Forcing the issue with J Todd

LA CROSSE, Wis. — This bass tournament thing — especially on the professional level — is full of ups and downs. I know that personally from fishing on the local...

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Simple bassin’ – the swim jig

Anybody who’s read this column for any length of time knows that I can get technical with my rigs. I’m a serious man when it comes to baits, colors, sizes,...

Numbers are important in tournament fishing

Numbers are important to me. Obviously, the numerical value of the fish I weigh in each tournament matters greatly to me, but the interest goes much deeper. For me, numbers...

That’s my dream schedule

As I write this, I’ve just finished packing up to leave for La Crosse, to fish what I expect to be one of the most important tournaments of my career....

Staying positive after struggling

Things were going well early in the season when I earned three consecutive checks at Winyah Bay, Norfork/Bull Shoals and Wheeler, but after that my season took a distinct dive....

Conservation News

Ziehmer joins Bass Pro as conservation director

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Bob Ziehmer has been named senior director of conservation for Bass Pro Shops and lead director of the Johnny Morris Foundation. Ziehmer brings more than 25 years...

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Shallow thoughts and rod land top honors for high school team

Editor’s note: Provided by St. Croix Rod Park Falls, Wis. – We’ve all heard the adage “think outside the box.” And then there’s the axiom when anglers talk about their “confidence...

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