Monthly Archives: October 2011

John Murray

John Murray on the Case for Long Rods and Consistency

Today’s bass fishing rods have come a long way. Literally. It seems like 7′ is the new 6′. Most pros these days rely heavily on rods of at least 7′ in length. In the case of six-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier … Continue reading

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Mr. Burns

Alabama Rig – Unfiltered Stream of Thoughts

Below is a time lapsed sample of my most random, unfiltered thoughts and musings concerning the suddenly famous Alabama Rig.  I think many of you can identify with at least some of it. —————— Before the Paul Elias Blowout on … Continue reading

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The Alabama Rig

The Alabama Rig – On the Verge of Controversy?

You better get out your umbrella rigs because the controversy may start to rain down. The Alabama Rig, or “A-Rig”, or “TAR”, has been around for a little while now, but it was catapulted into the national spotlight this past … Continue reading

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Best Way to Clean Your Sunglasses

Quit huffing and puffing on your sunglasses like a panting dog. Don’t waste your money on overpriced “special cleaning solutions”. This is the easiest and most effective way to clean your shades without just spreading around the grime and scratching … Continue reading

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clark reehm

Clark Reehm on the Placebo Effect and Fishing

  Placebo Effect: a beneficial effect, produced by a placebo drug or treatment, that cannot be attributed to the properties of the placebo itself, and must therefore be due to the person’s belief in that treatment. Although hopefully there are … Continue reading

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boatfood

Boat Food – Almond Butter and Jelly Sandwich

Sandwiches rank as one of the most popular fishing foods — especially PB&J sandwiches. As good as those are, I think I have an improvement on this bass fishing staple.  Have you ever tried an almond butter and jelly sandwich? … Continue reading

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Speeding up can pay off in a very plump way.

Speed Up for More Topwater Action

Not too many species of fish out there strike with more pound for pound ferocity than a Coosa River spotted bass. When they commit to your offering, they do it with 110% gusto. There is nothing moderate or hesitant about … Continue reading

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Rodney Hill

Jumping the Gun on Seasonal Patterns

The September 24-25 BFL on Lake Guntersville was a sight to behold.  The “Big G” was uncharacteristically brutal that weekend. At the weigh in, dejected faces and baffled minds were plentiful as Guntersville chewed up and spit out almost every … Continue reading

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boatfood

Boat Food | Perfect Foods Bars

Boat Food is an ongoing series designed to highlight some of the most nutritious and convenient foods to stock in your boat. The foods highlighted in this series were selected based on dietetic science, personal success, and practicality. Just because … Continue reading

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