THE BUSINESS NEWS OF FISHING.

Best on Tour brings you interesting news from the fishing industry in a weekly email.

1. Stat of the Day

PRESENTED BY: Sunline

Here is a glimpse at which trolling motor brands anglers are using on the three major tours in 2019. With the addition of the Lowrance Ghost and the Garmin Force these statistics are sure to change in 2020.

2. Money Matters

PRESENTED BY: Big Bite Baits

Tungsten in soft plastics?

In the 2000s when tungsten was just coming into popularity one company made a huge splash in the industry with a wide range of products, a large pro staff and big advertising budget. Starting with tungsten weights and expanding into many categories like swimbaits and frogs, Tru Tungsten made a big splash across the country. They even offered soft plastics with tungsten powder poured into the tail. By early 2011, Tru Tungsten had ceased operations while other companies launched tungsten weights or larger companies added tungsten weights to their offerings. Marty Stone Image Courtesy Of B.A.S.S.

3. Behind the Scenes

PRESENTED BY: SPRO

For professional level anglers like Justin Lucas, John Crews, and Aaron Martens the days of eating poorly while practicing and competing at the highest level of bass fishing is a distant memory. Putting nutrition as a top priority while on the water has become a must for many competitive anglers. Staying hydrated and consuming the proper ratio of protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats during a day of competition can make a huge difference in your performance. Crews, who has been an advocate for a healthy diet and fitness regiment for most of his career recently began sharing some of his diet and workout tips on his YouTube channel. Check it out here

4. Anglers Tribune

How Michael Neal Keeps His Rods Looking Brand New

We recently caught up with Denali Rods Pro Michael Neal who gave us a few quick tips on keeping your rods in good shape all season. "The first thing I do is take a Q-Tip cotton swab and run it through all of the guides to check for any cracks, or rough spots that may fray my line. While I'm doing that I check the tip of the rod to make sure it is properly aligned, and still secure. Next I move down the rod looking for any small cracks or nicks in the blank that might compromise it. Then I finish the inspection off by making sure the reel seat is in good shape, and tightens up like it should. Those are some very simple things that everyone can do to make sure your rods are in great shape during the season" said Neal. For anglers that use rods with cork handles Neal recommends a simple solution for keeping the cork looking brand new. "The Mr. Clean Magic Eraser product is awesome for cleaning the cork on your rod handles. I prefer the sponge type so I can get in all the crevices and make the handles on my Denali Lithiums look brand new." Neal concluded.

5. Baits Not Being Talked About

The ultimate trailer for vibrating jigs and swim jigs, the Big Bite Baits Kamikaze Swimon utilizes innovative design features to create an unmatched action. Built with a vertical body and tail profile to provide a baitfish appearance, the Big Bite Baits Kamikaze Swimon features a segmented body section, as well as, twin tails with unique ridges and holes, which creates an aggressive swimming action that will bring your favorite vibrating jigs and swim jigs to life. It also features a ribbed body to displace more water and help fish hone-in on it during low light and dirty water conditions. Check it out here.

6. What We're Watching & Listening To

PRESENTED BY: Gamakatsu

Scott Martin Practicing For $300,000

Scott Martin recently dropped the latest installment in his YouTube series featuring his practice for the 2019 FLW Cup. Martin went on to finish 5th in the event, pocketing $30,000 for his efforts. Check it out here.

7. Jersey Watch

PRESENTED BY: Denali

Smoke on the Water Bryan Thrift added the FLW Cup to his array of wins on the FLW Tour last weekend. Thrift lead wire to wire on a stingy Lake Hamilton, eventually besting his fellow competitors by over five pounds. His title sponsors are retailer Sportsmans Warehouse and Damiki Fishing Tackle.

8. Regional Recommendations

A&E Bass Barn located in Whitesville, WV offers the best selection of tackle in the area. Owner, Mike Hannah enjoys talking fishing with all of his customers, and has an extensive knowledge base of the local fisheries to outfit you with exactly what you will need to find success. A&E Bass Barn is a big supporter of the local community, organizing local tournaments on some of the 20 local lakes throughout the area. If you are in the area make sure and stop by the shop and check out the store.

9. Best for Last

PRESENTED BY: AFTCO

Plano launched a neat new series of tackle boxes last month at the industry tackle show. The series features 10 boxes and one of the most unique is the terminal tackle box which won Best in Show for Tackle Management. Compartmentalize terminal tackle with the unique lift-out boxes included in the EDGE Terminal box. The boxes within-a-box design is a great way to store weights, hooks, and small parts. Small enough to put in your pocket, the revolutionary lift-out boxes are ideal to sort small items and keep them handy.  The boxes feature heavy-duty, Crystal-Clear TM lids, revolutionary Rustrictor TM infused bases, stainless-steel hinge pins, Dri-Loc TM rubber gaskets, and oversized single-handed latch. One of the best features in the boxes is Water Wick TM – a water-absorbing, rechargeable and desiccant divider that keeps your hooks from rusting. All ten boxes in the series are arriving this fall and available for pre-order now.

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