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February 11, 2003 - Vol. 4 No. 6
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EDITOR'S LOG

Greetings. It's Russ Bassdozer here again for our weekly
get-together. I hope you are feeling fine.

My mom passed away suddenly last week, and I appreciate the
condolences and support I received from all my friends and
associates worldwide in bass fishing. It's never a good part
of life when a good mom leaves her family. Thank you from
the Comeau family and may God bless you for your thoughts
and prayers at our time of need.

Last month, I taught you ideal ways to score with each and
every one of all fifty models of Yamamoto soft baits. If you
missed that, it's a must-read at:

YAMAMOTO'S TOP FIFTY COUNTDOWN by Russ Bassdozer
http://www.insideline.net/articles/top-50.htm


This week, I teach you how to pack all fifty into one tackle
bag. Fifty bags of bait you say? In one tackle bag?

It's true, learn how to strategically pack a sumptuous
smorgasbord for bass when you take a peek...

INSIDE BASSDOZER'S BAG
http://insideline.net/articles/bassdozers-bag.html


Thank you for reading.

Regards,

Russ "Bassdozer" Comeau
Editor, Gary Yamamoto's Weekly News

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ORGANIZED FISHING IS A FINE AND WHOLESOME ACTIVITY

Organized fishing is a fine and wholesome family, community
and conservation-oriented activity. That's why I say Gary
Yamamoto Custom Baits is proud to be a special sponsor of
anglers, teams and events in these fine fishing
organizations and programs:

Alabama B.A.S.S. Federation
http://www.albassfed.org
American BASS
http://www.americanbass.com
Arkansas B.A.S.S. Federation
http://www.arkansasbass.com
Association of Louisiana Bass Clubs
http://www.laoutdoors.com/basslorehome.html
California B.A.S.S. Federation
http://www.californiabass.org
Christian Anglers Bass Association
http://www.cabaoutdoors.com
Florida B.A.S.S. Federation
http://www.floridabassfederation.com
Florida Freshwater Fisheries 5-Year License Program
http://www.floridafisheries.com
Lake Champlain International Father's Day Derby
http://www.lciderby.com
Missouri B.A.S.S. Federation
http://www.mobass.com
National Bass Circuit
http://www.national-bass.com
New Hampshire B.A.S.S. Federation
http://www.nhbassfederation.com
Tennessee B.A.S.S. Federation
http://www.tnbass.com
University of Wisconsin Sportfishing Team
http://www.sit.wisc.edu/~uwfishing
U.S. Angler's Choice
http://www.anglerschoice.com
Wisconsin B.A.S.S. Federation
http://www.wisconsinbass.com
Women's Bass Fishing Association
http://www.wbfatour.com
WON Bass U.S. OPEN
http://www.wonbass.com

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GARY YAMAMOTO BAITS GO DOWN UNDER - IN AUSTRALIA!

A wide range of Yamamoto Custom Baits are now "down under"
for the first time ever in Australia, including Senkos,
Ikas, Yamamoto Hula Grubs and Yamamoto single tail grubs.

They're at Melbourne's Compleat Angler store.

Since 1967, the Compleat Angler has been in the forefront of
the introduction of new and innovative tackle in Australia,
and the Compleat Angler has been the hub for the serious
anglers of Melbourne and surrounding districts. The shop
caters to all anglers and strives to provide the very best
in quality tackle from around the globe.

Visit the Compleat Angler website at:

THE COMPLEAT ANGLER - MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
http://www.compleatangler.com.au

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THE TENTH WARRIOR HAS ARRIVED, STORY TO FOLLOW...

Okay everyone. The troops have landed. Two new products have
hit the beach and are now available to order:

9M-Series 5" Slim Senko
7C-Series 5 3/4" Cut Tail

Both are made in the same 10 colors:
020,021,031,042J,150,157,194J,196,208,297

The Tenth Warrior is the name given to the 9M because it is
the tenth model of Yamamoto Senko to be released to
fishermen so far. You can see photos of the 9M online at:

THE TENTH WARRIOR HAS ARRIVED!
http://www.insideline.net/articles/10thwarrior.html

Look for me to provide you with more information how best to
use these two new exciting baits, the 9M and the 7C, in an
upcoming issue of Gary Yamamoto's Weekly News!

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GYCB ANNOUNCES NEW STATE RECORD INCENTIVE PROGRAM

What is fame? To diehard anglers, one milestone of fame may
be catching a record fish. They say everyone will have their
fifteen minutes of fame in life. Yet using Yamamoto baits to
claim IGFA state line class records may hardly take that
long for you to become famous...and you may get free bait in
the process!

The IGFA or International Game Fish Association keeps
freshwater line class records on a state-by-state basis for
all fifty U.S. states. There is something for every angler,
with 3 separate line class record categories (4 lb light, 12
lb medium and 20 lb heavy) for the most popular freshwater
species in each state.

Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits' State Record Incentive Program
recognizes anglers who achieve a milestone of fame by
achieving IGFA state line class records for largemouth,
smallmouth, spotted bass or walleye. Currently, many IGFA
state line class record categories for these species are
vacant. So what are you waiting for? Get famous, and you may
get free bait in the process! For more information, please
read:

GYCB ANNOUNCES NEW STATE RECORD INCENTIVE PROGRAM
http://www.insideline.net/record-incentive.html

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GYCB'S TOURNAMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM

Fishing fame comes in all forms. For tournament anglers, it
always means winning. Whether you lead the pack with the Big
Dawgs or simply sack the other local teams on your favorite
lake week after week, you'll want to check out:

GYCB'S TOURNAMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM
http://www.insideline.net/tournament-incentive.html

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YAMAMOTO OROVILLE OPEN ON TV FEBRUARY 16TH & 20TH

Team Yamamoto's David Masterson is host of The Outdoor
Chronicles TV show on the OUTDOOR CHANNEL national cable
network. Dave will be featuring the YAMAMOTO OPEN filmed on
Lake Oroville, California on TV on:

Sun. Feb. 16 2PM Eastern
Wed. Feb. 20 1PM Eastern

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JIM JOHNSON SWIMMING JIGS ON TV FEBRUARY 17TH & 24TH

Team Yamamoto's Jimmy Johnson from Lacrosse, Wisconsin will
be featured swimming jigs on the Midwest Bass Fishin' and
Huntin' Adventures the TV show on the OUTDOOR CHANNEL
national cable network.

Mon. Feb. 17 8PM Central - Jim fishes the backwater grass
flats with swimming jigs and topwaters for a combination of
largemouth and smallmouth.

Mon Feb. 24 8PM Central - Jim takes the swimming jigs and
topwaters out to the Upper Mississippi River main channel
wing dams, where he lands lots of huge smallies.

Jim qualified via the Federation for the 2001 Bass Masters
Classic. Jim won the 2001 Northern Divisional tournament,
and competed in the 2002 BASS Federation National
tournament.

For more information on swimming jigs in the Upper
Mississippi River style, please read:

SWIMMING JIGS WITH JIMMY JOHNSON by Russ Bassdozer
http://insideline.net/articles/swim-jigs.html

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TOLEDO BEND PRO SHOP OPEN HOUSE FEB 20TH-23RD

Yamamoto Team Pros will be on hand from the Bassmaster tour
event being held at Toledo Bend Res. This is your best
chance to gain some elbow-rubbing time with the Touring
Pros, Sam Rayburn and Toledo Bend guides and people in the
fishing industry. There'll be door prizes given away, and
hot dogs and pop for all! For more information, go to:

TOLEDO BEND PRO SHOP OPEN HOUSE FEB 20TH-23RD
http://www.insideline.net/articles/tbend.html
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OUTDOOR SPORT SHOWS THIS WEEK WITH THE TEAM YAMAMOTO PROS

Meet your favorite Team Yamamoto members at outdoor sport
shows and events this week:

HARRISBURG, PA. Feb 8-16. Eastern Sports Expo - Attend
Charles "The Bass Doctor Stuart's on-stage seminar
presentations. New subjects include "Dropshotting 101" and
"What's new for 2003?" www.sport.reedexpo.com

BAINBRIDGE, GA. Feb 9-15. Women's Bass Fishing Association
Pro-Am Tournament. Lake Seminole. Team Yamamoto's Chief
George Braswell will be getting the word out about Gary
Yamamoto Custom Baits new products and performing clinics on
how to best use them. Chief George will also serve as the
official weigh-master and assist with the Emcee duties on
stage. www.wbfatour.com

HARRISBURG, PA. Feb 10-11. Eastern Sports Expo - (Tentative)
Mike DelVisco's Bass Bytes Multimedia Seminar Presentations
www.sport.reedexpo.com

HARRISBURG, PA. Feb 10-13. Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show.
Team Yamamoto's Joe Jones will be representing Ranger Boats

MONROEVILLE, PA. Feb 12-13. Allegheny Sport, Travel and
Outdoor Show - Mike DelVisco's Bass Bytes Multimedia Seminar
Presentations www.exposinc.com

LAKE FORK, TX. Feb 12-14. Lake Fork Sportsman's Association
Media Event, Oak Ridge Resort - Meet Inside Line writer
Connie Kilpatrick, the "Reel Lady."

MEMPHIS, TN. Feb 13-16. Mid South Sport & Boat Show.
Agricenter. Bass Tubs of Oklahoma fishing tank shows
demonstrate live usage of Yamamoto Senko Laminates, Senko
Core Shots, Cut Tails and Flat Tail tactics.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK. Feb 13-16. Oklahoma Tackle Show. Oklahoma
State Fairgrounds. Bass Tubs of Oklahoma fishing tank shows
demonstrate live usage of Yamamoto Senko Laminates, Senko
Core Shots, Cut Tails and Flat Tail tactics.

TIMONIUM, MD. Feb 14-16. 38th Annual Spring RV & Outdoor
Show. Team Yamamoto's Joe Jones will be there representing
Leo's Vacation Center.

HARTFORD, CT. Feb 14-16. Northeast Fishing And Outdoor Expo.
Connecticut Expo Center. Bass Tubs of Oklahoma fishing tank
shows demonstrate live usage of Yamamoto Senko Laminates,
Senko Core Shots, Cut Tails and Flat Tail tactics.

ST. CLOUD, MN. Feb 14-16. St. Cloud Sportsmen's Show. St.
Cloud Civic Center. Bass Tubs of Oklahoma fishing tank shows
demonstrate live usage of Yamamoto Senko Laminates, Senko
Core Shots, Cut Tails and Flat Tail tactics.

SMYRNA, TN. Feb 14-16. I-24 Expo Boat, Sport And Travel
Show. I-24 Expo Center. Bass Tubs of Oklahoma fishing tank
shows demonstrate live usage of Yamamoto Senko Laminates,
Senko Core Shots, Cut Tails and Flat Tail tactics.

GREENFIELD, IN. Feb 14-23. Willits Tackle Town, the largest
tackle store in Indiana will have a winter in-house special
week! Stop by 1429 E. Main St., Greenfield, IN. Team
Yamamoto's Bob Lester will be there to demonstrate and
inform you how best to fish with Yamamoto baits. Phone:
317-462-0770

HARTFORD, CT. Feb 15. Dodge Trucks Fishing and Hunting Expo
- Mike DelVisco's Bass Bytes Multimedia Seminar
Presentations www.northeastpromo.com

OVERLAND PARK, KS. Feb 16. Bassmaster University - Don
Iovino. Johnson County Community College. (913) 469-2323

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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.