THE BUSINESS NEWS OF FISHING. |
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Matt Stefan Weighs His Options For 2021 |
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Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit angler Matt Stefan weighs the his options on what circuits he will fish in 2021. Stefan gives a detailed financial rundown on the realities of competing on the Pro Circuit, NPFL, and Bassmaster Opens. Check out the full video here.
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Do you know which line to choose? |
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One of the most common questions asked by beginner and experienced anglers alike is how do I know what line to use for a specific technique? While you will find varying opinions on the subject, through trial and error some general consensuses have been reached to help point you in the right direction. Learn more about which line to choose for a particular technique or situation in this latest blog from Sunline.
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With the 2021 Bassmaster Opens season now complete, there are 12 new anglers that hold invitations to fish the 2022 Bassmaster Elite Series season. While veterans including Mike Iaconelli, Jacob Powroznik, David Williams, and Joseph Webster each received invites, a trio of 22-year-olds also qualified.
- Alex Redwine from Blue Ash, Ohio qualified through the Northern Division.
- Jacob Foutz from Charleston, Tennessee qualified through the Southern Division.
- Jay Przekurat from Stevens Point, Wisconsin qualified through the Central Division.
Both Redwine and Przekurat qualified for the Elite Series in their first seasons fishing the Opens on the pro side. Foutz began fishing the Opens in 2018 after winning the 2017 Carhartt College Classic Bracket presented by Bass Pro Shops.
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5. Baits Not Being Talked About |
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Designed with the input of famed Lake Biwa fishing guide, Yuho Ito, the Geecrack Bellows Gill Creature Bait is an exciting new soft plastic bait concept that mimics the unique swimming action and broad profile of a bluegill. Molded with a ribbing from head to tail to give the bait a natural feel once the fish bites, the Geecrack Bellows Gill Creature Bait displaces a tremendous amount of water for its size and creates a lifelike swimming action that is sure to fool the smartest bass. It is also made from Geecrack’s original S.A.F.(Salt+Aminos+Flavor) material, which causes fish to hold on longer once they bite so you have more time to set the hook. Check out the full lineup here.
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6. What We're Watching & Listening To |
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Thrift and Montgomery Go Jet Boating With Ott |
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This is the first time some of Ott Defoe's buddies (Andy Montgomery and Bryan Thrift) have been in a jet boat! They've been friends a long time and have fished together here and there along the way. They were in SC for a MLF cup event and on their off day they hit up some water close to where they live but have never fished. The fishing was fair but the fun was big! Even getting the boat launched was an adventure. Check out the full video here.
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Photo Courtesy Bassmaster
Bassmaster Open angler Nick LeBrun recently was victorious at the Bassmaster Central Open on Grand Lake. Lebrun's sponsorship lineup includes Skeeter Boats, Bill Lewis, V&M, Lowrance, AFTCO, Sunline, Covington, Power-Pole, Cypress Baptist Church, and Yamaha just to name a few.
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SPRO Mesh Soft Bait Pouch |
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If you're looking for a convenient and dependable solution for organizing your collection of soft plastics, look no further than the Spro Mesh Soft Bait Pouch. Made from durable water-resistant materials, the Spro Mesh Soft Bait Pouch sports a transparent mesh design, which allows anglers to easily identify the contents inside. The Spro Mesh Soft Bait Pouch also features a smooth zip-top design for quick-and-easy access to your baits. Coupled with a customizable label on the zipper, the Spro Mesh Soft Bait Pouch is a must-have accessory for every angler’s tackle bag. Check it out here.
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Today we are going to talk about a bait/technique that is quickly gaining some traction in the fishing world as it pertains to the bass fishing in the United States. The reason why I mention the USA is because our fishing fellows back in Japan have already adopted this technique with great success. Having said that, the two baits that are leading the charge are:
Developed by guides on Lake Biwa in Japan, the Fish Arrow Heavy Poop Stick Bait is an innovative soft stick bait that gives fish a different presentation and helps trigger more bites in highly pressured waters. Made from a special soft plastic formula that contains 30% salt, the Fish Arrow Heavy Poop Stick Bait weighs over half an ounce, which allows it to sink perfectly horizontal very quickly even when rigged weightless to fish deeper water and cast farther than other weightless stick worms on the market. The special material also provides exceptional durability that is able to hold hook points firmly in place for weedless presentations and won’t tear up as easily as other soft stick worms.
Molded with a textured back and two large claw formations, the Fish Arrow Heavy Poop Stick Bait mimics a large crawfish in a tucked position when sitting on the bottom, which resembles a large protein packed meal for hungry bass. The deep groove along the claw portion also helps channel water and makes it difficult to rotate during the retrieve to eliminate any line twisting issues. Finished with a strong dose of scent to trigger even more bites, the Fish Arrow Heavy Poop Stick Bait is perfect for those times when you need to show the fish something different or fish in deeper water to trigger a bite.
One of the hottest new baits coming from Japan, the Deps Cover Scat Stick Bait is poured with a bulky body and an ultra-high specific gravity material that boasts 40% salt content. Despite its relatively small size, the Cover Scat is heavy stick bait packed with tons of salt. Designed to be fished without any extra weight, this stick bait features a fast horizontal fall and uses body stabilization fins at the sides to encourage the proper posture. The bulbous back end has a dimple molded exterior that gives the bait the same texture and vibration as a crawfish underwater.
A molded hook guard cup and belly hook slot allows for easy rigging and improves your hook-up rate with less plastic to shift down the hook shank, while the bulb on the top of the bait serves as a hook point guard to keep the presentation completely weedless. With no additional appendages, the Deps Cover Scat Stick Bait gets in and out of cover with ease and is ideal for fishing around heavy cover and vertical structure like overhanging trees, dams, dock pilings, and bushes along the shoreline.
With the fall/winter transition in full effect, the fish are looking to bulk up for the winter and what better way for them to do so than to gorge on some crawfish imitation baits.
So when you see these baits back in stock, I suggest you don’t hesitate to check out with a bag or two!
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