The Inside Line

It’s the Experiences, Stupid

It’s the Experiences, Stupid

Posted by Pete Robbins on Dec 8th 2022

Most of my college classmates likely make more money than I do. Most of my law school classmates almost certainly make much more money than I do. Yet I’m almost certain that none of them have …

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Betting on Yourself 

Betting on Yourself 

Posted by Pete Robbins on Nov 24th 2022

Prior to this season, New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge turned down an offer to stay with the Bombers for 7 years, for a total of over $213 million. That, my friends, is what we call real mone …

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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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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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Gentleman Jay

Gentleman Jay

Posted by Pete Robbins on Sep 22nd 2022

Some pro anglers retire because they can’t requalify or stay competitive or muster up the entry fees – but rarely because they have something else to do. It’s one of the peculiarities of the prof …

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