Some bass anglers are willing to pay top dollar for the most technologically advanced rods on the market, often times spending $500 or more on a single rod. Avid fly fishermen are willing to pay much more, with some even splurging on the most expensive rod on the market.
Aaron Martens is known to customize many parts of his Phoenix boat each year. One customization he makes to the foot pedal of his Ultrex trolling motor is to add foam for extra comfort and cooling as he often fishes barefoot. This customization took him over five hours to complete. You can spend a lot less time doing something similar to your trolling motor by using Coolfoot on your Ultrex.
He also customizes the area by the driver's console where his rod tips lay to protect them and to prevent tangling.
4. Anglers Tribune
Michigan High School Anglers Clean Up Lake St. Clair
Michigan High School anglers Brayden Ruckman and his partner Nate Helmreich joined a group of volunteers to help clean up the shores of Lake St.Clair during the recent Bassmaster AOY Championship. Utilizing the AFTCO Bank Bag to collect trash and other debris from the Lake St.Clair Metropark area is just one way that the high school anglers are effectively giving back to the sport they love. With approximately 150 High School fishing teams in the state of Michigan, it is one of the hot beds of scholastic bass fishing. Brayden Ruckman, a member of the Freeland High School fishing team was inspired to get involved with the team based on his love for fishing. "I love to Fish... I started fishing Walleye and Bass tournaments with my Dad when I was 6. My mom actually started our High School Fishing Team, so you could say I was drafted. This year is our fist year having a Fishing Team at my Freeland," says Ruckman. Bass fishing is becoming an extremely competitive sport on the high school level, where traditionally other sports have been the center of focus. "It's just my teammate Nate and I making all of the decisions. You don't have the luxury of a coach setting or sending plays from the sidelines during the game. You have to make all the right decisions to win. A High School fishing tournament lasts 8hrs - So the "game" lasts 8X that of any other sport I have been involved in. I would say staying focused for the entire 8 hours is the toughest part of it. There have been a couple of times we were ready to break a rod over our knee, or each other but we always try to stay in the game. Our highest finish this season is 5th. We are going into 9th and 8th grade (Partner Nate) this fall. We are one of the youngest teams in the tournament." Ruckman concluded. High School fishing is allowing young anglers to meet new friends from other schools with similar interests, and companies in the industry are taking notice by pouring resources into one of the fastest growing segments of the sport.
5. Baits Not Being Talked About
We aren't talking about a lure this week, but rather a special hook that can be used in about any type of soft plastic. The Gamakatsu G-Finesse Hybrid Worm Hook was designed by Mike McClelland to fill a need between a round bend style worm hook and an EWG style worm hook to create a distinctive new style, hence the "Hybrid" name. It is made from Tournament Grade Wire that is smaller and stronger than traditional wire. The hooks also features Nano Smooth Coating making it slick, so it's easier to rig plastic baits and penetrate a fish's mouth.
How To Catch More Bass With Spoons | Fall Bass Fishing
If you thought the jigging spoon was simply a tool for deep water Bass in the heat of the summer, or lethargic wintertime fish, then think again. The guys at Tactical Bassin offer some some great insight on why you need several types of spoons on the deck of your boat this Fall in their latest video.
In light of the recent events with Hurricane Dorian devastating the Bahamas, Mercury Marine has created a Dorian Relief T-shirt, which is being sold for $12.95. All proceeds from the sale of these shirts will be directed to the ongoing relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Dorian. Please consider purchasing a shirt to assist in relief efforts. Here is the direct link to the Dockstore page for the shirt: https://www.mercurydockstore.com/Mercury-Hurricane-Dorian-Relief-Tee-White-p/merc1283.htm.
2019 has seen the launch of a brand new tournament trail in the bass market with the Bass Pro Tour and their premiere event the Redcrest Cup which hoped to attract large crowds. In October another species makes its premier, with the first ever Crappie Expo, October 4-6 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Mr. Crappie aka Wally Marshall has been the driving force behind the historic new event and has been tirelessly promoting it for over a full year. The Expo combines a a consumer show featuring retailers and manufacturer's displays, the world's largest crappie fry and the Mr. Crappie Classic Invitational. Marshall hopes to attract between 40,000 to 55,000 visitors during the weekend. Admission to the event is free of charge. The tournament portion of the event will feature 100 two angler teams competing for $100,000, the largest prize in crappie history. Teams were selected and each sponsor of the event is allowed to have two teams represent them in the tournament and Expo. See all the details at crappieexpo.com.
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