FISHING: Rewarded for planning, patience in tournament Jarod Ballardo with an 8.8-pound bass caught during the Future Pro Tournament held on the Delta. - photo by JAROD BALLARDO This past weekend was one that I won’t forget for a long time. Latest OPINION: Ripon Christian on the road again, robbed of another NorCal home opener TIGHT LINES: How to avoid wars with urban raccoons TIGHT LINES: It pays to be prepared for emergency situations TIGHT LINES: Solution to ammo shortage: Reloading