Category: Columns
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Southern Perspectives on Midwestern Bass Anglers
By Brian Pentecost I’m a Florida born largemouth bass fisherman. At nine years old, I caught an 11.2 pounder. Since then they have all been smaller. I have caught many 8 pound plus fish in the sunny waterways of Florida, but I had no grasp of how hard my fishing transition would be when I…
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What’s Your New Year Resolution?
By James Hill Now that 2014 is upon us it’s time to start thinking about some New Year Resolutions. No, I’m not talking about promising that I’m going to go to the gym more or how I’m going to eat more salad. I’m talking about some New Year angling resolutions. Winter is a great time…
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Best Largemouth Bass Baits of 2013
By Tyler Uteg Over the course of every season, there are a handful of baits that come out as the front-runners. These baits are typically the ones that anglers rely on to catch bass in harder times. They are also defined as confidence baits. The 2013 season was no different, and I’ve outlined my 5…
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The Evolving Angler: Tournament Fishing
By Tyler Uteg (Online Contributor) I love fishing. I have always loved fishing. As I’ve gotten older though, it’s turned into something more than love – it’s become an addiction. Like many anglers, I’m always looking for that next fix, or something to drive me to be better at the sport. A few years back,…
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The Evolving Angler: Jig Fishing
By: Tyler Uteg Jig fishing: It’s an old standby technique that bass anglers sometimes fail to utilize. It’s also a technique some anglers are intimidated to try. Until last season, I was unsure of how to fish with jigs. I’ve been fishing for most of my life, and there has always been an unknown, mysterious…
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New Age Bass Scents: CB’s Hawg Sauce
By: Tyler Uteg All fishermen crave the opportunity to find that one object or substance that gives them the edge over their competition. It doesn’t matter whether it’s in a tournament or any particular outing. Whether it’s a secret lure or a technique that’s been honed over years of practice, there’s nothing more special of…