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  Friday Bites - March 2, 2007 Why wait for spring fishing to heat up when you can get in on some hot action right now. Click on your region to find out what's biting where.
Think you have what it takes to win? If so, send your photos to us at editor@saltwatersportsman.com. (Submissions will be governed by our Terms of Service). Don't forget to include a brief description of the photo. If it's chosen as the Hot Shots pic of the month you'll receive a SWS goody bag loaded with stuff.
Have you had a shark or other toothy predator claim your trophy catch before you got it to the boat? E-mail your chomp shots to editor@saltwatersportsman.com and we'll assess the damage in our new gallery.
Check out these EXCLUSIVE photos from the battle with the giant 1,280 pound shark. · Pending-Record Hammerhead Still Making News · Same Hammerhead, Different Day? Test Your Fishing IQ
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More critical than weather, more important than tackle, the catching and keeping of bait is what gives tournament anglers sleepless nights. Here?s how one competitor has figured out how to keep his bait-and his chances of winning-alive longer.
Inshore - As the Worm Turns Want to fool big fish this spring? Don't forget the worms.
By Darren Dorris
Skinning the Cats
Stability, speed and fuel economy are helping catamarans make headway with once dubious anglers.
By Dave Lear
Small Wonder A small reel that can handle the big boys; boots that will cushion your tired dogs and more.
All Together Now Forget about boat size and even income level. Integrated marine electronics systems are now made for everyone and anyone can have it allon one screen.
Sleep With The Fishes Connect with gamefish, even after you bite the dust.
Bunker Busters 
Gamefish go wild for adult menhaden. But if you'd rather fish an artificial, scale up. These ten lures will get it done.
