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Team Yamamoto - Southern Region

Don Applegarth, Gainesville, GA

With his wife Janet and their two children, Chris and Sarah, Don Applegarth's family lives in the midst of some of the country's best bassing - the Peach State of Georgia. Don's home lake is Lanier, and he's a veteran of several bass clubs and tournament circuits. During 2001, Don fished the Wal-Mart BFL Bulldog and Bama Division (Co-Angler). On the web, Don is moderator for BassfishingUSA's Forum.

Paul Crawford, Orlando, FL

After 40 plus years of chasing bass, and 20 years fishing everything from local club tournaments to national trails, Paul Crawford steadfastly remains an avid and eager tournament angler. Paul thinks experience is a wonderful thing - it allows you to recognize a mistake when you make it again! Paul says he's still learning - and eager to share what he's learned with Inside Line readers.

A 24-year tournament veteran, Tony Strickland is President of Central Florida Bass Anglers, co-founder and Tournament Director of the Florida Disabled Anglers, Vice-President of the National Teen Angler Program, and owner of Florida Guide and Charter Service. A member of the 2001 Florida BASS Federation State Team, Tony articles have been featured in several magazines, and he is heard weekly on the Southern Coastal Angler Radio Show. Tony only supports fishing companies that are willing to take a stand to keep the morals of fishing intact, and to help those in need to experience the thrill of fishing. He believes that these companies are the true leaders of the fishing industry.

Mike Whitten, Germantown, TN

Tennessee’s Mike Whitten is something of a veteran on the tournament scene, with 35 year’s experience under his belt – some of it good, some of it not so good, but all of it a lot more fun than working! Currently, Mike competes on the Angler’s Choice and Redman Trails, as well as being a regular in mid-south charity events. However, Whitten isn’t just after the bass, and his two Pickwick Sauger Tournament championships attest to that fact. In addition to his contributions to Inside Line, you may have seen his articles in Bass and Walleye Boat Magazine, Mid-South Hunting and Fishing News and Bassin’ Magazine.

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