THE BUSINESS NEWS OF FISHING. |
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Bassmaster Classic Preview: Veterans vs Rookies |
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The Super Bowl of professional bass fishing will take place March 4-6, as the 52nd Bassmaster Classic returns to famed Lake Hartwell. This will be the fourth time the Savannah River fishery will host the Bassmaster Classic, the first occurring in 2008 when Texas pro Alton Jones Sr. hoisted the trophy to claim his only Classic victory. Hartwell is a 56,000-acre man-made reservoir bordering Georgia and South Carolina and encompassing portions of the Savannah, Tugaloo and Seneca rivers. The lake was created by the construction of the Hartwell Dam and was completed in 1962. Hartwell contains a healthy population of both spotted and largemouth bass, both of which will likely play a role in the winning angler's game plan this week.
The 2022 Classic will feature 55 anglers who have qualified through various routes. These avenues to the Classic include berths from the Elite Series, the Opens, the TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation circuit, the Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops and the Bassmaster Team Championship plus the defending Bassmaster Classic champion as well as the winner of the final Elite Series event of the 2021 season. The anglers will compete in the no-entry fee event for their share of a whopping $1 million purse, with the champion earning $300,000. Read the full preview here.
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You may not have been able to tell by how he has performed over the past few years, but Bass Pro Tour pro Jeremy Lawyer has been dealing with a nagging shoulder issue. We recently caught up with Jeremy to see how things were going with his rehab. "I started off with having a bunch of minor pain after a half day of fishing in my left shoulder, kind of in the front. Then it went around to the back side more in the shoulder blade and I couldn’t figure out what the deal was, but yet like lots of guys I refused to go to the doctor. I finally went to the doctor and they suggested to do some physical therapy believing that my shoulder was just weak, and I was trying to use it too much fishing and my muscles were not strong enough. That was not the case at all, the more therapy I did the more it hurt, and the easier it was to start hurting so I quit the therapy and went to a shoulder specialist . He took x-rays and said that it looks really good and there’s no issues with the bone or cartilage it’s just simply inflamed and irritated. In the past I would get a Cortizone shot and see what that would do to try to alleviate the pain, but this time he suggested a steroid shot. The shot was directly into the inflamed area of the muscle and joint. It’s really helped out and the injury is moving in the right direction after just one dose. The problem is he can’t give me a dose every week to knock it out quickly, but he feels like it can be solved over a three-dose treatment. As the information moves around in little different areas of my shoulder he can make it 99% pain-free in the long run. Which I’ve already seen improvement for sure from just the one shot of steroids. It really affected me a lot with using a Flippin stick or a larger rod. All in all I shouldn’t have tried the tough man routine and should have gone to the doctor immediately. I probably could’ve cut it off way ahead of time with much less struggle through therapy and could have already been healed up for this season."
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5. Baits Not Being Talked About |
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The Storm Original Deep Wiggle Wart Crankbait takes the same proven bass-catching profile and famous hunting action of the standard Storm Wiggle Warts to new depths. Perfect for targeting big bass held out in deep water, the Storm Original Deep Wiggle Wart Crankbaits excel when bounced off rocks and structure. Measuring in at just 2”, the Storm Original Deep Wiggle Wart Crankbaits are equipped with large bills, allowing them to dive consistently from 10 to 20 feet. In addition, their life-like colors, wide wobbling action, and loud “Wart” rattle are more than enough to elicit brutal strikes from bass across the Nation. Outfitted with extra-sticky premium VMC black nickel treble hooks for superior hooksets, the Storm Original Deep Wiggle Wart Crankbaits are sure to become a must-have for any serious angler's tackle box. Check out the full lineup here.
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6. What We're Watching & Listening To |
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Incredible Footage Of A Moulting Crayfish |
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We've probably all heard about moulting crayfish, but have you ever actually seen the process? Check out this awesome footage of the process here.
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Photo Courtesy B.A.S.S.
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Justin Atkin's sponsorship lineup includes Berkley,
Mercury, Costa, Abu Garcia, Lowrance, Fenwick, Plano, Falcon Boats, RealTree Fishing, Buck N' Bass, Bone Collector, and X2 Power
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SPRO Soft Bait Hook Keeper Magnet |
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Maximize your hook-up ratio with the Spro Soft Bait Hook Keeper Magnet. Perfect for rigging your trailer hook on your favorite soft plastic, the magnet easily and securely mounts with a molded screw-lock system. The Soft Bait Hook Keeper Magnet is strong enough to hold your trailer hook in place firmly, yet easily releases the hook from the lure when a bass strikes to not only up your hook-up ratio but also extend the life of your bait.
Further bolstering the amount of fish that ultimately end up in your boat, the Soft Bait Hook Keeper Magnet allows all of your treble’s hook points to be exposed rather than having one buried in the bait itself like more traditional trailer hook arrangements. Easy to use and incredibly effective, the Spro Soft Bait Hook Keeper Magnet is a smart and innovative accessory to add to your favorite swimbaits and other soft plastics that benefit from a trailer hook.
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9 Must Have Maintenance Tips For An Angler |
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Have you ever had things go wrong out on the water? Let’s say you broke a rod on a hookset, your reel suddenly started messing up, or worse. Maybe your trolling motor or outboard motor fails and ruins your day of fishing. These are just a few things that could go wrong on the water, but you get the point. To prevent or reduce the chance of your equipment failing you and ruining your day, it is important to go through the maintenance process during the off-season. We will split up this maintenance blog into two different categories: (1) fishing equipment maintenance and (2) boat/trailer maintenance. Read the full article here.
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Which live broadcast are you watching this week?
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Like what you see, refer a friend.
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