Hubbard Promises Big Bronzeback Action

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When Jack Link's Major League Fishing officials announced plans to visit the Alpena, Michigan, area for the 2014 General Tire Summit Cup, some fishing fans might have been puzzled at the choice.

Not Jere Johnston, a 51-year-old Michigan man who has spent much of his life combing the Great Lake State's best smallmouth bass waters.

When he heard that the 24 MLF pros were coming to northeastern Michigan, specifically, to the 8,850-acre Hubbard Lake where the Elimination Rounds will be contested, Johnston was all smiles.

"I live...