The Inside Line

Hall of Fame Nominations are Open

Hall of Fame Nominations are Open

Posted by Pete Robbins on Dec 15th 2024

Most of us – no matter how much we’d like the honor – are never going to be inducted into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame. There’s a high bar for future entries, as there should be. However, unlike …

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Schrödinger's Marlin

Schrödinger's Marlin

Posted by Pete Robbins on Dec 6th 2024

For several years my wife Hanna’s primary fishing goal has been to catch a marlin. She’s had brushes with opportunity: on our first trip to Guatemala in 2020 we spotted one patrolling a school of …

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Keep it Green

Keep it Green

Posted by Pete Robbins on Nov 21st 2024

There’s a lake that I’ve fished since late 1995 that is effectively bereft of vegetation. There are some lily pads in the backs of pockets, but most of them are in less than a foot of water and r …

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Only the Names Have Changed

Only the Names Have Changed

Posted by Pete Robbins on Nov 1st 2024

We’re getting to do-or-die time, the dates when commitments or deposits are due for the now-three major tournament circuits. There’s likely to be some movement – from one tour to another, or back …

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Getting that New Truck Itch

Getting that New Truck Itch

Posted by Pete Robbins on Oct 24th 2024

When I get to the boat ramp, I’m always amazed at how many hundreds of thousands of dollars are tied up in tow vehicles. Even as there are myriad complaints about inflation and gas prices and int …

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When Bad Times Get Good

When Bad Times Get Good

Posted by Pete Robbins on Sep 20th 2024

One of the best and worst things about being a passionate angler is that the tough times typically outnumber the successes. We wouldn’t fully appreciate the great days if we didn’t have to live t …

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