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The Jerk, Mike McClelland

by Dan O'Sullivan Mike McClelland is a jerk. No, he's not a bad guy; he's a fan of jerkbaits, especially in cold water. “Jerkbaits give me opportunity to catch bass that other anglers pass by,” said the...

Power Swimming – with Greg Hackney

by Dan O’Sullivan Swimming a jig has become en vogue on the pro tours the past several seasons.  The combination of a 30-degree fine wire hook, a silicone skirt and a curly tailed trailer have become the...

Go Weedeating with Bobby Lane

by Dan O’Sullivan You’ve seen the grassbeds on your favorite shallow, weedy waterway, and you know that there are bass in there.  You’ve seen the anglers on the pro tours deftly picking apart expansive...

The Origins of Mark Zona

by Dan O'Sullivan It wasn't so long ago that the fishing world was introduced to a new breed of television personality. Mark Zona erupted onto the national fishing scene when he was chosen to co-host the ESPN2...

Bottom Buggin’ with Tommy Biffle

by Dan O’Sullivan Tommy Biffle is a sure Hall of Famer.  He is one of the best in the world at picking apart shallow cover with his trademark jig and Flippin’ Stick.  The combination of Biffle and heavy...

Cold River Rat with Billy McCaghren

by Dan O'Sullivan One of the most frightening and frustrating experiences for an angler is cold water. Add to that equation an inflow of fresh mud and many anglers might be found sitting in the floor of their...

Turning Wins into Product Recognition

by Dan O'Sullivan Now that the 2011 Bassmaster Classic is behind us, the Bassmasters show has aired on ESPN2 and the stories have been told in print and web around the world, we can begin to measure the...

Square Billed Cranks – with Kevin VanDam

by Dan O'Sullivan Kevin VanDam is a square; a fan of square billed crankbaits, that is. To be perfectly truthful, the three-time Bassmaster Classic Champion is the definition of a crankbait junkie.  If he...

Versatility with Dave Lefebre

by Dan O'Sullivan Bass fishing has changed over the years.  The technology has improved; boats and motors have gotten faster, line has become super, hooks are sharper and electronics are painting a brighter...

A State of Transition with Brent Chapman

By Dan O'Sullivan The early spring is a time of transition.  The weather is in constant flux; sunny one day, cloudy the next.  The day might start with rain and in just a few hours transition to sunshine,...