The Inside Line

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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[I was going to write about walleye fishing this week, but since there’s nothing going on in that world, I’ll revert to my bass fishing comfort zone] Over the past few weeks, two things have c …

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The Upper Mississippi is nothing like its “Big Muddy” version in the south. Its northern waters are generally clear and lush with vegetation. Among its manmade features are wing dams …

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Do You Mind if We Dance with Your Baits? For nearly 30 years I’ve been driving back and forth between Northern Virginia and lakes like Gaston and Buggs Island, and on each of those trips I’ve pass …

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When fishing is a grind and every bite matters, finesse tactics can save the day. Today when we think finesse, the Ned Rig, the Drop Shot, and perhaps the Neko Rig come to mind. And rightly …

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