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Working without a net

I'm about to shoot the first episode of Going Ike, my new TV show. I can’t remember being this excited about a project.

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The art of lure design

While you are reading this, I’ll be with the Rapala team developing new products. That means most of my activities will be a combination of work and fun.

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The reality of fishing

After a wonderful Thanksgiving with Becky’s parents and some of her family, we came back to the house to enjoy a little rest and relaxation before I have to start traveling again. That’s a simple enough plan, something I can handle. I didn’t count on yesterday, however.

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Checking out the Red River

I’m home now getting ready for Thanksgiving and spending a week or so with the family. I love my job but a few days off isn’t a bad thing either, especially when you’ve had a busy year like I have.

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Elite Lunker Hunters

Certain anglers have a reputation as big bass catchers. Some of them may not always come to the scales with a limit, but more often than most they have a "kicker," and sometimes that one fish gets them a check.

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Cold is cool for Classic

We now know where the 2013 Bassmaster Classic will be held, Grand Lake o’ the Cherokees in Oklahoma. I have to say I’m excited. It’s a challenging lake that’ll test our skills and make us work, especially in February when the water and the air are cold.

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Florida angler holds lead in Weekend championship

Mike Jackson of San Mateo, Fla., angler brought in another 20-plus pound bag and holds a 3-pound lead going into the final day of the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series National Championship, where the final Classic berth will be awarded.

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A long three weeks

I’ve had some time off the past two or three weeks. It’s given me time to relax my mind and my body. Now it’s time to pay the piper, big time. I’m on my way to Texas for a Toyota event.

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