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long hours, but the fishing is competitive
fun. The team of Turner and Turner won the
“I’m not sure about 30 years ago Crappie Masters D’Arbonne/ Louisiana State
but today the intensity level is there in the Championship along with $7600 in cash.
tournament fishermen. For me, I always
want to win no matter if we are playing
checkers or tournament fishing. I like to a little bit,” says VanVactor. “Fewer people
believe a part of my success has been the are coming in to advance those numbers. I
desire and intensity I bring. Today’s crappie believe it is because they don’t have time.
fishermen are knowledgeable and serious.” People are working longer hours and have
less time to fish. It’s not just the money
The Future of Crappie Fishing because crappie fishing numbers go up
“The crappie market has leveled out during a bad economy.
“I believe we are stable for the long
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