The Inside Line

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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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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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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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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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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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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