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1. Stat of the Day
PRESENTED BY: Sunline
2. Money Matters
PRESENTED BY: Big Bite Baits
The Largest Phoenix Owner's Bonus in 2020 So Far
Justin Lucas won the $125,000 first place prize at Lake Erie last week and also collected the largest boat owner's contingency award in 2020 with $35,000 as part of the win, making it the biggest regular season event payout of the year.
On the other side, Angler of the Year winner Ron Nelson did not collect the usual $100,000 prize for winning the FLW Tour Angler of the year as that prize was not offered in 2020.
3. Behind the Scenes
PRESENTED BY: SPRO
Graphmasters Dive Deep Into Humminbird And Minn Kota
Rick Fishback, Brent Algeo and Tom Lloyd Jr. are the brain power behind The Graphmasters Facebook group. The group takes you on a deep dive into all things Humminbird and Minn Kota related. Walking you through step by step setups, troubleshooting, and getting the most out of your equipment to allow you more productive time on the water. The group regularly posts rigging diagrams, updates from Minn Kota and Humminbird about rigging new products, and various other updates that will assist you in getting the most out of your products. Check out the group here. You can also see their website here.
4. Anglers Tribune
Palaniuk Stepping Up His Merchandise Game
Diversifying your brand is a key element of remaining relevant in any business. Bassmaster Elite Series professional Brandon Palaniuk is one of the best professional anglers in the game when it comes to switching things up and adapting, both on and off of the water. With the launch of his BMP Fishing apparel brand Palaniuk sought to offer his fans a chance to get their hands on some of the same gear that he wears. Providing a wide array of clothing options for both men and women, as well as decals and other accessories, Palaniuk's online merchandise store has quietly built a loyal following. With the introduction of his new tourney tees, which are a limited edition run of T-Shirts featuring unique art work and catch phrases from his YouTube series Brandon has tapped into a specialty market. His first tourney tee which featured the "Meat Nuggets" logo quickly sold out, with the second drop of the "Catching Bottle Rockets" T-shirt selling out in just 32 minutes. Make sure to follow Brandon on his social media platforms for updates on the new releases, but you better be quick on your clicking finger if you want to get your hands on one of the limited edition tourney tees!
5. Baits Not Being Talked About
Perfect for terrorizing shallow water in search of explosive topwater strikes, the Big Bite Baits Tour Toad provides the ultimate buzzing action that infuriates big bass into attacking. Crafted with serrated legs, the Big Bite Baits Tour Toad catches more water and produces a louder buzzing sound than any other soft body frog on the market.Check them out here.
6. What We're Watching & Listening To
PRESENTED BY: Gamakatsu
IsTechnology Destroying The Magic Of Fishing?
Veteran professional angler Randy Blaukat can be very outspoken when it comes to his opinions on tournament bass fishing. With electronics playing such a major role in most of the recent major tour events, Randy has a few things to get off of his chest in that regard. Check out the full video here.
7. Jersey Watch
PRESENTED BY: Denali
Josh Bertrand
Photo courtesy of Major League Fishing
Josh Bertrand finished the Bass Pro Tour Season in 20th place in the points and also cashed a check in all three of the FLW Super Tournaments, highlighted by a 3rd place at Lake Erie. He has a strong stable of sponsors with some non-endemics including Smokey Mountain Snuff, Hercules Tires and Anderson's Maple Syrup. The rest of his sponsors include Berkley, Abu Garcia, Bass Pro Shops, Nitro, Garmin Boat Bling, Hatch Toyota, AFTCO, T-H Marine and Power-Pole.
8. Regional Recommendations
Dance's Sporting Goods
Dance's Outdoors is located Colonial Heights, VA and his been serving the community since 1976. At just over 20,000 square feet Dance's has the room of a big box store, but the customer service of your favorite mom and pop local retailer. When their employees aren't helping customers choose the right gear, they're in the woods or on the water themselves. The combined knowledge of the staff is incredible on all different topics from hunting and fishing to reloading and archery. Make sure to stop by and check them out or shop online here.
9. Best for Last
PRESENTED BY: AFTCO
Photo Courtesy Bassmaster

Historic victories, record fish catches and dramatic finishes during back-to-back events proved to be must-watch television for sports fans as the Bassmaster Elite Series’ New York swing drew in a combined audience of 7.2 million viewers over eight days of coverage on ESPN2. With most live sporting events still on the shelf due to Covid-19 Bassmaster has found a nice home on ESPN 2. Read the full article here.
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