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Writing this blog is one of the hardest things I’ve had to do, but it must be done. I would like to say goodbye to each and every one of you personally, but that is not possible. My past four-plus years here have been one of growth and change, not only personally, but also within…
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BASS Elite Pro Russ Lane Provides Tips for Post-Spawn Bass
Apr 18, 2012, 7:41 AM EDT
The way the weather has been in my part of the country this spring, the post-spawn will be here before I get my fill of pre-spawn bass. Boomerang Tool Company and BASS Elite Pro Russ Lane were kind enough to share some tips on the rapidly approaching, if not here already Post-Spawn. These are actually…
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ABT Lure Company Introduces the Ultimate Umbrella Rig System
Apr 17, 2012, 2:39 PM EDT
Umbrella Rigs, A-Rigs, Alabama Rigs, Spreader Rigs, call them what you like, they are the hottest thing in bass fishing this year. Why? Well because they work! ABT Lure company has come out with what they call the Ultimate Umbrella Rig System. What makes this one different is that you can actually customize it to…
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The Coastal Conservation Association’s main mission is to preserve our waters and ensure we have somewhere to fish for years to come. The CCA is a nonprofit society so they need funding from someone or somewhere. This past year Kenny Chesney went on his “Goin’ Coastal” nationwide concert tour where he sold his limited edition…
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Alabama Rigs are taking the fishing world by storm, unfortunately no one is giving them away. They aren’t that inexpensive, and in most states you need to modify them to fit local regulations. If you’re not sure what your local regs are, here’s a link that will help you find out, but always be sure…
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The Bassmaster Classic may have been held in Louisiana this past week, but Alabama proved that it holds the real bass masters. The top three spots this year were all grabbed by Yellowhammer’s. Chris Lane took the top honors after amassing an impressive 51 and a half pounds of bass. Lane from bass-rich Guntersville, Alabama, was…
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On Monday I returned from a weekend fishing trip with my father on renowned big bass factory Lake Falcon. Fortunately for me, I had some airlines credits that were about to expire, a free weekend and a father who spends his winters in Zapata, TX and has a nice bass boat and almost as much…
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FLW Outdoors Pro Fishing Tip of the Week Kellogg’s Pop Tarts Pro Greg Bohannan, Rogers, Arkansas When you’re fishing with spinning tackle, there are few things worse than being on fish and then having a big tangle of monofilament come off your reel when you cast to them. The best way I’ve found to avoid…
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I’ve been home three days from the FLW’s Forrest Wood Cup and I’m still getting odd looks in the office. I have what I prefer to call “The Look”, other’s refer to it as “raccoon eyes.” Anyone who’s been around anglers or skiers for that matter knows what I’m talking about. For those of you…
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Day 4 dawned cloudy and damp, but the top ten knew that one of them was going to walk away a whole lot richer at the end of the day. Right from the start you could feel the electricity in the air as each competitor did his best to appear relaxed and calm. It was…
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My job is far from ever boring, nor the same each day. This weekend I get to travel the waters of Lake Ouachita and follow the best anglers FLW has this year. Last night though I got the chance to interview some of the top ten that are fishing today. I asked them questions not…
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Tonight Paul Mueller is sixty-thousand dollars richer as the FLW crowned him Ranger Cup Champion as the co-angler during the Forrest Wood Cup. Paul took top honors by having a three day weight limit over a pound heavier than his closest completion. Paul doubled his lifetime earnings today with today’s win, he’s not a common…
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Being here is great, seeing the fans interact with the pros, and seeing the look in their eyes when they get their favorite fishing hat autographed is something everyone should see. The pros seem to be enjoying it just as much as the fans are, they live for this. They get to hear the applause,…
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Day 2 of the Forrest Wood Cup is in the books and the top ten got moved around a bit. The anglers who thought they knew how the fish would be from pre-fishing Lake Ouachita had a big surprise when it came time to catch those same fish for the money. Scott Martin who hosts…
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I’m heading out today to cover the last three days of FLW’s Forrest Wood Cup down in Hot Springs, Arkansas. I was there last year when Kevin Hawk took it home from Lake Lanier; who will win this year? There are a lot of strong anglers in the running, but that isn’t a surprise, really.…
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Fishing legend Bill Dance is a fan of the new HI-SEAS Grand Slam Select line, “It works exceptionally well on spinning reels because it’s so manageable and so soft, it takes perfect inset on a spinning reel.”
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When my then-fiancée suggested Hawaii as a honeymoon destination I could think of only one thing: Marlin Fishing! She was thinking relaxing on the beach, but she agreed for some on-the-water time to make me happy. I looked around for a quality crew as I had no clue when I’d be back there. I found…
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Coasta has come out with three new looks for this summer. The thing I love about Coasta’s is that they look as good on the water as they do off. I wear my pair all of the time. Take a look at their new design and let us know what you think. If you can…
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his amazing tool cuts all types of fishing lines – braid, fluorocarbon and mono – easily and efficiently.
