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Douglas Lake hates me

The Open on Douglas Lake was a tough experience for me. But I think I’m a better fisherman today than I was before it started.

My hometown: Ott & Jennie DeFoe

B.A.S.S. writer Don Barone catches up with Elite Series pro Ott DeFoe and his wife, Jennie, in their hometown of Knoxville, Tennessee.

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Let’s dig a little deeper

Everybody who knows me knows that flipping is my thing. If I could flip every day I fish, I’d be a happy guy. But while I’m a flipper at heart, I’m first and foremost a professional fishermen, so that means I fish where the fish are.

Thieves steal from Palaniuk prior to BASSfest

If you park at a boat ramp in broad daylight with several other vehicles around and lock your truck down tight, you should be safe from burglars, right? That’s what Brandon Palaniuk thought, too.

How-To

The Arkansas Bass Slam

Anglers from across the country tow their boats to Arkansas to sample the Natural State’s storied fishing for largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass. But anglers shouldn't overlook the state’s excellent striped bass and white bass fishing.

BASSfest is different

At BASSfest, where the only thing at stake is the prize money and a Classic spot, there's really no second place for me.

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