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2001 Freshwater Fishing Features...

12/31/01 - Fishing with Uncle Mayhu
My uncle taught me lots of things about fishing.

12/10/01 - Cold Water Bass Fishing
Here are some tips that help me catch bass in cold water.

11/26/01 - Mind Your Line
Choose the right line for the type fishing you do.

11/19/01 - Shiners and Bass
I finally caught some decent fish out of my pond - on live bait.

11/12/01 - Boat Trouble
I discovered a part on my boat I knew nothing about when it went bad.

11/5/01 - North American Fishing by Ken Schultz 
Review of this book 

10/22/01 - My First Pike
I caught a bunch of pike while in Wisconsin.  These stood out in my memory.  Pictures are included.

10/15/01 - Twice Caught Smallmouth Bass
Ronnie's story - how does it compare with Fritz's?

10/08/01 - Catching Bass After A Cold Front
Change tactics to catch bass when the bite gets tough.

10/1/01 - My First Muskie
I caught two muskie while up north, and both hit little baits on light outfits while I was fishing for smallmouth.

9/24/01 - My First Smallmouth
Catching smallmouth bass was one of my goals on my trip to Wisconsin

9/16/01 - Weekend X Up North
We all had a great time, caught a bunch of fish and ate a lot of good food.  

9/3/01 - Finding a Honey Hole
Finding a spot were the fish bite real good is a rare and wonderful thing for me.

8/13/01 - It Was A Dark And Stormy Night
Fishing at night can get real interesting if a storm comes up

8/6/01 - Colorful Bream
Bream colors make me realize how to match them with plugs and worms.

7/30/01 - Fishing Under A Bridge
Tying up under a bridge is a great way to fish, relax and catch fish!

7/23/01 - Night Fishing
A recent tournament proved bass will bite in the dark, and it is a lot cooler!

7/16/01 - Fishermen Are Crazy!
Some of the crazy things I did trying to catch fish in a recent tournament

7/09/01 - Where, When and How to fish the Drop Shot Rig
Some things that work for me fishing this rig.

7/2/01 - Tying A Drop Shot Rig
How to tie a drop shot rig, which line, sinkers, hooks and baits to use.

6/18/01  - GOWA Awards 2000
I won the Excellence in Craft awards for these articles

6/11/01 - Fathers' Day Shopping
Some gift ideas for your fishing father!

6/4/01 - Bream Baiting Techniques
Here is a way to bait up bream and make them nice and fat

5/28/01 - Driving a Boat Safely
Learn the rules of the road to stay safe.

5/21/01 - Flint River Shoal Bass Fishing
A trip down the Flint last week reminded me of other shoal bass catches.

5/14/01 - Bream Bedding Memories
The full moon in May means bream on the bed in Georgia

5/7/01 - Weekend X Was A Success
We had a great time at our get-together - here is my story of it.

4/23/01 - Fishing Instructions
Getting instructions from a mentor and good fisherman is a big help.

4/16/01 - Bedding Bass
Is it ethical to fish for bedding bass?  Here are some of my experiences and opinions.

4/9/01 - Catching Crappie
April patterns for Clark Hill will work for you in your area too.

3/26/01 - Creel Census Reports
Georgia and Alabama club fishermen send in reports of their tournaments, and the results might surprise you!

3/19/01 - Tough Fishing
Lake Eufaula proved to have a combination of several bad factors!

03/12/01 - Life Jackets and Kill Switches
Safety equipment is extremely important.

03/05/01 - Fishing Muddy Water
Fishing in muddy water is tough, but there are some ways to improve your odds.

02/19/01 - Taking Fishing Pictures
Use the right equipment and set them up right for the best pictures

02/12/01 - Low Water Scouting For Fishing
Get out on the lake when it is low and find those hidden honey holes!

02/05/01 - Sixth Sense for Catching Fish
Do some fishermen have a special ability to find the fish and catch them?

01/22/01 -That Zero Feeling
Not catching a fish in a tournament and then watching the weigh-in can produce many different feelings.

01/15/01 - OMC Bankrupt!
OMC, maker of many boats and motors used by fishermen, files for Chapter 11 protection.

01/08/01 - Fishing Products Reviews
Read my reviews, send in yours.  Any fishing product from books to boats is welcome!

01/01/01 - Winter Weather Fishing Wear
Dress right and you can be somewhat comfortable and still go fishing during the winter.

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