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Cost to Fish The ABU Garcia High School Classic |
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Freeland High School Bass Fishing Team out of Michigan recently qualified for the Abu Garcia Bassmaster High School Classic presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors on Lake Keowee. The tournament would coincide with the Bassmaster Classic and the High School qualifiers would be able to weigh in on the Classic Stage prior to the Classic anglers on Saturday.
The High School event consisted of two official practice days (Thursday and Friday) and the Tournament was held on Lake Keowee (Saturday).
Cost Breakdown:
2 Adults / 2 H.S. Anglers
6 Overnight Stays
Total Mileage = 2259
Lodging - VRBO = $1225.09
Tackle / Lake Map / License = $969.02
Travel Expense / Boat Fuel = $822.19
Food = $726.97
Fishing License = $42.72
Total = $3785.99
Freeland High School Bass Fishing Team - Brayden Ruckman and Nate Helmreich ended up in 2nd Place with Parker Stalvey and Jacob Deel of Clay High School taking home the victory. “It’s probably a once and a lifetime opportunity to be able to weigh-in on that stage. Definitely something I will remember for the rest of my life.” ~ Brayden Ruckman
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Miller Ready For Redemption |
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Third year Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit tour pro Colby Miller was hard at work during the 2022 Bassmaster Classic expo in Greenville, SC representing his sponsors and talking to fans. We caught up with Miller at the Epic Baits Fishing booth where he was showing off a few of the baits he was planning on fishing at the second stop of the Pro Circuit on the Harris Chain. "My first two years on the Pro Circuit didn't go exactly how I had planned, and I didn't perform up to my expectations or capabilities," said Miller. At only 22 years of age Miller is one of the youngest anglers on tour and understands that taking some lumps along the way is just part of the process. "I'm still humbled each time I launch my boat and have the opportunity to compete against some of the anglers I grew up idolizing and following. These guys have years of experience on the water, and we all know that there is no substitute for time on the water. That being said I am happy with how my 2022 season has started. I finished 38th at Sam Rayburn and am really looking forward to getting to the Harris Chain." Miller concluded. Miller went on to finish 41st at the Harris Chain earning $10,000 in the process.
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Horton To Retire At End Of 2022 Season |
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Veteran pro Timmy Horton recently announced his retirement from professional fishing, at the end of the 2022 Bass Pro Tour season. Horton has amassed nearly 2 million dollars in career earnings over his career, which includes 6 wins, 43 top 10s, 66 top 20s, and the B.A.S.S. angler of the year title in 2000. Horton had this to say via an announcement on his social media channels. "This has been on my heart for a few years now, and I’d like to share with you all. The last twenty-two years have been incredible. Fishing professionally has been a blessing, and the success I’ve had has been icing on the cake compared to the friendships and partnerships I’ve made along the way. Over the last several years, I have noticed a change in my motivations professionally. Sure, everyone likes to win and receive accolades, but the most moving feedback I receive is hearing from fellow anglers thanking me for my videos, content, and sharing my knowledge. That is where my heart is in fishing. I love filming for the television show and social media and sharing the things I’ve learned over the years with those who don’t have the time to spend on the water that I have had. Because of that, I’ve decided to concentrate on the television show and filming content, and spending time in Bass Pro Shops visiting with anglers, doing seminars, and furthering efforts for conservation. The truth of the matter is, as good as these guys are that fish Major League Fishing, you have to be ALL IN to compete with them. Since I’ve been trying to both compete and keep up with the television show, I feel like I’ve not done either to the fullest of my ability. So after talking at length with Kim and my family, and consulting with Bass Pro Shops, Tracker Marine, and my sponsors, I have decided that although I may decide to fish competitively occasionally in the future, this will be my last year competing on The Bass Pro Tour. On the topic of Major League Fishing and MLF Big5, the opportunities that exist now for young and aspiring anglers is unlike anything that has been available before. I’m proud of what we have accomplished with Major League Fishing and will continue to be a fan, and if I decide to compete again I will strive to requalify for The Bass Pro Tour. I want to thank you all for your support and tell you how excited I am to start a new chapter and have more time to create content."
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5. Baits Not Being Talked About |
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Unlike traditional frogs, the Big Bite Bait Fighting Frog is designed to be flipped, pitched, Carolina rigged or used as a jig trailer. Frogs have always been used as topwater baits. The Fighting Frog takes frogs to a whole new level of fishing and is a new type of flipping bait. This frog is made to be used below the surface and give fish a new and realistic look. The Fighting Frog features a compact body with small front legs for subtle action and larger back legs that have a great swimming action. When fished with a light weight, the Fighting Frog has a natural gliding action on the fall or a heavy weight can be used for faster presentations. It is also the perfect follow up bait when you miss a strike on a topwater frog. One of the most important features of the Fighting Frog is the innovative new design of pockets and grooves. The Fighting Frog has hook pockets on the top and bottom, but the key is additional grooves on the sides. These channels and grooves prevent the bait from balling up on the hook and interfering with hooksets. Check out the full lineup here.
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6. What We're Watching & Listening To |
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Santee Cooper Showdown 2006 |
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In the first year of the Bassmaster Elite Series, the best bass anglers in the world take on the Santee Cooper Showdown. Preston Clark brought in 39 pounds on Day 1, and six anglers had over 100 pound totals after four days of fishing. Top 12: Preston Clark, Aaron Martens, Skeet Reese, Stephen Kennedy, Kelly Jordon, Dean Rojas, Terry Scroggins, Kevin Wirth, John Crews, Jamie Desaro, Greg Hackney, Mike Wurm. Check it out here.
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Photo Courtesy MLF
Major League Fishing pro Bobby Lane is sporting a new look in 2022. Lane's sponsorship lineup includes Gravely Commercial Mowers, Academy Sports, Frabill, Plano, Costa, Lowrance, Keller Mechanical and Engineering, frogg toggs, Skinny Water Marine, Frontline Restoration, B & L Tires, Charleston Rubber & Gasket, Inno Rod Racks, Starbrite Solutions, Startron, Guy Harvey Camp Mack, Flatout Tungsten, Berkley, and Abu Garcia just to name a few.
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Leveraging decades of expert bass fishing knowledge and real-time environmental factors, Deep Dive gives you strategies to make you successful. Deep Dive is for anglers that are serious about catching more fish, period.For more information click here.
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Live-Imaging Sonar Research |
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Whether you love it or hate it live-imaging sonar is here to stay, and will likely get better and better in the years to come. While we are unaware of any studies that have been conducted concerning the effect it may have on bass populations, there are some that are being conducted in the Crappie world. These studies could help shed some light on the effect these new sonar products may or may not be having on bass. There are several live-imaging sonar (LIS) products on the market now, but the Garmin LiveScope™ started the craze. Ever since it hit the market in 2018, crappie anglers everywhere have been debating pros and cons of the advanced technology. Some are concerned it will adversely impact fish populations and have even suggested tighter regulations – or at least “self-imposed” limits by anglers – as a result.
However, until now fisheries biologists have held off expressing opinions. Generally, they say there is no evidence the technology is having a negative effect. All have qualified their statements, however, saying no one has really researched it.
Now, however, fisheries biologists with the Kansas Dept. of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have now done it, developing a first-of-its-kind study of the effectiveness of LIS. Read the full article here.
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