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Celebrate this 4th of July with savings from Tackle Warehouse here.
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Sunline is super excited to announce the upcoming release of Tepa! Tepa is a 100% fluorocarbon leader that combines two lb tests into one leader with a proprietary tapered design. These leaders are uniquely manufactured to taper from a larger lb test to a smaller lb test from one end of the leader to the other end. This benefit allows an angler to use an upsized lb test on either end for applications where a larger or smaller leader is needed. For example, the larger size can be tied to a lure when an angler wants to have greater strength and abrasion resistance at his knot and the first part of the leader. The line then tapers down to a smaller size for joining to the mainline braid. Alternately, the larger end could also be tied to the mainline knot connection to provide greater strength and abrasion resistance at the knot while the leader tapers down to a smaller size at the lure knot for fish that are wary of line size. The tapered structure of this leader allows an angler to strengthen either the knot area or mainline connection of a leader without having to upsize the whole leader.
100% Fluorocarbon leader. Sunline proprietary taper manufacturing technology
Allows anglers to upsize either end of their leader connection. Increase your leader strength while still maintaining the lowest diameter possible. Can be used in either direction for multiple benefits. Available in 10ft length.
Tapered sizes available include:12lb to 8lb, 16lb to 10lb, 36lb to 16lb,
36lb to 22lb, 42lb to 30lb, 48lb to 20lb, 54lb to 26lb, 60lb to 42lb
Tepa will be available to consumers later this month! Make sure to stay tuned to Sunline social media for the release date.
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The Best Weather Apps For Fishing |
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Keeping an eye on changing weather conditions is something fisherman take very seriously. Whether you are checking the forecast for wind speed and direction, or timing a trip to beat an approaching storm front, having a reliable source is paramount. Weather Apps have become an extremely popular source for anglers to get their weather information. Check out some of the top Apps you might want to add to your menu here.
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Perfect for Texas-rigs, Carolina-rigs, and as a jig trailer, the Nories Escape Twin 4.5" offers a bulky crawfish imitation that flails and writhes like nothing American bass have ever seen. Also effective for flipping and punching, it's narrow body allows it to slip in and out of cover and vegetation, and its lively appendages come to life as soon as it hits the water. The two thick, rounded claws and various other appendages also flare out on the pause and contracts on the retrieve - just like an actual crawfish. Made from a high density plastic and infused with Nories’ super-strong scent, the Nories Escape Twin 4.5" appeals to bass' sense of smell and taste as well. Offered in a number of bass-catching colors, the Nories Escape Twin 4.5" delivers an appetizing presentation no matter how it's fished. Check out the full lineup here.
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Matty Wong Is Stay'n Alive |
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Matty Wong was down in Orange TX fishing a Bassmaster Elite event on the infamous Sabine River. The food is spicy and the fishing is tough but Matty dials in a bite in a sneaky backwater! Check out the full episode here. |
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Photo Courtesy Major League Fishing
Bass Pro Tour professional John Hunter's sponsors include Googan Baits, Swate, Buffalo Construction Inc., Bass Mafia, Precision Sonar, Go Wild, Watr, P-Line, Graph Glass, Way Point, Power Pole, Lowrance, Mercury, Falcon Boats, and Sea Clear Power just to name a few.
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Bigger is better and Do-it’s new Essential Series Extra Large frame molds pack loads of value into a mold frame that pours more for less. The ES XL Slick Shiner mold has 8 cavities, each with their very own gate port and runner that make dual injecting these 3.5” paddle tail swimbaits a breeze. The Slick Shiner’s minnow-like profile and superior action are perfect for a bold head wagging swimbait presentation. Check them out at Do-it’s site!
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AFTCO Awards 2023 B.A.S.S. Nation Conservation Grant Recipients |
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AFTCO continues its strong conservation heritage by providing support for five Conservation Grants to B.A.S.S. Nation Clubs in 2023. The contribution for this year amounts to $25,000 spread across the five recipients. AFTCO's total contributions to this program have now exceeded $120,000 since its start in 2018. The following five grant recipients have been selected from the pool of applicants for 2023:
2. Iowa B.A.S.S. Nation Release Trailer with Iowa B.A.S.S. Nation
3. Kentucky and Barkley Lakes Cypress Tree Planting Project with Kentucky B.A.S.S. Nation
4. New York B.A.S.S. Release Boat Refit with New York B.A.S.S. Nation
5. Upper Bay, Maryland Stocking Program with Middle River Bass Anglers
These programs will provide support for stocking bass, establishing habitats, and ensuring that tournament fish are returned to lakes and rivers in the best possible condition. These programs are all being coordinated locally with the aid of B.A.S.S Nation chapters, governmental fishing agencies, local businesses, and the valuable support of volunteers and youth organizations contributing their labor. The first project in Tennessee is centered around placing fish habitat in Normandy and Center Hill Reservoirs. Both lakes have seen significant loss of habitat. The AFTCO grant will be used for education on proper habitat as well as the placement of fish attractors in those lakes by the Tennessee B.A.S.S. Nation in conjunction with the TWRA, TBN High School Team, and TBN Adult Clubs along with donations from local businesses. This project is expected to put between 1000-2000 structures into these lakes.
The second project will bring a new release trailer to the Iowa B.A.S.S. Nation. This trailer will be critical to return tournament fish safely to lakes and rivers in Iowa and surrounding states. Many of those include summertime events with higher water temperatures where safe release is even more critical. The AFTCO grant will be used to aid in the construction of this new trailer in 2023. The trailer will be used at dozens of events each year, including youth tournaments to safely release fish and distribute their release across the body of water. Iowa B.A.S.S. Nation will operate and maintain the trailer. The goals of the third project are to improve bass and sunfish spawning habitat and decrease siltation by increasing shoreline stability through the planting of bald cypress trees in Lake Barkley. The Kentucky B.A.S.S. Nation is directing the program in conjunction with USACE and KDFWR with the labor being provided by a mix of adult and youth volunteers. The goal of this project is to plant 675 bald cypress trees that are native to this area and provide great habitat and erosion control. The New York B.A.S.S. Nation has successfully operated a tournament release boat for many years. This fourth AFTCO grant will be used to refit and update the current release boat allowing it to provide better service in the coming season. Their boat is used at over 10 events each season and is operated by youth volunteers and New York nation members. The boat has safely returned thousands of fish back to New York waters and this refit will help it continue to provide top notch fish care in this region. The final grant recipient in 2023 is the Middle River Bass Anglers. They will be using the grant funds to aid in a stocking program for Chesapeake Bay. There was a devastating fish kill in the Middle River in 2015. The Middle River Bass Anglers with support from the DNR and local business purchase adult bass from a DNR supported vendor to replenish bass populations in this area. Volunteers will distribute the adult bass throughout the three bodies of water. “These grants are a great example of the efforts our B.A.S.S. Nation clubs are putting forth to enhance the fishing in their local lakes and reservoirs. Our state chapters are blessed to be associated with a company like AFTCO that takes conservation to heart. That continued commitment to the B.A.S.S. Nation and to the fishery resources that our sport depends on is unmatched.” - Gene Gilliland, B.A.S.S. Conservation Director. “AFTCO has been fortunate to work with great partners at B.A.S.S. and all their passionate B.A.S.S. Nation state chapters. Together we’ve been able to make a big impact to enhance these fisheries across the country and give back to both the resource and the angling community.” - Matt Florentino, AFTCO Marketing Director.
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