Tread carefully or end up all wet

It's not as if I'm a stranger to the field of fishing-related pratfalls by any stretch of the fishing line or imagination. My fishing mishaps and/or "misery" have been well documented.

Where does Skeet rank?

Ken Duke gives his evaluation of how Skeet Reese fits in the ranks of the great anglers. Given some time explains Ken, Reese is young enough to make several more runs at AOY titles and Classic Championships to move into the ranks of the top 10 greatest bass anglers of all time.

A first time for everything

The Northern Open on the Detroit River was a disaster for me. I marked fish in practice, but when I went back during competition, I couldn't catch a thing.

A Bass Journey

A couple of years ago, at the end of my very last television show, The Fishin' Hole, I left everyone with three pieces of advice. Three things that would surely make a difference in their lives.

BASS Reporter’s Notebook

In this article Deb tells what it is like to be the third in line when only two seats are available for a Classic seat; how for Bill Golightly, third is the charm as he makes his third attempt at a Bassmaster Classic berth; then she talks about how Clark Reehm has relocated to Lufkin, Texas and how for Bassmaster Elite Series pro Skeet Reese being a daddy puts life in perspective.

How-To

Detroit River: How Schmitz Did It

In the following article, you will read how Todd Schmitz earned first place in the Bassmaster Northern Open on the Detroit River. As they moved from one spot to another to find the bass, he describes what gear and strategy he and his co-angler used.

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Tips for flipping during hot weather

This time we're going to talk dock fishing, but not just any docks. We're going to concentrate on those that'll produce fish with a flipping and pitching technique during the hottest summer months.

It’s a family tradition

Did our family have a good time last Monday evening! Nicholas, Jackson and my nephew Steve fished a local tournament here with my old bass club. It's a typical Monday night event, about 3 1/2 hours long with most of the club members qualifying as regulars.

How-To

Schmitz Scores Big

Read about Schmitz's biggest success in Bass Competition as he describes how he is thrilled with his win.

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