The Inside Line

No More Mr. Nice Guy? Larry Nixon is back at BASS, a development whose evolution was perhaps the worst-kept secret in the history of professional fishing. That’s saying something, because for …

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The other day I had to move about a dozen or so rods out of the way so that I could find a space for the three big boxes of Yamamoto plastics I’d just received. Seven hundred bucks worth of green …

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On Saturday I set out for a local lake, anxious to put my forward-facing sonar to the test after months of plowing through the Potomac’s thick grass in less than 4 feet of water. Just one problem – i …

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I’ve frequently argued that the best tournament anglers need to be selfish and occasionally ruthless – not unsportsmanlike, but rather single-minded, even if it means pissing people off. You can …

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As a writer, I’m not supposed to get too attached to my subjects or insert myself into the story, but since I am at best a lowercase-j-journalist I hope that you’ll forgive my occasional misstep. …

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Crankbaits. Some dive deep while others stay close to the water's surface and every depth in between. They come in all sizes, shapes, and colors. There are some crankbaits that look like they wou …

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