Meet the Anglers: Gary Klein

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Gary Klein

Major League Fishing

Gary Klein

Mount Ida, Arkansas

A 2022 Texas Freshwater Fisheries Hall of Fame inductee, 2018 inductee into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame, Major League Fishing co-founder Gary Klein has competed in more than 500 tour-level events in his 40-year professional career. And he’s had outstanding success along the way as a two-time B.A.S.S. Angler of the Year (1989 and 1993), with 10 tour-level wins and 100 Top 10s to his credit.

FUN FACT

Gary enjoys shooting sports, hunting, and fishing.

Career Wins
10
Top 10s
100
Top 20s
163
REDCREST Appearances
-
Career Winnings
$3,544,409
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