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By Mark Zona (As told to Al McGuckin)
Mark Zona and Zackers
To say I’m a little pumped for the 2021 Bassmaster Elite Series season to start would be like saying I was sort of into hair bands back in the early 90s.
Look, I’m going to give you three thoughts I’ve been wrestling in recent days. Some of them actually came from a dream while I slept, and others are purely as factual as Warrant’s “Cherry Pie” album being their highest-selling record ever.
Thought #1 – Just like we’ve been doing for like 53 years now, we have a tendency to study the upcoming schedule and think about how it’ll play out. And let me tell you, friends – this one is going to play out really, really, shallow. I’ll go out on a limb here and say we haven’t seen an Elite Series schedule this rich with derbies that could be won in less than 10-feet of water in a decade. And anytime we’re able to have a contest where dudes are scratchin mud to catch five fat ones each day it is absolutely “fan-o-licious” for our loyal Bassmaster Live viewers.
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By Al McGuckin
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Team Toyota’s Matt Arey
Choosing jig sizes can cause as much contemplation as a burger joint drive-thru lane. Do you get the single patty from the value side of the menu to conserve fat calories and cash, or do you go all-in and get the double burger with bacon to leave you gut-stuffed and grinning?
Both serve a purpose, but like bass fishing jigs, one must choose the right-sized meal for the conditions at hand – and sometimes that’s a struggle. Thanks to Team Toyota’s Matt Arey, picking the perfect sized portion just got a whole lot easier.
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Anglers Inn Report
Shutdown Triggered Positive Results for Mexico’s Famous Bass Lakes
Billy Chapman, Jr., founder and owner of Anglers Inn International, reports that the fishing is hot at Lakes El Salto and Picachos. Both of Fishing Hall of Famer Chapman’s resorts are now fully open after a reduced season this spring and summer.
“As you may recall, when we elected to temporarily close down our facilities, we were experiencing an incredible March bite at both lakes,” said Chapman. “We weren’t sure what would be going on when we reopened in mid-summer. Well, the lack of pressure made things even better. It was like fishing two new lakes. Our July groups were treated to some of the best numbers we’ve seen in years. Then the typical rains came in August and September, bringing the water levels back up and providing an additional dose of fertility. So when we started hosting anglers again in October and continuing now as we end the year, we were thrilled to learn that things had continued in that same upward trajectory.”