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Coulter: Learn To Cast With Either Hand

Friday, September 18, 2020

By John Johnson
BassFan Senior Editor

Brandon Coulter has some advice for young anglers who aspire to fish professionally: Get some opposite-handed baitcasting reels and become proficient at using them.

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Wednesday, September 2, 2020
By Sean Ostruszka Special to BassFan
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Tuesday, September 1, 2020
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Late Move Lifts Salewske To TITLE Win
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Shuffield Wins Knockout Round; Cox Survives
Friday, August 28, 2020
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Knockout Round Field Set At Sturgeon Bay
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Weidler Felt He Was 'Led' To St. Clair Win
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Cox, Mullins Top 24-Pound Mark
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