"It had been at least 10 years since I launched a flat-bottomed boat. Years of fishing seem to push every angler toward high-end fiberglass and electronics. However, the second I found myself back on ...

Robert Riggs and his son Brent carried their small jon boat, trolling motor, and fishing gear to the edge of Mannington Lake in West Virginia the morning of March 28. They readied the boat for fishing ...

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What was supposed to be a peaceful jon boat bass fishing trip turned into a full-blown comedy show. From unexpected waves to gear mishaps, everything that could go wrong pretty much did. But hey at ...