College angler heeded advice

A bit of advice I gave a few years back came full circle when I ran into Connor Bedsole at the 2012 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series South Super Regional.

The Brazilian connection

Some 27 years after watching a blurry image from a TV screen in Brazil, Marcos Malucelli is competing in the 2012 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open circuit.

Gear

Bigger/lighter spinning reels are better

I’ve always preferred larger spinning reels than most anglers. While the majority use the “30” size for their finesse fishing, I’ve leaned toward Quantum’s “40” size for most of my spinning tackle applications.

West Virginia chapter involved in planning

Jerod Harman, conservation director for the West Virginia B.A.S.S. Federation Nation, makes sure that anglers' voices are heard when the state is making decisions concerning fisheries access, habitat and water planning.

Murray remains B.A.S.S. Ironman

40 years of fishing means John Murray has to contend with not just the bass, but his own body. He's up to the challenge, though.

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