Luke Clausen is a veteran professional bass angler from Spokane, Washington, widely respected for his long and successful career on major tournament trails. One of only a handful of competitors to have won both the Forrest Wood Cup and the Bassmaster Classic, Clausen has built a legacy over more than two decades that includes numerous top-10 finishes and nearly $3 million in career earnings. After years competing in B.A.S.S., the FLW Tour, and most recently the MLF Bass Pro Tour, his passion for competition and connection with fans remains a defining part of his identity as a fisherman.

In 2026 Clausen embarked on a new chapter by stepping away from the Bass Pro Tour to compete on the National Professional Fishing League (NPFL) circuit, a decision he made to rekindle his enjoyment of traditional 5-fish format competition and reinvigorate his enthusiasm for the sport. He expressed that the NPFL’s format and positive environment, along with a renewed focus on fan engagement and fishing the basics he loves, were key reasons for the switch after 24 years of professional fishing at the highest levels. Clausen is also slated to fish some western WON Bass events as part of this new phase in his career.