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All We Do is Win

All We Do is Win

Posted by Pete Robbins on Oct 8th 2023

If there’s one thing that the Robbins family likely does not need it’s fishing tackle. Fortunately, need rarely figures into the equation. When I was not looking for a brief moment during the …

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I Knew You When 

I Knew You When 

Posted by Pete Robbins on Sep 28th 2023

One of the best parts of my job as an outdoor writer is that I meet quite a few people who eventually fish at the tour level.  One of the worst parts of my job as an outdoor writer is tha …

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Bass Fishing Hall of Fame Goes Ike

Bass Fishing Hall of Fame Goes Ike

Posted by Pete Robbins on Sep 21st 2023

I’ve participated in many fun projects throughout my career in the fishing industry, but my service to the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame ranks at the top of the list. Since I joined the all-volunteer …

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A New Craw up Hawk's Sleeve

A New Craw up Hawk's Sleeve

Posted by Mark Fong on Sep 19th 2023

There is no doubt that bass absolutely love to eat crawfish. If you read the Inside Line you know that Bass Pro Tour Angler, Roy Hawk, has throughout his career relied on Yamamoto soft plastic cr …

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Pure Unadulterated Joy

Pure Unadulterated Joy

Posted by Pete Robbins on Sep 17th 2023

After two straight weeks of describing my internal debate about forward-facing sonar, I’m glad that my cousin Douglas sent me the picture you see above, because it reminded me that fishing, most …

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It Keeps on Pinging

It Keeps on Pinging

Posted by Pete Robbins on Aug 31st 2023

Another week, another forward-facing sonar win, another round of debates. Just as importantly, it’s a second Elite Series win for young South Carolina pro Patrick Walters, one with largemouths …

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