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Today’s Top 3

1. Is Falcon disappearing?

Check these recent pics out, courtesy of Debra Hengst. Dang that’s some low water….

2. Vanilla Ice is fishing the Elite!

Vanilla Ice and Josh Bertrand…or vice versa.

3. Are fishing companies going off the rails?

“On a crazy train….” Yeah baby, the Ozzman. Anyhow, seen this Berkley/Pure Fishing/Spiderwire ad? I’m all for pushin’ it, but tats and piercings on a largie?? Plus…uh, I don’t get it.

And what up wif Simms tryna be Miami and burly-man with these ads. Hey: It’s FLY FISHING, Jack. If you don’t like fishin’ for minnows with gnats, and puffin’ on a pipe talkin’ wine with ol’ Smedley…too bad – ads can’t change that. Hahahahaha! (And guys, try NOT to look at the left hand ad more than 1x. Hey – you even listening to me??)

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Didja check out the awesome StrikeBack spinnerbait yet?

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News

1. West Point…sucks?

How bad is it? Select quotes:

“To do good here you need a big’un…like a two-pounder.”

– Jeff Kriet

“I can’t remember when I was this happy with eight pounds.”

– Mike Iaconelli

“I opened up the rod box to get another rod out, and it was empty.”

– Kevin Short

“Two big fish will win this tournament.”

– Mark Davis

I knew I should’ve entered that one! lol

2. MO votes to add high school bassin’.

Still have to say: what up FL, TX, AL, etc.????

3. Seen the Megabass V110 squarebill yet?

4. IN study: tourney anglers don’t hurt bass.

Yet more proof of what some peeps don’t wanna hear. But not a lot of big fishies there:

> The size of bass brought to tournament weigh-ins also has stayed the same since 2001, Pearson said.

> About half of all bass caught by tournament anglers are 14 to 15 inches long. Those 18 inches or larger typically make up 5 percent of the catch.

5. CA: Lots more shad at Barrett Lake.

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Tip of the Day

Jared Lintner: Little grubs for bass.

I’m a long-time grub man myself. Another good but too-long read from W2F. Highlights:

> “When I’m faced with bass that have been bothered by big, bulky tackle for the entire spring, the micro grub allows me to show them something they’ve probably never seen.”

> Lintner uses a 3/32-ounce Keitech Super Round Tungsten Jig Head for calmer conditions and a heavier 1/8-ounce model for easier casting in breezy conditions. If he’s around particularly large bass or thick cover, he prefers a Jackall Weedless Wacky Jig Head due to its thicker hook and small weed guard.

> “I like to use a 1-inch or 1 1/2-inch Yamamoto Single Tail Grub. They’re loaded with salt and have an excellent swimming action.”

> When the fishing gets tough, Lintner turns to his micro bass grub in areas likely to hold both bass and bream beds—shallow, sandy flats.

> Following a long cast, Lintner lets the Single Tail Grub do most of the work. Reeling just fast enough to keep a small bow in his line, he’ll incorporate an occasional twitch or pause as the micro grub rig nears pieces of key cover.

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Quote of the Day

My eyes are tired.

– Aaron Martens after bed-fishing yesterday at West Point, including spending 1.5 hrs to catch a 4.5-lber. Rest of the quote:

> “It’s real hard to see them. It’s too hard. Bed-fishing here is really stressful.”

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Shot of the Day

Beeg Cali spot caught on un-IDd lake with A-rig. I’m thinkin’…8?

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