It’s jarring everytime I see it mentioned. I’m not sure whether to insist it’s a sign of the times, or Goodwill Industries is a new tackle juggernaut in the making.

My casual count shows eBay tackle sales on the rise, and if it didn’t sell there – is Momma winning, and we’re laying down our arms?

Apparently Goodwill and FLW Outdoors are fielding a team for the pro Bass circuit. Goodwill’s angle is to tap the festivities for clothing donations – but if Father Joe is funding orphanages with used cars, can Goodwill do similar with last year’s bass boat donation?

With the recession-assisted withdrawal of the high dollar sponsors, there’s plenty of room for charitable causes. Angling and charity are a natural fit; us fishermen have always been keen on donating tackle to tree limbs and stream debris –  we could wind up their richest catch yet.

You’re a soft touch and you know it …