And to add about resources and $$ for info -- Boyd Duckett was a multi-millionare before he started fishing competitively...so, if it was all about the $$ then wouldn't he be the "best"...?

He is the Joel Osteen of the fishing world. It's all in how you sell it.

yes kvd is a great salesman and has people fishing for him just like most of the top anglers do.. but lets not forget the hard work all the pro's had to put in to get to the top and get the big sponsorships.. so they can be the best with the best equipment and pay people to help them out. with me being a tournament fisherman it sucks that most of the guys winning even the tournaments I fish. all have contacts on every lake they fish but they have paid there dues met people and been fishing for years now. it all comes with time pay your dues spend as much time on the water market yourself meet new people share fishing advice and you will get the big break one day just like KVD did.

I think he found the fountain of youth....dude hasn't aged in 20 years...his sunglass style and hats change....about it. I'm jealous.

One important thing Clunn doesn't have anymore Mark is YOUTH...father time eventually is the winner.. I also bet Clunn gets less information from lake locals and guides..

I worked several pro staff days with KVD and he's a great guy, but trust me he does get lots of help.. had folks lining up at lunch to give him info...he didn't even ask for..

Major League Fishing is close ... and KVD has not dominated ..FLW guy won, Old elite guy won and one young Elite won..but no KVD..not sure he's even been in many of the finals..

Have to agree with this. A guy that's in his mid-60's is not going to keep up with someone 25 years younger. The physical aspect of bass fishing will wear you down at some point. Actually I think Clunn has done pretty well the last few years considering his age.

Let's not forget the boats that are following these guys everyday.. I don't think Hank Parker and Clunn had 100 boats down their throats everyday. When these guys are practing, there are many boats following them and using GPS's.. When they leave these guys are wearing the fish out.. It's hard enough to locate fish and execute for 4 days.. Can you imagine doing this with all the boats following you and stealing your numbers.. Crazy..

Has anybody seen that commercial where kvd catches the boot? HAlariouso!

Guess this old guy is just a littler partial to the old guys! Father time is a bad dude!

aren't you allowed to use info before the off limits?

+1 marketing, advertising and selling!

Spot on. Rick Clunn has access to the same technology. In fact, he should perform better than KVD because he has access to the same technology PLUS that much more experience. However, Rick Clunn has just become more "odd" about his fishing philosophy but yet much less productive. kVD is still the best in the world.