The Inside Line

By Bernie SchultzSmaller in comparison to most Elite Series venues, Neely Henry is one of Alabama’s most productive bass fisheries — particularly when it comes to Coosa River spots. It can be tricky t …

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By Bernie SchultzFrequently referred to as the “Crown Jewel of Texas Bass Fisheries,” Lake Fork is home to a tremendous population of Florida-strain largemouth — big ones, too. Double-digit fish are c …

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By Bernie SchultzThe first time I competed in a B.A.S.S. event on this TVA lake, I caught two 8-pounders. One came on the first day of competition, the other on the second. I also caught my first 5-po …

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By Bernie SchultzAlthough the St. Johns flows within an hour of my North Florida residence, I hardly consider it my home waters. In fact, I rarely fish there. The river is inconsistent and unpredictab …

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By Bernie SchultzThere is zero doubt that this past year was one of the worst in history. The pandemic that swept the globe even found a way to impact fishing.Sure, more people fished than ever before …

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By Bernie SchultzAfter a long, drawn-out season of postponed tournaments, the Bassmaster Elite Series was finally down to one final event — Texas Fest on Lake Fork. A lot was riding on it, too. My hop …

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