How The Pros Approach Bass FishingWritten by Jeff Hughes
Let me present you with this little common sense scenario. Suppose there are two guys who are very interested in Bass fishing and decide to take up sport. Both have very little experience in sport and both are on a tight budget and only have $200 to spend to get started. The first fellow which we will call Bob, spends his bass fishing budget on a very nice rod and reel, some expensive lures and a video on "How to cast, pitch and flip.” The second fellow which we will call John, spends half his budget on a decent but much less expensive rod and reel and some cheaper lures, and spends other half on books and literature to learn about bass, their habits and a book on "How to find Bass.” Which angler do you think spent his money more wisely? And when time comes to go fishing, who do you think will catch most bass, Bob or John? If your answer is John you are absolutely CORRECT!. My name Is Jeff Hughes http://www.thinklikeabass.com . I have been a Bass fisherman for more than 30 years, And a tournament fisherman and professional guide for a total of 22 of those years. In my business I see many many inexperienced fishermen. These are people who love sport and truly desire to catch lots of bass. However, unfortunately I see far too many people who make same mistake as Bob in our little scenario . They have been programed by advertising from fishing industry to believe that all they need to do is to buy products, learn to use them and they will be able to jump right into game and do it just like pros’ do it. Well I can assure you, that is not how pros’ do it. Pro bass fishermen are able to make a living bass fishing, not because they have all best equipment that money can buy, or because they have great skills in flipping, pitching or casting. They are able to make a living in sport because they can find and catch bass consistently at any time of year and any weather conditions they may be faced with.
| | Patrick Anderson: Wheelchair Basketball StarWritten by Stephen Michael Kerr
Winning one Paralympic gold medal is challenging enough. Winning two in consecutive Paralympics is even more difficult. But that's exactly what Patrick Anderson and his Canadian Wheelchair Basketball team did, whipping Austrailia, 70-53 in finals Sept. 28 to capture their second gold in as many Paralympics. Regarded as one of best players in world by his peers and media, Anderson helped Canada completely dominate Austrailians from start to finish. Canada, winners of eight straight, led 21-14 after first quarter, then took a 37-26 lead into locker room at halftime and never looked back. Anderson, named Most Valuable Player of tournament, poured in 13 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in finals. He also showed his crisp passing ability by dishing out seven assists. Teammate and close friend Joey Johnson led all scorers with 15 points. "It is a strange feeling, a strange emotion," Anderson says of winning gold. "It is like being inside a bubble. We needed to win, and we did." As a kid, Wheelchair Basketball was last thing on Anderson's mind. Born Aug. 22, 1979 in Edmonton, Alberta, he took up sport many able-bodied kids in his country played: ice hockey. He was enjoying rewards of sport, and joys of being a kid. But all that abruptly changed. One day, when Anderson was nine, he was struck by a drunk driver at a picnic, and became paralyzed for life. Instead of allowing accident to permanently end his physically active lifestyle, Anderson showed same courage and tenacity he displays on court. Once he became involved in Wheelchair Basketball, he was hooked.
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