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20xd comp w/ 2.5 225mercury promax

Go with scenario 1. It really doesn't matter that much who is doing the speaking as they all basically cover certain topics that pertain to the local conditions. There is a lot of information presented and go armed with questions as they are more than happy to address your needs. Jimmy Houston is a hoot and the others all have good things to add. Take the time and money you save from scenario 3 and book a charter day or buy some tackle and gas to practice what you learned.

ABA welcomes non boaters to fish their tournaments and there are several districts in Central Florida area. Not exactly a club but you can fish some tournaments without having a boat. I have fished 2 of the harris chain events so far this season about 35 boaters and 10 + non boaters.

My first time bass fishing I went to Stick marsh and caught a 26" 9lb. didn't realize just what I had done and promptly threw it back without taking a photo :-/ nevertheless I was hooked and have yet to repeat that feat > Largest in a tourney is 6.62 which was only third largest of the day. Lake Istokpoga in August on a tiki stick. Patiently awaiting double digits

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