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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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Nothing like that special bond between anglers

I’m not sure where to start to describe the impact bass fishing has had on my life. I think it’s safe to say that I have gotten a lot more out of bass fishing than probably any of my other hobbies combined. It’s a sport that has...

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The love hate relationship anglers have with sponsors

When it comes to bass tournament anglers and sponsors, the winds are changing, and the opportunities are diminishing. Today we’ll take a look at what many young anglers are facing with regards to landing sponsors while trying to compete on one...

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What an incredible journey it has been (Part 1)

January 8, 2025   Over the last two years, I’ve tried to write articles that I thought would be interesting to read. Most have been stories about my fishing experiences, and a few have been about whatever is on my mind. But for the next...

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