Found February 20, 2012 on NESN.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
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Tim Wakefield might have a little bit more time to go fishing with "The Mad Fisherman" now that he's retired. But hopefully, the two check the weather report next time around. Wakefield and Charlie Moore got caught up in a big thunderstorm the last time they dropped a line, which sent them running for cover. After riding out the rain delay, though, they came back better than ever, reeling in fish like it was nobody's business. To check out their eventful day out on the water -- and in the water if you count the rainstorm -- check out the...
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