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Master Series: Art of the Swimbait

In Lesson seven, Byron Velvick talks about the opportunities present in the early season bass fishing. The best way to catch giant bass during late February through early April, is to throw a swimbait.

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This is serious

As time goes along, this Bassmaster Classic win seems more and more extraordinary. This one is the real deal. They're all special, of course, but this one really means a lot to me.

Kota’s new American dream

In this article, you will read how Elite Series pro Kotaro Kiriyama made two Japanese anglers' dreams come true by establishing the American Dream Tournament.

Going West!

Before we get into the Elite season stuff, I have one final comment on the Classic. I mentioned in the last blog that I was disappointed in my poor execution, but at the same time, a poor tournament has given me a sense of God's presence in my life.

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Looking forward

The 2010 Bassmaster Classic is history. There are some lessons from it that we, as bass anglers, can learn and that'll help us in the future.

Lane’s surge too late

Russ Lane had the goal of a higher finish, but given the circumstances, he believes that he did all that he could to position himself for the win of his Classical performance.

I owe my friends an apology

I need to apologize to my Ohio Federation Nation friends Jody Adkins, North Canton. They qualified for the Bassmaster Classic, and I forgot to put them on my fantasy team.

After the Classic: Beeswax Creek

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- One day after Kevin Van Dam's win in 2010 Bassmaster Classic, the boat ramp and parking lot there remained busy with anglers looking to capture some of his magic.

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