THE BUSINESS NEWS OF FISHING.

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1. Stat of the Day

PRESENTED BY: Sunline

TH Marine arguably boasts the largest pro staff on in the fishing industry with over 105 Tour level anglers. Here is a look at the breakdown of that staff by Tour.

2. Money Matters

PRESENTED BY: Big Bite Baits

What do reels cost for a season?

Most tour-level anglers use approximately 50 rods during the season. Top pros like Aaron Martens generally carry 36 reels with them during the season. Thirty casting reels and 6 spinning reels. Even a number of Tour anglers don't have reel sponsorships and buy new reels at the start of each season. Here is a quick look at the retail value of 36 reels to start the season from Lews and Shimano at a mid-range and high end price point that many tour anglers are using. Shimano 30- Shimano Curado 150 DCs  = $7,500 6- Shimano Stradic Spinning Reels FK = $1,200 Or 30- Shimano Metanium DCs = $15,000 6- Shimano Sustain FI Spinning Reel   = $1,800 Lews 30- Lews BB1 Pro Speed Spools = $6,000 6- Lew's Custom Speed Spin Spinning Reel = $600 Or 30- Team Lew's Hyper Mag Speed Spool SLP = $8,970 6- Lew's Custom Pro Speed Spin Spinning Reel = $780

3. Behind the Scenes

PRESENTED BY: SPRO

SPRO Corp. recently moved their operations base to a new facility in Kennesaw, GA. The facility, which is more than 2.5 times larger than the size of their previous location will offer SPRO more room to stock inventory, as well as grow their selection of baits. Investing in the future is a priority for SPRO, and you can expect to see new products and product line expansions from the company in the near future. To learn more about SPRO Corp visit www.spro.com

4. Anglers Tribune

Mike McClelland Helps You Choose The Right Jig Trailer

There are few anglers who have had more success with a jig on a professional level than Big Bite Baits pro Mike McClelland. Through years of trial and error McClelland has developed a system for choosing the best jig trailer for a given scenario.   "Over the years I've experimented with tons of different jig trailers. Through that experimentation I've narrowed it down to a few different choices that will typically work under a given set of conditions," says McClelland.    Basing his choice on water temperature and color, as well as the mood of the fish, McClelland suggests four options that you will want to try. "I keep it relatively simple with my trailer choices nowadays. The Battle Bug, YoMama, Swimming Craw Tube, and YoDaddy will pretty much cover all the bases when it comes to choosing a jig trailer," said McClelland.  "The Battle Bug is always going to be my go to on a football jig in warmer water, with the Swimming Craw Tube being another great option in that situation if I want a slightly smaller profile. As far as cooler water temperatures I'm sticking with trailers with a little less action like the YoMama and YoDaddy. Keep it simple, and experiment with these four trailers until the fish tell you what they want." McClelland concluded.

5. Baits Not Being Talked About

Perfectly sized, the Spro BBZ-1 Rat features a single-jointed rodent profile and a durable square bill that offer an effortless "walk the dog" action and a gentle wake that humps along the surface. Made from multiple composites, the Spro BBZ-1 Rat offers a custom “wood” feel and a sturdy construction that stands up to the most crushing topwater explosions. At the rear, the Spro BBZ-1 Rat comes equipped with a long articulated rat-tail that adds to its realistic rat appearance. Check out the Spro BBZ-1 Rat here.

6. What We're Watching & Listening To

PRESENTED BY: Gamakatsu

TH Marine BFL All American

For the first time in the illustrious history of the BFL All American FLW brought the event to the masses via live coverage. Fans were able to watch Brennon McCord mount a final day comeback and claim the title and the $100,00 prize. Check it out here .

7. Jersey Watch

PRESENTED BY: Denali

Jersey changes for John Cox John Cox has a win on the FLW Tour and a Bassmaster Open Series already this year, both taking place on Lake Chickamauga. He made a large change this year in his primary sponsor this year, going from Mud Hold Custom Tackle to Berkley . Photos courtesy of Bassmaster.com and flwfishing.com .

8. Regional Recommendations

Palmetto State Armory is much more than a favorite of gun enthusiasts throughout the country. PSA, as it is referred to as by locals, has just about everything you can imagine when it comes to both fresh and saltwater fishing tackle. You can visit their five locations throughout South Carolina. Learn more about Palmetto State Armory at www.palmettostatearmory.com

9. Best for Last

PRESENTED BY: AFTCO

If you were ever a fan of Champion Bass Boats, you now have reason to celebrate the return of a legendary fishing platform. Charger Boats of Richland Missouri, is creating waves with the 210 Elite, and making former Champion owners extremely happy in the process. The difference in the Charger Champion compared to the original Champions is simply the 3 Charger stripes on the rear of the boat. The boat still has the ride that Champion was always known for. They have made a few small changes to the interior of the boat just to keep up with the industry, but otherwise it's the same sweet ride. The molds where created off of customer's boats. Charger used a 2008 210 and 198 to create each mold exactly how the boats were originally made. There are future plans for Charger to bring back several more models of boats they made in the past as well. Two things that really stand out about the boat from other brands, are the fully padded deck and heated seats. Base price of the new Charger 210 Elite was listed at $66,000. To learn more about Charger Boats visit www.chargerboats.com/

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