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KVD DVD 3pk for only $7.46!!!
2006-12-08 03:23:01
Check this out! Go to Basspro.com and search for 'VanDam DVD' it is a Christmas Special, what a fantastic deal.Fish like a pro with some helpful insight from Kevin VanDam, the two-timeBassmaster Classic Champion and three-time B.A.S.S. Angler of the Year! This DVDSet includes three popular VanDam videos: ''Proven Spinnerbait Techniques,''''Changing Conditions'' and ''Pitchin' to Heavy Hitters.''VanDam revealshis proven and tournament winning techniques in these Bass Pro Shops exclusivevideos. Each DVD is loaded with essential tricks and tips that have helped makeVanDam one of the sport's most popular and successful anglers. 158 minutes.A terrific addition to any fisherman's video library! Its a great set of DVD's I bought them at BassPro earlier this year at full price.HellaBasswww.RichLindgren.comBassin ' BlogRich's Bass Fishing Forum
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The Buzz!
2006-12-07 15:22:07
Check out Tru-Tungsten's New Elite Series Buzz bait, it looks Killer! Tru-Tungsten® Buzzbaits are designed by Larry Niixon with an extremely low profile, allowing for incredible action and feel. Super-sharp Black Nickel Hooks are used, and the Hydro-Silk high-tech polymer skirt not only floats in the water with incredible life-like action, but also holds a scent and will not melt.Adjustable for clacker or commotion action for louder or more subtle soundPlanes at any retrieve speedA Duraseal? coating is applied for a colorfast, ultra-smooth finishSpring-tempered piano wire for extra vibrationJoint technology makes for more hook setsFlexible collar for jointed hook ensures hook tracking and stabilizationFree Bleeding Bait Hooks? trailer hookHand-painted25% longer and more accurate castingClick on Image for more details! What a perfect stocking stuffer for yourself or your favortie bass nut ;)HellaBasswww.RichLindgren.comBassin' BlogRich's Bass Fishing Forum
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New Name.... New Direction!
2006-12-02 15:18:02
I changed the name of this Blog to the 'Bass Fishing Tackle Blog" The main focus will be on new tackle, products and gear. I will try to stay up on the newest trends and provide pictures, links and commentary on these new items. This seems to be the stuff I have been putting on here lately anyways!I will also try to watch for good deals and share them. The Bassin' Blog will still be the place for my fishing reports and tips. I hope you enjoy.HellaBasswww.RichLindgren.comBassin ' BlogRich's Bass Fishing Forum
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Yamamoto Swimming Senko
2006-12-02 15:18:02
Has anyone tried the new Gary Yamamoto Swim ming Senko??? They look really cool, but how do they work. Are you supposed to fish them like a swim bait or just deadstick them like an old fashioned Gary Yamamoto Senko......I would like to hear from some of you that have used them.HellaBasswww.RichLindgren.comBassin' BlogRich's Bass Fishing Forum
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Avoid Black Friday
2006-12-02 15:18:02
If you are like myself or most outdoors people, you would not be caught dead out shopping on the Frida y after Thanksgiving. But that does not mean you cannot get a little shopping done...Kick your feet up, watch some college football and surf the net for some bargains while the rest of your family is out fighting the crowds for heavily discounted DVD players and tickle me elmos (or whatever is this year's fad). Things will be shipped directly to your home or office, and its probably cheaper to pay the Shipping rather than burn gas running all around town, especially if you drive a big truck or SUV. Besides, many retailers have great online deals in addition to the in-store promos.If you need a place to start, check out my SHOP Page on my other website. And do not be afraid to get a little something for yourself ;)HellaBasswww.RichLindgren.comBassin' BlogRich's Bass Fishing Forum
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Tube Craws Anyone?
2006-12-02 15:18:02
If you like Kalin's Tube Craws they are practically giving them away right now at LandBigFish.com. They even have bulk packs at 50% off. If you are a fan, it's time to load up on these little guys. If you do not like these tube craws, they have a bunch of other brands to choose from as well.HellaBasswww.RichLindgren.comBassin' BlogRich's Bass Fishing Forum
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What you always wanted to do, but were too Scared...
2006-12-02 15:18:02
Overly Serious Fishing GuyWow this is Awesome! This guy does what you have always wanted & thought about doing but never had the guts to do..... He trespasses on a corporate pond at a Verizon facility in TX and slams the Bass.HellaBasswww.RichLindgren.comBassin' BlogRich's Bass Fishing Forum
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November Sale on Reaction Innovations Tackle
2006-12-02 15:18:02
Hey all:LandBigFish.com is having a big month long sale on all your favorite Reaction Innovation s gear and tackle. Your favorite standbys like the Sweet Beaver 4.20, Smallie Beaver, Flirt Worm and Swamp Donkey and new stuff like the BMF Flipping Hooks , Squeaky Dolphin Buzzbait and Skinny Dipper Swimbait that looks a lot like the Gary Yamamoto Swimming Senko. The Packaging for these baits is fantastic, worth the price of admission ;)Once again, all your Reaction Innovation Baits are 10% off though the end of November!!HellaBasswww.RichLindgren.comBa ssin' BlogRich's Bass Fishing Forum
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River2Sea V-Joint Minnow - Exclusive Close Out Colors
2006-12-02 15:18:02
Check out the sweet deals on these great baits by River 2Sea!!!River2Sea V-Join t Minnow - Exclusive Close Out Color sThese are discontinued colors, exclusively sold on the LandBigFish.com website. Once they are gone, they will be gone for good. These baits will be sold at 30% to 40% off the current 2007 colors. Don't delay, these high quality baits will not last at these prices.P.S. Eric Carlson Loves Packaging Way Too Much!HellaBasswww.RichLindgren.comBassin' BlogRich's Bass Fishing Forum
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Is this Deal too good to be true?
2006-12-02 15:18:02
Check out this great deal from Basspro.com5 Great Baits for only $5 and no shipping!! What a great started kit or stocking stuffer :)Get'em while they are hot!!HellaBasswww.RichLindgren.comBassin' BlogRich's Bass Fishing Forum
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Stanley Cup goes Bass Fishing?
2006-12-02 15:18:02
Hey all,Been awhile, work and play has been keeping me busy. This just seemed to appropriate being that I am from MN, where many are die hard hockey fans and we have awesome bass fishing.Check out this article about a bass swimming in the Stanley Cup !!!"We had it out there in the boat with a life jacket on it, said fishing guideKennon Brown of Roxboro, N.C. And they used it to hold a bass, too.Hope you enjoy this fun little story. Maybe some Wild players can replicate this for the coming year.HellaBass www.RichLindgren.comBassin' BlogRich's Bass Fish ing Forum

I'm Back....
2006-12-02 15:18:02
Well, that was almost a BP like absence, except that I have been busy fishing :)All the details will be on the Bassin' Blog.In summary, The MN TOC was a disaster, Northern Divisional was good but I was really on the fish to do much better and Minnetonka Weekend Series went better then I had hoped. You can see the tournament results on my Tourney Page of my website.Hope you are all out getting out for some of that fall feed action for bass!HellaBasswww.RichLindgren.comBassin' BlogRich's Bass Fishing Forum
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BASS Northern Divisional
2006-09-05 21:24:03
Minneapolis ? September 5, 2006 ? Upper Midwest?s best amateur bass anglers set to tackle the Alexandria Chain 96 anglers will arrive in the Alexandria, MN area on September 10th to practice and prepare for the ESPN Federation Nation North ern Divisional Tournament. The actual competition occurs over a three day period of September 13-15. Weigh-ins for the event will be hosted by Bug-A-Boo Bay Restaurant on Lake Le Homme Dieu starting at 3:00PM on each day. 12 angler teams will represent Minnesota, Wisconsin, Indiana, South Dakota, Michigan, Iowa, Illinois and Ohio. Anglers qualified in competition within their respective state federations. At stake in this tournament is a chance to fish in the Bass Federation Nation National Championship and one step closer to a coveted Bassmasters Classic berth. The top angler from each state will qualify for the ESPN Bass Federation Nation Championships to be held in January on Neely Henry Lake in Alabama. ?The Alexandria Chain is a diverse body ...
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Anyone Need a Great Deal on a Trolling Motor?
2006-08-30 20:48:02
I just won a trolling motor in a Weekend Series Tournament. Great trolling motor, but boat already has a new trolling motor. Moto r guide Bassmaster Tour Series BASS 70 24volt, 70lb Digital Thrust Gator Mount 45" Stainless Shaft 3-Blade Machete III Prop Infinite Digital Variable Speed No Play Adjustable Pull/Pull Steering It retails for $699.99 at Basspro.com, $550 or Best Offer! Go to
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Another way to spend your internet time...
2006-08-30 20:48:02
If you have not noticed, I started a Bass Fishing Forum to augment this Blog and my webpage - www.RichLindgren.com Just another way to communicate with all of you that like to read my rants! If you are looking for more bass info or other ways to post your questions or thought, check it out - http://richlindgren.proboards46.com There is a classified section and a general section so far. Let me
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Looking for G-String & Crystal?
2006-08-30 20:48:02
LandBigFish.com has both! Get your Spiderline G-String Berkley FireLine Crystal These two lines were some of the hotter products at the ICAST show. G-String is supposed to be a super tough mono deisgned by the G-Man, Gerald Swindle and Berkley FireLine Crystal is supposed to be a clearer version of the already popular Fireline. Try these out and let me know what you find out, they look like
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New Booyah Boogee Bait
2006-08-30 20:48:02
For those that have enjoyed some success on Chatterbaits and variations on the original, you will be glad to see the new Booya h Boogee Bait. With Booyah a large commercialized company getting into this lure segment, it will drive the quality up and the cost down. The Boogee Bait has some nice features including a shad profile head meticulously detailed with an ultra-durable finish, a Leverage

Long time no Blog...
2006-08-30 20:48:02
Hey all, been busy fishing, sure you understand. Here is an interesting article on how some pros had to bow out of the Elite Series for financial reasons. Fishing Pro is not glamourous all the time! Congrats to Brent Ehler on his FLW Championship Victory on Lake Logan Martin. I had a good weekend, 2nd at Lake Pokegama in the ESPN Bassmasters Weekend Series. Also, BassCenter is cancelled and
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Attention to all Minnetonka Milfoil Flippers!!
2006-08-30 20:48:02
Falcon Lures Rattle Flip ping Jig Check out the beauties! A new jig from Falcon Lures, affectionately nicknamed the ?Brick?. A 2 OZ. Rattle Flipping Jig, that features a virtually weedless head design, heavy duty weed guard, a premium quality silicone skirt with rattle strap and two magnum rattles, a skirt collar and a trailer keeper barb. The jig is manufactured with a Mustad Ultrapoint XXS 7/0
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Weekly Jottings
2006-08-30 20:48:02
First of all... Has anyone see Bass Pundit? We may need to send out an APB for him soon. This past weekend was very good, the fish catches for the club were very good on Fish Trap and Shamineau. I had a good bag on Shamineau and that vaulted me back into first place for the year with two tournaments to go. I also was able to survive the Match Tournament! Also, keep an eye for more news on the WI
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8lb Line is Stronger than you may Think....
2006-08-30 20:48:02
Check out this rescue story! Too bad they only got one crappie. Fourteen-year-old Kong Vang saw his cousin flailing in the water, fighting to stay afloat in the Little Canada pond where six cousins had been fishing. With chaos and panic setting in on shore, Kong cast his fishing line out into the water, hoping to snag Tou Ger Yang. Barely conscious, Tou Ger, 14, managed to twist the line around
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River2Sea V-Joint Minnow
2006-08-30 20:48:02
As seen on BassCenter! Wow what a great looking jerkbait, can you imagine throwing that up here in MN and having a Giant Bronzeback come up and CRUSH IT! Maybe I will order some for the my tournament coming up on Pokegama.... Find the River 2Sea V-Join t Minnow at LandBigFish.com! Try them out for yourself. They are actually fairly reasonable when compared to the Lucky Craft Live
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Ike is #1
2006-08-30 20:48:02
After the recent Lake Oneida Bassmasters Elite Series, BassFan.com has released it latest world rankings and Mike Iaconelli - a.k.a. IKE -has leaped over previous #1 Greg Hackney. KVD has also leaped Hack by getting into #2 and Hack now sits in #3. See Full Rankings For you MN guys, Jim Moynagh is a respectable 46th The neat things about the BassFan rankings: - Its compares BASS, FLW and 2-Tour

2007 Elite Series Schedule Released
2006-08-30 20:48:02
They released the dates a few weeks ago and now the bodies of water.... 2007 CITGO Bassmaster Elite Series The Western Run #1 March 8-11: Battle on the Border, Lake Amistad ? Del Rio, Texas #2 March 22-25: Duel in the Delta, California Delta ? Stockton, Calif. #3 March 29-April 1: Golden State Shootout, Clear Lake ? Lakeport, Calif. The Southern Swing #4 April 19-22: Pride of Georgia, Clarks Hill
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MN Federation TOC sets sights on Gull
2006-08-28 20:45:02
Minneapolis ? August 28, 2006 ? Minnesota?s best amateur bass anglers set to tackle Gull Lake for the Minnesota Bass Federation Nation Tournament of Champions.On Saturday, September 2nd, approximately 200 anglers will arrive in the Brainerd & Nisswa area to practice and prepare for the event. Events culminate with a two day tournament on September 7th & 8th. Weigh-ins for the event will be hosted by Ernie?s on Gull starting at 3:00PM Thursday and Friday.These 200 anglers have qualified from their local clubs from all over the state. There is a total of 41 clubs sending teams and representatives to the Tournament of Champions (TOC). The tournament is hosted and supported by the local area Baxter Bass Club. In addition to the TOC there is also an alternate?s tournament on Lake Alexander near Cushing, MN to be held on September 7th, the weigh-in will be 3:00PM held out of Blue Port Restaurant on the shores of Lake Alexander.Wednesday night is the banquet and pairings meeting which ...
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