The Inside Line

The Sabine River is a tricky place to fish. The playing field might be big, but it’s more suited to saltwater species like redfish, trout and flounder. Bass do live there, but in the summer, the …

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The Sabine River Elite Series event was one of my favorites to watch and cover in a long time, not just because we didn’t know who’d win until the last fish was weighed, but also because i …

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Located in the eastern part of the state, Lake Fork is considered by many as the crown jewel of Texas bass fisheries. The 27,000-acre impoundment is chock full of Florida Strain largemouth. It’s …

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I’ll be the first to admit, I’m pretty stubborn and set in my ways when it comes to trying new baits.  I follow Yamamoto International and keep tabs on baits used overseas.  Afte …

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This summer marks 20 years that I’ve been writing for the Yamamoto Brand. My friend Terry Battisti, who started with the company long before I did, recommended me to then-editor Jerry “Bub …

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Following the Pasquotank River event in North Carolina, the Elite Series moved to Lake Hartwell in Andersen, South Carolina. Considered one of the best fisheries in the country, Hartwell boasts 56,000 …

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