We are all artists when we pick up a rod, and what we tie on the end is our paintbrush. - Russ Bassdozer
If you don't succeed at first, cast, cast again. - Russ Bassdozer
The gods do not deduct from man's allotted span the hours spent in fishing. - Ancient Babylonian Proverb
There are no great fishermen, only great fish. - Russ Bassdozer
Somebody just back of you while you are fishing is as bad as someone looking over your shoulder while you write a letter to your girl. - Ernest Hemingway
Sometimes you just need to use a jig. - Russ Bassdozer
Dream maker, lure taker, line breaker don't ya mess around with me. - Rod Yoder
A fish in the livewell is worth two in the bush. - Russ Bassdozer
If you can weigh in five 2-pounders every day, you may be the world's best tournament angler!

Tag Archives: FLW Tour

Canadian Pro Jeff Gustafson’s First Impressions of the FLW Tour

Posted: February 14, 2012

Ever wonder what it would be like fishing in your first ever FLW Pro Tour event? Gussy shares the thrill and excitement of doing just that with readers. ...

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