The Inside Line

At this point in time, every bass angler throws a Senko. I can recall an era where it was effectively a “co-angler’s revenge too,” but today if you don’t recognize it as vital you’re going to be …

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The first time I tied on a Whopper Plopper in Mexico, my longtime guide gave me the side eye and then laughed. Five minutes later, he wasn’t laughing. The fish had clearly never seen anything lik …

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Occasionally, the Bassmaster Elite Series visits highland reservoirs, and this year Alabama’s Smith Lake made the schedule. When it was announced, reactions were mixed — some for, some again …

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Some anglers identify completely and wholeheartedly as tournament bass anglers. They live, eat, sleep, and breathe the competition lifestyle. Others are exclusively dry fly fishermen for wild …

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It finally happened. After fishing for more than 40 years, nearly 30 of them semi-seriously, I pulled the ultimate goober move last week at El Salto. Luckily I was in the right place for it.  …

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My record on Tennessee River impoundments is mixed. I’ve had a few Top 10s, but I’ve also had some bombs. And that describes my past performances on Wheeler Lake. Like most TVA reservoirs in t …

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