http://www.fishingclub.com RSS feeds for North American Fishing Club 60 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3599/oneida-a-very-different-pond#Comments 0 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3599 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3599&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3599/oneida-a-very-different-pond   This body of water is saturated with bass. It has a large population of Smallmouth with a secondary population of Largemouth. The strategies to form a tournament plan can be wide ranging.    I have a fished several national events on this body of water. The last came in 2009 with a near miss on a Top 12 finish. I had unlocked an area of the lake that received little tournament pressure and held better than average fish. I had to finish in the top 25 to have a shot at the Bassmaster Classic.   bgustafson Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:48:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3599 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3579/two-casts-from-a-perfect-event#Comments 1 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3579 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3579&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3579/two-casts-from-a-perfect-event The weather patterns have not changed in months. A quick look at the forecast—Hot with little chance of rain has been the script for the weathermen.  The second Professional Anglers Association (PAA) event was held in the Alabama at Lake Neely Henry. I knew the forecast before I left my home. I made adjustments on my tournament strategy. bgustafson Tue, 14 Aug 2012 19:59:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3579 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3562/i-cast-fishing-with-max#Comments 1 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3562 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3562&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3562/i-cast-fishing-with-max Finally, I make it home to the family. My children have missed me most of the summer. It is a part of my job that I really don’t like. We spent a day having fun. The kids and I went to the Wickliffe Indian Burial Mounds State Park. We learned about Indian culture and how they lived. Max and Caroline were shocked to see ancient fish hooks. Caroline said, “Daddy there is no way the Indians had fish hooks! They look like some of yours.” I replied, “The Indians did make their own hooks. They were made out of bone.” The other feats of engineering were amazing too. Pottery, arrowheads, and drills took us back to those days. Max topped it all off with a perfect statement from a six year old, “Daddy, can we go back to the air condition now?” So we packed up and headed to Ya Ya’s Island. It is an indoor playhouse with club houses, blow-up slides, and tons of fun things for the kids to do. bgustafson Mon, 30 Jul 2012 17:24:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3562 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3529/21-days-on-the-road#Comments 0 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3529 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3529&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3529/21-days-on-the-road This was a 21 day road trip. It has been so intense that my wife reminded me that I was only home three days in the month of June. I worked hard, gambled on decisions, and ended up with the Bassmaster Classic in view! I had a successful turn of events and I am proud of the outcome. bgustafson Wed, 11 Jul 2012 13:52:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3529 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3501/texas-swing#Comments 0 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3501 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3501&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3501/texas-swing  The Texas part of the Elites Series was not a good thing for me, Toledo Bend was the lake. Summertime angling on this historic lake deals with structure fishing. This is my favorite way to fish. You sure could not tell by my bottom of the barrel finish in this event.  The benefit of the trip was making new friends and seeing old friends at the Skeeter Owners Tournament held at Lake Fork. bgustafson Thu, 14 Jun 2012 19:48:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3501 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3475/27-days#Comments 1 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3475 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3475&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3475/27-days  Every angler has to make sacrifices. Whether it is economic or family, there is a sacrifice from each dedicated angler. Time away from home is the hardest part for me now. My seven year old daughter and six year old son get all my attention when I am home. bgustafson Wed, 30 May 2012 16:50:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3475 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3426/the-florida-swing#Comments 0 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3426 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3426&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3426/the-florida-swing One week before the Elite Series started…I did not know if I would compete… pcosgrove Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:26:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3426 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3346/classic-boundto-work#Comments 4 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3346 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3346&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3346/classic-boundto-work This time I don’t get to take my dancing shoes… pcosgrove Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:12:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3346 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3338/preparation-meets-success#Comments 2 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3338 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3338&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3338/preparation-meets-success The clock is ticking down for my first event on the Elite Series. I am ready to get in my Skeeter and Fish! The start of the season is the beginning of travel, long hours, and not much sleep. It is what I love to do. pcosgrove Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:45:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3338 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3328/the-life-of-a-weekend-bachelor-bass-pro#Comments 3 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3328 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3328&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3328/the-life-of-a-weekend-bachelor-bass-pro What's a bass pro do when he's got the whole weekend to himself? Find out from nice guy/bass legend Mark Menendez! Jim Edlund, Web Editor Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:10:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3328 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3314/teach-a-kid-to-fish-#Comments 2 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3314 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3314&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3314/teach-a-kid-to-fish- Outdoor activities help kids make better life decisions. Let’s all do our best to take a kid fishing at least once this fishing season. I will pledge my energy and resources to take a child fishing from outside my family this season. Will you? Jim Edlund, Web Editor Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:24:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3314 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3295/economy-and-my-elbow-on-the-mend-mark-menendez-blog#Comments 1 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3295 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3295&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3295/economy-and-my-elbow-on-the-mend-mark-menendez-blog Ignore national media negativity, economy is improving NAFC Social Media Editor Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:04:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3295 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3260/prepare-mind-body-and-gear-for-season#Comments 1 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3260 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3260&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3260/prepare-mind-body-and-gear-for-season Pro Mark Menendez details his preparation for the season. Jim Edlund, Web Editor Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3260 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3251/getting-the-ride-ready-and-getting-ready-to-ride#Comments 4 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3251 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3251&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3251/getting-the-ride-ready-and-getting-ready-to-ride Bass legend Mark Menendez offers tips on how to start the 2012 fishing season right! In his first NAFC blog Mark also promises readers the nitty gritty of his upcoming 2012 tournament season ... what works and what doesn't!  Jim Edlund, Web Editor Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:11:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3251