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Yamamoto Pro Davy HiteYamamoto Pro Davy Hite finishes second at Clark Hill. Read a recent WEEKLY NEWS interview with Davy where he shares how big jigs have lead to his tournament success.
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4/25/08 - Yamamoto Pros Brent Ehrler and Art Ferguson III make the cut at Lake Norman using Yamamoto Products. - more
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4/13/08 - Yamamoto Pro Todd Faircloth takes Bassmaster Elite Event at Lake Amistad using swimbaits and Senkos
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Electronic Greetings from Yamamoto Central!

Jerry PuckettApril 16, 2008

Any time and anywhere fishing geezers happen to gather you’ll hear that same plaintive cry as the old guys bemoan the loss of the quality, or the personal integrity, or whatever, or wait a minute…drum roll, here comes the biggee – the loss of the sense of camaraderie and community that was in such great supply back in the “Good Old Days”. - more

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Luke Downing - Inside Line Staff WriterThe Wind Is Your Friend

Luke Downing - May 5, 2008
When most angler's think of wind, it's not usually a happy thought. But this time of the year, beggars can't be choosers. Working with what the wind gives you can at times produce a successful day. -more

Mike Whitten - Inside Line Staff WriterHookin' Up

Mike Whitten - April 23, 2008
The one question I’m asked more than any other is how to select the right hook for the right application, and what hooks I personally prefer.  In this article I’ll share some of the preferences that I have developed over the past 40 years. -more

Frogging Tips from Dean Rojas

Steve Price - April 23, 2008
Imagine an early morning cove filled with yards of untouched shallow water lily pads, and it’s yours for the taking.  There’s not another boat in sight. Your first cast gets smashed by a four-pounder.  Two throws later a three pounder gets hooked.  Your adrenalin is racing at warp speed and when a seven pounder hits, you somehow let it dive behind a log, saw your line apart, and break free, taking your only plastic frog with him. -more

Pete RobbinsHow (Not?) To Teach Your Wife To Fish

Pete Robbins - April 18, 2008
When I told my wife-to-be that we should probably head in to start getting ready to meet up with friends for dinner after fishing all day she replied, "Let's just stay out and catch a few more." At that point, I was the one who was hooked. -more

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