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The Pro's Pond => Clapper's Corner => Topic started by: djkimmel on March 02, 2016, 05:40:20 PM

Title: Steve Clapper Inducted into Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame
Post by: djkimmel on March 02, 2016, 05:40:20 PM
I don't have the full story yet but I wanted to share the great news now that GreatLakesBass.com member Steve Clapper was recently inducted into the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame. Longtime friend Larry Nixon traveled to a ceremony in Ohio to give Steve Clapper his HOF induction plaque.

Congratulations to Steve Clapper, a very much deserved reward for all his hard and innovative work in fishing and boating the Great Lakes, and finding and catching those big smallmouth bass!
Title: Re: Steve Clapper Inducted into Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame
Post by: Team houston on March 03, 2016, 08:17:40 AM
Congratulations Steve, you deserve it.  Phil
Title: Re: Steve Clapper Inducted into Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame
Post by: dartag on March 03, 2016, 09:26:22 AM
My first BFL as a co-angler,  which happened to be my first bass tournament.  I was standing in a trailer that sold baits.   Mr Clapper was in there and had 2 big bags of Erie Darters.  I had no idea who he was at the time.  I asked his opinion on what to buy.  He took me around the trailer and explained which tube or bait would work.  I have been a big fan of his ever since.
Title: Re: Steve Clapper Inducted into Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame
Post by: djkimmel on March 15, 2016, 05:57:19 PM
Nice story!
Title: Re: Steve Clapper Inducted into Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame
Post by: domobass on May 14, 2016, 03:27:21 PM
Congratulations Steve. You are a true legend. I have always been inspired by you. You have inspired so many anglers. You have always been willing to help and talk to everyone. I am proud to have you as a friend.

thanks
Domenic Giannotti
Title: Re: Steve Clapper Inducted into Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame
Post by: djkimmel on May 27, 2016, 02:17:29 PM
Check out the story at: www.greatlakesbass.com/news/blog1.php/2016/05/27/steve-clapper-fishing-hall-of-fame (http://www.greatlakesbass.com/news/blog1.php/2016/05/27/steve-clapper-fishing-hall-of-fame)