The Starting Spot: a Stinky Good Luck Hat, a New Era of Howell, and a Dirty Swim Jig Review

In this edition of The Starting Spot:

-Alan McGuckin can tell a good story and this is no exception. Fishermen tend to be a superstitious bunch and pro Keith Carson believes in the power of his good luck Vexus hat, even if it is a little stinky.

-Laker Howell has won the Bassmaster Open on Leech Lake in Minnesota. If you’ve followed professional bass fishing for any length of time, you are no doubt familiar with Laker’s famous fishing dad, Bassmaster Classic Champion, Randy Howell. Apparently catching bass really well is just what Howells do.

-Dirty Jigs is well known for making great jigs. But this new Weekender Swim Jig begs the question, can they make a great jig that costs significantly less money? Read the article to find out.

Keith Carson’s Kinda Stinky Good Luck Vexus® Hat

by Alan McGuckin

In a story on BassResource.com: Unlike many anglers, Keith Carson doesn't feel the least bit cursed by having a banana in his boat. As a matter of fact, in case you need one, he often keeps more than one of the potassium-rich treats onboard to share. Just don’t ask to borrow his somewhat stinky, once bright red, now badly sun-bleached, good luck Vexus® Boats hat.

Open: Howell earns Classic berth with Leech Lake win

by David A. Brown

Dirty Jigs Weekender Swim Jig Review

by Shaye Baker

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