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Christie’s tips for winter cranking

Jason Christie

We hear a lot about slowing down and going to subtle presentations in the wintertime, and I agree, those techniques can work this time of year. But keep in mind...

Shryock: Learning on the fly

Fletcher Shryock

I’m writing this from the first Southern Open of 2016 at Toho, which is a good place to introduce this column because it’s where I started my professional fishing career. It...

Don’t ignore the rivers

Bill Lowen

The New Year brought dropping temperatures, snow and generally cold weather to much of the country. For some anglers that means sitting in front of the fire and waiting for...

Big bass…they’re coming

Ish Monroe

It might feel like winter to most of us, but to the giants in your lake it feels like it’s time to move. And, this is the time in bass...

Be a smart boat buyer

Kevin VanDam

A friend of mine called this week seeking advice on buying a new boat. His rig is five years old, and while it’s in great shape, he’s looking to upgrade...

Christie: Elite preparations

Jason Christie

The 2016 Bassmaster Elite Series season is coming up quickly, but I feel like I’m as ready as I’ve ever been. The fact that the Bassmaster Classic on Grand Lake...

Don’t wait too long, part 3

Greg Hackney

The bass are starting to move. I know it’s January, and I know it’s been colder this month than last. I don’t care. The bass are starting to move. Better...

db: Roy Bilby’s 25,000th bass

Don Barone

“Life is really up to you…” Dateline: Your grail “When you are not practicing, someone else is getting better.”~Allen Iverson “db, I just want to become a better Bass angler.”~Roy...

What I learned from Ken Cook

Jason Christie

It’s funny how sad news can make you think about positive things. I was fun fishing on Lake Tenkiller the day that Ken Cook passed away. We were out of...

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