The Inside Line

The General is Back

The General is Back

Posted by Pete Robbins on Nov 10th 2022

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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How Do You Know You Have Too Much Tackle?

How Do You Know You Have Too Much Tackle?

Posted by Pete Robbins on Nov 3rd 2022

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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Phone a Friend

Phone a Friend

Posted by Pete Robbins on Oct 27th 2022

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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Preserving and Promoting the Sport

Preserving and Promoting the Sport

Posted by Pete Robbins on Oct 23rd 2022

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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A Front Row Seat to History

A Front Row Seat to History

Posted by Pete Robbins on Oct 13th 2022

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 for Bass Fishing

Crankbaits for Bass Fishing

Posted by Bill Schaefer on Oct 9th 2022

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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