THE BUSINESS NEWS OF FISHING. |
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AFTCO Gives Back $548K In 2021 |
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A lot of good was done for fishing conservation in 2021 by AFTCO thanks to their customers. Each year, through our 10 % Pledge to Protect & 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. In 2021, AFTCO’s 10 % pledge resulted in $548,000 of contributions. Read more about AFTCO's 2021 in the full blog post here.
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Ever Wonder How Fishing Line Is Made? |
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If you have ever wondered how fishing line is made, this great animation will quickly show you how nylon, fluorocarbon and polyester lines are made. Braided lines are made with a different manufacturing process. All Sunline products are made in Japan in the largest stand alone line factory in the World. Check out the full video here.
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Anglers Happy Hour Meet Up |
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Join the guys from Anglers Happy Hour for a day of fishing and an evening of fun at Roosevelt Lake. The Anglers Happy Hour crew will be hosting a free event open to all listeners January 8th. Bring your boat and fish until 3:00 before we meet up at the Frazier Group site for food, conversation and a raffle. The group site is reserved for night if you’d like to dry camp. There are hotels nearby if you’d like to stay the night but would rather not camp. The food will be reserved for those who RSVP. We are stoked to hang out with you guys and hope many of you can make it! To RSVP email us at info@anglershappyhour.com or send us a message on Facebook or Instagram @anglershappyhour or @josh_bertrandfishing .
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5. Baits Not Being Talked About |
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Joining Norman’s legendary line-up of crankbaits, the Norman Speed N Crankbait utilizes the proven Deep Little N body design but is engineered to target the 4-6 foot depth range. Deadly in cold water situations but highly effective at all times of the year, the Norman Speed N Crankbait produces a tight wobble with an aggressive pitch and roll, which creates an erratic hunting action that changes lanes like a high-end sports car. It is also made from butyrate and features an internal rattle to provide a dull thumping sound that is different than other plastic crankbaits on the market.
Ready to fish right out of the package, the Norman Speed N Crankbait comes with razor sharp treble hooks for a high hook up ratio and a protective gel coating that provides increased durability so you can catch more fish and keep your bait looking like new. Available in a wide selection of Norman’s custom colors, the Norman Speed N Crankbait will become a staple among crankbait enthusiasts all over the world. Check out the full lineup here.
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6. What We're Watching & Listening To |
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Top 10 Catches Of The 2021 Bassmaster Elite Series |
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Check out the Top 10 catches from the 2021 Bassmaster Elite Series Season! From the St. Johns River in Florida to the St. Lawrence River in New York! Watch the full top 10 here.
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Justin Lucas unveiled his 2022 boat and truck wrap recently. Lucas's sponsorship lineup includes Berkley, Abu Garcia, Yamaha, A.R.E., Phoenix Boats, Under Armour, Tackle Warehouse, Traeger, Costa, Big Rig Bassin, Power-Pole, Plano, and Yakima just to name a few.
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SPRO Stainless Steel Split Ring Pliers |
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More than just your average pair of split ring pliers, the Spro Stainless Steel Split Ring Pliers are a multi-functional tool combo packed with additional features that avid anglers will appreciate. Made from highly durable stainless steel and coated with PTFE for superior corrosion resistance, an ergonomic non-slip grip ensures a secure grasp during use, and the high-vis Spro green handles won’t go unnoticed. Featuring ribbed teeth, a split ring tip, and multiple crimping sections these pliers make swapping out hooks easy even when you are on the water.
Equipped with tungsten carbide side-cutters, Spro pliers are designed to cut through braided fishing lines with ease. Spro has also machined small holes into the jaws of the pliers so anglers can conveniently place hooks through them to cinch down their knots tightly. Complete with a sheath, belt clip, and heavy-duty lanyard, the Spro Stainless Steel Split Ring Pliers can be stored on your person and drawn at a moment’s notice. Check them out here.
-Stainless Steel w/ PTFE coating
-Split ring pliers
-Braid cutter
-Crimping tool
-Ribbed Teeth
-Non-slip grip
-Sheath with belt and heavy-duty lanyard
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Mepps wants your Squirrel tails to create hand-tied dressed hooks for our world-famous, fish-catching lures. We've tried hundreds of other natural and synthetic materials; bear hair, fox, coyote, badger, skunk, deer, even Angus cow, but nothing works as well as squirrel tail hair. We've been recycling squirrel tails for over half a century. In fact, we recycle more of them than anyone else in the world.
The fact is squirrel tails are all hair—no fur. Practically all other animals have fur tails with just a few guard hairs. Fur doesn't have the rippling, pulsating movement of squirrel hair in the water. And, squirrels are plentiful. Plus, squirrel is some of the best wild meat and their skins are used for caps, coats, glove linings and many other items, but the tail is usually thrown away. We're asking you to help us recycle this valuable resource, AND, we're offering to reward you for your efforts!
NOTE: Mepps is only interested in recycling tails taken from squirrels that have been harvested for the table. We do not advocate taking squirrels strictly for their tails. Squirrel tails cannot be sold in CA. It's illegal to sell Western grey squirrel tails in the state of OR. State of Idaho Regulations: only red and fox squirrel tails can legally be sent to Mepps. Get more details about the program here.
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Do you use YouTube to learn new fishing techniques?
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Like what you see, refer a friend.
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