Cheering for Carl Jocumsen at the 2023 Bassmaster Classic

Written By Pete Robbins

Carl Jocumsen’s crew may win the award for the most dedicated Bassmaster Classic fan base. I caught them at the launch on the final PRACTICE day and got them riled up — it didn’t take much.

 
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El Gallo in Metal
El Gallo in Metal

Roosterfish have quickly become one of our favorite species to target. We still intend to get Hanna a replica when she catches a true trophy, but if that day doesn’t come soon we might have to invest in some alternate artwork, like these metal pieces.

Trophy Blue Catfish Replicas
Trophy Blue Catfish Replicas

I’ll admit that it’s an unfair form of fish bigotry that I’ve never considered blue catfish as a desirable species for a replica mount. We typically don’t target them, but one time that we did we had a blast and caught eight of them between 32 and 59 pounds.

Picking the Right Habitat for Your Fish Replica
Picking the Right Habitat for Your Fish Replica

When you decide to get a fish replica, there are several decisions you should not take lightly. First, you want to choose the right artist – someone who is reliable, has the right mold, and does quality work at a fair price. After that, however, it comes down to getting the particular piece of art that fits your needs.

Chugging the Choupique
Chugging the Choupique

De Kromme Haring in the Netherlands offers a Chopique Belgian Tripel – “A big and warming beer with hints of banana, vanilla, almond paste and citrus peel. A perfective digestive after a festive meal or for a cozy night in on a winter night.”

Pete Robbins
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