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The ethics of bed fishing

By Michael Jones
Bassmaster, Feb. 2003

Thursday, March 31, 2005

Religion and politics. Not the best topics for polite conversation. For bass fishermen, there is sometimes a third subject: bed fishing. Depending on the participants, it's a conversation that can be volatile. Is it good for the resource? Is it contrary to bass fishing sportsmanship? In terms of public image, does it represent the Achilles Heel of tournament competition? Even with intense tournament coverage in recent years, the subject of bed fishing has largely been ignored. When the techniq ...

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