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Greatest Angler Debate redux, part 1
Ken Duke, BASS member since 1976A couple of years ago, ESPN conducted what was called "The Greatest Angler Debate." Some folks at BASS nominated 35 bass pros from the earliest days of professional fishing right up to the end of 2004.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009
The great debate
Ken Duke, BASS member since 1976There is a great debate between professional anglers and outdoor writers — to tell or not to tell. Quite often, the pros will have some special bait or technique.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009
BASSography
Ken Duke, Senior Editor, BASS PublicationsThe Hula Popper, Jitterbug and Hawaiian Wiggler are just a few of the classic bass lures that Fred Arbogast designed, built and sold.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009Slow down for transition bass
Ken Duke, Senior Editor, BASS PublicationsIt's the best of times; it's the worst of times. The fishing's easy; the fishing's hard. Bass are everywhere; bass are nowhere to be found.
Story | Conversation | September 18, 2009What's on your bass bucket list?
Ken Duke, BASS member since 1976The first time I ever heard the term "bucket list" was when watching a commercial for the Jack Nicholson/Morgan Freeman movie, where the two characters list the things they want to accomplish before they "kick the bucket." Here are some of the things that would have to be on my bass fishing bucket list.
Story | Conversation | September 02, 2009
What's on your bass bucket list?
Ken Duke, BASS member since 1976The first time I ever heard the term "bucket list" was when watching a commercial for the Jack Nicholson/Morgan Freeman movie. You know the concept, I'm sure.
Story | Conversation | August 25, 2009
The Record BP (Before Perry)
Ken Duke, Senior Editor, BASS PublicationsIt seems that George Washington Perry has always been on top of the hill when it comes to big bass. But if you look back — way back — you'll find that there were giant largemouths even before the first "official" world record holder.
Story | Conversation | August 07, 2009Our own Mount Rushmore
Ken Duke, BASS member since 1976In the Black Hills of South Dakota there is a gigantic sculpture paying tribute to four former presidents — George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt.
Story | Conversation | July 27, 2009
Glimpses of ICAST
Ken Duke, BASS member since 1976When you're working the show, the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) can be a whirlwind. A lot happens over just four days.
Story | Conversation | July 20, 2009
Flattery will get you everywhere
Ken Duke, BASS member since 1976It's that time again, time for manufacturers, retailers and outdoors media to get together to do what else — stare at fishing tackle. That's right, it's time for ICAST.
Story | Conversation | July 14, 2009
Published by Anglers Who Care
Ken Duke, Senior Editor, BASS PublicationsThe sign above Todd Larson's desk reads "Respect the author." It's his takeaway from years as a published academician who was sometimes disrespected by the publishing houses that printed his work.
Story | Conversation | June 23, 2009Jason Lucas: A Look Back at Bass Fishing's PR Man
Ken Duke, Senior Editor, BASS PublicationsIf you're more than 60 years old, you can probably remember the time when trout were the premier gamefish in American waters.
Story | Conversation | April 09, 2009A Classic Vibe
Ken Duke, BASS member since 1976There's something special in the air in Shreveport, and it's not just the aroma of jambalaya. The city has a definite Bassmaster Classic vibe about it.
Story | Conversation | February 20, 2009
Classic Countdown: 18
Ken Duke, Senior Editor, BASS PublicationsThe Bassmaster Classic and the Bassmaster Tournament Trail haven't always welcomed all comers.
Story | Conversation | February 02, 2009Presidential Thoughts
Ken Duke, BASS member since 1976As I type this, Barack Obama is being sworn in as the 44th President of the United States.
Story | Conversation | January 20, 2009
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