Prep Like a Pro for Fishing Success

Prepare now to catch fish later.

May 12, 2021 By Game & Fish Staff

Professional bass angler Brian Latimer spends a great deal of time each week preparing for the fishing tournaments he travels the county to compete in. For Latimer, the off-the-water preparations for a tournament are just as important and enjoyable as getting on the water and figuring out his strategy for an event.

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