THE BUSINESS NEWS OF FISHING.

Best on Tour brings you interesting news from the fishing industry in a weekly email.

1. Stat of the Day

PRESENTED BY: Sunline

Here is a breakdown of the top 10 money earners on the Bass Pro Tour in 2019.

2. Money Matters

PRESENTED BY: Big Bite Baits

WON BASS US OPEN SET TO HOST RECORD FIELD

The winner of the 2019 WON Bass U.S.Open at Nevada's Lake Mead will receive a $100,000 cash payout, plus a new 2019 Bass Cat Puma FTD/Mercury ProXS 250 rig for a total package valued at $164,000. This year's edition will take place Oct. 14-16, and will feature a full field of 250 anglers, including multiple national tour level professionals. The U.S. Open Livestream will continue in 2019 with new sponsors for its eighth year. This year, the live broadcasts will be sponsored by Brigford Foods and Lifesource Water Systems..

3. Behind the Scenes

PRESENTED BY: SPRO

Tackle Tour Offers In Depth Reviews TackleTour is an independent online publication that offers an in depth look at the latest and greatest fishing products from the hundreds of tackle manufacturers that compete for the angler’s business. Since 2000 TackleTour has grown and evolved into a full-fledged online digital publication, as well as a considerable community of anglers that share their passion for tackle and their love for all things fishing. Delivering tackle reviews, previews, interviews, and industry coverage, we strive to simply provide anglers with more information in which to make informed tackle decisions for their own unique applications. Check out their recent review of Sunline Sniper FC here.

4. Anglers Tribune

Biffle Keeps It Old School For Topwaters

Seven time B.A.S.S. champion, and current Bass Pro Tour competitor Tommy Biffle has a reputation as one of the best flippers and pitchers in the game, but that doesn't mean he hasn't thrown a topwater or two along the way. When it comes to line choices for topwater fishing Biffle keeps it old school relying on monofilament for everything except frogging.  Sunline Machinegun Cast is Biffle's choice, typically relying on 16, 18, or 20 lb test depending on the scenario. "I prefer to keep it simple when fishing my topwater baits. If I only have to tie one knot instead of joining two lines together with a leader, then that is just less opportunity for failure. Machinegun Cast is smooth and long casting, but also very durable so I don't have to worry about it breaking around cover. I like a little stretch on my topwater baits with treble hooks to allow the fish to not only get the bait good, but help prevent them from pulling the hooks out as well." Biffle concluded.

5. Baits Not Being Talked About

Whopper Ploppers and buzzbaits with plastics have been all the rage of late, but the original Lunker Lure buzzbait continues to be a performer. Available in 3 sizes and 6 colors with living rubber skirts on many of the selections for maximum old school action.

6. What We're Watching & Listening To

PRESENTED BY: Gamakatsu

Boyd Duckett Reviews First Season Of Bass Pro Tour

Boyd Duckett joined the Bass Talk Live crew to talk about the first season of the Bass Pro Tour and various topics surrounding Major League Fishing. Check out the replay here.

7. Jersey Watch

PRESENTED BY: Denali

Hoping For Better Luck In 2020 One of Jason Lambert's primary sponsors is the subscription tackle box service, Lucky Tackle Box. Lambert moved to the Bass Pro Tour this year from FLW and hopes to improve his position in 2020, after a 79th place finish in the standings of the inaugural BPT season. Photos courtesy of Major League Fishing

8. Regional Recommendations

Denali Rods teamed up with some of the best sticks on the upper Mississippi River with one goal in mind, develop the perfect set of rods to get it done on the mighty Mississippi. With extensive testing, numerous modifications, and hours of work the mission is finally complete, and the end result will speak for itself. Available in seven different models covering everything from jerkbaiting to frogging, the Mississippi River AttaX series offers everything you need to tackle the diverse fishery. With technique specific rods becoming the norm for most companies, regional specific rods are likely the next frontier in rod development.

9. Best for Last

PRESENTED BY: AFTCO

Photos courtesy of MTB Subscription tackle boxes like Mystery Tackle Box have become very popular by delivering a box full of lures, tackle and special offers to your door step each month. Mystery Tackle Box was founded in 2012 by angler Ross Gordon and has shipped over 3.4 million boxes to it's customers. The boxes range in cost from $17.99 to $39.99 per month. As an example their Pro Box is $26.99 and offers about a $40 value in tackle. MTB has partnerships with many of the top YouTube influencers like the Googan Squad and Milliken Fishing to promote it's boxes. Their website shopkarls.com also offers a number of brand name products as well as their own brands with up to a 30% discount for members. A number of other subscription boxes are now available from companies like Lucky Tackle Box and Monster Bass.

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