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[fishforfree]

Over the past few months I've wanted to comment on a few of the articles that have been submitted by anglers but have never found an area to comment or ask questions on them.

So I thought I'd give it a whirl here and start a reply to articles posted topic.

Off the top of my head the most recent articles I recall are by Fishaholic and earthworm77.

I enjoy Reading Fishaholic's ditch fishing articles very much.

And whenever I read earthworm77's articles I learn new techniques that I am certain will improve my skills as a fisherman.

Thanks to both of you.


If anyone else has any comments or questions, please post them here.  That way there will be an area for you to reply and also the author can come right here to this post and answer questions!!!

[fishforfree]

Prince William Sound - Alaska

This article was just posted by silversalmon and is a must read if you'd like to slip away to Alaska for a minute.

awesome silversalmon

[MotherNature]

What an awesome idea FFF, thanks for adding this thread. I think that all of our editorial staff would love to get some feedback on their articles....

[fishforfree]

I don't always get the chance to read the new articles, the day they are published, but you guys need to read (if you haven't already) the

Deep Thoughts On Crankbaits

article by Nathan Noble.

It's some good crankbait reading.

Great job Nathan

[Lipripper]

FFF your right and thank Mike Noble for reminding us when there are some more great articles to read 

[silversalmon]

Great idea on the questions post for the articles And thanks FFF for your kind comments, and bringing such a true professional of fishing and human being in Randy Howell here. Did not get a chance to be here for it, but thank you for locking that Laurie have been reading for about 45 minutes now. If I ever need to catch some bass, by combining these articles and his advice, I cannot go wrong

[silversalmon]

That was an excellent article Bman, just was wndering from when you got the tournament bug there in 1999, how long did it take you to get your very first sponsor, and what was the reaction you had when they said SURE

[fishforfree]

Silver........you are more than welcome.

[Bman]

That was an excellent article Bman, just was wndering from when you got the tournament bug there in 1999, how long did it take you to get your very first sponsor, and what was the reaction you had when they said SURE

Silversalmon,
In 2000 and 2001 I had some opportunities to go to the nationals.  Unfortunately I had spent all my money tyring to qualify. In 2002 I began to research the ends and outs of sports marketing and sponsorship.  I basically study all that I could till August of 2004, which is when I had a friend order "How to get Sponsored For Tournaments" off eBay for me.  After I read FFF book, he filled in the gaps of info to get me going. It was weeks after the book.  But in total  I would say five years, but I made sure I was well informed on what I was getting into.

  My first sponsorship came from Wright-Patt Gem City Realty and words can not describe my reaction.  I danced the jig in the driveway.  The relieve of not worrying about entry fee $$$ makes it alot less stressfull.  Happy and proud are to little of words to tell you how I felt.  I am very thankfull that I found  Scott book, cause I would still be looking for more info.
  Thank you for the kind comment, I am glad that you enjoyed it.


Bman

[Fishaholic]

Ricky, I found your article well worth the read; however, I did want to comment on one item in your article, the "cajun drop shot rig" - jig on the bottom in lieu of a weight and soft plastic in its normal position. This type of rig has been used by walleye tournament fishermen for over 10 years...it's nothing new to them, possibly just to hard-core bass fishermen.

Maybe it would be wise for us bass fishermen to pay attention to some of the rigs used by walleye fishermen, to gain a "new" twist or advantage over the rest of the field.

[Lipripper]

Fish we use them like that on the Illinois river for Walleye and sauger all the time.

[silversalmon]

Thanks for the info Bman, I know I would have been doin the same, jumpin all around That FFF guy is allright

[silversalmon]

There is a really good article up there now with bass club info. Get em going on here too folks

[Lipripper]

Read it already silver but don't know any Bass Clubs but if me run in to any while out fishing me will for sure send them here 

[silversalmon]

Me neither LIP, but it is a good reminder for folks that are hear now lookin for one

[Lipripper]

I do run in to them on Lake Shelbyville when I'm down there fishin for Crappie and they have them Bass Tournments going on 

[silversalmon]

Did everyone see that our own Mr.Noble placed second in that tournament in the article

[Lipripper]

Yelp eye saw that silver 

[silversalmon]

That is a great idea Mike, that should really bring some folks on in And thanks FFF for hookin that up Now what salmon fisherman is not smart enough to realize the difference between a bass and a salmon

[silversalmon]

That is an outstanding article Fish Thanks for sharing

[Creel Limit Zero]

I agree, excellent read Fish.  Thanks for sharing!   

[fishforfree]

Another fine articles by Fishaholic

My Approach to Slop Fishing

I sure am glad you make your home here at UB

Great job

[Lipripper]

FFF Fish and eye are going to be getting together to do some fishing over there in a few weeks.  We are going to be going for them Big Salmon in them streams over there but since me is going to be there for three or four days we just might have to hit some of Fish;s honey holes and good ditchs and me will be able to see it first hand 

[Lipripper]

Wow just now noticed that you only need one more to hit 1,000 post 

[silversalmon]

I just wanted to give a Kudos to Triton and Mercury for there support of The Womens BASS