THE BUSINESS NEWS OF FISHING. |
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Helping you become a better angler and delivering interesting fishing news to you in a weekly email. |
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Bad weather is right around the corner, if you are looking for a great deal on a rainsuit heading into the Fall and Winter the AFTCO Proteus is a great choice and on sale now for only $169.97. Designed with an advanced 3-layer construction, the AFTCO Proteus Waterproof Jacket delivers technical performance that is incredibly waterproof and highly breathable, making it the ultimate choice for fishing in rough weather. Made to pair with the AFTCO Proteus Waterproof Bib, the AFTCO Proteus Waterproof Jacket offers a 20k waterproof and 15k breathability rating, which completely blocks out moisture while allowing moisture and body heat to vent to keep you dry and comfortable.
Features:
- -3 Layer 100% Nylon Fabric
- -20K waterproofing, 15K breathability
- -Water repellent YKK AquaGuard coil zippers
- -Fully taped seams
- -Cohaesive cord lock system at hem & hood
- -Classic Fit - Built For Comfort
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NPAA Membership Has Its Privelages |
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NPAA Member Benefits
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Access to the CORRECT commercial boat insurance (important!) - Policies are underwritten specifically for tournament anglers, guides and charter captains.
- NPAA Annual Conference - Educational seminars especially for angling professionals. Tremendous networking opportunities.
- Discounted Annual Conference admission - $50 discount!
- Member press releases forwarded to over 5,000 verified email recipients including media and industry contacts.
- Member news shared on NPAA social media channels.
- Industry and NPAA sponsor news sent via email weekly.
- "Members Only" programs - Discounts for Members on many NPAA Partner products.
- Member contact information shared on the NPAA website via a live data base for members, sponsor partners, and industry use.
- Members have access to NPAA industry contacts. Member Networking - Ask questions and share professional information with other members via Members Only Facebook Group.
- The NPAA as a professional industry organization represents our members' interests though participation in industry lobbying efforts to protect sportfishing.
- Pass on the Passion - Participate or take a lead in NPAA-sponsored youth and family educational events that promote angling participation solidifying the future of fishing.
- 6-inch set of NPAA Member Number decal. Member numbers are for a member's exclusive use as a member benefit. You own the rights to use your member number to market yourself as a member.
Although you may not consider yourself a "Pro", your fishing may be more of a business than you think it is:
1. Do you have fishing related income that is included on your tax returns?
2. Do you receive compensation as a guide/charter captain and are licensed?
3. Are you are paid by sponsors to promote their fishing/marine related products?
4. Do you receive substantial discounts or No Charge fishing/marine products?
5. Are you hosting/organizing angler education events?
6. Are you involved with the boating/fishing industry in sales or marketing?
NPAA members include Guides, Charter Captains, Tournament Anglers, Angler Educators, and Industry Professionals. Join the NPAA today to build your skills, industry connections and start your journey toward constant improvement in your level of professionalism. All of this and more is available through an NPAA membership. With three different levels of membership types the NPAA has a membership level that will suit you needs:
NPAA Membership Levels
- Pro (Guides, Captains, Tournament Anglers, Angler Educators, Industry $100 Annual Dues)
- Student Angler (High School Anglers, College Anglers, $50 Annual Dues)
- Future Pro (Ages 8-14, Affiliate Membership, $20 Annual Dues)
Become a member today by visiting the NPAA website here.
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Felix Goes Against The Grain At Santee |
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While the majority of anglers competing in the recent Bassmaster Elite Series event on Santee Cooper were drawn to the abundance of shallow cover offered by the sprawling reservoirs, Minnesota rookie Austin Felix chose a different route. Felix who ultimately finished 4th in the event, propelling him into the lead in the Bassmaster ROY race, relied on his strengths to buck the shallow water trend. "Anytime I can use my Lowrance electronics and fish offshore I am in my comfort zone. However, if you told me I would make my first Elite Series top 10 by fishing offshore at Santee Cooper, I would have thought you were crazy," said Felix. Utilizing Lowrance C-Map Felix was able to identify areas where main river and creek channels swung in closely by high percentage targets like boat docks and ledges. "I spent the majority of my practice graphing and was only able to find one really good school of fish, and a stretch of productive deep docks. Honestly I was really surprised to do as well as I did with what I had found," Felix continued. Safely navigating the stump filled waters of Santee Cooper was also a consideration in Felix's gameplan. "I really considered being able to safely navigate Lake Marion when I was putting together my game plan as well. With another tournament directly following Santee I wanted to make sure my equipment was still in working order when we left there, as it is really easy to tear things up on that lake. Finding areas near the marked channels ended up being a blessing in that regard also." Felix concluded.
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5. Baits Not Being Talked About |
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Designed in collaboration between Spro and BPT angler Shin Fukae, the Spro Wameku Shad 70 has been fine tuned with a unique acoustic profile that sets it apart from all other lipless crankbaits. In addition to its defined auditory presence, the Spro Wamkeu Shad 70 also features two line ties, allowing anglers to utilize two distinctly different, yet equally effective presentations. Check it out here.
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6. What We're Watching & Listening To |
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Hallman Goes Back To High School |
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In this episode of Hallman’s High School Fishing Matchup Bradley fishes against Wyatt Wimberley on Lake Nacogdoches, Texas. Hallman takes the opportunity to give a few valuable lessons on how to crack the code on a tough September bite, and enjoy the day on the water with a great young angler. Check out the video here.
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Greg DiPalma is in his second season on the Elite Series and enters this week's event in 74th place in the AOY standings. His sponsor line up includes: Humminbird, Mercury, Minn Kota, Phoenix Boats, Shimano, Flambeau Outdoors, Reynold's Garage and Marine, Hayabusa, AFTCO, Susquehanna Fishing Tackle, Northeast Precast, South Jersey Boatworks, Talon, VFX Wraps, The Bass University, OT Wear Apparel, H.A. McKee & Associates and
Superior Walls of America.
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8. Regional Recommendations |
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Hunter's Headquarters is a locally owned and operated full line tackle and gun shop offering quality fishing equipment and accessories located in Greenwood, SC. Their knowledgeable staff collectively has more than 100 years of experience in all forms of shooting, hunting and fishing. If you are in the Greenwood, SC area stop by and check them out or simply visit their website here.
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Big Bite Baits has a long history of supporting and working with high school and college anglers. Several of our employees have kids that have competed in high school events and have gone on to compete at the collegiate level, with some even receiving scholarships for their angling skills. Our employees have also served as coaches for several different teams, and are extremely supportive of both high school and college fishing. With all of this in mind, we have compiled some information for high school and college anglers to help make them more successful in their pursuits.
Fishing is a rewarding, yet challenging sport for most collegiate anglers. It is a balancing act of school and travel for tournaments. Students deal with absences for practice and tournaments, often times traveling long distances for events. Most anglers try to schedule their classes based on the tournament schedule, in order to avoid missing classes and on campus activities. Often anglers will try to take a lighter schedule or online classes in the spring to help facilitate their tournament travel schedule. Anglers also try to limit the days of week they are in class to maximize their availability for practice. Travel, boat, and tackle expenses can also be challenging on a college budget requiring part time and summer jobs. When looking at joining a college fishing team, anglers and their parents should consider the information they will need and questions they should ask before choosing the university they attend. Some kids struggle in the transition from high school to college as they are moving from having a boat captain to handling tournaments on their own with a partner. We highly recommend they start competing in adult trails on their own in local tournaments when possible as high school seniors to assist in this transition. Read the full article here.
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Have you liked having major tournaments to watch in the Fall this year?
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Either Spring or Fall is fine
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Have not watched Fall tournaments
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Liked watching Fall tournaments
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Really liked watching Fall tournaments
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Like what you see, refer a friend.
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