Dave Hawk 80 Years on Bass
My first answer came in Bill Dance’s book, “There He Is,” published in 1973 by B.A.S.S. In that book Dance said it was Hawk who had invented the Texas Rig, then known as the “Slip Sinker” rig.
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Larry Nixon Version 1
In today’s historical photo, Larry Nixon Version 1, we look back to Nixon’s first year on the Bassmaster Trail and some of his pro tips
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Hawkin’ Worms
In today’s Throwback Thursday historical photo, Hawkin’ Worms, we look back to 1966 and Elaine and Dave Hawk and their worm prowess.
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The First Known Bass Tournament
The First Known Bass Tournament looks back at the Central Texas Invitational, or what would become the Texas State Bass Tournament.
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Workin’ a Worm 1962 Style
Workin’ a Worm 1962 Style is an article taken from Don Fielsch’s Southern Angler’s and Hunter’s Guide 1962 and features some interesting rigs
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