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The castable umbrella rig has divided the ranks of professional anglers. Up to five jigs dressed with soft baits, additional dummy baits and spinner blades are used (where state/local laws allow).

Point/Counterpoint: Umbrella Rig in PAA Tournament Competition

[ 7 ] May 8, 2013

This story presents the viewpoints of two PAA pros for and two PAA pros against use of the umbrella rig in PAA competition. We hope this helps you to better understand and to appreciate both sides of the issue; it’s a challenging one.

Bed Fishin’ with PAA Pro James Watson – A Six Part Series

Bed Fishin’ with PAA Pro James Watson – A Six Part Series

[ 0 ] May 3, 2013

Please enjoy watching the Professional Anglers Association’s spring special instructional video series (six parts): Bed Fishin’ with PAA Pro James Watson.

Pre-Spawn Rappin’ with Ott DeFoe

Pre-Spawn Rappin’ with Ott DeFoe

[ 0 ] April 17, 2013

PAA pro Ott DeFoe shares a run down of his favorite Rapala baits and colors in this article. Make sure to check it out!

April: The 50/50 Month

April: The 50/50 Month

[ 0 ] April 10, 2013

PAA pro Andy Morgan says April kicks off nature’s new year. Read more about his fishing tips for the month of April here.

David Hendrick believes one man can't make it any better than Barry's Custom Lures. Photo: Bill Bjork

Can One Man make it Anymore?

[ 4 ] April 3, 2013

They say one ordinary man can’t make it anymore in the big corporate executive-run bass fishing tackle business. PAA Pro David Hendrick begs to differ with that.

This is Why You Need the PAA

This is Why You Need the PAA

[ 6 ] February 21, 2013

PAA President Dave Mansue speaks out on the 2013 Bassmaster Classic BASSTrakk controversy and its effect on anglers and sponsors.

FishPAA TV Results Are In!

FishPAA TV Results Are In!

[ 2 ] February 19, 2013

FishPAA TV achieved record viewership in January. Continue catching FishPAA TV on the Pursuit Channel on Mondays at 11:00 a.m., Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 11:30 a.m. ET.

A spinnerbait will produce results under the most difficult conditions.  Photo: Mark Menendez

Menendez: Adverse Conditions

[ 1 ] February 6, 2013

Professional angler Mark Menendez weighs in on what adjustments an angler may need to make under adverse weather conditions when bass fishing.

Brandon Card’s Dock Talk

[ 2 ] January 8, 2013

PAA pro Brandon Card shares his experiences with the 2012 Toyota Texas Bass Classic (TTBC) world championship and the practice strategy he used to finish in the top ten at the world championship event.

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