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White Sunglasses Invasion

What is it about wearing thick, white-framed sunglasses that put you squarely within the high-risk category of being a shady sleaze?  Something about the whole look leads onlookers to believe you just stepped out from one of those really suspicious-looking … Continue reading

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SNUFISH tournament

WARNING: Lake Guntersville Bass Anglers Beware!!

Most tournament anglers who fish tournaments do so in good faith that if they finish high enough in the standings, they will be paid in full by the conclusion of the event. In a perfect world, we wouldn’t have to … Continue reading

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Megabass jerkbait

Megabass… Knocking the Knock-offs

This new Megabass advertisement is awesome!  Megabass produces one of the best jerkbaits on the market.  I get the feeling they are a little peeved at all the knockoffs out there.  Most of us know who the knockoffs are.  See … Continue reading

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Sexy shad color

The “Sexy” Lure Company Stimulus Proposal

It’s safe to say that “sexy shad” has been a success. There are already about 100 different “sexy” versions of various colors, but why stop with just those? Does “Gold Sexy Shad”, referenced in this classic FishStrong piece, really need … Continue reading

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Unwritten Rules

The Unwritten Rule According to the Alton Jones Cult

The Unwritten Rule — according to the Alton Jones Cult No angler may fish within 100 yards of the tournament leader on the last day of a tournament, except for Alton Jones, without express approval of the leading angler.  Exemptions … Continue reading

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Writing the Unwritten Rule of Fishing for the Alton Jones Cult

There are a few diehard Alton Jones fans that might want to take a look at the “unwritten rule”.  In fact, I’m tempted to call them a cult. Maybe it’s the whole Waco, TX thing. I don’t know, but the … Continue reading

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FLW App

FLW App… The Ol’ Bait and Switch Routine

FLW had a good thing going.  They were the only professional bass tournament organization that offered a phone app to their fans.  BASS doesn’t have one.  The PAA doesn’t have one. The app was offered in its full-fledged form for … Continue reading

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Alton Jones and Dean Rojas

Dean Rojas and Alton Jones on the Sabine River

It’s the Sabine River… a stingy fishery where catching a keeper was considered a challenge and 3-4lb bags were common.  But Alton Jones, who entered the final day of the event in 7th place, “had a shot” to win, as … Continue reading

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The Definition of Bass Fishing in a Modern World

If you were to look up the definition of bass fishing, would this be on the page? —————- Bass fishing:  |bas ˈfiSHiNG| Driving 320 miles to launch 21 foot bass boats with 250HP motors that lose $10,000 of value the first … Continue reading

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Chad Grigsby bass fisherman

The Definitive UFP Collection

I know there are more, so if you spot one, please send to FishStrong! Fish Strong!

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