essentials
ColleGe fIshINg
by JeN eDgaR
Story & Photos
of Surviving Collegiate Bass Fishing
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he new school year has started and all you can think about is college bass fish- ing. There are a few tips any of the seasoned collegiate fisher- men would tell you are essential to your survival in this sport. it doesn’t matter if you’re just starting out or consider yourself the next Brandon Palaniuk, this article will help you be prepared. Think college fishermen have devoted enough time to have superstitions? Whether it’s a lucky lure, or no bananas, you bet everyone has their own quirk and you better believe it helps them fish harder and better. Wondering what yours is yet? derrick Hicks of Humboldt State can’t leave for a tournament without having a new playlist made and being ready to rock, he says, “Whether it is on the drive to the lake or while waiting to blast off, i need music to get me awake and pumped…as if i’m not already!” recent FlW Western regional champions long Beach State is letting you in on their superstition - ready for it? Smelly Jelly XXX-Crawfish, on their hands before every event. “its our good luck charm and tradition, we make everyone on the boat do it.
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