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• Fred Sage of Lakeland, FL writes:

  Saturday, April 5, 2025

  I think Bobby Lane will win his second REDCREST by beating his brother Chris.

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• Tom Cox of Canton, GA writes:

  Wednesday, April 2, 2025

  RE: Balog on Classic – I agree about Fothergill. Very happy for him. The fishing was boring with way too few catches and the replays. FFS is effective but boring to watch.

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• John Neer of Alexandria, VA writes:

  Wednesday, April 2, 2025

  RE: REDCREST preview – This comes across like a Rapala infomercial.

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• Earl Bennett of Texico, IL writes:

  Monday, March 31, 2025

  I agree with the photographer about old-school talent versus new-age AI fishing. AI will soon not only tell anglers where the fish are and how they are reacting, but tell them which baits to throw.

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• Steve Krakowski of Chesapeake City, MD writes:

  Thursday, March 27, 2025

  I have mixed feelings about Easton Fothergill's Classic win. Easton clearly outfished every other competitor who had the same resources available and his backstory is also heartwarming. But is a win with FFS the same as a win without? I don't think it is.

  I liken it to photography and the modern post-processing tools available. The use of modern photography tools can create some absolutely beautiful pictures. Using the tools takes skill, and some people will be much better at it than others. However, does a modern processed photograph have the same value as an Ansel Adams photograph where it was just the man, some film and his camera? I don't think it does.

  To me, modern technology takes out a lot of the human factor that makes fishing and photography so appealing.

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• Thomas Strickland of Satsuma, AL writes:

  Friday, March 21, 2025

  RE: Power-Pole contest – After losing my leg and waiting on a prosthetic, I would love to fish a different lake with one of the best bass pros.

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• Dustin Daggett of Whitehall, OH writes:

  Friday, March 7, 2025

  The leadership, or lack thereof, in both professional leagues is absolutely laughable right now. We've gone from the no-nonsense, by the book, common sense of Trip Weldon to DQs for talking fishing with non-competitors ... and let's be honest, the best thing that could happen to MLF is for Boyd to ride off into the sunset. This sport is begging for some true leadership right now.

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• David Harrison of Huntsville, AL writes:

  Friday, February 28, 2025

  RE: Balog on FFS – Joe, I'm pretty sure Scott Martin used FFS to bed fish at last year's open that he won in record fashion. He was trying to keep it quiet, I think. But yes, they can see everything, including when they eat the bait. Not good for the sport in my opinion.

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• Sam Lashlee of Camden, TN writes:

  Friday, February 28, 2025

  RE: Martin DQ'd at Big O – Scott Martin is not a cheater. I've coached him for years, prepared him for many tournaments on many lakes for many years and he has never, ever come close to asking me anything inappropriate during off limits.

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• Thomas Tanner of Jonestown, PA writes:

  Wednesday, February 26, 2025

  I think it's time to include the NPFL in your rankings along with B.A.S.S. and MLF. Given the number of big-name anglers that are now competing there, they deserve that coverage.

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• Robert Karbas of Raleigh, NC writes:

  Wednesday, February 26, 2025

  RE: Herren DQ'd at St. Johns – Matt is a first-class, stand-up man. I would not doubt anything he says. Good luck and best wishes, Matt!

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• Coach “Reddy” Cox of DeBary, FL writes:

  Sunday, February 23, 2025

  RE: Balog on Cox – Good read! John is also a great son, father and brother. Thank you and God bless!

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• Russell Grigg of Gastonia, NC writes:

  Saturday, February 15, 2025

  I just watched the MLF in Florida and I was a fan of Jacob Wall until he used some really bad language on live TV. He is sponsored by McDonald's and fishing is supposed to be a family sport. The language he used is very unprofessional – kids watch this show. I know it is stressful when you lose a fish in any tournament, but the language was not professional. With this being said, I will not support MLF any longer.

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• Dennis Pentecost of Hoopeston, IL writes:

  Thursday, February 13, 2025

  Bass fishing organizations said they hoped to be as popular as NASCAR someday. Well, look at the crowd at the Daytona Duel Qualifiers. Congratulations, looks like you are destroying bass fishing just as NASCAR has destroyed itself.

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• Andy Williamson of Lake Andes, SD writes:

  Thursday, February 13, 2025

  It is great the U.S. Post Office is issuing stamps of fishing lures. It is, however, disappointing to see the Jitterbug classified as a "Wakebait", just as it is on at least one online bass fishing shop.

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• Dave Redington of Winnsboro, TX writes:

  Thursday, February 6, 2025

  RE: Hall of Fame poll – Andy, Clark and Dudley without a doubt. Two decades of dominance on a major tour. I was surprised Rick Pierce wasn’t already in the HOF. Great fisherman, innovator, and ambassador for years. I hope Bill Taylor and Randy Hopper get serious consideration as well, both were instrumental in advancing fishing for 20-plus years. Several deserving names on the list.

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• Lewis Addy of Lexington, KY writes:

  Thursday, February 6, 2025

  RE: Hall of Fame poll – Pam Martin-Wells is a no-brainer, especially when compared to some on the list. There's a couple that shouldn't ever be considered. With the rise of BassmastHer, and being a girl dad, she has my vote.

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• Ashton Addair of Evington, VA writes:

  Tuesday, February 4, 2025

  RE: Hall of Fame poll – I think FLW's leading money winner should deserve to be in the Hall of Fame. He's easily one of the best fishermen of all time. That is no other man than David Dudley.

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• Darrell Reach of Kansas City, MO writes:

  Tuesday, February 4, 2025

  RE: Hall of Fame poll – I voted for Dion. Father and son duo who both won the Classic. And one of the few to have won both the FLW Cup and the Classic.

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• Skip Bennett of Texico, IL writes:

  Tuesday, February 4, 2025

  RE: Hall of Fame poll – Dion Hibdon is the only one on the list who has won a Bassmaster Classic and Forest Wood Cup. He should win.

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