THE BUSINESS NEWS OF FISHING. |
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Helping you become a better angler and delivering interesting fishing news to you in a weekly email. |
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Our recent poll asked what size spool anglers preferred when purchasing line. The 400yd to 660yd spool size was the most popular with 42% of the respondents. Most line companies offer nylon, fluorocarbon and braid in those spool size options and it provides great value on price and usage with little waste. Here are several top selling choices for spools in that size range.
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Do you spend more on tackle than a pro? |
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How much does a pro spend on tackle each year outside of their sponsor brands? We asked some of the top pros from all the Tours and most spend on average $4,500 a year on lures that are not from their sponsors. We also asked our readers how much they spend and here are the results. See those results below.
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Rojas Switches It Up For Fall Frogging |
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While other anglers may pick up different topwater offerings as temperatures start to cool, Bass Pro Tour angler Dean Rojas sticks with his trusted SPRO frog. Making a simple adjustment in the type of frog he throws during the fall months has paid huge dividends for Rojas. "The great thing about the Bronzeye family of frogs is that we literally have a frog for every situation. The Bronzeye Spit Shad just happens to be the one I reach for in the fall," says Rojas. Delivering a walking, chugging, and spitting shad imitation, and offered in a range of detailed baitfish patterns, the Spro Dean Rojas Bronzeye Spit Shad 60 mimics the smaller fall forage to perfection. "The spit shad was built to resemble baitfish, and that is exactly what I am looking for in the fall of the year. While other anglers are picking up buzzbaits, ploppers, or bigger walking baits I can go through the same areas and get bites on the spit shad. I think a big part of it is just showing the fish something different, as a lot of people put down the frog when the water temperatures start to cool off," Rojas continues. Efficiency is also one of the major advantages he factors into his fall frogging game plan. "With the spit shad I just feel like I can be much more efficient than with other baits, particularly those with treble hooks. I'm still throwing it on 80lb Sunline FX2 Braid, and with those 4/0 Gamakatsu hooks if one bites it I am typically going to be able to put it in the boat." Rojas concluded.
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5. Baits Not Being Talked About |
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6. What We're Watching & Listening To |
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In this latest video from Kevin "The Baitman" Baxter, Kevin takes advantage of the Tackle Warehouse Labor Day Sale ordering baits that his viewers suggest. Kevin's channel routinely offers great information on all sorts of fishing tackle, both old and new. Check it out here.
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Britt Myers
Photo courtesy of Major League Fishing
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Britt Myers finished his second season on the Bass Pro Tour in 26th place in the standings along with $21,000 in earnings. He has a successful business, CS Motorsports that is a custom automotive accessories shop. Several of his sponsors have automotive connections as well with General Tire, Gear Off Road Wheels, ARE, Kicker, Duckett Fishing, Power-Pole, T-H Marine, Lowrance, Basscat, Mercury, Costa and Greenfish Tackle.
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8. Regional Recommendations |
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Gully's Reel Repair And Service |
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If you are looking for a great place to get your favorite reels repaired or serviced, look no further than Gully's Reel Repair And Service. Owner and operator Alex Kim provides top quality service on most conventional, low-profile, and two speed reels. Whether you fish fresh or saltwater, use bait casting or spinning reels Alex can get you taken care of. Offering service to his local customers, as well accepting repair and service requests from all across the country, he is set up to handle it all. Email him for more information on pricing and services here., or message him at his Instagram or Facebook Page.
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The 18th Annual Banquet and Induction Ceremonies for the Bass Fishing Hall Of Fame originally set for September 24, 2020 has been canceled due to Covid-19 travel concerns. They will be putting all of their efforts into their online auction. The online auction will take place Tuesday September 22nd thru Thursday September 25th 2020. Support a great cause and help celebrate the 2020 inductees, which include two Bassmaster Classic winners – Jay Yelas and the late Bryan Kerchal – along with three bass fishing industry innovators include Steve Bowman, a noted figure in bass fishing media and the professional fishing scene, the late lure designer James Heddon, and fishing educator Ron Lindner. Register for and preview the auction here.
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