Denny Brauer: Learn To Roll With The Punches

Denny Brauer of Camdenton, Missouri, one of the most well-known bass fishermen in the world, has won close to $1 1/2-million in tournament fishing by competing in B.A.S.S. tournaments. He's taken home a paycheck in more than half of those events, and he took home the grand prize when he won the 1998 BASS Masters Classic.

"I think a fisherman's positive mental attitude is very important to his success," Brauer said. "I believe the secret to obtaining and maintaining this positive mental attitude is to keep my emotions on an even keel."

"I don't get really excited when I have a great day of fishing or really down when I have a terrible day of fishing. Remember that having a poor day of fishing is just a part of the game. You've got to be able to shake off a great day of fishing or a poor day of fishing. Don't allow either one to wreck your mental attitude. Learn to roll with the punches, and stay positive as much as possible."

TOMORROW: KEVIN VANDAM: FISH YOUR CONFIDENCE BAITS

Check back each day this week for more about Winning Attitudes from Winning Pros...

Day 1 - Davy Hite: I Didn't Dwell On Letdowns
Day 2 - Denny Brauer: Learn To Roll With The Punches
Day 3 - Kevin VanDam: Fish Your Confidence Baits
Day 4 - Larry Nixon: Fish The Way You're Confident Fishing And Jay Yelas: Stay Positive
Day 5 -Woo Daves: Slow Your Fishing Down

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