Any look into sports history tells us that following a legend is a challenging, if not impossible endeavor. Whether following a coach like Bob Knight or athlete like Michael Jordan, there are more examples of failures than success. These circumstances typically create unrealistic expectations and mountainous pressure which can consume a mere mortal. For some, though, there is no other option....
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HEADLINE ARTICLE
March 16, 2010
There are some very important elements to consider when looking for tournament winning stringers. Developing a plan while pre-fishing and covering the water until you develop a pattern can mean the difference in getting a check or not.
First and foremost the weather is pattern setter, weather can be the difference in activity; you should know and understand how weather affects the bass. High pressure is generally the toughest time on the water and understanding how this affects a bass is sometimes key to putting a big stringer in the boat. The seasonal pattern is
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The bass in Lake Hickory are pretty much in the post-spawn mode, so anglers fishing the Tri-County Marine Bass Tournament Saturday are going to have to slow down a good bit, said Paul Guthrie, the resident fishing guru at the marine dealership.
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Where's the what?... Where's the bass! How many of us anglers (tournament and recreational) go to a body of water you've never fished before, drop the boat in the water, then, ask this question to yourself? This is probably one of the biggest topics in bass fishing that an angler should learn more about. I generally receive about two hundred (give or take) emails and ...
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Crankbaits are stereotyped as an easy do-nothing fishing plug, âJust throw them out and reel them back inâ. Well that couldnât be any farther from the truth. There are many details you have to pay attention to and factors to consider when choosing and fishing with a crankbait. Many of todayâs high quality and Japanese crankbaits will run true right out of the box. Some ...
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Washington State has scores of great bass fishing lakes on both sides of the Cascade Range. This seems to come as a surprise to many of Washington's dedicated trout, salmon and steelhead anglers â" And, also to many of our transplanted bass fishermen from the southern and mid-western states. Some of my favorite bass fishing lakes are th...
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The idea that walleye may indeed follow a lure for a significant distance before striking surprises many anglers. Many anglers have this mental picture that fish just lash out and strike a lure as the lure appears, like an ambush. While there is no doubt that plenty of ambushing is going on under water, walleyes in particular will often follow a lure for a surprisingly long time before striking. ...
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When I received my copy of Smallmouth Neighborhood, I was thrilled. Here we go details on Smallies from one of the Big Sticks that live in one of the emerging smallmouth capitols in the Northland! Kim Stricker, a top smallmouth specialist from the northern Midwest developed a video based on hours of underwater observations of smallmouth bass. Could the stars h...
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How do you become a professional fishermen? €Â"Patience! Patience! Patience! is the answer 34 year-old professional angler Mickey Thomas of Edwardsburg, Michigan offers. The 2007 season saw Thomas launch his professional debut on the Southern B.A.S.S. Open Tour; however, his journey to this level began over 22 years ago.Thomas got the bass addict...
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Few of us get to fulfill childhood dreams of playing Major League Baseball or fishing professionally; however, its those few that do come true that keep us fantasizing. Close to home and a new source of inspiration is Mickey Thomas of Edwardsburg, Michigan. Thomas is now fulfilling his childhood dream of pro bass fishing. The 34-year old made his professional debut in the B.A.S.S. Southern Open on...
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Ever
since
Dan Kimmel introduced me to Lake Ovid a few years ago, it has been one
of my favorite fishing destinations. This small impoundment within
Sleepy Hollow State Park has features found in many southern reservoirs
albeit on a much smaller scale.
You
can find humps, ...
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I have spent over
20 years as a student of bass and bass fishing. My goals have always been to
be a good citizen and a successful bass angler. I truly believe that to do
this, one must be intimately knowledgeable of the bass and all the factors
that affect the bass. The good citizen part is simple" if I expect to enjoy
my chosen sport to its fullest, I...
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