The Inside Line

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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Big Bait Bouillabaisse

Big Bait Bouillabaisse

Posted by Pete Robbins on Oct 6th 2022

[I was going to write about walleye fishing this week, but since there’s nothing going on in that world, I’ll revert to my bass fishing comfort zone] Over the past few weeks, two things have c …

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Don't Forget the Hall

Don't Forget the Hall

Posted by Pete Robbins on Aug 26th 2021

Every year I make this same plea, but I shouldn’t have to do so for true fans of bass fishing: If you’re within a …

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Classic Items from the Hall of Fame

Classic Items from the Hall of Fame

Posted by Pete Robbins on Jun 6th 2021

If you can’t make it to this week’s Bassmaster Classic, or September’s Bass Fishing Hall of Fame induction ceremony, you can still get in on some of the historical goodne …

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Musings on Sports Bigamy

Musings on Sports Bigamy

Posted by Pete Robbins on Dec 16th 2020

I’m not quite old enough to have vivid memories of professional basketball’s ABA, but I do remember the USFL. I even went to a game between the New Jersey Generals and the Baltimore …

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