THE BUSINESS NEWS OF FISHING. |
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Bally's Takes Gamble On MLF |
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Photo Courtesy Gambling News
Bally’s Corporation announced a new deal with Major League Fishing last week. The deal made Bally’s an exclusive Sports Betting and Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) partner for the MLF. Additionally, under the deal, the operator became an exclusive Free-to-Play (F2P) partner for MLF’s tournament circuits. This marks the first such partnership for the professional fishing industry. However, this is not the case for Bally’s as the recent deal is the fifth sports betting agreement with a professional sports league. Before the deal with MLF, Bally’s inked other key agreements with the NHL, NBA, the Women’s National Basketball Association as well as MLB. Check out the take on the deal from Gambling News here.
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SCBFA Launches Online Careers Initiative Site |
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South Carolina-based companies that make boats and fishing tackle are experiencing an unprecedented surge in demand and virtually all of them are looking for workers. As a result, the South Carolina Boating & Fishing Alliance (SCBFA) announced today the addition of an industry-wide manufacturing careers page to the organization’s website. “The boating and fishing community has seen an unprecedented increase in demand for products since the coronavirus pandemic began,” said SCBFA CEO Gettys Brannon, citing data from the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) that shows boat purchases reaching a 13-year high in 2020. “This demand sheds light on the need for more skilled workers, and the Alliance is committed to helping develop a workforce that will meet the industry’s needs.” Visitors to the website can learn about job opportunities at various boating and fishing manufacturers across the state, which contribute to the industry’s $5 billion economic impact. These companies offer a wide range of jobs, from engineering to skilled labor positions, such as welding and fiberglass and gel coat operating, with competitive pay and benefits in a unique work environment. “Boating and fishing are the most popular recreational activities in South Carolina, and there are great opportunities to match passion with careers,” said SCBFA Chairman Chris Butler. “With the addition of this digital resource, job seekers can find outdoor industry job opportunities on one page and a click away.” Meeting the growing demand of specialized workforce needs for this industry in South Carolina is one of SCBFA’s paramount initiatives. SCBFA is devoted to investing in the industry’s future through education and workforce development programs to ensure companies have a skilled workforce to meet the growing demands. The careers page is the latest addition to the SCBFA website, after adding a certified dealer database to its boating and fishing toolkit page last month.
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The Future Angler Foundation (FAF) is an incorporated 501(c)(3) non-profit organization formed in April of 2012 by a small group of anglers dedicated to help grow participation in angling and boating through education and outreach.
The FAF works to “Create New Anglers” by working with individuals and organizations throughout the United States to expose potential new anglers and boaters of all ages to the sport of fishing and to boating by educating them on how to catch fish and to boat safely. The educational component of what the FAF does is critical to the future of the sportfishing and boating because equipment alone will not catch fish or assure participants will be safe on the water, each angler/boater must have the knowledge needed to use the equipment effectively and safely. Additionally, with the introduction of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) in the U.S, anglers and boaters must know the part they must play in slowing the spread of AIS if we are to protect our lakes and streams for future generations. As such, the FAF partners with state and federal agencies and other conservation oriented non-profits to assist in educating anglers and boaters on how to become to become good stewards of the water by knowing the steps they should take to slow the spread of AIS.
The FAF is utilizing angler/boater education and outreach to help reverse the attrition that has taken place in the sportfishing and boating over the past few decades, and to support the R3 efforts that strive to bring the next generation participants to the outdoors. We are able to do so through the use of networking and hands on grassroots approach that has proven to be extremely effective and through the digital content that we have created that now make millions of impressions annually. It is our opinion that participation in outdoor activities like fishing are at the core of the American way of life and essential to the future of our nation as we know it. Help us pass the sport of angling on to future generations! Your donations go directly toward our mission to “Create New Anglers” by working with individuals and organizations throughout the United States to expose potential new anglers of all ages to the sport of fishing and educate them on how to catch fish and protect the resource. You can donate to the Future Angler Foundation if you are so inclined here.
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5. Baits Not Being Talked About |
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Expanding the range of exceptionally popular Rage Tail Series plastics, the Strike King Midsize Rage Bug provides anglers with an intermediate profile that is perfect when the fish want something just a little smaller than the standard Rage Bug. Designed with a streamlined body and precisely placed Rage Tail Claws and appendages, the Midsize Rage Bug slips in and out of cover with ease making it ideal for flipping and pitching into cover.
Built for extreme action at any speed, it produces tons of commotion any time it hits the water, and its fully ribbed body section encourages the classic crawfish glide that bass simply can’t resist. Infused with Strike King’s exclusive coffee scent formula so fish hold on longer, Strike King Midsize Rage Bugs attract fish with real coffee bean oil while also masking any unnatural human or plastic scents. Check out the full lineup here.
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6. What We're Watching & Listening To |
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Jeffreys Set To Retire After 17 Years |
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Monday December 20th marked the final show for Mark Jeffreys hosting Bass Talk Live after 17 years behind the mic. Check out the jam packed show full of great tributes and guests here.
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Photo Courtesy Major League Fishing
Dean Rojas's sponsorship lineup includes Suzuki Outboards, Blazer Boats, SPRO, Gamakatsu, Epic Baits, Big Bite Baits, Power-Pole, Lowrance, Sunline, Ecstar Marine Oil, Duckett Fishing, Lithium Pros Batteries, Torch Eyewear, and G2 Gemini just to name a few.
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Sunline JDM Products Available In U.S. |
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The Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) has long been the birth place for new tackle and techniques. The highly pressured waters of Japan have forced anglers to develop techniques and rigs to catch fish under crowded conditions. Many of these improvements are very slight and technical in nature, but have made a big difference in catching pressured fish in either country. Fishing lines have been no different, as Japanese anglers have continued to develop lines for specific situations and techniques. Nearly 10% of Sunline Japan’s employees are in the R&D Department and they are continuously refining lines to improve the angler experience. Many of these Japanese products have only been available to local anglers. Most of the products sold by Sunline America have been developed specifically for the US market. The lines offered in this new JDM section are now available here, giving anglers in the U.S. a direct portal to buy products that would normally only be available in the Japan domestic market.
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What's in Ken Mah's Boat? |
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While we typically focus on the gear and tackle anglers keep onboard their rigs to put fish in the boat, we often overlook the equipment that could prove to be just as valuable. Ken Mah had quite the 2021 season, winning 3 major events out west. Mah recently gave a quick rundown of the tools and supplies he keeps onboard his Vexus boat when he's on the water. The items included first aid kit, aspirin, etc, change of clothes, various hand tools, hammer, electric screwdriver, spare prop troll/big engine, prop hub, breaker bar, socket set, tow ropes, throw cushion, duct tape, flex seal tape, bungee cords, 550 cord 15', channel lock,, Lowrance accessories, cotter pins, lithium jump pack, spare livewell pump, spare batteries, voltmeter, fuses, jumper cables, electrical wire, electrical connectors, circuit Breaker, extra kill switch, zipties, extra screws, and lubricant
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Which of these long running tv fishing shows do you like best?
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Fishing with Jimmy Houston
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Fishing with Roland Martin
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Like what you see, refer a friend.
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