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Kidnapped! Peacock bass fishing lure Kjell Erland von Sneidern to the Venezuelan jungle and almost cost him his life

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Von Sneidern, a peacock bass fish guide, and a customer were kidnapped by Venezuelan guerilla soldiers on Nov 15, 1992. Von Sneidern's family was ordered to pay a ransom for his release, but they organized an effort to rescue the two hostages. He describes his 72-day ordeal.

Author: Gibbs, Jerry
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Outdoor Life
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0030-7076
Year: 1995
Personal narratives, Crimes against, Physiological aspects, Crime, Venezuela, Bass, Hostages, Fishing guides, Basses (Centrarchidae)

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Bug plugging bass

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Architect and fisherman Jim Stewart designed several lures for bass fishing that he calls plug flies. The casting plugs are designed in the shape of bugs used in fly fishing and look more realistic than the other bugs. Descriptions of the plug flies are provided.

Author: Gibbs, Jerry
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Outdoor Life
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0030-7076
Year: 1993
Equipment and supplies, Design and construction, Fishing lures

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Bass below the border

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A guide to bass fishing in Mexico is presented. The best resorts are described and hints on using the correct tackle are given.

Author: Gibbs, Jerry
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Outdoor Life
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0030-7076
Year: 2001
Mexico, Description and travel

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Subjects list: Cover Story, Bass fishing
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