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Ranger Boats Pro Clark Wendlandt Takes 2020 Bassmaster Elite Series Angler of the Year

December 1, 2020

Ranger Boats Pro Clark Wendlandt Takes 2020 Bassmaster Elite Series Angler of the Year

Ranger pro adds another title to previous three AOY wins

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (November 12, 2020) – Ranger Boats pro angler Clark Wendlandt took the 2020 Bassmaster Elite Series Angler of the Year title with a total of 680 points. Before joining the Bassmaster Elite Series last year, Wendlandt fished the FLW Tour where he amassed four wins and three Angler of the Year titles.

“Although I have three FLW titles, to win this one is really special,” said Wendlandt. “B.A.S.S. just has the prestige; It’s got the Classic. I always thought that if there was one award to win in fishing, it would be the B.A.S.S. Angler of the Year.”

Wendlandt started the season hot with three top-10 finishes in the first five events. He followed up with a strong 17th-place finish on Santee Cooper, before stumbling at Chickamauga, where the angler only managed to boat one fish – a 3 pound, 14 ounce, bass. This fish would later prove to be a critical catch in his chase for the AOY title.

As with most fishing tournament circuits, COVID-19 put the chances of completing the 2020 season in peril. To combat the setbacks, the Elite Series pushed events dates back further into the year and compressed the schedule. This caused anglers to scramble and scrap their spring and summer patterns and techniques in order to get on finicky fall bass.

“We finished a full season, which was a big deal to me,” said Wendlandt. “There are so many different conditions that you fish under. One time you are throwing a spinning rod in really clear water at 30 feet. The next time you’re flipping in three feet of dirty water.”

Wendlandt went into the Chickamauga event with the lead in the Angler of the Year race, but his poor showing opened the door for David Mullins and Austin Felix. He trailed Mullins by 16 and Felix by 11 points heading into the season-ending event on Lake Fork in Texas. Mullins and Fenix finished in 47th and 68th, respectively, while Wendlandt took 28th, which was enough to overtake the two anglers. Wendlandt won with a total of 680 points, just three points ahead Mullins. In the end, the difference between winning and losing the AOY came via the single, serendipitous fish Wendlandt caught on Chickamauga.

“Chickamauga really bit me,” said Wendlandt. “It was really hard, but if I hadn’t caught that fish, I would have gotten zero points and not won the Angler of the Year.”

Angler of the Year titles recognize the most consistent stick on tour. Wendlandt proved steady and readily leaned on his Ranger boat to reliably get through the tough season.

“I’ve been with Ranger since 2000 and I take pride in that,” said Wendlandt. “For me, it’s the reliability and fishability of a Ranger that makes such a difference. I know my boat can handle any situation. It’s one thing I don’t have to worry about.”

About Ranger Boats

Headquartered in Flippin, Ark., Ranger Boats is the nation’s premier manufacturer of legendary fiberglass and aluminum fishing boats, with acclaimed models and series in the bass, multi-species, fish ‘n play, saltwater, waterfowl utility and pontoon boat segments. Founded in 1968 by Forrest L. Wood, Ranger Boats continues its commitment to building the highest-quality, strongest-performing boats on the water. For more information, go to RangerBoats.com.

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FWC Takes Down a Flying Squirrel Smuggling Operation

October 25, 2020

FWC Takes Down a Flying Squirrel Smuggling Operation
Your average Florida Man story is pretty bizarre; seems his influence has washed over international elements through the exotic pet trade. From FWC: “Earlier this year, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers made the first arrests in a series, which now totals seven suspects and 25 felony charges with additional arrests forthcoming. This group of suspects have been charged with Racketeering, Money Laundering, Scheming to Defraud and other organized criminal laws involving an elaborate organized enterprise to smuggle… Read More »

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Lion Takes Revenge On Trophy Hunter! [LEAKED VIDEO]

November 21, 2019

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I managed to get my hands on this video when I was in South Africa a couple of months ago, a hunter showed me and thought it was hilarious. For me this video highlights a distressing situation that the world needs to see.

Every year trophy hunters kill thousands of exotic wild animals in Africa, this combined with poaching poses a serious threat to the survival of our most loved and endangered species. We have to stop this now. Animals are also bred in captivity for the sole purpose of being hunted by tourists who are willing to pay the high price tag, a lion hunt can cost a trophy hunter up to ‘000.

We need to raise awareness around this issue. Please share and save our wildlife.

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