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Read more about the article Bonding With Bass Fishing – A Love Story

Bonding With Bass Fishing – A Love Story

Post author:EZ Maria
Post published:March 18, 2020
Post category:Maria's Blog

Rummaging through old photos, I paused and smiled at this one. Its one of my favorites a friend took circa 2008, when we had first moved to Portage Lakes. This picture is a…

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Read more about the article The Zen of Bass Fishing

The Zen of Bass Fishing

Post author:EZ Maria
Post published:February 19, 2020
Post category:Maria's Blog

The rhythmic rise and fall of the boat on the waves. The twitch, twitch, twitch of walking a topwater bait. The rattle of a crankbait. The feel of bumping a jig along the…

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Read more about the article Its Boat Show & Fishing Expo Season!

Its Boat Show & Fishing Expo Season!

Post author:EZ Maria
Post published:January 22, 2020
Post category:Better Half News

I love shows and expos! All of your favorite things about fishing under one giant roof. Its truly an adult toy store. Boat shows and fishing expos all come at the right time…

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A Snowy Sunday Night in PLX

Post author:EZ Maria
Post published:February 4, 2018
Post category:Better Half News

Good evening Better Half Tour Anglers! We're making some additions to the Better Half Tour website on this snowy Sunday night in the Portage Lakes. The latest news and event specific updates (like…

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"Thinking BIG is FUN, and it really is effective. Be optimistic and look at that stickup; there might be a hundred of 'em, but look at the one you're going to throw to and conjure up an image of a truly big fish - something you want to catch. It really instills confidence and keeps your enthusiasm going. Much of the enjoyment of fishing is nothing more than to anticipate what's going to happen on the very next cast."

"I work harder and harder each year. My work is never done. I continue learning. I put in a lot of time and research. I talk to a lot of people about the lake. I cover the water thoroughly. I spend a lot of time on the water practicing. I'll fish shallow or deep - whatever it takes. I don't have any particular preference. Whatever lure it takes, whatever action it takes, whatever retrieve it takes, my ultimate goal is to put fish in the boat. I have an obsession to WIN." (BASSMaster Magazine, March 1983)

“Look at where Jesus went to pick people. He didn’t go to the colleges… he got guys off the fishing docks.“

“If your concentration is getting bad, take up bass fishing. It will really improve your ability to focus. If you aren’t ready when that fish hits, you can’t set the hook.“

“The two biggest things that translate from a pitching mound to hunting and fishing are patience and perseverance. When you’re on the mound, you have to take the game one pitch at a time, regardless of the score, and that approach helps when I’m in the woods or out on the water as well.“