Rick Clunn's Secret to Catching Big Bass Consistently

[@steveabbott1202]

I remember Rick in the late 70's early 80's. He was ahead of his class because of the amount of sheer work and focus. While others stayed in motels and fellowshipped, Rick slept in a pup tent and made 2000 casts a day. Literally out worked everyone. As a former computer programmer, he was able to apply analytical focus to every aspect of his prey and the habitat. The fact that he is evolving instead of fading is a testament to his ability and how he is wired. Truly, in my opinion, the best bass fisherman ever, not even close.

[@papawrichard3553]

First one that studied “The art of war” and fished by those principles.

[@None-dj8iy]

Not over KVD bud!

[@brentbloomfishing]

@@None-dj8iy kvd is a super star in fishing Rick is the star that is super at what he does way better than kvd imo

[@Garminrules]

No doubt the most analytical pro ever and fishing legend.

[@lufkin412]

Love your videos. I want to thank you I won my first ever kayak tournament by following your teachings. I stayed in a 200 yard square off shore area that had shell beds and man made cover. I stayed almost all day when everyone else was fishing docks or weed lines. I ended the day with 2 of the 3 largest fish, all caught off shore and got to bring home a new kayak for my troubles. So again thank you.

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[@kellymiller3136]

Rick is one of the great people I would love to spend a day fishing with. Grown up reading about him in bass master magazines. Rick, Denny and Hank they were my idol’s growing up.

[@ronniecarlson4667]

I'm really enjoying the Rick Clunn interviews. He's a legend for sure! I could listen to him talk all day long. So honest and humble. He's been a hero of mine for years. Thank you for sharing!

[@williamlaws2353]

He not the legend, he is But , he’s the GOAT

[@ronniecarlson4667]

@@williamlaws2353 okay he's Goat Legend!

[@rogerdodger638]

Clunn was my "pattern fishing" guru in the late 70s. I remember dissecting maps - pre Google Earth - to pick out spots to fish based on seasonal bass patterns. Now I can add nutrient rich areas to that pattern.

[@rogerglasco5941]

This was so wonderful to do an interview with Rick Clunn. This is my first and very impressed. To me he is the GOAT of bass fishing.

[@michaelteaby1160]

Rick has been a hero of mine for at least 35 years! A TRUE FISHING LEGEND!🙏🏼💪🏻🔥🔥

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[@mattquinlan4629]

Really appreciate you having Rick and Randy for their perspectives! Making an awesome channel even better Jonny:-) thank you

[@tablerockkid8237]

I could watch these videos all day, even over and over because I pick up something the second time I missed the first time. Rick is a virtual encyclopedia of bass fishing knowledge. Thanks for making these videos.

[@bigc8018]

Agreed. Same here.

[@TN-Vols-Fan]

Thanks for the Rick Clunn interview and for your collaboration with Randy Blauket. This is great!

[@freedomhard2310]

Rick is a genius. The way he explains everything is so easy to understand and makes perfect sense.

[@Gray7495]

What I love most about this watching you pick up and learn things from a legend, but also the fact he points out he’s learning things from you. Bass fishing is puzzle that’s never finished, sometimes it seems like the more pieces you add the more complicated it gets. But there’s no better feeling than those special days when it all comes together

[@jwcoop27]

These videos with Rick are unbelievably good! You get a great feel for how he processes all the information into a plan to attack the lake on any given day. I really APPRECIATE you sharing your knowledge and friendships with us. You are the best!

[@ronknight6400]

I was lucky enough to draw Rick in a BASS open on the Arkansas River out of Muskogee OK. What a fun day, and I actually caught some keepers behind him. He was very gracious and talked during the times that we were locking through to another pool, but when fishing, it was all business, as it should be. Wonderful memories.

[@shadygraves]

Yeah, he wasn't much on talking when he fished!

[@gospideygo8781]

I grew up watching the pros like Rick. It’s awesome to hear his experience and insight. I would love to see both of you on the same boat following Rick’s strategy and yours on multiple lakes. You guys could bounce ideas off each other and optimize the situation for the day.

[@lkeith88]

Yes that would be awesome! I'd watch 8 hours of it just to hear their thoughts and plans throughout a day of fishing.

[@ata1421]

Thank you, please always interview him, very helpful, specially direction for bank angler, you know every angler was a good bank angler before get to boat and be a pro. thank you again

[@raymo7532]

Rick is absolutely right. My buddy and I fish pike, muskie, and bass in small, deep, lakes near us. We consistently catch fish by running around looking for schools of bluegills, sunfish, or perch then we cast on the outskirts of the schools with plugs and spinnerbaits. We consistently catch fish with this pattern.

[@michaels1423]

Nutrition and 3-4 areas always have winning fish 🤯 awesome insight! Great Video

[@AllenOutdoors868]

Most informative video I have seen on fishing. Well done!!

[@Glock-1]

Mr. Clunn is a legend!

[@walterridgeway-7171]

Reminiscent of "In search of Giant bass", by the late Bill Murphy. I remember meeting you at Eufala Al in 05, we had lightning delay the 2nd day. Great video.

[@MattyWongFishing]

Clunn's drop'd some unreal knowledge... legendary!

[@dennisederer3594]

Such simple and practical advice from a Master. He learned without graphs other than some fly by excursions.

[@shadygraves]

Growing up in the 70s, most boys had Farah Fawcett in a red swimsuit on their wall. I had a picture of Ricky Clunn, looking over his shoulder in the driver's seat in a gold Ranger. He was my hero.

[@FishingWithCotton]

That was a good interview what a legend.

[@BobbyLunsford83]

Got my PB on a Rick Clunn Freak. This man single-handedly got me into crankin.

[@ncsojourner200]

Yep,yep,,, Much of my mindset in saltwater...25+tourny wins & then applied to bass fishing in Oklahoma, won my 5th event on a lake I'd never seen...by fishing the weather of the day, not the previous days... Good stuff

[@davidmccartney7577]

I met RC in 1987 at the Mega Bucks tournament on Harris Chain of Lakes. Some how his keys got locked in his truck so he had time to talk. That man can inspire you to do things his way, and it works. I still consider him to be the MAN! He cuts out 90% of the lake and Wins😎

[@wicked427cobra5]

Jonny- Great video and always loved Ricky C. We live about 40 minutes from Lake Fork, come on down and fish with my son and I. We can take your boat or mine and I will pay for your cabin and food. Keep up the great work and we really enjoy your vids !!

[@rogerdodger638]

I LOVE these discussion. Clunn is one of my heros. I followed his career and read his insights when I was first getting into bass fishing.

[@danham3344]

Pure Gold!! Getting to hear the thoughts of one of the all time greats. I love hearing the different perspectives on tournament fishing vs pleasure fishing. Having these others compliment your teaching Jonny is an awesome experience for us fans. Keep ‘em comin’! 😃👍🏼

[@danscholes9132]

Great perspectives. Can't wait for the next episode! 👍

[@jeffreyrodgers5835]

Rick is a leader because he takes the chances that relate to his strengths. He is strong across the board with lure knowledge and applications. It takes years to become proficient in all phases of this game

[@wgooetrik]

Fished like this my whole life. Glad Im doing something right!

[@mikekowal4051]

THE GOAT. I ran into Rick in around 1980 in a small town gas station and saw him looking in my boat Cool. He asked how I did with the white spinnerbaits I had own and told him I caught 14 bass on it and one on a Texas rig worm. I also told him where I caught them. I also wished him Good luck 👍. He is 1st class.

[@ChrisKesler]

These conversations are fascinating.

[@michaeljordan3084]

Awesome interview and production was pleasant. No doubt this channel will be huge soon. Keep up the good work.

[@joedryna161]

Just watched this whole video. Lots of good info. Trying to figure why my home lake is so tough and he hit the nail on the head at the 20:45 mark. "What if the whole lakes got shad?". That's definitely the case at my home lake. Set the boat down off plane, there's some fish, there's a bait ball. Close you eyes, run a 1/4 in any direction, if you don't beach the boat when you set it down off plane again it's, there's a fish, there's a bait ball.

[@kenmccarthyfishing]

🏆🏆Rick has so much knowledge and as well yourself Johnny,keep it coming 👍👍

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[@scottjohnston4018]

Rick clunn is a bass fishing god man dude is a beast

[@the45er]

So much for fishing as a relaxing, stress-relieving pass time! LOL All kidding aside, to each his own!! If this run-and-gun fishing winds your clock - go for it!

[@phoenixw2w]

Another great vid. Keep em coming! 🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣

[@0017Bulldog]

This is awesome stuff Jonny. Rick is a priceless gem. Thank you for making this happen.

[@rogerdodger638]

Now I look forward to incorporating Johnny's electronic fish finding techniques and analysis to my tactics.

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[@brando8770]

Fantastic content as always

[@janosczovek8524]

Lovely video really enjoyed it please do video on spinnerbaits thanks 😊

[@hilldwler420]

Mr. Clunn I still fish the poes Rc1 and Rc3 still catching fish!

[@realnewsrealpoliticshna3360]

The Johnston’s literally are the 2 best bass fishermen on the planet 🌏 I used to fish in the same series as them when they were kids like 14 they were crushing guys even then won every tournament there is. It’s my bet one of them will win the Bassmasters Classic for sure no doubt. No one can stop these guys ! There like the Best in the world finding big fish on any lake. I don’t know how they do it ?

[@eastcoastfishwhisperers7588]

Love the insight on nutrient rich areas. At my lake, Loch Raven we have a dam and golf course along side. I have caught fish in every quadrant of the lake. But should I set a day just working the golf course? U imagine nutrient run off would be much higher there?

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[@rayszatmary8369]

So informative

[@devonnorwoodkitson1674]

Good knowledge thanks

[@SpookyRedz]

What I do when I’m catching fish in a place with one presentation , after I’ve beat it up , I go back over it with a different one , those bass when ur catching em get used to seeing one bait and a lot of times if u stay in that area and change the bait once u have caught em stay there fish a different bait , a lot of times those bass are still there in my mind in my experience

[@bassakwd1]

I'm pre fishing a b.a.s.s. tnmt in the late 70s and in the back of the witch's ditch out of the fog come MR. Clunn... My hair stood up, being a pupil and here comes the Sensie right in front of me... Good morning SIR..is what you say...

[@andywilliamson7846]

Was there any more to your conversation, or just "hi" and "bye"? (I was lucky enough to be coming out of the extreme back end of North Clifty Creek on Beaver Lake in 1998, the last practice day of the very first Walmart Open, when I met him on the water. Instantly recognized his voice. We talked for about 5 min. Sure made my day!)

[@JordanWernerFishing]

Legend!!!!!

[@ARJ11569]

One day I was fishing up river at falcon lake. I showed up at around 8am and stayed in this area about 5 hours. These two guys pull up around noon and about an hour later we start catching fish. They were old timers. No fancy fish finder,no power pole, or hydrowave. They just know the lake. Once they left I fished about 30 more minutes and left. That being said I’ve heard of pro fishermen paying people like the guys met for information and having other people fishing a lake week before a tournament.

[@macdaddyblues1]

Sounds like Rick should fish MLF!!!!! Match made in heaven.

[@Crankinstien]

The Legend

[@gary30229]

Rick would do great on the M.LF

[@petemidkiff2089]

Some tournaments now days are not necessarily weight but length and is done with an app. So a bunch of 2 lb fish 16 inches long might win.

[@jeremygarland2405]

How do you find which creeks are rich in nutrients?

[@rightpa]

thanks for the vid. Honest question: How do you know that fishing only one spot is what gets you your wins versus moving? Isn't it the case that if you go to a spot and catch fish there then you aren't leaving but if you aren't catching then you keep moving till you do? Seems like a cart before the horse type of situation to me.

[@slougo5909]

Mr Clunn, Thank You for sharing your fishing knowledge. Got a question. Is it ok to use a 7' MF Walleye specific spinning rod for Bass fishing?

[@sauve12]

Absolutely man

[@youtubzkoz]

Johnny do the run and gun vids really not get the love? I would personally watch them. Chest or hat gopro pov are fun to watch. This is a great video.

[@troyanderson184]

Am I the only one that feels like Rick is a cleaned up version of Uncle Si! "Ok!" . If he throws in a "look here Jack" I will absolutely lose it!!!!!

[@sstig13]

Get into a kayak and it will teach more about breaking down a smaller area cause you can’t pick up and run across the lake to another spot. You have work with what you find and make the best of it. I mean you can cover water but you are limited in distance and very often by the wind.

[@MrJudicater]

I'd love to test this advice, but everytime I turn around this state is burning to the ground and my lakes are inaccessible. I just want to go fishing man

[@ryangeorge3982]

Move to Kansas

[@user79592]

No, go a little more east to Missouri 😄

[@CoreyB777]

I'm poor like a lot of folks who can't afford a boat and don't have any electronics. I just fish the bank and just go at it. I've noticed that when I go against what everyone else is doing and casting where people normally would not cast I catch big ones. This is how I've broken my pb several times. The bigger bass are gonna be big chillin around or in some type of structure. They are very lazy and so finesse Is best used in this situation, a slower and more subtle approach is key especially if the place you're fishing is pressured.

[@jones1394]

What I see the difference between the two is Mr. Rick fishing for a check and you're fishing for your target audience. Meaning he have to find large fish. We enjoy your numbers of catches.

[@LillyLegacyWWOD]

I try and channel my inner Rick Clunn every time I tie a spinner bait on haha!

[@jkane1341]

What if the whole lake has shad (bluegils) is my problem.

[@williamlaws2353]

On Shad fish windy banks

[@FireBone100]

All fisherman could benifit from learning the Rick Ciunn mental focus.

[@TheREELBassic_DaD]

ANOTHER! 🤯

[@j.christopherhickman2060]

Can you please tell me .what does that mean , burn a spinner bait. Explain in detail .

[@thegiant573]

Wind can kill or make a spot faster than almost anything but current.

[@johncatelli8767]

Truth to word I can catch a limit most days but if I don't put a few kickers in the boat I'm not in the money! Years ago it was like taking candy from a baby but now the young guns are all good. If you don't have at least 2 or 3 big fish spots down your screwed. As always Rick is in the money!

[@captainchaos4082]

The fish are more pressured & thus Clunn wont slow down w/that spinnnerbait or crank & throw that senko or jig. Speed rate & rate of fall is a major key that is very overlooked.

[@alexcabral8229]

Well I fish central florida. Most of the lakes around me are giant bowls. There aren't alot of creeks. Then what?😊

[@DeepSouthern_Outdoors]

The young boy says "I" alot. 😆

[@huntandfish1730]

Sounds like Rick Clunn should join the MLF, he might enjoy it more and have success.

[@williamlaws2353]

Invite only Rick hasn’t done enough lately Don’t get me wrong, they should have invited him One thing he is not a butt kisser, he would tell mlf bosses what he thought

[@jessecooper9795]

@@williamlaws2353 hasn't done enough lol? He won an the BASS Elite tournament on the St Johns river at 73. He was in the last classic. Maybe you need to tell some of the other guys that haven't done anything to catch up with Rick

[@joegrande4848]

Big key factors fish slower when hunting big fish. Big fish dont exert alot of energy finding food. You hook one hang on! Shell fight you awhile 😊 if i only have say 3 to 4 hours to fish ill spend a total of 20 to 25 minutes locating birds. You find seagulls and ducks you find bait fish you find bait fish you find fish. Bigger fish will pluck off injured bait from birds. If you find where bigger fish are an you have 1 hr window. Spend 5 minutes on big fish area. Then go to area close by with 2 to 3 lb fish. Go back and forth in that hour. Be sure 2 to 3 lb fish is close to big fish. If not spend 5 minutes max. Then get to area safely and fast to big fish. 5 minutes. Yes, set a timer for 5 minutes then move to next area.

[@alonsopuente4603]

🐐🐐

[@7inentertainment509]

1000 casts in an 8 hour day of fishing is a cast every 30sec

[@FishtheMoment]

That’s right. Check out the last video in this series. Rick said his best day of fishing ever was the day he made over 2,000 casts in one day. It’s not easy, but it is effective

[@mouaxiong1620]

Possible

[@AaronC928]

Most cases when fishing the bank you prob make 3-4 cast in 30 seconds. You are only casting 20ft in most cases and once its out of the strike zone buring it back to the boat and making another cast

[@menotyou816]

@@FishtheMoment i now have another goal.

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[@joegrande4848]

I know what rick is saying. I saw a trophy jump in the water as i worked in an area. The big bass had jumped for a fly. 😮 I threw my fly in the area, and nope. 😢 no, Joke, this fish was at least 6 to 7 lbs 😮 I tried in the general area and could not land big mama. 3 huge fish i saw i couldn't land are going to haunt me. A big smallie and striper, then a big largemouth bass super dark. This told me this fish is in either grass or thick brush with pockets out deep. I will eventually land her. I know where this heavy grass is. I have a bigger rod to reach her. 😊

[@ChewinFat]

Sounds like he should fish the MLF they only catch 1-2 lb bass and win he would tear it up maybe.

[@kevinflabouyfishing5739]

The only way this conversation will be better is if you both were actually out on new body of water fishing talking while idling between spots

[@NFiltr8Red]

Fish are like people, Prime feeding is what drives everyone ( rich ) ( big fish ) to stay in certain areas.

[@ship4427]

Sadly im a great 2lb bass fisherman.

[@okiefish7066]

i wonder if anyone else thinks rick looks JUST LIKE colonial sanders!

[@collinrichina3996]

Live scope kinda ruined this

[@RockyTopSplash]

He may be a good, knowledgeable guy.... but his lures suck.

[@hellaintabadplacetobe6300]

Couldn’t enjoy the video. Way too many commercials, but I’m sure it was good. Thanks anyway.

[@ronaldroehrick4872]

That young man needs to study Buck Perry's basics and listen more than talk.

[@morganheberling]

WHEN RICK CLUNN SPEAKS, PEOPLE LISTEN!