The Inside Line

I was already the world’s biggest fan of Aaron Martens—after all, the dude effectively started my career in outdoor writing back in 2004, and still abides my questions to this …

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By Bernie SchultzWhen I first saw Lake Champlain on the schedule, my reaction was more than positive. I couldn’t wait to get there.In 2020, I felt I had learned some valuable lessons — things that car …

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After Tuesday’s blog in which I asked for topics to write about, reader Keith Timmons of Alabama suggested that I take on the topic of bass fishing as an Olympic sport. I don’t know …

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I returned from a mini college reunion in Connecticut Sunday afternoon and now barring some unforeseen catastrophe or opportunity (or lottery win, which would be a miracle since I don’t p …

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I went snakehead fishing last Saturday on a new body of water. It did not go well. I went snakehead fishing for half of the day the previous Saturday on a familiar body of water. It did no …

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To quote ESPN’s Chris Berman, “You’re with me, leather.”  That seems to be a common refrain among high-end, bait-dropping swimbaiters these days. They’re appa …

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