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A tough practice

I know some of you are going to think I’m playing a head game with the other anglers when I say this but I’ll tell you I had a tough practice. It’s colder than I expected and the fish aren’t where I thought they’d be at this time of the year. It was a real surprise.

2012 Bassmaster Classic

Best Classic field ever?

With experience, credentials and undeniable star power, the 2012 Bassmaster Classic field just might be one for the ages.

Become a knowledgeable fan, Part 3

This week we’ll talk about how to watch the weigh-in — what to look for and what it means when you see it.

Become a knowledgeable fan, Part 2

Last week we talked about the river conditions we might face on the Red River for the 2012 Bassmaster Classic and what you should be looking for there. This week we’ll discuss practice and how it really works.

Getting ready

OK, things are better with my sinus problem. I’m not completely back to normal but I’m getting there.

Bass myths exploded!

If you've been bass fishing as long as I have and know as many bass fishermen as I do, there's no doubt you've heard more than your share of theories about why bass do this, that or something else.

A rough couple of weeks

I don’t have much insightful information about bass fishing to offer today. I’ve been sick for a couple of weeks and really haven’t done much of anything, at least not anything useful.

My Classic picks

I’ve been asked several times about who might win the Classic this year, other than me, of course. I’m going to give you four guys who I think you should watch.

Looking both ways, Part 2

When I think about the future of professional bass fishing, I think about more than just the business framework of the industry or the state of the fishing economy.