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Out with 2012 - Bring on 2013

2012 can suck it; it was one of the worst years of my life. That being said, after a year off, I'm back. The Wired Angler is going to be screaming with new content. JSJ baits is also going to be releasing some new soft baits that will fill some empty voids in your tackle box.

One of my favorites in the new line has produced a 7.5,9, and another 7 pounder just in the last week alone. These fish were caught by none other than my good friend Matt Allen and one of his clients on Clear Lake in California. If this video is any indication of what 2013 has to offer, then bring it.

Happy new year everyone!

Tuesday Video: Night Fishing for Bass

 

Here's more videos from the ESPN Bass Professor

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Tuesday Fishing Video: "Where The Stripers Are" Vintage IGFA Video

You've gotta see it for the narration - a sample:

"I've been hearing about this saltwater fishing up in Massachusetts from my old buddy Larry Cronen, and when Larry asked if I'd like to come north and fish a coupla days for striped bass, well, that's like throwin' an old southern cottontail into a briar patch"

 

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Thursday Fishing Video: Belly Boating in Spain

Caught on a "pooper" :)

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Tuesday Fishing Video: Vintage Florida Bass Fishing Footage

"Joan Salvato, housewife and mother, lives in Florida, not far from some very good bass fishing. From tackle demonstrations through to casting lessons, if it has anything to do with fishing it's part of Joan's job - for she is a Garcia Girl, and a Garcia Girl is as much at home with tackle in her hands and an air boat beneath her as she is in a supermarket or on the dance floor."

Spoiler! Ends at the dinner table...

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Thursday Fishing Video: Fishing for Smallmouth Bass in South Africa

The actual fishing starts after about 2 minutes. Neat to see places so far away that don't look much different from home. . .

They're fishing Clanwilliam Dam, South Africa.

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Tuesday Fishing Video: 1956 World Champion Casting Demonstrations

It's 2-for-1 today: Here are two 1956 films showing off the latest casting techniques.

 

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Thursday Fishing Video: Fishing Italy's Lake Coghinas

Tournament footage from Italy's Lake Coghinas, on the island of Sardinia. Crazy how much it looks like California. Contender for best fishing video soundtrack!

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Tuesday Fishing Video - Fishing Lake Mojave in 1954

This is a great one!

Black and white film footage of fishing Lake Mojave (near Lake Mead) in 1956. Looks to be a promotional film of some sort - full of great details, like the newfangled technology of a spinning reel.

"When a high-flying plane sets down at Las Vegas it's the last place you might look for a fisherman with his rod and reel. yet right here, in the midst of the great American desert, is ne more place where the bass really proves itself as the nations number one freshwater game fish."

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Thursday Fishing Video: Big Jumpers Bass - Vintage IGFA Video

"In the world of fishing there are men who seek out the big jumpers as hunters seek out trophies in the animal kingdom..."

This video is from vintage IGFA footage. Not sure the year, but I'd guess from the theme music maybe the early 1960s. I was pleased to see them let the catch go at the end. If anyone knows more about this, please speak up in the comments.

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