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Today’s Top 3

1. Global warming good for Great Lakes bass.

Prolly good for all bass…sweet!

> A new report from the National Wildlife Federation details ways climate change is affecting the Great Lakes states. The report says there’s more heavy rainfall events, a major decline in ice cover, and warmer average water temperatures.

> The report says ice cover of the Great Lakes in the winter has declined 71-percent on average.

> …Lake Superior is one of the fastest warming lakes in the world. Warmer water temperatures could improve habitat for fish like smallmouth bass and bluegill but hurt cold water species like northern pike and whitefish.

Less pike and whitefish?! Say it ain’t so, man!

2. Are MI anglers getting better?

The minimum weight for a smallie eligible for MI’s Master Angler program is going from 5-00 to 5-04. So either there really is something in the drinking water in KVDland, or maybe the smallies are getting bigger…because of global warming?

> The changes to the entry criteria were based on…environmental changes over the past several decades that have impacted fish growth in Michigan.

3. Dude has 9-04 lead at Southern Open!

Daniel Lanier, 5 fish for 27-11. His derby to win or lose now.

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News

1. CA’s Cody Meyer fishing Shimano and Jackall.

> A force on the FLW Tour going back to 2009, Meyers will be fishing all the FLW Majors, along with select EverStart tournaments and B.A.S.S. Northern Opens.

2. Pete Gluszek out of a Ranger, into a Bass Cat.

3. ‘Traps-only derby at Guntersville this weekend.

Some Elites fishin’ it.

4. AL’s Casey Martin signs again with Picasso.

Guess he’s moving to the front o’ the boat?

> Picasso has announced the re-signing of FLW tour angler Casey Martin of New Market, AL. Martin is a three-time FLW Tour Co angler champion.

> Said Picasso’s owner Terry Monteleone: “We are looking forward to Casey moving his talent to the front of the boat in FLW Tour and EverStart tournaments. Casey placed 6th in his first EverStart on Okeechobee as a boater.”

5. Bassin’ classes at Rose State, OK.

> The program features Jimmy Houston, George Cochran, Kenyon Hill, Grand Lake guide Ivan Martin and Arbuckle guide Bob Myers.

> Rose State College Community Learning Center Auditorium, Midwest City, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Feb. 12, Feb. 19, Feb. 26 and March 5.

> Classes are $99. To enroll, call Rose State College at 733-7392 or visit http://www.rose.edu/fun1.

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Tip of the Day

Remember what you’re imitating.

– Dave Mercer on his most-recent Facts of Fishing show.

Basic? Yep, and most of us often forget the basics. Right on point, Dave, thanks man! Just wonder if most of the time I’m imitating an idiot….

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Quote of the Day

Never get ahead of yourself and put your family or career in jeopardy by doing too much too quickly.

– KVD’s sound advice on becoming a pro fisherman, also sound business advice.

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Shot of the Day

Davy Hite with a couple more nice Toho fish. This is killin’ me, man. Who wants to meet me in Florida for some bassin’?!

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