The Inside Line

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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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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Crankbaits for Bass Fishing

Crankbaits for Bass Fishing

Posted by Bill Schaefer on Oct 9th 2022

Crankbaits. Some dive deep while others stay close to the water's surface and every depth in between. They come in all sizes, shapes, and colors. There are some crankbaits that look like they wou …

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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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More Tackle, More Better

More Tackle, More Better

Posted by Pete Robbins on Sep 15th 2022

I’ve traveled pretty widely to fish, both domestically and internationally, and while there have been times when I haven’t had the right tackle (or enough of the right tackle) I can categorically …

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Simply Ned

Posted by Pete Robbins on Sep 8th 2022

I’m in Canada this week, just over the border from Minnesota on sprawling Lake of the Woods. Other than trips to St. Clair, which feels much more like Detroit than the Great White North, …

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