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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AFTCO Offers Buy 1 Give 1 Mask Program
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After the
CDC updated their guidance
recommending that all citizens wear a non-medical cloth face covering, AFTCO received an avalanche of requests for our
fishing face masks
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This opened our eyes to the far reaching need for masks of any type. We also realized there will be a lot of masks that end up in the trash bin when this is all over.
We are in a unique position to address the urgent need for masks while keeping waste at a minimum. Our reusable fishing face masks perform double duty as CDC recommended cloth face coverings and functional UPF 40+ sun masks. In addition to selling our masks online at reduced prices in order to get them in hands of the public ASAP, we wanted to go one step further. After looking at many successful 1:1 give-back models, we felt compelled to create AFTCO's own Buy 1, Give 1 Fishing Face Mask Program. Each mask purchased results in a donation to a community member in need.
As we take time to reflect upon what’s ahead, we’re reminded that fishing is America’s true national pastime. We hope that you are taking this opportunity to spend valuable time with your immediate family, on and off the water. Please also remember to practice
#ResponsibleRecreation
to keep our outdoors open during this pandemic. Due to health concerns, we are not allowing returns or exchanges on face masks. If you are unable to use your mask, please wash it and then donate it to those in need. To learn more about the AFTCO BUY 1 GIVE 1 MASK PROGRAM please visit our
website.
where we have addressed some of the most Frequently Asked Questions about the program, as well as provided additional information on the CDC guidelines in regards to facial coverings.
AFTCO is not alone in our passion to assist in addressing the needs of our customers and fellow citizens during this time of need. The
American Sportfishing Association
in conjunction with their Keep America Fishing campaign has created a dedicated resource page on their website to keep us all updated on their efforts in regard to Covid-19. Featuring an interactive map of the United States, the resource allows easy access to the latest updates and regulations throughout the country as it pertains to Covid-19. Amid growing closures and restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) recently sent letters to each of the fifty governors requesting that they keep recreational fishing opportunities and businesses open as much as possible. The
letters
were delivered to the governors’ offices on Friday, March 27.
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Strader Beefs It Up For Spooky Bed Fish
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While some anglers recommend you downsize when dealing with an uncooperative bedding bass, Bass Pro Tour professional Wesley Strader takes a different approach. "Something I learned years ago is that if you come across a bedding bass that just doesn't want to go, a large shad or fish imitating bait will usually get a reaction," says Strader. Wesley's setup of choice includes a
Zoom 5" Swimmer
,
1/4 Oz Trokar TK 170 Magnum Weighted Swimbait Hook
,
22 lb Sunline Shooter
,
Powell Endurance 795 Casting Rod
, paired with a
Lew's Custom Pro Reel
. "I take a go big or go home approach in this situation, big rod, big line, big bait. There is just something about a larger bait that looks like a fish trying to eat their eggs that they just cannot stand." Strader concluded. Give this simple tip a try the next time you come across a stubborn bed fish, it might just pay huge dividends.
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5. Baits Not Being Talked About
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Designed by the Italian engineers at Molix and Elite Series pro, Carl Jocumsen, the Molix Glide Bait Swimbait was developed over several years to ensure perfect swimming action and the highest attention-to-detail to give anglers the absolute best glide bait at an unbeatable price point. Offered in multiple custom painted colors, the Molix Glide Bait Swimbait is exactly what you need for targeting trophy sized bass. Check them out
here.
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6. What We're Watching & Listening To
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Wheeler Reveals One Of His Favorite Springtime Patterns
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This week's jersey watch takes us to Japan for a look at Shusuke Nomura, the #1 Japanese domestic bass angler so far this year. The 41 year old has been participating in the top level JB Tour competitions for 19 years now. He features Sunline as his title sponsor along with Japanese brands: Bait Breath(soft plastics), SDG Marine (boats, motors, marine),
Decoy
, SWANS(sunglasses), Wonder Baits,
Zaoral
and Delta Rods.
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8. Regional Recommendations
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Retailers across the country are adjusting to local and national guidelines for their businesses. We wanted to start a list of those retailers still operating by pick up, delivery or shipping. We will continue to update the list. You are welcome to send any additional ones for our list to info@bestontour.net. Please support these businesses if you can.
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Extreme Outdoors Branson West MO 417-272-0305
Dunns Pevely MO 636-475-4240
Hook Line and Sinker Rogers and Bentonville AR Bentonville (479-271-8118) Rogers 479-631-8118 Fish n Stuff Sherwood AR 501-834-5733
Get Outdoors Bryant AR 501-794-3474
Trader Bills Hot Springs AR 501-623-8403
K&K True Value Bettendorf IA 563-359-4474
Fin and Feather Iowa City IA 319-354-2200
Hanks Live Bait and Tackle Waterloo IA fishhanks.com (319-234-0711)
Denny Dennis Fenton MO 636-343-9447
Fitzs Fishing Osage Beach MO 573-693-9299
Aspire Mountain Home AR 870-492-2005
Lucky Lure Oklahoma City Ok 405-749-1808
Thousand Island Bait Store Alexandria Bay NY 315.482.9903
Fishermans Central, www.fishermanscentral.com
JCT Tackle & Archery Shop
,
417-546-4522
Cain Pole Richmond KY
Curbside service
McKee Outdoors Maryville TN
Curbside service
Backwaters Outfitters Lexington KY
Curbside service
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Got Extra Time, Try Building Your Own Tackle
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If you have extra time at home right now it can be a great opportunity to try your hand at tackle building. It is a great way to create or customize your own lures and show the fish a different look with baits that can't be bought in a store.
Lure Parts Online
has a broad selection of lure making components and partially made lures you can finish, like jigs and spinnerbaits. They also have a contest going that pays a $1000 to the best hand made lure in 2020.
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Jann's Netcraft
offers a wide range of lure making supplies to make jigs, spinnerbaits, crankbaits or soft plastics, just to name a few.
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Many people orders lures, line and rods from
Tackle Warehouse
, but they also feature a wide range of lure making supplies to build or customize lures.
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Here are the results of last week's poll asking whether you have bought more tackle, same amount of tackle, less tackle or no tackle during the pandemic. Thanks to all that voted!
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What has been your favorite fishing related thing to watch since there has not been any "Live" from the tournaments to watch?
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What are you watching more of since there are no live tournament broadcasts.
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Past tournaments or replays on YouTube
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Fishing videos on YouTube
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Anglers doing live broadcasts on social media
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Traditional television shows
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