THE BUSINESS NEWS OF FISHING.
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Best on Tour brings you interesting news from the fishing industry in a weekly email.
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Top 50 Anglers in Bassfan Rankings Comparison, 2018-2019
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WON BASS US OPEN To Pay Out Over $500,000
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The upcoming WON BASS US OPEN will pay out over $500,000 in cash and merchandise when the winner is crowned on October 16th. The winner's purse will include a $100,000 prize, as well as a fully rigged Bass Cat Boats PUMA FTD/Mercury worth $64K. Bridgford foods is also back again to offer a $50,000 payout to any US OPEN angler who breaks the 5lb 7oz Lake Mead Smallmouth record during the three day event. Live coverage of the 2019 WON BASS US OPEN begins Sunday October 13th on
www.wonbass.com
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Pitman Creek Wholesale Holds Annual Fall Show
The 27th annual Pitman Creek Wholesale dealer show in Sevierville, TN wrapped up over the weekend, where dealers from around the country got a chance to see all of the hot new products. The "Best Of Show" awards have become a very popular aspect of the event.
Sunline
was just one of the brands that took home an award in 2019. Buyers voted for best new product in each category and
Dostrike
from Sunline won the best in show from the line category.
Dostrike
is a colored fluorocarbon designed with Brett Hite to be used with vibrating jigs like the
Jackhammer.
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Drew Cook Reflects On 2019 Elite Series Season
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Photo courtesy B.A.S.S.
Although I am extremely thankful for how my 2019 season turned out, I would be lying if I said I was completely satisfied. Having a shot at winning the Angler Of The Year title is something that often times only comes along once in a career, and frankly it seems like a lost opportunity in my mind.
When I was in the heat of that battle this season I didn't understand how one bad day on the water could make such a big difference in the outcome of the points race. My bad day came at the event on Lake Tenkiller, and that was ultimately what cost me the opportunity to have a shot at winning the AOY. The lesson I learned from that experience is that you have to fish every single day against these guys with the AOY race on your mind.
Taking calculated risks is fine, but you need to stick to your strengths, and never back off of your fish just because you feel like that you have done enough. Trust me when you get to the scales against this level of competition the chances are that you haven't done enough, because despite the conditions, these guys always catch them.
With that being said, it was a pleasant surprise to see how down to earth all of these super talented anglers on the Elite Series are, and I am thankful to have gotten to know most of them this season and be able to call them friends. Winning the Rookie Of The Year title was an honor that I don't take for granted whatsoever, but I know there is a lot that I need to work on during the off season to step my game up. Tackle organization is something I feel like is a crucial aspect of my success, as it allows me to be more efficient. While it was great to start the season, at some point it became less organized, and that is one of the items I am going to address before 2020 kicks off. Spending some time on lakes that I can practice my finesse game is a huge priority for me this off season as well. Before the 2019 Elite Series season I had very little experience with finesse tactics, and I think it really hurt me in certain events. My two goals when I started the season were to make the Bassmaster Classic and win ROY, I accomplished both of those goals with the help of a great support system of friends, family and sponsors. I'm looking forward to working hard during the off season and returning to the Elite Series in 2020 as a more well rounded angler.
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5. Baits Not Being Talked About
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6. What We're Watching & Listening To
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What's New At Tackle Warehouse With Aaron Quarles
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B.A.S.S Angler of the Year
Scott Canterbury won the Angler of the Year in his first season competing on the Elite Series. He has a broad range of sponsors including endemic and non-endemic companies. His boat and motor sponsors are Skeeter and Yamaha. See all of the Skeeter apparel
here.
Photo courtesy of Bassmaster
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8. Regional Recommendations
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The Outdoor Depot
, established 2010, is your hometown family oriented sporting goods store servicing the entire Northeast Georgia region. With a staff of more than 100 years combined experience, they consistently strive to go above and beyond to meet their customer’s needs in hunting, fishing, archery and all other shooting sports. They stock all major brands in firearms, archery, hunting accessories as well as fishing gear. Their goal will always be to put the customer first, assuring complete satisfaction and make a friend while doing so.
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Big Bass Bash
Kevin Jones caught a bass that weighted 6.42lbs on Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri last weekend and with it won the $100,000 first place prize in the Big Bass Bash. The
Big Bass Bash
tournament happens two weekends per year in April and October on Lake of the Ozarks with each event awarding a $100,000 first place prize. The events are open to anglers who don't fish professionally, so Tour level anglers and guides are not eligible to compete. The
Big Bass Tour
also offers anglers the chance to catch only one fish and win big money. It boasts over $1,500,000 in payout over 11 events across the country.
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