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Today’s Top 3
1. I gotta try that drop-sinker thing.

– Guy at the St. Lawrence River Elite, after seeing monster bags weighed in and all the pros talkin’ ’bout dropshottin’.

2. I thought running 85 miles one way from the takeoff was far enough for me – he was running 105.

– Dean Rojas talkin’ ’bout the head-slapping doh! feeling 98 Elite pros have about BP making winning with a long run and fishing 4 straight days on an inland ocean look…pretty durn easy Also said:

> In tournaments on the Great Lakes, always the guy who runs the furthest wins the event.

> This is my 14th season on tour, and I continue to still learn about the outer limits of this great sport, and the power of one’s will to win.

3. Looks rougher than a wood-haulers rear.

– Guy on the TFF describin’ the water BP fished day 3. New one on me.

Btw, that’s a term at the NFL Combine: “Usually refers to an offensive lineman who has no appreciable rear end. When you arch your back while carrying firewood, this is the result. Ex: ‘Cowboys right tackle Marc Colombo has a wood hauler’s butt.'”

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News

1. Aaron Martens logged his fourth consecutive finish of 8th or better….

Pointed out by Bassin’Fan. Dang that’s stout.

2. Schultz’s finish was his best on the Elite Series, which dates to 2006.

Bassin’Fan again. Was nice to see Bernie in the hunt. Cool story about his pattern, coming soon on Bassmaster.com.

3. Jerry, Forrest getting AR award.

One of ’bout a zillion they should get.

4. Chris Dutton now at Phoenix Boats.

Formerly of Vicious Fishing.

5. TX: Charlie Park died last week.

TX bassin’ legend. RIP Mr. Charlie.

6. ABA looking for derby directors.

Contest of the Day

1. Win a trip with Z…

…and be a Facebook stud with pics like this:

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Tip of the Day

James Niggemeyer: Open at idle.

> “I have to keep an open mind out there and give myself every opportunity to see those things that can make a difference. I need to remain efficient, but at the same time, I can’t get so locked in that I overlook something good.”

> The search begins as he is idling his Bass Cat out of the marina. He looks at his Raymarine fishfinders on his console while idling out to start to gather clues…[that] typically involve baitfish.

> “The positioning of the baitfish will begin to start telling me how I can expect to fish for bass through the day. If they are down near the bottom, then I can start to think about fishing crankbaits and jigs. If they are up in the water column, then I need to start thinking about topwaters and spoons.”

> …[also]gives me a clear picture of not only how the baitfish are positioned, but also the type of bottom composition they are relating to. I can see shell beds, sand and rocky bottoms clearly, which let me recognize that type of bottom easier once I get out onto the lake.”

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Quote of the Day

I really should’ve re-thought this one.

– Kevin Hawk tellin’ me that he was in a similar position to Brandon Palaniuk in points for the Classic so in hindsight should’ve ran to Lake Ontario for the win.

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Shot of the Day

Lookit this shot! Pretty dang sure B.A.S.S. shooter James Overstreet can’t take a bad one. Check thisahere, BP pulling out fish while JVD watches…JVD knowing full well his time on the hot seat is about done.

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