The annual Bass Fishing Hall Of Fame auction is in full swing and raising some serious money for the items and experiences that have been donated. While many of the items are poised to fetch a pretty penny, none are even close to the current bid to fish with Bassmaster Opens EQ angler and YouTube personality Ben Milliken. At present time the bid to fish with Milliken is at a staggering $15,550!
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Fishing Has Positive Benefits For Mental Health |
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Research conducted in the U.K. found what longtime fishing hobbyists could have likely already told us. Angling is tied to a lower risk of mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts. The study, which was conducted by Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge, Ulster University, and Queen’s University, Belfast, took 1,752 total male participants who were given an online survey that asked them a range of questions about their participation in recreational angling, physical activity levels, diagnosis of psychiatric disorders, and mental health and well-being. The results found that those who took part in angling more regularly were almost 17 percent less likely to report being diagnosed with mental health conditions compared to those who take part in the hobby less regularly. And those who fished more frequently saw an even greater positive impact on their mental health. Learn more about the study here.
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Lane's Jigs Fit The Situation |
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Bass Pro Tour angler Russ Lane is what is often referred to as a tinkerer. Lane is constantly trying to figure out ways to make his baits more effective and efficient, and a jig is no exception. Lane is a proponent of customizing his jigs to fit the situation. "I don't always need a heavy bristle weedguard on my jig. If I'm pitching around deeper, sparse hydrilla I prefer a smaller weedguard. I also want a skirt that flares like rubber, but isn't so full that it slows the fall rate. Depending on the scenario I may also prefer a lighter wire Gamakatsu hook versus a heavier wire. Being able to make my own jigs with Do-It Molds allows me to fine tune my jigs exactly how I want them." said Lane. Fine tune your jigs based on the cover and situation and put more fish in the boat on your next trip to the lake.
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Delivering immense drawing power in an ultra-finesse profile, the Imakatsu Bebikira Wakebait will inspire even the most pressured fish into attacking your subsurface lure. Painstakingly crafted in Japan with expert efficiency, the Bebikira Wakebait is the product of Naoyuki Mihara’s creativity and experience in Japan’s tough professional fishing circuit. It is fine-tuned with meticulously designed single-jointed, hardbody construction that terminates in a tantalizing soft plastic tail that dances just under the surface on the retrieve. The nose of the bait features detailed molding and lifelike 3D eyes above the durable lip that adds a seductive slithering action. In addition to its finesse footprint, the Imakatsu Bebikira Wakebait sets itself apart from the rest of the wakebaits in your tackle box with some innovative features and capabilities. The belly of the bait not only hangs razor-sharp treble and double hooks, but it also anchors a compact underspin blade that adds a supplementary layer of attraction while simultaneously helping the lure track true. Check out the full lineup here.
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Bass Fishing Connection On The Voice? |
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Kristen Brown daughter of long time host of Ultimate Bass Radio Kent Brown, recently performed Carrie Underwood's "Blown Away" during the new season of The Voice Blind Auditions. Brown made it through the initial audition and chose Gwen Stefani as her coach. Check out her audition here. |
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Photo Courtesy Of Major League Fishing
Bass Pro Tour angler Zack Birge's sponsors include MidwayUSA, Yo-Zuri, Mercury, Blazer Boats, Omega Tackle, Flambeau, Monster Marine, Alpha Angler Rods, Lowrance, Power-Pole, Top This, and DD26 just to name a few.
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Do-It Weedless Sparkie Mold |
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In this How We Do-it Pro Series video, Elite Series pro Caleb Kuphall shows us how he makes his go-to jig. This video dives into the intricacies that Kuphall looks for in his favorite jig, and there are a lot of helpful insights for jig fishermen alike! Check out this mold here.
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Pursuing The American Dream |
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Masayuki Matsushita just finished up his second year on the Bassmaster Elite Series where he qualified through the Bassmaster Opens in 2021. He also won the 2020 Bassmaster Central Open at Sam Rayburn Reservoir which qualified him for the 2021 Bassmaster Classic. These are great accomplishments, but they take a lot of sacrificing as a Japanese angler. During the tournament season, he resides in a self-built home in the bed of his Toyota Tundra. There are lots of unique features he added such as air conditioning, a microwave, a mini fridge, storage shelving, and hydraulics that lift the camper shell for extra room. Matsushita was taught how to fish by one of his junior high school classmates and he fell in love with it ever since. Influenced by fishing magazines, he developed a deep longing to visit America, the birthplace of bass fishing. He quit high school at 19 years old and went to Dallas where he visited Bass Pro Shops every day for a week straight and never got tired of it. This excitement that he experienced fanned the flame of his burning passion to move to America. After returning to Japan, Matsushita became a bass fishing guide on Lake Biwa and purchased his first bass boat at 21 years old. He claims that he almost gave up on his dream many times as it was hard to make a living as a guide and was even doubted by people around him that told him he could never make it to America, but then he was inspired by anglers like Ken Iyobe and Morizo Shimizu. Read more about Masa's journey here.
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