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March 2008: Jr. Anglers, I just had a tremendous bass fishing experience without making a cast. I have a new part time job with the Perry County Tribune and it allowed me to gain media credentials to the Bassmaster Classic just held at Lake Hartwell, South Carolina. I was the Day 2 partner for Peter Thliveros. Three aspects of Peter T's fishing gameplan made a great impact on me and I want to share them with you. First, the front deck of his Ranger had three rods on it and that was all. No tackle bag, no 7 or 8 outfits, no crankbaits stuck in the carpet... just the three outfits he planned to use. Second, the use of his electonics were key to his fishing approach. He fished a jig & pig in 35 feet of water!. The third factor that impressed me was his absolute concentration on every cast. I have never seen such intense focus from a bass fisherman. Try a similar approach as you head into your tournament season. Simplify your tackle. Make a gameplan of a known successful pattern for your water and stick to it. Watch your depth finder and look for subtle clues, water temperature, and baitfish. Focus on every cast. Watch the water, your line, and shut out everything else. Good luck on your club tournament trail! Spring has to be getting closer! Doug CliffordYouth Director Ohio Bass Federation |
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Feb 2008: Junior Jackson of Waynesfield, Ohio brought a check worth $394 to the Open Meeting recently held in Columbus. He had been a member of a bass club that had disbanded and and had money in its treasury. He presented the check to OBF youth director Doug Clifford with the directive to use it for the Federation's youth program. Junior called each member to ask them if they wanted their share of the money or would they rather donate it to the OBF youth program. I would like to thank Junior and his former club members for such a tremendous donation. Junior is an OBF member in the Allen County Bassmasters.
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