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Back to School

I get to meet a lot of fishermen in my work, and I love talking with them. Fishermen are the salt of the earth and some of the best people you could ever meet.

Children of the Heart Gallery

Last year, DCF finalized 600 adoptions! So Javi, and the children of the Heart Gallery, I know you are waiting and desperately seeking a family, but you need to know one of the greatest gifts we can give each other is hope.

Christmas for Javier

In a dim garage on a cold November day, inside a crumpled newspaper insert, five words jumped out at me: a strong passion for fishing. Javier is in the sixth grade, and he has been in the care of DCF since 2002, when his parents "severed" their ties to him.

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Get on the bus!

When I was approached to do this blog for Bassmaster.com I did it with the understanding that I'd need to be open and honest and tell some secrets.

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Skirt Selection

Apparently style and color do matter to bass, see what's in this season.

ACT Now

Focus on Fishing thanks all participants that work towards bettering our natural environment.

Christmas VanDam Style

Last week we started doing our Christmas shopping. Christmas is a big deal at our house. We like to make it a family celebration with lots of emphasis on our relationships with each other and a recognition of how fortunate we are.

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Float and Fly for Brown Bass

This week, I want to tell you a little about one jig application that is near and dear to my heart and an absolutely deadly way to catch brown bass right now!

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