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June 24 2003 - Vol. 4 No. 25
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YAMAMOTO OPEN ON THE HUDSON

The Yamamoto Open went good despite heavy rain. The 1st
place team of George Frollo and William Allen collected a
check for $2,780.00 by weighing in 5 fish for 14.07lbs.
Second place finishers Dana Kissak and Jeff Boltzer
collected a check for $2,600.00 that included the big bass
award with a 3.39lb fish.

When Russ returns he will provide us with an in-depth report
on the event.

Hudson River, Yamamoto Open Results:
http://acopens.com/hudsonresults.html

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NEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT ~ SUGOI DROP SHOT LINE

Gary wanted his own Fluorocarbon line for Dropshotting. It
is crystal clear and 100% Fluorocarbon, with less stretch
than other fluorocarbons. The 5, 6, and 8# test line comes
on a 120m/130yd spool, plus the 5 & 6# test will also come
on 300m/328yd spool. This line has less spool memory than
the grey spinning or clear casting line that is currently
available. It is an excellent addition to the Sugoi line.

Sugoi Drop Shot Line:
http://www.baits.com/cgi-bin/order/scan/sf=category/se=line

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BASSDOZER IS ON A WORKING VACATION

Russ called and said he is having fun visiting with family
and friends.

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WELL ITS WEEK #2 AND I HAVEN'T BURNED DOWN THE BUILDING.

My camping trip with the kids went great and I have returned
with some sanity intact. We all returned with great suntans
and lots of sand in our ears. Even though we were not able
to fish much because of high winds, we did manage to catch
lots of fish while we were out.

My daughter JaCoy has taken up photography and used about 5
rolls of film during the trip. They have all been developed
and will be used for next weeks article about the camping
trip. In the mean time I hope you will enjoy a 2-part story
about my experiences preparing for and during the 2003
B.A.S.S. Federation Championship on Lake Tuscaloosa,
Alabama.

2003 Federation Championship:
http://www.baits.com/articles/2003-federation-part1.html
http://www.baits.com/articles/2003-federation-part2.html

Keep a sharp hook!

Your worst day of fishing
is better than your best day at work.
GO FISH!!!
Ron Colby
Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits
rcolby@baits.com

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CONTACT:
Gary Yamamoto, his Team Yamamoto pros and company staff can provide the media with expert commentary on a variety of topics relating to sportfishing. For an interview or for up-to-the-minute news on Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits, outdoor writers and the media may contact Weekly News editor Russ "Bassdozer" Comeau at 800-645-2248, ext. 209, or rcomeau@baits.com.