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What changes our perspective?

So much of our life is unpredictable even though we think we have a game plan. We are constantly making plans for the future even with so many variables out of our control. We’ve all heard how we as humans are truly creatures of habit. But...

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Critiquing the 2025 Bassmaster Classic

Are the “good ol’ days” of the Bassmaster Classic behind us? Has the Super Bowl of bass fishing lost its luster? Have we lost a generation of fans who refuse to watch a Bassmaster weigh-in? Has real time live coverage become a...

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Things don’t always go as planned

April 30, 2025   Tournament bass fishing is sometimes about as predictable as the weather. Every single day is different, even when the weather doesn’t want to cooperate. This is why anglers must be flexible and willing to adjust. The...

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Living in the present but yearning for the past

I’ve always enjoyed remembering how things used to be, and I look forward for what the future holds with regards to the tournament bass fishing. Today we’ll step back in time and look at how tournament fishing was in the early...

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Lessons learned growing up on a ranch

So many things impact our lives as individuals, but nothing more than hard work. Growing up as a kid on a ranch, I learned many of life’s lessons through the chores that had to be done. It wasn’t always something I enjoyed, but was things...

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Packing everything plus the kitchen sink?

Remember the days when you had babies, and you needed to bring so much stuff when you headed out to visit family or go on vacation? Then the day came when the kids were grown and the days of packing the entire house were over.    Anglers...

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Competition makes everyone better, or does it?

From the day I started playing sports on a competitive level, I’ve always heard the expression, “Competition makes you better.” Is this fact or fiction, and can we prove this theory? Today we’ll break down this concept and...

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Why do anglers feel the need to cheat?

Times sure have changed here on Walton’s Mountain as bass tournaments have become a magnet for anglers looking to cash a check and make some money…. illegally. In a few cases, it’s just about fulfilling their ego by being the so...

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Looking at “what if”

After much soul searching and really being appreciative of the life I’ve had, I thought it would be a good time ask the question of... “what if?” With today’s article I’ll throw out a few scenarios as to what might have...

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Who would have thought….

I’ve been tournament fishing since 1990 and the changes I have seen in equipment are staggering. From electronics, rods and reels, bass boats to bait and tackle, it’s amazing how far the sport of bass fishing has progressed. Let’s...

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