The Inside Line

By far, my favorite destination is the St. Lawrence River — particularly where it forms at Lake Ontario. It’s a place where I’ve enjoyed considerable success. And in the simplest of ter …

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At this point in time, every bass angler throws a Senko. I can recall an era where it was effectively a “co-angler’s revenge too,” but today if you don’t recognize it as vital you’re going to be …

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Occasionally, the Bassmaster Elite Series visits highland reservoirs, and this year Alabama’s Smith Lake made the schedule. When it was announced, reactions were mixed — some for, some again …

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I went out on the Potomac River Friday, bracing for a crowd because I knew there was going to be a BFL on Saturday. What I didn’t know was that there was also a big Friday charity tournament. Whe …

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The St. Johns River lies within an hour of my home in north-central Florida, but the only time I fish there is when B.A.S.S. schedules an Elite Series event. So, by no means am I an expert on tha …

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Do you remember the great Elite Series Falcon tournament of 2008? Records were set and hearts were broken when they averaged 25 pounds a day and didn’t make the cut. The top 12 anglers all …

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