The Inside Line

By Margie Anderson Fishing hooks are ancient – our ancient ancestors used sharpened bone or twigs to catch fish, but these were often simply gorges, and when the fish took the bait the fisherman woul …

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By Pete RobbinsWhile I rarely fish deeper than 10 feet – and, to be quite honest, it’s most often less than 5 – on our local tidal river, in my travels around the country and the globe in search of gr …

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By Pete RobbinsIn their push to gain market traction, the folks from Lunkerhunt are pushing the “Link,” a topwater lure that seems to be comprised of two traditional topwaters engaged in a well-played …

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By Pete RobbinsA friend of mine who is a keen observer of the tackle industry has speculated that either the Savage Gear 3D Rat or the Savage Gear 3D Duck will win one of the annual ICAST awards. Fort …

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By Pete RobbinsIf you want to liberate some money from my wallet, all you need to do is market your lure in a shade called “tilapia.” It doesn’t even have to resemble any actual tilapia found in natur …

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By Pete RobbinsPrior to leaving for my St. Clair muskie trip late last month, several friends who live exclusively in the bass bubble asked me some version of the following question: “If you catch a m …

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