The Inside Line

Last week I blogged about how much better a chrome Rat-L-Trap can be when a good portion of the chrome is stripped away. I’m not sure if the same thing is true with tow vehicles, and I’m n …

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I’ve fished the Potomac River since June of 1995, and while I can’t quite remember every bass I’ve caught out there, I can definitely remember the first in vivid detail. It was in an …

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The Upper Mississippi River is nothing like its muddy self to the south. Winding its way between Minnesota from Wisconsin, the river is normally quite clear with a slight tannin tint. It’s also …

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On Thursday, September 25, 2025 – of which I’ve been a board member for quite some time – will hold its annual induction ceremony. Craig Lamb, Randy Hopper and William Shakespeare Jr …

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I have more tackle than anyone has a right to own – and likely more than I’ll use in this lifetime, although I keep on acquiring more. Whether it’s fear of running out, fear of havin …

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Lake St. Clair is a key part of the Great Lakes system. It lies between lakes Huron and Erie, and separates Michigan from Ontario, Canada. At approximately 275,000 surface acres, it’s about the …

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