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Tournament Couples: Barry & April Stokes – Georgia Big Sticks
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Tournament Couples: Barry & April Stokes. This couple is ‘Stoked’! Barry and April Stokes rock the ABA Couples Trail. Match made in fishing heaven, after a blind date courtship involving kids, cats, goats and one unlikely pig. Don’t let those great smiles fool you! This fishing couple is one of the nation’s best–and they are as happy on the water as they are off. Besides, they’re not only a great fishing couple, they’re great fun. As you’ll see from the interview below, if you can&#...Tournament trail th...
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Tournament Wives: Laura Johns – Georgia Big Sticks
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Tournament Wives: Laura Johns. How a former high school violinist and self-described “quiet little nerd” became a successful small business. Owner, married a Georgia Big Stick and became a mom–all before the age of 22. This week we focus on Laura Johns, wife of Georgia Big Stick Clay Johns. By Dave Altman, Editor,. Laura Johns, 32, wife of Clay and mother of Eris. Laura is the founder of Tykes, Tots and Teens. In Conyers and two at the Georgia National Fairgrounds. Laura Johns’ Tykes, Tots and Teens.
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GeorgiaBigSticks Q&A: Tony Couch – Georgia Big Sticks
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GeorgiaBigSticks Q&A: Tony Couch. Tony Couch with two seven pounders from Day 1 at this year’s FLW Costa Series event on Santee Cooper. Photo courtesy FLW Fishing. 8220;I’d have to say the best advice I ever got is not to get too rough on yourself. Remember, you’re just as good as all of ‘em and you’ve got to think positive without being arrogant about it.”–. Tony Couch, current BFL Bulldog points leader, five time All American qualifier and one of Georgia’s all-time great tournament fishermen. Came at t...
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Kip Carter – Georgia Big Sticks
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Tournament Couples: Barry & April Stokes. This couple is ‘Stoked’! Barry and April Stokes rock the ABA Couples Trail Match made in fishing heaven, after a blind date courtship involving kids, cats, goats and one unlikely pig Donald and Melania are America’s new First Couple, but Georgia tournament bass fishing has its own ‘First Couple’. And while Barry and April Stokes won’t be moving into the White […]. Tournament Wives: Julie Carter. A Father’s Gift. Georgia Big Sticks Rock the Big O.
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Lake Jackson – Georgia Big Sticks
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Tournament Couples: Barry & April Stokes. This couple is ‘Stoked’! Barry and April Stokes rock the ABA Couples Trail Match made in fishing heaven, after a blind date courtship involving kids, cats, goats and one unlikely pig Donald and Melania are America’s new First Couple, but Georgia tournament bass fishing has its own ‘First Couple’. And while Barry and April Stokes won’t be moving into the White […]. Tournament Wives: Julie Carter. Georgia Big Sticks Rock the Big O. What Time Are They Biting?
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Georgia Big Sticks: Willie McMullen – Georgia Big Sticks
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Georgia Big Sticks: Willie McMullen. Willie McMullen ” I consider myself a weekend warrior, as I don’t get much time on the water other than on tournament day.”. Photo courtesy of BerrysBass.com. Willie McMullen, a Georgia Big Stick since high school, is the two time defending champion of the Berry’s Trail. 8211;arguably the strongest field of Georgia Big Sticks in any state tournament. Willie, how did you get started in tournament fishing? Editor’s note: McMullen finished 30 th. I have one individual wi...
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Georgia Big Sticks: Q&A with Brad Stalnaker – Georgia Big Sticks
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Georgia Big Sticks: Q&A with Brad Stalnaker. 8220;I give all credit to my Dad, who has been the hero of my life from day one. He’s taught me how to be a man. Big Fish (6-10) at Jackson in December C&R Tournament. Brad Stalnaker took second place (out of 142 boats) at the highly competitive Bulldog BFL. Tournament in February on Lake Lanier. He’s been tournament fishing a long time–and considered by many to be one of Georgia’s Big Sticks. And maybe a few others. Right after the accident. He was back on th...
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Hammond’s: Quality Since 1886 – Georgia Big Sticks
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Hammond’s: Quality Since 1886. So, everybody knows Hammond’s. Has been around a long time, right? It’s been there as long as any of us can remember and it’s as big a part of Lake Lanier as the lake itself. But if you think the Hammonds family business started when the lake was built, you’d be wrong. While Lake Lanier was created in 1956, Hammond’s had already been open for 70 years! While the Georgia Peach is long gone, the Statue of Liberty and Hammond’s are, thankfully, still with us. That original gen...
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A Father’s Gift – Georgia Big Sticks
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A Father’s Gift. By David R. Altman. 8220;When you coming home, dad? 8221; “I don’t know when. We’ll get together then, son, you know we’ll have a good time then”. 8211;“Cats In The Cradle”, by Harry Chapin. My Dad has been gone for 16 years. And this post is really more about him than it is about fishing. Bob Altman, father of Dave and Jim, husband to Donna (1931–2000). My father was a non-conformist. President Kennedy, whom he loved, said once that. And Dad was living proof of that (my daughter Ashley ...
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Tournament Wives: Julie Carter – Georgia Big Sticks
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Tournament Wives: Julie Carter. Editors Note: What’s it like to be married to a Georgia Big Stick? Our first interview is with Julie Carter, wife of Kip and mother of young Reid. Julie is a 12 year “veteran” tournament wife–and has been a constant with Kip, who is always at or near the top of most leaderboards. 8220;My maiden name is actually Fish, maybe that’s why Kip chose me! 8211;Julie Carter, (laughing) when she was asked about marrying Kip. GBS: Tell us a little about your family. Julie: Yes, I wor...
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