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Banned, Banned, Banned, Banned and That’s Right, Banana Republic

Although most of you have been following the A- Rig stories, I have been tuned in to another much smaller story that seems to be falling under the radar. No, it's not the off-track betting in the Himalayas story that Irwin M. Fletcher is covering....it's the recent 5 bans that the CAAOASASAOSA (Catfish Anglers Association of Argentinian Societies and South Americans of South America) has been implementing. They actually banned 5 methods of catching catfish in South America and it has caused an enormous stir in the tabloids from the Panama Canal south to the South Pole. The highlighted newly defined...

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Seeking a Liberating Experience?

Cousin Eddy from Christmas Vacation said that the membership to the "Jelly of the Month Club" was the gift that keeps on giving all year long. I emphatically agree with that, but I think I may have a different spin on it! Here's my thoughts:  I have been very fortunate to work and compete outdoors for several years now.  I have been able to see some of the greatest places this country has to offer in my travels.   Many times is isn't even the body of water that I am most impressed with, it's the ride there! Either way, the outdoors and what it offers for me is the greatest way to have a liberating...

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“Cadillac Tackle” | The Case for Jackall

You’ve got to love the Japanese.  Not only for their discipline, ingenuity, technical nature, and dependable cars, but for other things too.  I mean, what other country could withstand round after round of crippling pre-Pearl Harbor economic sanctions from the U.S., getting blown up to smithereens by a couple of our A-bombs, only to bounce back within a few short years fascinated with cowboy hats, idolizing Elvis Presley, and producing some of the best bass fishing lures the industry has ever known! Jackall is evidence of Japan’s legendary craftsmanship for which they have become known....

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Top-Ten Most Dreaded Travel Recurrences

While having my eyes half closed one morning in a hotel while traveling home from a subpar tournament, this revelation came to me and I thought I should share it.  Some of the stuff may sound a tad negative but let's all think positive and work together to stop the madness. Let's get this party started: 10. Yellow Cheese on everything - The Culinary Arts School of fast food at some time developed a mandate to put yellow shredded cheese on every possible dish served.   Okay, I'll give in, a little is fine.....but a giant pile on everything just gets in the way and requires removal.  First...

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