as a quiet bait, relying on water displacement and vibration to attract strikes. Combine that with luckestrikes 50 years of lurebuilding experience, and you have a winner from the getgo. In his third year as a fulltime tournament competitor, in 1976, clunn won the bassmaster classic, and then repeated the feat in 1977. Start by marking real life fishing stories that really piss people off starring lefty kreh, ray scott, jimmy houston, randy blaukat, rick clunn and a ton of girls in bikinis as want to read. Clunn brandished the fishing weapon high into the air and wrestled a chunky, 3pound bass aboard. But actually theres a transition from late summer to fall where the fish move shallow again.
Rick clunns intuitive bass fishing john in the wildjohn in. Luckestrike rc series 2 rick clunn classics the freak. Luckestrike rick clunn trickster ii swim jig bass pro. Finding a seasonal pattern seasonal patterns determine where you should be fishing. Rick clunn has been a pro bass fisherman for over 40 years, and he knows that the very first step to catching fish is finding them. December 5, 2019 i have always struggled with fan admiration, saying you are my hero. Randy fite, deepwater pioneer fishing boatus magazine. Clunns longtime favorite lure in the fall is a squarebilled crankbait.
Clunn has 32 bassmaster classic appearances and has fished bassmaster events dating back to 1974. He went about things similar to the way he had at kentucky lake 2 weeks earlier, but everything was downsized a bit. Clunn claims that the bills design reduces cranking resistance, and makes snags and hangups greatly reduced. The product of 50 years of lurebuilding experience by luckestrike. Your most important asset for developing a seasonal pattern is. Rick clunn reveals history and techniques of the rico lure. Professional bass fisherman rick clunn of ava, missouri, who has won the bassmasters classic four times and numerous other bassfishing awards too many to mention, helped me learn in 1984 why i should become a twoseason deer hunter. I learned all about how to match a crankbait to a rod when i accompanied him on the sabine river in 20, before cutoff time for a bassmaster elite series tournament. His particular style of fishing combines the skills mastered in 50 years of fishing with an almost mystical, intuitive understanding of the way fish think. Besides the blades, the trickster spinnerbait features a realistic minnow head, and is backed with a super sharp gamakatsu hook as well. Its a great read that juxtaposes elements of clunn s journey as an angler with lessons designed to help any bass fisherman improve his approach to the sport.
If bass fishing has a jedi master, it would have to be rick clunn. Clunn is a firm believer that a spinnerbaits blades need to displace water that is equivalent to the bulk of the spinnerbait, and ricks long drop blades achieve this proper water displacement. I simply love to fish and have been fortunate to do it for a very long time. Aug 23, 2002 clunn brandished the fishing weapon high into the air and wrestled a chunky, 3pound bass aboard. He has won the bassmaster classic tournament four times, in 1976, 1977, 1984, and 1990, tying him with kevin van dam for the most bassmaster classic wins. He reads, studies and researches to determine not only the best way to catch any bass but also the mostproductive way to take big bass. From rock bottom to bass tournament superstar to any bass angler who fished at any level in the 1980s, rick clunn was and still is the man. Please use this auction after firmly reading the explanation. Eagle claw wright mcgill rick clunn sglass crankin. Classics 1976, 1977, 1984, and 1990 and has 16 bassmaster tournament wins, besides national wins on several other bassfishing tournament circuits. Luckestrike rick clunn trickster spinnerbait tackle warehouse. I rate the author did a great job giving the reader facts, from rick clunn world of professional bass fishing and it was worth every dime i spent for the book.
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