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Issue #123
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What Is The Cost Of An F-1 Tiger Largemouth Bass? |
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Tiger Bass is a buzzword among pond owners and bass anglers. Word of its success has traveled even overseas to such places as Japan and Italy. What is this fish, where does it come from, and what is the real background on its growth?The name Tiger Bass is a registered trademark of American Sport Fish Hatchery in Montgomery, AL. This name refers to the specific cross developed at ASF. It was created utilizing genetics of aggressive, pure northern largemouth bass bred with a strain of proven trophy Florida largemouth. The goal for this breeding–create a true F-1 bass that would be easy to catch and have rapid growth. The term F-1 is used in fisheries science to denote offspring resulting from mating two different species, subspecies, or genetic strains of animals. In this case, F-1 refers to breeding two recognized subspecies of bass: Florida and northern. The F-1 utilized by state game and fish agencies during 1960’s and 1970’s, was a cross between a pure northern (native) and pure Florida. This is not the same as the TigerBass. Tiger Bass were created through a selective breeding program to bite artificial lures more readily (aggressive northern strain), and to grow at a more rapid rate (offspring from trophy Florida bass blood lines). There are many so-called F-1 bass available today, but most are merely intergrade bass containing an unknown mixture of Florida and northern genetics. The price of F-1 Tiger Bass vary, but estimates from various stocking companies place it at $1.35 each for 2-3" fish, and $8.95 for 6-8" fish. For more inforamtion on F-1 Tiger Largemouth Bass check out this informative article.
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You may recognize the name Jeff Coble from the impressive fishing resume he has complied over the better part of the last three decades. A two-time BFL All-American winner and three-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier, Coble has certainly made his mark on the tournament fishing scene. What you may not know however is that Coble has been a part of the boating industry in some capacity since 1984. Having that type of longevity in the industry has allowed Jeff to witness some of the greatest highs and lows in the boat business, including the most recent Covid-19 boom of sales. "As good as the boat business has been over the last year, numbers wise there were actually more bass boats being sold in the late 80's. With that being said though we are certainly very pleased with how many Phoenix Boats we have been getting out to customers recently," said Coble. Coble currently works for Phoenix Boats as a sales rep for the east coast, and doesn't see demand for bass boats slowing down anytime soon. "I really don't see the demand for bass boats slowing down at all as long as the economy stays solid. Our biggest issue is just the capacity to produce the amount of boats for the demand that exists. I believe we have positioned ourselves well to be able to meet that demand and keep our customers happy, but the global supply chain just can't keep up with the demand for the materials it takes to build a quality boat." Coble concluded.
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Gleason Reflects On First Elite Season |
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We recently caught up with Bassmaster Elite Series rookie Darold Gleason while he was working the Yamaha Power Pay booth at the Bassmaster Classic to get his thoughts on his first season on tour. While the results haven't been exactly what Gleason had hoped for, the finishes don't always tell the complete story. "The Elite Series experience has been exactly what I thought it would be. The level of competition out here is so good that your margin for error gets slimmer and slimmer. My results may not show it so far, but I've let a few opportunities get away from me," says Gleason. With two events left in the 2021 Elite Series season Gleason currently sits in 81st place in the AOY standings, well outside of the Classic cut. "We've got two events left and they are both up north on smallmouth fisheries, which I don't have a ton of experience with but that is all part of this learning adventure. I have two Bassmaster Opens remaining, that if I win give me an opportunity to fish in the 2022 Classic, so I am excited about that as well. I am having a blast out here this season, and know that the lessons I am learning are without a doubt making me a better angler which will pay off in the long run." Gleason concluded.
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5. Baits Not Being Talked About |
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Summertime presents several opportunities to target open water schooling bass. Often times these elusive schooling bass are keyed in on tiny baitfish, and a small casting spoon can be just the ticket to get them to bite. Built with an aerodynamic design that allows for superior castability, the Bagley Brite Casting Spoons feature a genuine forged construction that creates a tapered edge to afford the perfect variable flutter. Ideal for covering large swaths of open water and targeting suspended fish in all areas of the water column, each spoon comes equipped with a sticky sharp custom black nickel treble hook so anglers can convert more short strikes into hook-ups. Crafted with genuine gold or silver plating to provide high flash and great durability .Check out the full selection here.
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6. What We're Watching & Listening To |
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Crews Helps You Choose The Proper Line |
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With all of the choices on the market choosing the proper fishing line can quickly become confusing. Bassmaster Elite Series pro John Crews explains which lines he uses to compete as a professional angler in this informative new video. Check out the full video here.
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Photo Courtesy of Bassmaster
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Kenta Kimura's sponsorship lineup includes Berkley, Abu Garcia, BassCat Boats, Bob's Machine Shop Jack Plates, Power-Pole, Ryugi Japan, SDG Marine, Boat Logix, Deps, Xbraid, Glitch Oil, Bass Brigade, Prospect Angler Club, Strut, Jigen, Floating Life, and Spotaka.
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Delivering compact performance and big-time operation, the Rapala Floating Aerator provides anglers with a portable means of keeping their catch or their bait as healthy as possible. Built with an air release stone at the bottom, the Rapala Floating Aerator gently mixes air into the water as it floats along the surface.
Powered by 3 “C” batteries, the Rapala Floating Aerator is water/switch activated and delivers 18-hours of continuous run time or 36 hours of run time on 15-minute intervals. Made to aerate 1.5L (0.4Gal) of water per minute, the Rapala Floating Aerator provides a convenient and functional means of keeping fish happy and healthy.
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Fix-a-Flat (Tandem Axle Boat Trailer) |
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In the wonderful world of bass fishing, safety and efficiency are high on the list of things that must be on the top of your mind during each and every trip. Having said that, the reason why those things are so important in this industry is because we do a lot of traveling and put a lot of wear and tear on our vehicles and boat trailers.
Well low and behold, no matter how much you try to avoid it, there will be times where you must think on the fly and just outright get things done.
Fast forward to the moment where you are driving down the road and you notice that you now have a flat on your tandem axle boat trailer tire. Now this is when safety and efficiency must be displayed to avoid anybody getting hurt and to save you time. In the traditional sense one would just pull off to the side of the road and dig out the good ol’ trusty (and could be rusty) 1 ton jack. This is when the efficiency meter starts to decline.
They are heavy, they take up a good amount of space in your tow vehicle and it requires more time to get ready and jacked up which means you are spending more time at risk on the side of the road. Now meet the next passenger in your tow vehicle! Once you get onboard with this process you will be at the maximum potential for safety and efficiency in any instance where you need to jack up your trailer or tow vehicle. Below are some brief highlights of said product.
Rhino Gear; Rhino Ramps Vehicle Ramp
- Portable automotive ramps with a rugged and structural design
- Provides reliable and convenient access to the underside of your vehicle as well as nestability for maximum storage space
- CoreTRAC non-skid base helps reduce slippage
- 17 degree incline provides easy use for low clearance vehicles
- 12,000 pound GVW (gross vehicle weight) capacity and for use with tires 9" in width
- Makes it easier to change the oil and do many other kinds of tasks
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Recent poll results, asking Do you have a Power Pole Charge? |
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