Monthly Archives: August 2011

Oooh mama, I love this place!

2012 Elite Series Schedule – Thumbs Up!

If you haven’t heard yet, B.A.S.S. just released their new Elite Series schedule for 2012. It’s chock full of good ‘uns too! Here are just a few things that stood out to me: Okee Dokee Okeechobee! Call a doctor. I’m … Continue reading

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Walmart

Has WalMart Betrayed Bass Anglers?

WalMart has traditionally been viewed as a sportsman friendly company, but recent actions by the Walton Family Foundation, are starting to make waves with fishermen. The foundation, made up of Sam Walton’s shareholding heirs, has been giving millions of dollars … Continue reading

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Rice digs

Rice Digs for Bulletproof Wrists

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Keep your wheels turning, but in a productive way.

ThinkStrong | Save Your Brain Power

Some things need to be instinctive.  They should require no calculation or cerebral investment.  You should be wary of anything that could threaten the automation of your routine. Why?… It requires more thinking. I’m not knocking “thinking”, I’m just advocating … Continue reading

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If you're apprehensive about drinking coconut water, THIS is the product for you. Incomparable taste.

Fishing Nutrition Review | O.N.E. Active Coconut Water

I know, I know…  I’ve beat the hydration thing to death, but I just had to get this out due to the level of interest I’ve seen and amount of questions I’ve received asking me about my preferences. FishStrong was … Continue reading

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The wrong Gatorade???

You’re Drinking the WRONG Gatorade!

It is BLAZING hot out there.  Water alone just ain’t gonna cut it.  So, you set your rod down, and start chugging 24 ounces worth of ice cold Gatorade. BUT… did you drink the right kind? Did you know there … Continue reading

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sleeping_man

10 Tips to Sleep Better on Fishing Eve

As I’ve said before… sleep is a precious commodity.  Something even more precious to anglers since we tend to get up during the wee hours of the morning to pursue the micropterus salmoides we so affectionately refer to as “pigs”, … Continue reading

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Numa 2

GearStrong | “Chisel” by Numa Sport Optics

When it comes to protecting my eyes, I’m hard to please. I’m not the type of guy who can be satisfied with just any old sunglasses. I need more than just a pair of squint reducers. I demand comfort, light weight, … Continue reading

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Sunscreen Is Bad for You?

I’m not a big fan of sunscreen and try to minimize its use. I don’t like having it on my hands to get on my lures. I think it deters bass. In addition, I’d rather protect my skin with a … Continue reading

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The Ultras are looking good next to my Berkley Split Belly swimbait.

GearStrong | Ultra M Update

I’ve been wearing my VIVOBAREFOOT Ultras quite a bit lately and just wanted to update FishStrong readers of my thoughts. 1) These are the best deck shoes I’ve ever worn! I’m still impressed with how well they improve balance and … Continue reading

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