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Anglers often talk about bottom transitions, but beyond the stan- dard mantra of “go fish them,” that’s about all we hear. That’s a bit like saying “structure is good, so go fish it.”

This story was selected as the top submission in the recent Salute Our Soldiers contest, sponsored by Schrade Knives. Rafael “Rafa” Beltran will receive a 12-inch Uncle Henry fillet knife, engraved with his name and branch of service, as well as a commemorative eagle sculpture.

Although they were strangers from different parts of the country, Army Master Sergeant Tom Luciano, Staff Sergeant Brian Pessink and Staff Sergeant James Young became instant friends through fishing and their membership in the NAFC.

Want to get your big fish photo pub­lished in North American Fisherman? Don’t shoot it with your smart phone.