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By Andy CrawfordBASS Times Senior Writer

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Missouri's Sammy Burks shares the dream of many tournament fishermen: Qualify for the Bassmaster Elite Series and compete against the world's best sticks. That goal involves spending time on the Bassmaster Open circuit, which many now view as the perfect training ground. "You can't get the experience you need anywhere else," Burks told BASS Times. "The difference between what I know now and what I thought I knew going into the Opens is amazing. The knowledge [and confidence] I've gained going t ...

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