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Fishtales Library

    Following is a list of "Fishtales" submitted by readers of fishing.about.com. Some are factual and might help you catch more fish. Some might not be so accurate. All are enjoyable reading.

    If you would like to submit something to be published here, send it to me at fishing.guide@about.com. I reserve the right to edit it but will make as few changes as possible. *Please see the About.com policy on reader submissions below.

    Enjoy!

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    9/4/00 - Alabama Spots - Great info on spotted bass from the Alabama DNR

    8/28/00 - Snapping Turtles - Doug Darr has an unexpected catch!

    8/21/00 - Cool Striped Bass - Great summer striper fishing info from the Alabama DNR. 

    8/7/00 - Opening Day - JimH takes us back to an opening day that will live forever in his mind - great story!

    7/30/00 - Be Careful! - Getting Hooked Can Be Fatal! - Joe, alias ShimanoJ in chat, tells a  horror story about what can happen while fishing

    More Fishtales!

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