Bass Man Documentary

   Description: Bass Man is a documentary by Flathead Films which gives viewers an inside look into the lives of professional bass anglers Rick Clunn, Takahiro Omori, and Jay Yelas. It covers their tournament performances, their religious beliefs, and their lives in general.

   Review: Bass Man is definitely an interesting documentary for those who are deeply involved with bass tournament fishing. It has plenty of subtle advice and tips for those who wish to fish higher-level events, but if you aren't already interested in the pros and tournaments, you might be bored by the end of this film.

   One aspect that Bass Man spends a surprisingly long time describing is the spiritual aspect of each pro. It goes into detail on both Rick Clunn and Jay Yelas' religious beliefs, and also shows how Takahiro Omori is drawn to both sides. Overall, the emphasis on the spiritual was the most unexpected element of this documentary.

   Everything from tournament weigh-ins to spiritual beliefs to sponsorships to Classic weigh-ins is covered in Bass Man, and gives the viewer a much truer sense of what life as a pro is really all about. Bass Man gets props for being very realistic, keeping the characters true to form, and for innovation.  

 

Criteria	Score
Bass caught	N/A
Innovation	N/A
Strength	N/A
Overall	4.0

   The Breakdown:

    Bass caught: N/A for this product, but we're guessing that Clunn, Omori, and Yelas have caught quite a few.

   Innovation: N/A

   Strength: N/A

   Overall: A very interesting documentary for those who are interested in professional fishing and want an inside and candid look at the lives of these pros.

   Where to purchase:

   The best place to buy this film is online, at the official website of the documentary, www.bassmanmovie.com.

By Brandon Shook