9/29/09 - Perhaps it’s the onset of autumn, the introduction to summer transitioning into fall, that’s responsible for my need to be out and about. One last hurrah before the nip in the air becomes just plain cold.
Current Articles
"Fishing With A Vet" - by Jim Gildea - 11/19/09 - We all love to fish, and it feels good to help someone else out, but when you can do both, that’s even better. That’s what makes the New England Paralyzed Veterans of America (NEPVA) trail so much fun. - more
"The Fifth World Black Bass Sport Fishing Championship" - by Russ Bassdozer - 11/11/09 - Team USA takes first place on Mexico's La Presa El Cuchillo lake at the fifth World Black Bass Sport Fishing Championship.
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"LeFebre - Bridesmaid No More" - by Terry Battisti - 11/10/09 - Looking over Dave Lefebre’s accomplishments, you’d think he’d be proud of the résumé he’s logged in such a short amount of time. He’s a perennial AOY threat, a constant force to win any event and has amassed well north of a million dollars in tournament winnings. But the one thing that's missing eludes him no more. - more
"Swimbaits" - by Bill Schaefer - 11/04/09 - Swimbaits are still all the rage, but if you’re new to the scene, no doubt you’ve been faced with an overwhelming selection of pretty cool looking bait. How to go about narrowing down the selection? - more
"Getting the 'Optima' Life From Your Batteries" - by Kyle Schauf - 11/02/09 - As the winter season approaches the northern states, the hot topic of discussion among many anglers in bait shops, launch sites and on-line chat rooms shifts toward batteries.
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"He's Sold On A Senko" - by Stan Fagerstrom - 10/28/09 - Bass anglers with sufficient smarts don’t just toss poke the 3-inch Senko into a remote corner of their tackle box and forget about it. No indeed! Those who really learn how to use it often wind up having a rod rigged with it every time they’re on the water. - more
Columns
Yamamoto Pros on the National Scene - "Wong's Winning Ways" - Pete Robbins - November 17, 2009
Crappie Corner - "Staying in the Strike Zone" - Tim Huffman - November 2, 2009
The Pick of the Products - "I'm Hooked - Pt. 2" - A handy guide on hook removal, Stan Fagerstrom - Oct. 26, 2009
Western Trail - "The US Open - A Proper Mindset" - Gary Dobyns - October 5, 2009
Healthy Angler - "Smallmouth Creek Fishing - or - How I Became A Believer In Brown Fish" - Gary Shiebler - Sep 17, 2009
Worms • "12 Ways To Fish A Worm" (pt. 3) - Margie Anderson - 8/17/09
• "New Worms Great Bet for Big Bass, pt. 2" - Stan Fagerstrom - 6/23/09
Kut-Tail/Senko, Fat Ika/Kreature • "My Two Go-Tos" - Charles "Bass Doctor" Stuart - 08/03/09
Drop-Shot Fishing • "Not Just for Finessers Anymore" Mike Whitten - 06/25/09
Craws • "Yamamoto's Fat Baby Craw" - Art Ferguson - 5/20/09
Senkos • "He's Sold On Senkos" - Stan Fagerstrom - 10/28/09
• "Ain't Nothin' Like the Real Thing" - Jim Smith - 6/04/09
• "When The Pressure Is On - Go for a Senko!" - Laura Gober - 5/18/09