Talking Spinnerbaits, Livewell Design and Crawfish with Oklahoma Legend OT Fears

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Written By Pete Robbins
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OT Fears was one of the first pros I met and we’ve fished together in the four corners of the United States – from the Potomac River to Mille Lacs to Rayburn to the California Delta. He was also instrumental in my writing career, recommending me to the Professional Anglers Association, which led to work with Mike Auten’s production company and beyond.

Hanna and I were thrilled to run into OT and his high-school-sweetheart-turned-bride Maryline Marie at the March 2024 Bassmaster Classic in Tulsa. He was kind enough to join me for a quick conversation about a few of his many achievements.

 
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