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1. Stat of the Day
PRESENTED BY: Sunline
Top 10 Money Earners By Tour For 2019
2. Money Matters
PRESENTED BY: Big Bite Baits
Bassmaster AOY Electronics Brands

The top 50 anglers on the Bassmaster Elite Series are competing on Lake St. Clair this week, where electronics are sure to play a huge role. Here is a look at which brands have helped them find fish throughout the season.
3. Behind the Scenes
PRESENTED BY: SPRO
4. Anglers Tribune
Horne Reflects On First Elite Series Season
Photo Courtesy Of B.A.S.S.
  With my rookie season on the Bassmaster Elite Series in the rear view I finally have had a few moments to reflect on a whirlwind of a year. Qualifying for the Elite Series through the Bassmaster Opens was an awesome accomplishment, and I am so proud to have been able to compete alongside some of the best anglers in the world. Although my performance (62nd Place), isn't exactly the outcome I was hoping for, overall the season was a success in my mind. B.A.S.S. worked well with all of the anglers to assist us in cultivating our brands and promoting the companies that allow us to fish for a living. The schedule that B.A.S.S. put together was second to none, and showcased some of the best fisheries in the country. Getting to travel to these diverse locations helped me become a better angler, which i believe will serve me well moving forward. With that being said, I couldn't be more excited about the 2020 schedule, and the opportunities it presents to fulfill the B.A.S.S. motto of Big Bass, Big Stage, Big Dreams. Although I wish I was competing at St.Clair this week chasing those big Smallmouth, I'd like to wish all of the competitors the best of luck on qualifying for the Classic and chasing that AOY crown.
  
5. Baits Not Being Talked About
Evergreen Shower Blows is one of the best kept secrets in professional bass fishing. With Fall topwater fishing on the horizon this is one bait you will certainly want to have on the deck of your boat. Its built-in tungsten weight system creates a loud fish attracting knock as well as top-class casting capabilities, and it also comes equipped with a rear feather hook for additional fish attracting action.
6. What We're Watching & Listening To
PRESENTED BY: Gamakatsu
Cox And The Culvert
FLW Tour pro John Cox is known as the "Tin Man" due to his choice to run an aluminum Crestiner boat, versus a more traditional fiberglass model. One of the benefits that Cox garners from running an aluminum rig is being able to access hard to reach fishing locations that other competitors cannot. Check out this video of Cox fitting thorough a tight squeeze in a culvert to get into a backwater on the Red River. The gamble paid off in a big way as Cox went on to win the event and collect $100,000 in the process.
7. Jersey Watch
PRESENTED BY: Denali
Design Your Own Jersey
Numerous rod companies, including Denali Rods offer anglers the option of designing their own tournament jerseys and hoodies featuring the companies logo as the primary focus. Offering the option of adding other sponsor logos to an existing stock style of jersey is a preferable option for may anglers. Many companies require anglers to display logos to collect on contingency programs and represent the companies that support them.

8. Regional Recommendations
Trader Bill's is your one stop shop for all of your fishing and boating needs. Trader Bills carries a wide variety of fishing lures and hunting equipment. They also stock many of the major clothing brands, such as AFTCO . The Trader Bill's staff has a wealth of knowledge on the local fisheries, and are happy to point you in the right direction for your next fishing adventure. Featuring a full service gas station with ethanol free fuel, Trader Bill's is a great place to stop and fuel up before a day on the water. If you are in the Hot Springs, Arkansas area this is a great place to visit.
9. Best for Last
PRESENTED BY: AFTCO

Fall is finally upon us, and SPRO professional Dean Rojas urges you to keep your frog rod handy to take advantage of hungry Bass. "A lot of anglers tend to believe that the SPRO Bronzeye Frog is just a tool for Spring and Summer fishing, and that couldn't be further from the truth."
Rojas simply adjusts his location and timing to target the Fall feeders. "When the water temperatures start to dip there is certainly a smaller window for frog fishing, and you need to take that into account. On typical sunny Fall days, I am going to wait until at least 10 o'clock or so before I even start fishing a frog. Day in and day out this is going to hold pretty true in the Fall, because this is when the sun starts to warm up the shallows, and the fish become more aggressive," says Rojas.
Another tip Rojas is happy to share with his fellow froggers is to look for isolated targets in the Fall when fishing the Bronzeye. "If you are on a lake that offers vegetation typically it will begin to die off in the Fall. Searching out those last remaining patches of grass can pay big dividends, and often times they can hold multiple fish. The same thing applies to wood, or rock this time of year. I am looking for targets that are isolated to fish with my frog." Rojas said.
Finally Rojas urges anglers to utilize the various colors that are available in the SPRO Bronzeye lineup. "I've found that the Fall of the year seems to be when I really switch it up from my standard frog colors. Cleaner water is usually something that is prevalent in the Fall, and I want to use the most natural colors that I can. Normally I am trying to imitate shad, but don't overlook the possibility of bluegill imitating colors as well." Rojas concluded.
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