Issue #202
PRESENTED BY: Sunline
The results of last week's Best On Tour subscriber poll have John Soukup as a huge favorite to win the 2023 Elite Series ROY title.
PRESENTED BY: Big Bite Baits
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Gamakatsu To Sponsor Seminole Elite
Gamakatsu, a leading manufacturer and innovator of fishing hooks and terminal tackle, has signed on as the tournament title sponsor for the Bassmaster Elite Series at Lake Seminole. The 2023 Gamakatsu Bassmaster Elite at Lake Seminole will be held February 23-26 in Bainbridge, Ga.“Gamakatsu has had a great relationship with B.A.S.S. over the years, and we are excited to advance this year with the title sponsorship of the Seminole event,” said Ted Thibault, sales manager at Gamakatsu USA. “The Seminole event will feature big bass caught with a wide range of techniques. We are excited to showcase the Gamakatsu brand and our wide range of products inside of this great tournament.” Check out the full details here.
Specific Gravity Matters
Choosing the proper fishing line for a specific technique or species can be a daunting task. With several different line types to choose from, understanding whether you should use monofilament, fluorocarbon, or braided line can often times leave anglers scratching their heads. This article breaks down specific differences between nylon, fluorocarbon and braid. One determining factor in choosing the right line relates to what is known as "Specific Gravity or Relative Density". Specific Gravity or Relative Density refers to the ratio of the density (mass of a unit volume) of a substance to the density of a given measure of the density of a substance in comparison to the density of water. In layman's terms, it simply means the density of a substance, in this case fishing line, in comparison to the density of water. Keeping this scientific definition in mind we can make a few assumptions about which lines you should choose for a given technique. With the specific gravity of water checking in at 1 gram per cubic centimeter, determining the specific gravity of nylon(often called monofilament in the U.S.), fluorocarbon, and braided lines will allow us to make an educated choice about the proper fishing line to use. Read the full blog here.
Capitalizing on the current demand for a custom flipping bait, Do-it Molds has released a new mold to provide anglers the opportunity to make their own! The Bushi Beetle boasts a big fish catching profile at 4.2”. With a wide splayed aggressive kick with minimal movement from the tip of the rod or retreive of the reel, it creates serious drag on the fall or retreive. Its strategically streamlined body shape allows the bait to bust through grass mats and plummet to the biggest bites in the heaviest cover. This mold is offered in a 4 cavity sand cast option, as well as a single cavity CNC version.
PRESENTED BY: Gamakatsu
BTL Kicks Off 19th Season With Ike
Mike Iaconelli kicks off the 19th season of BTL with an in-depth interview about learning forward facing sonar, fishing with his son, and finding perspective. He also dives into the "glory days" that included lucrative contracts, secret meetings, and five years of non-stop travel.Check it out here.
PRESENTED BY: Denali
Christie And Faircloth Jersey Auction
Looking to pick up a new jersey for your collection? Jason Christie and Todd Faircloth jerseys are currently up for auction with all proceeds going towards the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Check out the auction here.
Bass Fest Is Back
Bass Fest is back at Susquehanna Fishing Tackle! Come on out again to talk about everything bass with the pros, manufacturer reps, and more! Once again we will have reps from the biggest brands in fishing, and all of them will be showing off all of their new tackle for 2023! There will be huge door prizes and unbelievable deals throughout the shop. And once again, we will be bringing in some of the top names in bass fishing to give free seminars throughout the event!
BASS FEST 2023 HOURS
Friday, January 13: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday, January 14: 8:00am - 4:00pm
BASS FEST 2023 FREE SEMINARS
As usual, we will be holding free seminars! Our speakers this year will be:
Bill Lowen - B.A.S.S. Elite Series Angler - Courtesy of Strike King and Lews
Greg DiPalma - B.A.S.S. Elite Series Angler - Courtesy of Susquehanna Fishing Tackle
Nick Cousvis - Lake Ontario and 1000 Island Guide - Courtesy of Megabass
Grae Buck - MLF Angler - Courtesy of Z-Man
David Mullins - B.A.S.S. Elite Series Angler - Courtesy of Shimano
Check it out more details here.
PRESENTED BY: AFTCO
AFTCO 2022 Conservation Recap
Every year through their 10% Pledge to Protect and Conserve, AFTCO and the Shedd Family contribute at least 10% of company profits towards fishing conservation, protecting our resources, and ensuring future generations have access to a sustainable fishery. Our largest contributions in 2022 were to the following longstanding conservation partners: Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute (HSWRI), Coastal Conservation Association (CCA), Center for Sportfishing Policy (CSP), International Game Fish Association (IGFA), FishAmerica Foundation, Captains For Clean Water, and B.A.S.S. Nation.
In 2022, AFTCO donated $426,465 in cash contributions through the 10% Pledge. Additionally, AFTCO donated approximately $400K in product and contributed employee time to support causes they believe in. Read the full 2022 Conservation Recap here.
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