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Walker Smith

An accomplished tournament angler and former fishing guide, Walker Smith has been published in many national and regional publications for well over a decade. His articles and videos have been viewed by millions of people.

He has a strong passion for teaching others about fishing while connecting with the human element of fishing as well.

When he’s not fishing, he enjoys spending time with his wife and family, watching the Atlanta Braves and the Georgia Bulldogs and hunting.

Articles by Walker Smith

Small Crankbait Fishing in the Early Spring

Small Crankbait Fishing in the Early Spring

Walker Smith Apr 17, 2013
Dealing with Internal Fishing Pressure

Dealing with Internal Fishing Pressure

Walker Smith Apr 15, 2013
Finesse Fishing for Spawning Bass

Finesse Fishing for Spawning Bass

Walker Smith Apr 8, 2013
Eagle Claw Lazer Split Ring Pliers Review

Eagle Claw Lazer Split Ring Pliers Review

Walker Smith Apr 3, 2013
Strike King Swim’n Caffeine Shad

Strike King Swim’n Caffeine Shad

Walker Smith Mar 28, 2013
Make Better Decisions in Spring Bass Tournaments

Make Better Decisions in Spring Bass Tournaments

Walker Smith Mar 27, 2013
Adapting to Changes in Prespawn Water Temperature

Adapting to Changes in Prespawn Water Temperature

Walker Smith Mar 25, 2013
Optimum Opti Shad Review

Optimum Opti Shad Review

Walker Smith Mar 20, 2013
6 Tips for Better Sight Fishing for Spawning Bass

6 Tips for Better Sight Fishing for Spawning Bass

Walker Smith Mar 20, 2013
The Misconception about Shallow Bass Fishing in Cold Water

The Misconception about Shallow Bass Fishing in Cold Water

Walker Smith Mar 13, 2013
5 Tips to Be Comfortable Fishing in Cold Weather

5 Tips to Be Comfortable Fishing in Cold Weather

Walker Smith Mar 11, 2013
Bomber Fat Free Shad Review

Bomber Fat Free Shad Review

Walker Smith Mar 4, 2013
Brandon Palaniuk: Rapid Rise to Bass Fishing Stardom

Brandon Palaniuk: Rapid Rise to Bass Fishing Stardom

Walker Smith Mar 4, 2013
Orca 75 Quart Cooler

Orca 75 Quart Cooler

Walker Smith Feb 28, 2013
Dyeing Soft Plastic Bass Lures in the Spring

Dyeing Soft Plastic Bass Lures in the Spring

Walker Smith Feb 11, 2013
Yum Dinger Review

Yum Dinger Review

Walker Smith Feb 6, 2013
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