The Inside Line

Next to New

Next to New

Posted by Pete Robbins on Oct 14th 2025

Last week I blogged about how much better a chrome Rat-L-Trap can be when a good portion of the chrome is stripped away. I’m not sure if the same thing is true with tow vehicles, and I’m n …

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Chrome to Bone

Chrome to Bone

Posted by Pete Robbins on Oct 6th 2025

I’ve fished the Potomac River since June of 1995, and while I can’t quite remember every bass I’ve caught out there, I can definitely remember the first in vivid detail. It was in an …

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2025 Mississippi River B.A.S.S. Elite

Posted by Bernie Schultz on Oct 1st 2025

The Upper Mississippi River is nothing like its muddy self to the south. Winding its way between Minnesota from Wisconsin, the river is normally quite clear with a slight tannin tint. It’s also …

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Brought the Sizzle, Left the Steak at Home

Brought the Sizzle, Left the Steak at Home

Posted by Pete Robbins on Sep 10th 2025

I have more tackle than anyone has a right to own – and likely more than I’ll use in this lifetime, although I keep on acquiring more. Whether it’s fear of running out, fear of havin …

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2025 Lake St. Clair B.A.S.S. Elite

2025 Lake St. Clair B.A.S.S. Elite

Posted by Bernie Schultz on Sep 4th 2025

Lake St. Clair is a key part of the Great Lakes system. It lies between lakes Huron and Erie, and separates Michigan from Ontario, Canada. At approximately 275,000 surface acres, it’s about the …

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