When a friend suggested 10 years ago that Gene Hoover consider taking the job of youth director with the Louisiana B.A.S.S. Nation, it seemed like a good fit. After all,...
Cody Abbott and Stephen Harris await takeoff. Photo and update by Tommy Abbott
by Tommy Abbott High school and college bass fishing are growing exponentially each year. In fact, it’s one of the fastest growing sports in the world. With anything that grows...
by Tommy Abbott I have many opportunities to talk to a vast number of high school bass fishing captains and parents. Lately, the theme has often revolved around one subject:...
by Tommy Abbott In one of the most memorable quotes from Mike Iaconelli, he made a profound statement at a moment when it was appropriate: “Never give up!” He knows...
by Tommy Abbott As my son enters a new chapter in his life after graduating from high school, I’m reflecting back on the last three years and the blessing that...
by Tommy Abbott Having the blessing of working with Louisiana High School B.A.S.S. Nation tournaments is something I cherish. I also cherish the opportunity to speak with so many parents...
by Tommy Abbott The high school team as a team This is where it gets ugly and opinions hit the fan. I left this out of my original Facebook post...
by Tommy Abbott Staying humble If you don’t know already you will soon learn that most families and anglers of high school teams are a special breed of people with...
by Tommy Abbott Multisport athletes In my honest opinion there is absolutely nothing wrong with playing multiple sports, and I even encourage it. But understand that fishing goes from football,...
by Tommy Abbott The pro or pre-fishing ‘Lone Ranger’ captain dilemma I’m going to cover this because I’ve heard plenty of grumbling in the past three years about the subject....
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