Save 40% On 13 Fishing Inception |
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Born from a pedigree of excellence, the 13 Fishing Inception Casting Reel is a feature-packed reel designed to deliver the performance you demand - without having to eat ramen for weeks to save up for it. Constructed with a rigid HD Aluminum frame and re-enforced graphite side plates, it has the strength to battle the largest fish at the highest level of competition. A fish-catching workhorse of a reel that anglers of all skill levels (and budgets) can appreciate, its eight bearing system, comprised of 2 Japanese high spin bearings, 5 stainless steel bearings and an Instant Stop Anti-Reverse bearing, delivers consistently fluid functioning. Japanese Hamai Cut Gearing also offers a smooth transition of power from the handle, and the advanced drag system with multi-material oversized drag washers provides up to 18lbs of max drag to stop big fish in their tracks. Also equipped with a 6-way centrifugal braking system for complete cast control, the High Spin Spool System helps provide increased casting distance and accuracy as well. Available in both a versatile 6.6:1 and lightning fast 8.1:1 gear ratio, the 13 Fishing Inception Casting Reel is a true performer available at a very reasonable price.
-HD Aluminum Frame
-Graphite Side Plates
-Multi-Material Oversized Drag Washers
-EVA Tech Handle Knobs
-Arrowhead line guide system
-Instant Stop Anti-Reverse
-Japanese Hamai Cut Gearing
-6-way centrifugal braking system
-High Spin Spool System
Check out the full selection here.
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Bass Fishing HOF Supports Students |
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Supporting those whose future career paths will focus on healthy fisheries, essential access, and clean rivers, lakes and reservoirs, the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame’s Board of Directors has announced the 10 recipients of the inaugural Fishery Management Scholarship program stipends. Each of the winners will receive a $2,500 stipend to assist with undergraduate and post-graduate educational needs during the 2023-24 school year. “Through the Board’s many contacts in fishery management positions at state, federal and provincial levels, we are aware of the need for future fishery and natural resource professionals,” said BFHOF Board president John Mazurkiewicz. “We also know many of those same folks come from the ranks of recreational anglers, especially those who enjoy bass fishing. This project not only abides by our mission of celebrating, promoting and preserving the sport, but it also has an impact on well-managed recreational fisheries throughout the U.S. and Canada. Along with assisting these students financially so they can pursue their educational goals, the Bass Fishing HOF is also doing a small part to support the business side of our sport. There’s no need to manufacture and/or buy bass tackle, boats and other essential gear if there is a shortage of healthy bass fishing waters in which to use them.” Six of the recipients are pursuing bachelor's degrees in their chosen fields while the other four are working toward a master's degree. Check out the full article here.
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Tackle Box Organization On A Budget |
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Looking for a free solution for storing your tackle boxes at home or while on the road? Stopping by your local Sam's Club, Aldi, or other bulk grocery stores where they provide boxes might just be the ticket. The next time you are out restocking the refrigerator make sure to grab a few extra cardboard flats and take them home. These boxes will store up to 12 regular size 3600 tackle boxes, or a mismatched variety of other sizes. The perfect size cardboard flats for storage are 23" x 15". This is an awesome way of storing and transporting your tackle boxes without breaking the bank. |
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Expanding upon the popular lineup of next-generation live sonar jigs, the Queen Tackle L.S. Tungsten Ping Hair Jig is an ultra-finesse marabou jig that provides excellent feedback on forward-facing sonar and vertical jigging presentations. Built with a premium tungsten compound that offers a 40% smaller profile than comparable lead, the high-density material enhances sensitivity and provides stronger feedback so you can see it clearly from longer distances.
Perfect for targeting bass, trout, crappie, and perch, these premium hair jigs are available in a wide range of sizes to cover all ranges of the water column and feature a compact profile that allows them to fall quickly in swift currents. Hand-tied for increased durability and long-lasting performance, the Queen Tackle L.S. Tungsten Ping Hair Jig are backed by a sticky-sharp light wire hook that provides positive hook-ups while maintaining plenty of power to bring big fish back to the boat. Check out the full lineup here.
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Zona Talks About Everything |
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Mark Zona is the the colourful off-the-wall host of Zona’s Awesome Fishing Show, Bassmaster TV and BassLIVE. This week he once again returns to Dave Mercer's podcast but this time Z agrees to talk about everything going on recently in the crazy world of competitive bass fishing and so, so much more. Check out the full show here. |
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Bassmaster Elite Series professional Joey Cifuentes just notched his second victory of the 2023 season at Lake St.Clair. His sponsors include Abu Garcia, Berkley, Boat Logix, Circle S Kennels, Cowboy Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Fin-Nor, Frabill, Globe Life Insurance, Horizon Trike And Marine, Phoenix Boats, Plano, Power-Pole, and TRC Covers just to name a few.
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At Sportsman's Wholesale they have a pretty simple motto; Shop Where The Locals Shop. This core value has been built around providing great customer service, products and prices that kept their close family, friends and fellow sportsman happy since day 1. They've grown a little since then, but haven't strayed away from their roots. Operated as a family owned business, they understand the importance of how hard we all work to enjoy the great outdoors. Shop online or shop in-store with assurance as they back all of their items and products with a satisfaction guarantee. They are adding new products every week at the best possible prices to ensure your outdoor experience is not only great, but affordable. Check out their website here, or shop in person the next time you are in the Morehead City, NC area.
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Upper Mississippi To Host Big Bass Tour |
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The Upper Mississippi River may be a new venue for the Big Bass Tour, but it’s hardly an unknown to the nationwide fishing community. Just about all of the major big money circuits have visited multiple times, which means that fishing’s “Iron Man” – Florida pro John Cox – has spent a lot of time on this prolific northern fishery. He stated unequivocally that if he were to compete in the Big Bass Tour event there from August 4-6, he’d go all-in on frogging.
“That’s 100 percent what I’d be doing,” he said. “That’s the bait that has produced almost all of my big ones up there, and by ‘big’ I mean over 5 pounds.” He’s aware that the river is low right now, and that might take some backwater areas out of play, and force careful navigation, but it only reinforces his strategy. He knows that many areas will “look like you’re almost on the bottom,” but just a cast away there are slight dimples or ditches – “any kind of depression” – and that’s where ambushing largemouths lie in wait. His favorite frog these days is Berkley’s new Swamp Lord, both the pointed nose version and the popping model. The former, he said, walks super-easy, which allows him to cover water. The later is more compact, and he endeavors to fish it slower once he’s dialed in the bass. “I’m usually a pretty fast fisherman,” He said. “But those bigger fish seem to eat it mostly on the pause. I catch them by really slowing it down and pausing it a lot.” He likes panfish patterns like MF Bluegill all day long under sunny conditions, but will switch to solid black if there’s heavy cloud cover. If your favorite area of mats doesn’t have enough water on it to support big bass, or to get there, Cox recommends using the same popping frog adjacent to deeper water in and around undercut banks and laydowns on the main river. If the fish won’t react to the frog, he’ll mix in a Watermelon Maxscent Chigger Craw, most often behind a ½ ounce tungsten weight. “Berkley’s plain watermelon is super natural, and it’s different in a good way that any other watermelon on the market.” Competitors will have Pools 7, 8 and 9 open to them. Cox noted that Pool 7 has produced more truly big fish for him than either of the other two. “I feel like it has more fishable grass,” he said. “Stoddard has a lot, too. I guess they’re all good, but Seven just feels like I’m on Toho, like a big one could be anywhere. It also seems to get less pressure than the others. Maybe that’s why I like it.” While Cox would look exclusively for largemouths, it will be possible or even likely to get hourly checks with the river’s fat smallmouth bass, using crankbaits like the new Berkley Dime, dropshotted Maxscent Powerbait Flat Worm, and a variety of Powerbait soft plastics. Of course, no one should ever go to this neck of the woods without a swim jig or three tied on. Berkley’s Powerbait Swim Jigs and Finesse swim jigs in Crystal Chartreuse, Gill Spawn and Black Blue are all proven winners. Cox believes that while certain areas tend to produce more big bass, they don’t segregate by size. He’ll often catch a pile of 2-pound class fish and then suddenly have the rod jerked out of his arm by a bass twice that size. It may not pay to leave fish to find fish. It will, however, pay to watch the live leaderboard to gauge your fish’s value in a given hour. Given the distances and time needed to weigh in, a strategic approach will help anglers garner hourly checks. With so many quality fish in the river, timing may be everything.
Check out more information on how to fish the Big Bass Tour on the Mississippi River here.
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