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"Casting Out Of Your Comfort Zone"                                                      Whether we like to admit it or not, as anglers we all have a certain technique or bait that we feel most comfortable fishing.  It’s like an old worn out pair of boots that you just can’t make yourself throw away.

''My Springtime Tackle Box"                                                      Nowadays sifting through the massive amount of bait selections can be a confusing task for any angler. During the springtime I like to keep an open mind and my bait selection fairly simple.

"Changing Water Conditions"                                                                In most regions springtime can offer great opportunities to catch really large bass.  During this time of year Mother Nature pushes the fish shallow, which makes them more vulnerable and easier to catch.

"Strategies for Catching Bass in the Fall"
The fall can be a great time of year to catch bass, but unfortunately it can also be a very frustrating time of year to fish.  During the fall season several patterns can emerge at any given time, which can make the fish hard to locate.
"Forrest Wood Cup Review"
After a bumpy start in January at the FLW Series opener on Lake Okeechobee , I finally hit my stride and had a really good run of FLW Tour finishes.  The last two events were an exception, which caused a little last minute nail biting trying to determine if I qualified for the Forrest Wood Cup.
"Maximizing Your Tow Vehicle’s Performance"
As a professional touring angler I really put my tow vehicle to the test.  Some days it seems I spend more time in my truck driving to and from tournaments than I do in my boat competing.  So, it’s extremely important that I have a dependable truck with the best towing capacity possible. 
"Don’t let your “way points” get away from you"
In the past 10 years GPS units have revolutionized how anglers navigate and recognize productive areas to fish.  Of course the technology is much better today than it was a few years ago, but it’s still very important and necessary to organize and maintain way points.
"The Business of Obtaining and Retaining Sponsorship"
If there was one question that I get asked as much as “What did you catch them on?” it’s, “How do I go about obtaining sponsors?”  That one question can lead into an hour conversation on sponsorship dos and don’ts. These days it’s the million dollar question from anglers who want to make a move to the next tournament level. 
"The PAA’s Inaugural Event: Toyota Texas Bass Classic"
The Pro Anglers Association’s highly anticipated first event the Toyota Texas Bass Classic held on Lake Fork TX (April 13-15) went off without a hitch.  This was an absolutely awesome tournament, and my hat goes off to the PAA Board and all the sponsors for putting on such a great event.
"Strategies for Springtime Cold Fronts"
It can be feast or famine when fishing for bass in the springtime.  Just like the majority of anglers, I live for a beautiful spring day when the sun is out and the weather is stable.  Unfortunately more often than not, a dreaded cold front will come in and threaten to spoil a great tournament or fishing trip.
"Rods, Reels and GPS!!"
Buttons bells and whistles, how can anglers ever learn to use all the new technology? I agree, at first glance the electronics rigged on new bass boats can be very intimidating.  But I can testify it’s not as complicated as it seems. Surprisingly it’s also not very difficult to use. 
"Cold Weather, Hot Fishing"
 Winter is typically the time of year when most anglers put their boat in storage, stow away their tackle, and wait until springtime temperatures call them back to the lake. Winter is a great time for hunting, but December, January and February also offer very productive fishing days. 
"It’s not all about Tournament Fishing"
Some people would be surprised to learn that the “crazy life” for most professional anglers doesn’t just end with the last tour event.  There is a tremendous amount of work running the business of professional bass fishing and remaining visible for sponsors.
"Things to Consider When Buying a New or Used Boat"
 Today the cost of a fully rigged bass boat can put a real strain on family finances.  Buying a new or used boat is a major purchase and shouldn’t be taken lightly.  Even though it’s a serious matter, if approached in the right way it can be an enjoyable process.
"Fishing Fall Patterns"
As the leaves start to turn and the water begins to cool, fishing is at its best in Southern Illinois . I really enjoy fishing in the fall simply because Mother Nature pushes the big fish toward shallow water for the fall feeding frenzy. As one can imagine, this gives anglers an opportunity to catch big numbers as well as quality fish.  
"Fine Tuning Techniques for Tough Bites"
 Call it “Murphy’s Law”, but it never seems to fail that when an opportunity finally arises to breakaway from everyday life and enjoy a much needed day on the water, something always seems to happen to make the bite go tough. It’s inevitable. Whether it’s pressure from other anglers, or weather conditions, something seems to occur to make the bite much tougher than it should be.  
"Paper Map vs. GPS/Sonar – Why choose, use both!"
Gone are the days of only using paper topographical maps and tying colored strings onto tree limbs to mark a favorite new hot spot.  Boating electronics revolutionized the fishing industry by allowing anglers to utilize GPS technology, but don’t throw out all of your paper maps just yet. 
"Light Line Techniques for Lunkers"
While growing numbers is good news for the sport of bass fishing, it can often be bad news for our highly pressured waters.  So, to combat the problem of pressured and stressed fish anglers need to learn and develop new techniques to catch very weary bass.
"Catching Post Spawn Bass and Identifying Staging Patterns"
Recognizing and understanding post spawn staging patters is an important element to a successful Spring/Summer fishing trip.  During post spawn anglers need to realize they are actually targeting two groups of bass that are in very different staging patterns.
"Bass Behavior and Habits"
There are specific conditions such as weather, water temperature, and moon phases that can control how bass behave. Each condition can affect how and when the fish will move into spawn, post spawn and behave throughout the remainder of the year.
 

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