One of the greatest things about being a touring bass angler is that it offers opportunities to fish some of the most popular fisheries in the country. Many of these places are considered the best in the world among bass enthusiasts. What I’ve come to appreciate the most is how diverse these destinations are. Some are muddy rivers. Some are deep, clear lakes surrounded by hills or even mountains. Some are tidal, while others are great lakes carved out by glaciers. And then, there’s Florida, a region that includes many types of both shoreline and submerged vegetation.
Each of these bodies of water is similar to others, yet exists as its own unique ecosystem with various predator and forage species, habitats, water clarity and water chemistry. I could probably write a book about all the different places I’ve fished. The overall experiences often were jaded by the intensity of competition when I was there, but I’ve come to appreciate them more with time.
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