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Issue #126
1. Stat of the Day
PRESENTED BY: Sunline

2. Money Matters
PRESENTED BY: Big Bite Baits
7 Awesome Ways To Make Money Fishing
Wouldn't it be nice to make money fishing? Fishing is one of the most peaceful and relaxing ways to pass the time. If you’re devoted to fishing in your free time, you may have wondered how to make money doing one of your favorite activities. Check out this article that fills you in on seven awesome ways you can make money fishing here.
3. Behind the Scenes
AFTCO Sweeps ICAST Apparel Categories
PRESENTED BY: SPRO
AFTCO made a big impact at this year's ICAST show by sweeping the awards in the apparel categories in the new product showcase. AFTCO won Best of Category awards in all four apparel categories (Cold Weather Technical Apparel, Warm Weather Technical Apparel, Men's Lifestyle Apparel, and Women's Lifestyle Apparel) at this year's ICAST New Product Showcase! This year marks the fourth year of AFTCO winning awards at ICAST and since the inception of clothing awards, AFTCO has cinched eleven out of the thirteen New Product Showcase awards in the apparel categories. Check out more information on the award winning products here.
4. Anglers Tribune
Put Your Buzzbait Where Other Anglers Cannot
Buzzbaits have been a go-to topwater option for anglers for decades. In recent years many anglers have been replacing the skirt with toads or other soft plastic options, mainly to help them to be able to skip the buzzbait into hard to reach places. Major League Fishing pro Michael Neal is one of those anglers who knows just how effective a buzzbait can be when you can put it into places that other anglers can't. "A buzzbait is a great topwater bait, but can be extremely potent when you can get it into places that other anglers aren't able to hit. Replacing the skirt with a toad gives the bait the weight you need to be able to skip it efficiently, and get it back in those hard to reach spots," says Neal. Simply replacing the skirt with a soft plastic isn't the answer when it comes to having the perfect buzzbait to skip. "One of the common issues you run into when trying to skip a buzzbait with a toad on it is the plastic sliding down the head. Big Bite Baits has solved that issue with the design of their new Skipping Toad Buzzbait. The head features two prongs that will hold your toad in place and really eliminate the need for super glue as well. The buzzbait also features a smaller slimmer head, and is constructed with a heavier gauge wire, which makes it easier to skip. While this is the perfect buzzbait to skip you are still going to have to practice in order to get accurate with this technique. I recommend just going out and spending time on the water trying to put the bait underneath docks or bushes as many times as you can. Practice makes perfect with skipping a buzzbait, and even guys like myself who have done it for years still get backlashes and make bad skips, so don't get discouraged." Neal concluded.
5. Baits Not Being Talked About
Made using the same mold, materials, and factory as Hideki Maeda’s original design, the Teckel USA Kicknocker Walking Bait is in a league of its own in terms of raw attraction. Possessing a unique tonal footprint, the Teckel USA Kicknocker Walking Bait is built with two rattle chambers – one in the front and one in the rear. Check out the full lineup here.
6. What We're Watching & Listening To
PRESENTED BY: Gamakatsu
Doug Hannon-The Bass Professor
This week we are reaching back in the archives and watching one of Doug Hannon's videos from 1986. There is still so much we can learn as anglers from "The Bass Professor" even in 2021. Check out the full video here.
7. Jersey Watch
PRESENTED BY: Denali
Matt Becker
Photo Courtesy of Major League Fishing
Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit angler Matt Becker's sponsorship lineup includes Favorite Fishing, Googan Baits, Bagley, Phoenix Boats, Russell Marine Products, Fisherman's Central, Striker, Seaguar, Lure Lock, Power-Pole, TH Marine, and Bass Cave Custom Tackle just to name a few.
8. Recommendations
Pick The Best Time To Fish
Fisherman have long relied on solunar tables and calendars to pick the most productive times to hit the water. Game & Fish Magazine offers a free interactive calendar that breaks down the best time to fish based on your location. Check it out here.
9. Best for Last
PRESENTED BY: AFTCO
Costa Launches Next Generation Of Untangled
Costa and Bureo partner on material innovation and strive toward product circularity with new Untangled Collection–frames built from recycled fishing nets. For more than 38 years, Costa Sunglasses has been driven to protect the watery world it calls home. Continuing to put its mission into action by building products with purpose, Costa is announcing the next generation of The Untangled Collection, sunglasses built from recycled fishing nets. The four new performance frames are built with a more functional and durable NetPlus™ material that is 97% recycled fishing nets and 3% performance additive – allowing Costa to now build sunglasses with maximum coverage and protection for long days on the water. Check out the entire collection here.
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