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2012 in Images–Our Favorite Shots

2012 has been a remarkable year in the fishing world. From Chris Lane's Classic Championship to Jacob Wheeler's Forrest Wood Cup win in his rookie year, 2012 has not disappointed fishing fans. Our cameras...

Remarkable People

You know, I get pretty disgusted with myself sometimes. I worry about stupid crap, wonder about so many things that I have little control over or no need to even consider anyway. Advanced Angler has had a...

Advanced product Review–Jewel Swim Gem Brella LT

story and photos by Dan O'Sullivan Umbrella rigs have dominated the industry landscape since Paul Elias won the FLW Tour event on Lake Guntersville a little more than a year ago on the Alabama Rig by Slick...

Offseason Maintenance–Repairing Wooden Lures

Most anglers know that fishing lures come in a veritable plethora of styles and colors. They are also made from a variety of materials; hard and soft plastic, composites, foam and of course, wood. For years,...

Scraping Swimbaits

by Dan O'Sullivan There's no doubt that swimbaits account for a large number of big bass throughout the country each year. The realistic appearance, natural movements and feel make them a must for fooling...

Advanced Letter to Santa

story by Jason Duran, Rob Lever and Dan O'Sullivan It's the most wonderful time of the year, when bait slows down swimming, trout eaters start biting and Gore Tex starts working so be of good cheer - it's the...

Bradley Roy–In Front of Everyone

story and photos courtesy Pro Fishing Management Bradley Roy is young - still. Having just turned 22, he has fished the Elite Series as the youngest competitor for the last 3 years. He will be the youngest...

James Niggemeyer Talks Equipment

For James Niggemeyer, Elite Series pro from Van, Tex., using the right equipment helps avoid lost opportunities. “My gear is vital to my success as a professional,” said the three-time BASS winner. “If...

Outdoor Friends Forever Family Deer Hunt

story and photos by Dan O'Sullivan Roll Tide versus War Eagle, redneck pride and hillbillies. Alabama is known for a lot of different things, but let me tell you, there are parts of Alabaman's that are rarely...

Five Things to Help Find Bass Quickly

Story Courtesy PRADCO - photos by Dan O'Sullivan With Oklahoma’s Lake Wister severely flooded but falling quickly, Harry Padgett was confident that the fish would be up a certain creek and relating to...

Picking Crankbaits with Terry Butcher

photos courtesy XCalibur and B.A.S.S. The crankbait is one of the most important tools in bass fishing, but they’re a lot like screwdrivers – you need the right style to get the job done. Most bass...

Pete Ponds Cold Water Tandem

story by Dan O'Sullivan - photos courtesy Seigo Saito Talon Lures and Bandit Lures Pete Ponds may be one of the most unconventional anglers out there. He is so much the fan of fishing that he lists one of his...