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EDITOR/ SR. WRITER Opening Cast
WRITERS
Darl Black The first half of the year will be
Vic Attardo remembered for floods and high water.
Jeff Samsel And, it’s not over. Today in late July a
Keith Sutton strong front is dumping rain in much of the
Ron Presley country…again. I crossed the Mississippi
Vernon Summerlin River yesterday to see an ugly, high river
John Neporadny, Jr that is still out in fields. The fields should
be green and beautiful with crops. Our
© Copyright 2015 fishing has been altered but that means
nothing compared to the many farmers who are in serious
Cover Photo: trouble.
Buster Rush with a nice Hot weather has joined us with triple digit heat index
stringer of pontoon crappie. numbers. Everyone should be cautious when heading out
Photo by Terry Madewell on the water because of reflected heat along with the direct,
hot sunlight. Fluids and sun protection are critical.
CrappieNow was in attendance at Orlando, Florida,
where the fishing industry gathered to display their latest
products. Wholesalers and media attended for the purpose
of seeing new products offered by companies. Our goals
were to find items fishermen need and want. New products
are always the highlight including the opportunity for
vendors to compete for the best new products of the year.
We have a winner highlight article this issue and will have
more on new products in upcoming issues of CrappieNow.
Perks are a fun part of the writing business. A TTI-
Blakemore and BnM Pole dinner allowed a few writers,
television and radio media to dine with owners, pro staff
and other guests. Bass professional Randy Howell, a few of
the Duck Commanders, and Jimmy Houston were among
those in a attendance.

Jeanne
Huffman,
Jimmy Houston
and Tim
Huffman at the
Blakemore-
BnM evening
dinner in
Orlando
Florida.

Stay safe, good fishin’ and God Bless,
Tim Huffman, Editor

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