Growing family bonds fishing
Alton JonesLooking back at the month of October, it’s hard to put into words what it means to Jimmye Sue and I, as parents, to have watched our son achieve two...
Guntersville: It’s the pressure
Jordan LeeThere’s been a lot written about Lake Guntersville recently. I thought this would be a good opportunity to give you my take on what the lake is like and how...
Modify your plastics
Greg VinsonThe array of plastics on the market these days is almost endless. They all have one thing in common, however. They’re made for a mass market. Sometimes we want something...
Need information? Ask the right questions
Greg HackneyLet’s start with the obvious: “What are they biting?” You ask the question when you see several local anglers at the dock. That’s a place to begin but maybe not...
Taking a break from what you love
Casey AshleyEvery fishing season I have a set of goals that helps keep me focused and allows me to measure my performance. But, you know, I’ve found that it’s helpful to...
The first jerkbait
Bernie SchultzWhen Lauri Rapala carved his first lure, it’s certain he had no idea of the impact it would have on the rest of the angling world. He was simply trying...
Add ‘lipless’ to fall arsenal
Kevin VanDamOnce fall fishing moves out of the early funky period, bass anglers can enjoy some of the best action of the year. We’re already experiencing some of that in the...
Season wrap-up, almost
Randy HowellIt’s hard to believe that it’s been a little over a month since the season ended. We’ve not really had any “off season” yet, just no more tournaments. We’ve stayed exceptionally...
‘Boom-Boom’ or bust: Fred Roumbanis
Don Barone“Celebrate the moment…” Dateline: Last chance “I blew it at AOY.”Fred Roumbanis “Character consists of what you do on the third and fourth tries.”~James Michener Always, aim higher, than the...
Looking forward, not back
Mark DavisWell, after I wrote my last column I had a couple of better tournaments. It wasn’t anything to brag about, but at least I caught a few. My year ended...
