THE BUSINESS NEWS OF FISHING.
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1. Stat of the Day
PRESENTED BY: Sunline
2. Money Matters
PRESENTED BY: Big Bite Baits
3. Behind the Scenes
PRESENTED BY: SPRO
You Are Paying To Help Fisheries Each Time You Buy Tackle.
Did you know you are paying to make the fishing better in the U.S.? All your purchases of fishing tackle including lures, rods, hooks, line, tackle boxes and boat fuel include a 10% Federal Excise Tax (FET) that is collected to support fisheries. In 1950, as the numbers of anglers began to surge in popularity two senators Dingell and Johnson introduced a bill to help support fisheries management and conservation. Congress passed a bill known as the Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act, also known as the Dingell-Johnson Act, after its Congressional sponsors. This act has manufacturers collect 10% of the selling price of fishing tackle that is paid to the federal government each quarter. See more details on the program in an article by Joe Overlock here .
4. Anglers Tribune
Paquette Uses Break To Get Organized
If you've been paying attention to social media over the past couple of months, one of the reoccurring themes has been tour level anglers organizing their tackle. Bassmaster Elite Series pro Garrett Paquette recently offered up a great terminal tackle hack to get your jig heads and weights in order. Paquette utilizes a simple food scale to get a handle on what sizes he has in stock. "Whether you just simply put the weight or jig head back in the wrong spot, or they get disorganized from the box moving around we've all been in that situation where we aren't quite sure what size something is," says Paquette. Simply taking the time to go through your terminal boxes and weigh each item will make you more efficient with your time both on and off of the water. "I use a simple food scale that I can take with me on the road. They are very inexpensive, and are easy to use. When I know my gear is 100% organized I fish better, and I think you will as well. Give this a try, it is amazing how much guess work it takes out of the equation." Paquette concluded.
5. Baits Not Being Talked About
The John Crews Little John MD Crankbait is designed to run deeper than the original Little John at approximately 7-9ft. The body is the same as the original Little John, but the dive bill is plastic, longer and at a different, downward angle. Check out the full lineup here.
6. What We're Watching & Listening To
PRESENTED BY: Gamakatsu
MLF Trick Shots
The MLF pros would prefer to be on the water, fishing. But the best bass anglers on the planet, like most Americans, have been sheltering at home to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Of course, that hasn’t stopped them from practicing their casting and nailing some impressive trick shots. Check it out here.
7. Jersey Watch
PRESENTED BY : Denali
Changes For The Johnstons In 2020
Photo courtesy of Bassmaster
Chris and Cory Johnston made some changes to their sponsor lineup in 2020 with moves to Daiwa, Mercury, SPRO and Gamakatsu .
8. Regional Recommendations
We will continue to update our list with retailers across the country who are operating. Thank you to all who have supported these retailers. If you are a retailer or know a retailer that wants to be added you are welcome to send them to info@bestontour.net to be added to the list. Please support these businesses if you can.
Joe's Sporting Goods ST.Paul MN www.joessportinggoods.com
Captains Landing Venice FL www.captainslanding.com
Chaos Fishing Lighthouse Point FL www.chaosfishing.com
Thorne Brothers Blaine MN www.thornebros.com
The Reel Shot Appleton WI www.thereelshot.com
Wi nd Rose North Menominee MI www.windrosenorth.com
Marine General Duluth MN www.marinegeneral.com
Christopherson's Bait Alexandria  MN http://www.fishingalexandria.com/
Delaney's Outdoors Park Rapids MN www.delaneyssports.com
Scheels Fargo MULTIPLE www.Scheels.com
Midway USA Columbia MO www.midwayusa.com
Southern Reel Little Rock AR www.southernreeloutfitters.com
Rogers Sporting Goods Liberty MO  www.rogerssportinggoods.com
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
Tackle Warehouse San Luis Obispo CA www.tacklewarehouse.com
Fish307 Lake George NY www.fish307.com
FishUSA Fairview PA www.fishusa.com
Susquehanna Fishing Tackle Columbia PA www.sfttackle.com
Kittery Trading Post Kittery ME www.kitterytradingpost.com
Thousand Island Bait Store Alexandria Bay NY 315.482.9903
Tackle Supply Depot Wallingford CT www.tacklesupplydepot.com
Tackle Direct Egg Harbor NJ www.tackledirect.com
Warriors Tackle Supply Schnectady NY www.warriorstacklesupply.com
Bald Eagle Jigs Mill Hall PA www.baldeaglejigs.com
Hammonds Fishing Center Cumming Ga www.hammondsfishing.com
Dayton Boat Dock Dayton TN www.realdealtackle.com
Land Big Fish Dunnville KY www.landbigfish.com
Kentucky Lake Outdoors Benton KY www.tacklefreaks.com
Fishermans Central, www.fishermanscentral.com
Fishermans Central,  www.fishermanscentral.com
American Legacy,  www.americanlegacyfishing.com
Frank's Great Outdoors,  www.franksgreatoutdoors.com
Northwoods Wholesale Outlet,  www.northwoodsoutlet.com
The Angler,   www.theanglerinc.com
Jann's Netcraft,  www.jannsnetcraft.com
FishUSA,  www.fishusa.com
Monster Fishing Tackle.com CA   www.outdoorproshop.com
Indian Creek Lures,   www.indiancreeklures.com
Greentop Sporting Goods,  http://www.greentophuntfish.com/
Starks Sport Shop,  www.starkssportshop.com
JBC Outfitters,  www.jbcoutfitters.com
Fin Feather Fur,  https://www.finfeatherfur.com/
Murray's Outdoor Store, 563-252-3138
JCT Tackle & Archery Shop ,  417-546-4522
River and Ridge Outdoors, 563-538-4188
Cain Pole Richmond KY Curbside service
McKee Outdoors Maryville TN Curbside service
Backwaters Outfitters Lexington KY Curbside service
9. Best for Last
PRESENTED BY: AFTCO
Veteran Owned Business Keeps Your Graphs Safe
Photo Courtesy Brandon Palaniuk
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