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The fall turnover

This week we need to talk about the fall turnover. In some parts of the country, we might be talking about it a little late, but, in other parts, it's not happened yet

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Weekend Series Championship

Anglers adjust to changing weather conditions on Day Two as they compete for a classic berth at Lake Guntersville, Alabama. Weights were down across the board.

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Weekend Series Championship

DeBord catches eight keepers as he shatters predictions of a tough tournament. The rainy conditions in northern Alabama were ideal for fishing.

A perfect day fishing

Dr. Todd E.A. Larson tells the story of how one of the worst fishing trips he have ever had ended with the perfect fishing day. He talks about how he wanted to keep the memory of that day forever as he and his father basked in the brilliance of an August Wisconsin day.

Tasty crappie recipes

Because I live in the mid-South, most often when I catch fish for the table, they're crappie. With that in mind, here are a couple of quick recipes for these great tasting fish.

Matt Reed: Go light to fish deep

Elite Series pro Matt Reed outlines scednarios where light bait is effective in the deep waters. Using a light bait can make all the difference in your day.

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Matt Reed: Picking the right gear

To be consistent, Elite Series pro Matt Reed advocates using the same gear ratio for nearly every application. There are times however, when he will switch during the spring when flipping heavy cover or for cold weather winter fishing.

Matt Reed: Shellbed Fishing

Elite Series pro Matt Reed points out that if he has a chance he will always fish a shellbed because the potential payout is definitely worth the effort. He describes how they tend to concentrate the fish, so you can make the same cast again and again and keep getting bit.

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Matt Sphar: Dragging a tube

Elite Series pro and New York native Matt Sphar has some tips when it comes to using the tube jig in northern waters of the United States. He mentions how bottom contact is critical for success.

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Marty Robinson: Weighted hooks

Elite Series pro Marty Robinson explains that weighted-bait hook techniques have been around for a while. He talks about how using them allows him to fish faster and cover more ground when the fish are aggressive.

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