Fallon’s dad says he feels blessed to be the father and boat captain of the first female National High School Champion. “Fallon has proved to herself and others that hard work and dedication pay off. What I love and admire most about my daughter is that she has a heart of gold and a beautiful personality,” he says. “She is absolutely beautiful inside and out… and her competitiveness is over the top! I couldn’t be any prouder to be her father.”
Clepper says she’s grateful to all her family and friends for the incredible support they’ve extended to her throughout her fishing career, and also to her partner, Ford. “Wyatt and I have known each other for a long time and have been fishing partners for the last three years. I couldn’t be happier to share this experience with him… and, of course, my dad, who has given me so much love, encouragement, inspiration and knowledge over the years.”
For their winning efforts at the High School Bass Fishing National Championship,, Clepper and Ford were rewarded with over $250,000 in prizes and scholarship opportunities. The “Dynamic Duo” also earned a bid to fish as co-anglers at the 2022 Toyota Series Championship, scheduled for November 3-5 on Lake Guntersville in Guntersville, Alabama.