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Save Up To 89% On Select Gaiters & Sun Masks |
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Summertime is upon us and now is the time to protect yourself from those harmful UV rays when you are out on the water. Save big on select gaiters and sun masks from some of your favorite brands. Check out the sale here.
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B.A.S.S. And Shimano To Award First Helen Sevier Pioneer Scholarships |
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B.A.S.S. and Shimano are partnering to award the first Helen Sevier Pioneer Scholarships to deserving female high school anglers who want to pursue competitive fishing at the college level. The two $2,500 scholarships honor Sevier’s leadership and long-term vision for the growth of sportfishing.“B.A.S.S. is excited to partner with Shimano on the Helen Sevier Pioneer Scholarship. This partnership provides an outstanding opportunity to honor the incredible legacy and impact that former B.A.S.S. CEO Helen Sevier had on the entire sportfishing industry. Female participation is higher in our youth tournament trails, and supporting the scholarship is a wonderful opportunity to encourage and support driven female anglers as they look to take their fishing to the next level,” said Chase Anderson, B.A.S.S. CEO.
Sevier, just the second full-time member of B.A.S.S. hired by founder Ray Scott in 1970, was a pioneer at all levels of the organization. During her 31-year career at B.A.S.S., Sevier oversaw a boom in membership — the organization boasted more than 600,000 members when she sold to ESPN in 2001 — as well as the expansion of Bassmaster’s media operation to include seven magazines and two television shows, including the iconic TV program, The Bassmasters. Sevier was also instrumental in recruiting young people to the sport through the innovative CastingKids program. In 2004, Sevier was inducted into the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame, and her induction into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame came in 2018.
“Helen Sevier broke down invisible barriers in the fishing industry. In doing so, she paved a path forward for future female anglers and leaders,” said Sarah Harper Burke, Senior Marketing Manager, Shimano North America Fishing. “Shimano is proud to support the Helen Sevier Pioneer Scholarship in 2022 to continue in and share her vision of growth in sportfishing. This scholarship will help ensure future ‘pioneers’ have support and recognition in their endeavors to compete at the college level.”
To be eligible for the inaugural Helen Sevier Pioneer Scholarship, the female angler must be a rising senior or recent high school graduate and B.A.S.S. member with plans to fish competitively at a four-year college or university, two-year college or university or vocational school.
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The Best Weather Apps For Fishing |
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Keeping track of the weather before or during a fishing trip can be the difference between a successful trip or a perilous journey. There are several weather apps available to download, but which ones are the best? In this blog we take an in depth look at some of our top choices and give you a comprehensive breakdown of the which ones are the most useful for anglers. Check out the full blog here.
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5. Baits Not Being Talked About |
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The Megabass Spark Shad features an incredibly lifelike profile, complete with anatomically correct fins that also help stabilize the bait and keep it from rolling at high speeds. The paddle tail kicks and thumps even at slow speeds thanks to its soft yet durable soft plastic composition, and a hook on the belly matches up with holes on the back of the bait to perfectly accommodate 3/0 to 5/0 hooks. Extremely versatile, the Megabass Spark Shad can be fished on its own, and is also a perfect compliment to the Megabass Spark Rig and Megabass Spark Rig Prop Type, as well as, other umbrella-style rigs. Available in 3", 4", 5", and 7" sizes. Check out the full lineup here.
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6. What We're Watching & Listening To |
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Is The Minn Kota Ultrex King? |
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You've been wanting it and Team Marine gives you a Brand Battle of Trolling Motors. It's time to cut straight to the chase and just tell you why they think the Minnkota Ultrex is the best trolling motor on the market. See the full video here.
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Photo Courtesy Bassmaster
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Clent Davis's sponsorship lineup includes Bob's MachineShop Jackplates, Cal Coast, Coosa Cotton, Costa, Cuda Brand, Gamakatsu, Lowrance, Mister Twister, Nichols Lures, Phenix Rods, Yamaha, Yo-Zuri and Phoenix Boats just to name a few.
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Comfortroll Fish Fizzing Needle |
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Built to save your tournament limit and your fish, the Comfortroll Fish Fizzing Needle will help prevent costly dead fish penalties while giving your deep water catch a chance to grow even bigger for the next derby. Designed to be an all-in-one package, the Fizzer includes the swim bladder-piercing needle, but it also doubles as a carrying tool for the primary and included spare needles as well. The needles themselves are surgical-grade and sized at 18-gauge to efficiently “fizz” a variety of species of gamefish. In addition to anchoring the primary fizz needle that comes ready-to-go in the package, the metal body also securely houses its spare needle so anglers are equipped to safely send back up to a dozen fish without needing to replenish their supply of needles. Completed with a handy cleaning wire integrated into the cap, the Comfortroll Fish Fizzing Needle adds a little insurance for your tournament bags and trophy catches alike.
-Primary needle pre-rigged
-Included spare needle housed in metal body
-Cleaning wire integrated into primary cap
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Talmadge Breaks Down Barriers |
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Photo Courtesy Bassmaster
In 1972 Bernice Gera became the first woman to umpire a professional baseball game, retiring after one game citing the resentment of other umpires as her reason. Heather McDaniel was the first female referee in the NHL, serving as a ref for one game in 1995. Violet Palmer followed in 1997, becoming the first official female ref for the NBA, while Sarah Thomas stepped foot on the gridiron making her debut as the first female ref for the NFL in 2015.
In the world of professional bass fishing Lisa Talmadge joined this list of trailblazing women, when she was promoted to full time tournament director of the Bassmaster Elite Series in 2021. With this promotion Lisa became the first woman to serve as a tournament director of a major organization. She is several events into her first full year in the position, but has been paying her dues for nearly two decades before reaching the top.
"Back in 2004 I was offered a position by B.A.S.S. to be the ESPN Outdoors Weekend Series manager, and jumped at the opportunity. Prior to taking the position I was a teacher, but had a great love and appreciation for fishing and the outdoors in general. My time as a teacher was the perfect training ground for helping to run the events as I was used to keeping things organized and on schedule," said Talmadge.
Lisa's stint as the manger of the Weekend Series was not a long term fit, as the series was eventually disbanded however she returned to B.A.S.S. in 2018 with the retirement of Chuck Harbin. "When Chuck retired I received a call from long time B.A.S.S. tournament director Trip Weldon asking if I would like to come back and take Chuck's position. I had already learned so much from Trip while I was with the organization previously, so I knew that it was going to be an awesome opportunity to work directly underneath one of the best to ever do the job." Lisa continued.
Learning from one of the icons of the sport definitely provided Talmadge with a leg up, but it hasn't made the job any easier. "It is an extremely rewarding job, but certainly isn't an easy one. Every decision you make is potentially not going to be applauded by all of the anglers. At the end of the day my job is to be fair, honest, and most importantly keep everyone safe. It can be stressful at times, particularly in dealing with the calls you have to make on the weather but I have to protect the anglers from themselves, as well as the marshalls, cameramen, B.A.S.S. staff and also the fans." says Talmadge.
Earning the respect of the Elite Series anglers is something Talmadge has taken very seriously, and feels she has done that in her first year as tournament director. "Being the first female tournament director it was very important to me to earn the angler's respect. I believe I have done that by showing up and doing what I am supposed to do, as well as doing my job with passion and integrity. I am a fishing junkie at heart and love the aspect of competition as well, so this job is just the perfect fit for me." Talmadge concluded.
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