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1. Stat of the Day

PRESENTED BY: Sunline

2. Money Matters

PRESENTED BY: Big Bite Baits

A message board member wareagle24 posted a great tip for storing crankbaits in standard 3700 style tackle boxes. You can get a basic box size starting for only $7.59 and customize it into a much more valuable box. By cutting some of the dividers down it allows the bills of your crankbait to be positioned on the dividers to protect your baits and keep them more organized. Gamakatsu and SPRO have great new box choices also that allow for a lot of customization of the spacing inside the box.

3. Behind the Scenes

PRESENTED BY: SPRO

Are You The Reason Your Line Breaks?

Your knot is the crucial connection between you and the fish. Many anglers have experienced trouble with fluorocarbon lines breaking on the hook set and often times their knot is the cause of the problem. The red arrow in the picture above shows line that was crossed during the tying of the knot. With harder lines like fluorocarbon, the line will cut itself in places where it is crossed like this. Make sure you tie the proper knot with these new animated videos.

4. Anglers Tribune

Swindle And Mt. Dew Helping People Get Outside

Photo Courtesy Gerald Swindle Gerald Swindle is one of the few anglers with a non-endemic sponsorship from a beverage company. He partnered again with Mt.Dew in 2020 and has been impressed by the new campaign they launched this year. Teaming up with Mountain Dew on their Claim the Outdoors Challenge has been an eye opening experience for Elite Series angler Gerald Swindle. By simply challenging people to get outside, take their family to see a sunset, hike, fish, etc., it has been a great way to bring smiles during this tough time we are all experiencing with Covid 19. "I have a great passion for the outdoors. hunting, fishing, and hiking. I love seeing others enjoying the same things", says Swindle.  It has long been rumored sodas like Mt.Dew worked on fish gills to stop them from bleeding. Does it really work, one of our earlier issues gives you all the details.

5. Baits Not Being Talked About

The RK Star 55 is a version of the popular Rk Crawler 55 designed for steelhead fishing in the Northwest. It comes in a range of bright colors to appeal more to steelhead. Some anglers have learned the Flo Pink color is deadly on smallmouths and even largemouths and it is often sold out. Don't miss out on your chance to grab a few while they are in stock now at one of the few places to buy them in the country. The red colors of the Rk Crawler often sells out quickly as well in the Fall and early Spring. Get them now to be ahead of the game and they are sold out everywhere else here.

6. What We're Watching & Listening To

PRESENTED BY: Gamakatsu

TacticalBassin Gets Square

Squarebill crankbaits are an awesome way to catch bass as temperatures cool. Which baits? What speed? Are there special colors that get bit more than others? Of course! Follow along as TacticalBassin takes an in-depth dive into squarebill crankbaits and cover everything you need to know as you head out on the water to catch Fall bass! Check out the video here.

7. Jersey Watch

PRESENTED BY: Denali

Jayme Rampey Photo courtesy of Bassmaster

Jayme Rampey recently finished second in the Bassmaster Eastern Open on Lake Hartwell, padding his resume and pockets in the process. Rampey has amassed nearly $350,000 in earnings in FLW competition alone, with most of it coming during BFL events. With a sponsorship lineup including Palmetto Boat Center, Phoenix Boats, Zoom, Lowrance, Mercury, Power-Pole, Greenfish Tackle, and Costa among others, Rampey is one of the most accomplished regional level tournament anglers in the country.

8. Regional Recommendations

The Hook Up Tackle

The Hook Up Tackle located in Peoria, AZ is the worlds largest showroom of Megabass products, and specializes in hard to find JDM bass fishing gear, and premium offerings from around the world. Check out what's new at The Hook Up Tackle this week here.

9. Best for Last

PRESENTED BY: AFTCO

Boat Lanes provides boaters, fishermen, and tournament anglers with a time plus money saving tool for navigating Lake Fork, Sam Rayburn, Toledo Bend, and Lake Of The Pines. Providing a system of GPS trails marking the actual boat running lanes which are available in MMC/SD card or instant download. Give yourself the confidence to navigate some of the most treacherous lakes in Texas with Boat Lanes products.

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