Mike McClelland Bassmaster Elite Professional - Mike McClelland

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Mike in the News

Kids' first fish 21 May 2013 | 5:23 pm
Remember that first tug of the line when you were a kid? See these kids…
Four season cranks 21 May 2013 | 5:16 pm
Here's how four Elite Series pros stay on fish all year with seasonal crankbaits.
Rusty reflexes at Logan Martin 21 May 2013 | 4:23 pm
As with any competitive sport, if you want to excel in the bass tournament arena,…

Mike McClelland

Personal

Hometown	Bella Vista, Ar
Birthdate	12-29-1967
Family	Stacy (wife) - Justin, Jacob, Noah (children)
Goals	Win Angler of the Year And The Classic
Personal Stuff
Favorite Food	Mexican (burritos)
Favorite Music	Contemporary Christian and rock and roll

Favorite Book/Movie	Bassmaster Magazine/The Rookie (movie)
Non-Angling Hero	Father - "He's always supported my dream, and he's very optimistic about achieving your dreams."
When Not Fishing	"I like to archery-hunt for deer, but I enjoy any type of hunting. I also like to be an assistant coach for my boy's teams, and fish with my wife."
Why He Fishes	"It's always been a lifelong love. I was introduced to it at a young age. I also think it's the competitive nature of it. I wasn't big enough for the other sports, but this is soemthing I felt like I could compete at and be one of the best at."

Angling Stuff
Angling Hero	Jimmy Houston - "I like his moral beliefs and his spinnerbait techniques. I've always been a diehard spinnerbait fisherman."
Favorite Lake	Lake Champlain (NY/VT) - "It's such an incredible smallmouth and largemouth fishery. There's not many places you can go to that are like that."
Least Favorite Lake	Florida lakes - "I feel like I'm fishing in a big farm pond there. It seems like there's no defined patterns or transitions. You're just pretty much fishing a big, grass-infested farm pond."
Favorite Technique	Shallow-water flipping and spinnerbaiting
Primary Fishing Strength	Shallow-water junk fishing
Secondary Fishing Strength	Deepwater tactics using electronics
Biggest Weakness	Grass lakes, particularly Florida
Boat	Champion
Motor	Mercury