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Bought a bunch of spoons, now what ?
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Cooling Lakes About To Open !
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3 Million dollars for 1 fish
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Return to Alabama

Had some good luck on my return  to Alabama. All the fish shown were consumed at a fry the same day.

Posted on December 16, 2012 at 5:37pm — 2 Comments

No Way !

 Everyone has heard those stories about unbelievable productive fishing spots. Well, when I was told of a spot where you could catch huge bluegills right from the bank, I promptly said " No Way". I want to tell you about a secret spot in Alabama where I caught the biggest gills of my life. Let me tell you a little about fishing as I have known it for most of my life. Unable to swim, unable to afford a boat, unable to run in the circles that might allow me access to boat use. I have been…

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Posted on August 14, 2012 at 4:16am — 3 Comments

Secret Spot (Where's yours?)

Everybody has a secret spot that keep to themselves. I encourage you to post a picture and see if someone can identify it. Here's mine, I know it will stay a secret !!

Posted on November 28, 2009 at 5:33pm — 2 Comments

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At 5:16pm on August 13, 2012, Jeffrey D. Abney said…

How's it going Joe? Hope it's been a productive Summer for you......

At 4:28pm on February 10, 2010, jim n rebecca hickey said…
looks like white pines state park near Oregon illinois
At 8:06pm on November 30, 2009, Jim Gronaw said…
Sure, man! Let's be friends and talk fishin! Maybe I'll let you know my secret spot!
At 4:34pm on February 13, 2009, John Sheehan said…
Respectable BG Welcome!
At 3:51pm on October 6, 2008, Bruce Condello said…
Welcome, Joe!

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I hope you like the photos, discussions and videos. We have a great group of people here.

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Monster River Crappie….How Do You Do……3/23/2026

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Crappie Was Still The Top PlayerToday…..3/23/2026

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Crappie Was Still The Top PlayerToday…..3/23/2026

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My Very Next Cast Was a Nice Black Crappie at Sunrise….3/23/2026

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