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Sometimes I just don't understand

Sometimes I just don't understand why other anglers  snicker at the pursuit of panfish. I don't care how much they talk about other species, I believe that panfishing on a consistant level require elements of what the pros like to call 'finesse fishing'. Anyone who has ever gone out for bluegill or crappie in the dead of winter knows it's as much a challenge as any other fish.  I have seen all species of panfish  designated as 'game fish', so that's enough validation for me. And when I say,…

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Added by Mike Burro on May 1, 2011 at 5:26pm — 9 Comments

Fishing = Lessons for Life, Looking Ahead

 I'm sitting here writing on the morning of December 31rst 2010; the last day of the calendar year. This year I feel more introspective about this 'arbitrary gregorian mark on the wall'..What have I done, what will I do?, etc, etc.These are the typical topics of reflection when contemplating the passage of…

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Added by Mike Burro on December 31, 2010 at 9:09am — 2 Comments

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