Ultimate Guide To Bass Boat Contingency Programs |
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With the cost of new bass boats at an all time high, those who are considering purchasing a new rig are looking for creative ways to save or earn extra money with their new boat purchase. Contingency programs, although based on tournament performance, can be a great way to make some extra cash and take the sting out of the sticker price. This guide summarizes the contingency programs that the major boat manufacturers are currently offering and you can see which one might be the best for you. Check out all of the details for the 2023 programs here.
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Classic Venue Goes Carbon Neutral |
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The Tennessee Valley Authority and B.A.S.S., in conjunction with local authorities and the Knoxville Utilities Board, are partnering to make venues for the 2023 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Toyota carbon-neutral.In a first-of-its-kind partnership, the Knoxville Utilities Board and TVA are helping the Classic go green by reducing carbon emissions from Volunteer Landing, the Knoxville Convention Center and Thompson-Boling Arena through Renewable Energy Credits. While hosting 100,000 or more enthusiastic fishing fans, TVA’s renewable programs will allow the event to match 100% of their electricity usage with renewable energy and create the first-ever carbon-neutral Classic venues. This is just one of many ways the B.A.S.S. organization is working to positively impact the communities we visit and protect precious natural resources throughout the year. Read more about this awesome initiative here.
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This Little Light Of Mine |
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Does your extension cord have an illuminated plug? If not Elite Series pro Bradley Hallman strongly recommends you purchase one! In a recent social media post Hallman gave some sage advice about utilizing the proper extension cord as well as double checking that your batteries are actually charged prior to heading to the ramp on tournament morning. Check it out here.
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Meticulously designed for the anglers searching for that big bite, the Molix Hybrid Swimmer 165 Swimbait relies on an innovative construction and brilliant cosmetics to call in trophy-caliber fish. The soft swimbait features a hard-thumping double paddle tail that seductively kicks whether you’re painstakingly crawling the bait back to the boat or burning it just under the surface. It also boasts an internal foam core to ensure perfect balance even in deeper water. A heavy body combines with its aerodynamic profile to deliver easy casting performance that is perfect for covering vast amounts of water in search of your next trophy. The unique construction of the Molix Hybrid Swimmer 165 Swimbait is backed up with powerful hardware and lifelike detailing. Anchored to the belly of the Hybrid Swimmer by a strong magnet is a chemically sharpened treble hook affixed to a swiveling hanger for optimized hookup ratios. It also ties onto the end of your line with 3D fins that are expertly complemented by raised gill plates, 3D scaling, and a pair of oversized 3D eyes for a supremely natural profile. With rich visual features and powerful performance, the Molix Hybrid Swimmer 165 Swimbait is the perfect choice for hunting scale-busting bass! Check out the full lineup here.
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How Does Barometric Pressure Affect Fishing? |
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Understanding Barometric Pressure affects fishing (High & Low Pressure) can be a crucial element to your success on the water. Learn how atmospheric pressure can affect the weather and your fishing day. This video goes through high pressure affects on fishing and low pressure affects on fishing. Key things to look for and understanding which baits could help your bass fishing day be even better. Check out all of the action here.
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Photo Courtesy Major League Fishing
2023 REDCREST champion Bryan Thrift's sponsors include Fitzgerald Fishing, Abu Garcia, P-Line, Damiki, Hummingbird, Minn Kota, Sportsman's Warehouse, HUK, T-H Marine, Costa, Z-Man, Relion Batteries, Baitfuel, Plano, and Ranger Boats just to name a few.
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Located in Bristol, VA Just Fish'n is a very family friendly hometown business that the locals absolutely cherish and support. Owner Alan Weeks has over 15 years of retail fishing tackle experience from the big box stores, so he knows what fisherman are looking for and what they can’t find at other places. At Just Fish’n they strive to carry sought after hard to find bass fishing tackle, including homemade baits made especially for local waters by local anglers. Along with Alan is his wife, Alison Weeks. She comes from a business background to help manage the store and learn about bass fishing and fishing tackle while helping Alan. If you are in the area make sure to swing through and check them out or visit them online here.
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Northern California is known for two things: its vast bodies of water and the potential to tap into some pure California gold in the form of bass. Whether it’s competitive tournament bass fishing or just being out for pure, unadulterated fun, Austin Bonjour has a passion like no other and stops at nothing to fulfill his drive to rise in the ranks of competitive bass fishing. You may have seen his name atop the leaderboards of the Apex Tour, Wild West Bass, or WON Bass, but this short film gives you a deeper look into the glorious yet driven mind of one of the West Coast's fishiest bass heads. Check it out here.
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