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The Extra Mile

Ken Duke, Editor, BASS Insider

A couple of weeks ago, my girlfriend Tricia and I went to see one of my favorite country music artists.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 20, 2008

Competitors

Ken Duke, Editor, BASS Insider

Last time I wrote about how disappointed Kevin VanDam is whenever he doesn't win a tournament, especially one as important as the Bassmaster Classic.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 12, 2008

KVD's Legacy

Ken Duke, Editor, BASS Insider

Right now on Bassmaster.com we're running a poll to coincide with the national election. In it you can vote for Rick Clunn, Shaw Grigsby, Gerald Swindle or Kevin VanDam to be President of the United States in our little game of "What If."

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 05, 2008

Fortune Cookies

Ken Duke, Editor, BASS Insider

I like Chinese food. In fact, I'm pretty sure I could live off egg rolls and sesame beef. But to me, one of the best things about going to a Chinese restaurant is the fortune cookie you get with the bill.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 24, 2008

Thinking Out Loud About the Classic

Ken Duke, Editor, BASS Insider

The Bassmaster Classic is still four months away, but that doesn't mean I'm not thinking about it. In fact, I probably spend as much time thinking about the Classic as anybody.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 16, 2008

Required Reading

Ken Duke, Editor, BASS Insider

My friend Bill Baab recently finished writing a book that was a labor of love to him and that will fill a major hole in the world of bass fishing literature. It's titled Remembering George Perry...

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 06, 2008

Putting It in Perspective

Ken Duke, Editor, BASS Insider

When I was a kid, I used to study the BASS tournament standings just like I do now. Scary, isn't it?

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 01, 2008

Not for Everyone

Ken Duke, Editor, BASS Insider

When BASS started the Elite Series back in 2006, we promised to bring you the best anglers on the best waters at the best times of the year. And, by and large, that's what has happened.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 26, 2008

AO-Whys

Ken Duke, Editor, BASS Insider

Last time I made the case for Roland Martin as the greatest bass fisherman of all time. A look at his Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year seasons and the way he dominated his competition offer little room for anyone else in the argument.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 19, 2008

Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

Ken Duke, Editor, BASS Insider

Back when I started this column, I said I believed Kevin VanDam was the best bass fisherman of all time.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 15, 2008

Fishing by the Numbers

Ken Duke, Editor, BASS Insider

I was in a bookstore this past weekend and had a revelation. I was in the sports section, looking at the dearth of decent fishing books, when I stumbled into the baseball books and found an old favorite.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 08, 2008

The Best Who Never Won, Part 2

Ken Duke, Editor, BASS Insider

Am I on a run, here? I kind of doubt it, but I'm enjoying the string so I thought I'd play it out with at least one more column.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 02, 2008

The Best Who Never Won, Part 1

Ken Duke, Editor, BASS Insider

I recently made the case that Gerald Swindle was the least accomplished angler ever to win the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year award.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 27, 2008

The Worst of the Best

Ken Duke, Editor, BASS Insider

A lot has been made in recent years about how the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year award is more meaningful today that it was years ago.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 22, 2008

Much Ado About Little

Ken Duke, Editor, BASS Insider

When BASS first came out with its announcement that there would be no more co-anglers in Elite Series tournaments, I'll admit to being on the fence about it.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 19, 2008