THE BUSINESS NEWS OF FISHING. |
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MLF Announces New Qualifying Series |
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Major League Fishing announced today the formation of a new qualifying series that will launch in spring of 2023 – the MLF Invitationals. The Invitationals will feature six events in 2023 and serve as the sole qualifying circuit into the MLF Bass Pro Tour. The MLF Invitationals will feature a 150-angler field, competing over three days in a five-fish, weigh-in format. All 150 anglers will compete over the first two days of competition, with the top 50 anglers advancing to the third and final day. The winner of each Invitational will be determined by heaviest three-day cumulative weight. Each event will feature a total purse of more than $650,000, with the winner receiving a top payout of up to $115,000 and automatic qualification into MLF’s REDCREST, the Bass Pro Tour Championship that awards the sport’s top prize of $300,000.
MLF Invitationals will feature a $5,000 per tournament entry fee with payouts to the top 50 anglers that place it among the top three circuits in the nation along with providing a qualifying path to the Bass Pro Tour in only six events. Check out all of the details here.
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If you've ever seen the deck of Bryan New's Falcon Boat chances are you may have left scratching your head in awe of how many rods are displayed. New has made a simple modification to his boats for years that allows him to fan out his arsenal of Fitzgerald Rods. "As soon as I get my new rig one of the first things I do is extend where the rod strap secures. This gives me a little more room to lay out all of the rods neatly, and keeps them from getting tangled up with each other." said New. Try making this simple modification on your boat if you are interested in getting more rods on your deck.
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5 Must Have Baits For College Anglers |
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College fishing has exploded in just the past few years, and with that tournaments are being held all across the country. Various tournament venues call for different baits and tactics, however there are a few baits that consistently catch fish all across the country. Make sure to pack these 5 baits for your next college fishing event. Read all about these baits here!
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5. Baits Not Being Talked About |
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Expanding Shimano’s offering of freshwater lures, the Shimano Macbeth Crankbaits are ideal for anglers cranking heavy cover and targeting fish actively feeding on bait in shallow water environments. Producing dynamic swimming action and a tight wobble that elicits aggressive reaction strikes, the Macbeth crankbaits feature a hybrid edge square bill to provide durable performance and erratic deflections off of the gnarliest structure.
A molded one-piece internal weight keeps the Macbeth crankbaits running true even during fast retrieves, and the concentrated center of gravity also allows these crankbaits to recover quickly after contacting cover. Available in a range of sizes and proven color schemes to perfectly match your local forage, the Shimano Macbeth Crankbaits are made highly buoyant so they easily back out of snags to improve your efficiency on the water. Check out the full lineup here.
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6. What We're Watching & Listening To |
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Christie Gets A New Partner |
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Can Jason Christie and his 8th grade partner Cash win the Cherokee National Holiday Bass Fishing Tournament? Follow along as they compete on Lake Tenkiller in Oklahoma, to see how they catch them, and get a few tips on what they are throwing and why. Check it out here.
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Photo courtesy Major League Fishing
Jacob Wheeler secured his second Bass Pro Tour AOY title this week on Mille Lacs Lake in Minnesota. Wheeler's sponsorship lineup includes Academy Sports + Outdoors, Realtree Fishing, Duckett Fishing, Rapala, 13 Fishing, Triton Boats, Wiley X, Igloo Coolers, Wieda’s Marine, VMC, Sufix, Magellan, and Bob's Machine Shop just to name a few.
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Stop Transducer Cable Damage |
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Lose the risk of damaging your transducer cables. Lose the electrical tape that comes off when wet. No bulky plastic rings that can pop off. The Flexroute® cable clamp forms around both the cable and frame providing uniform traction and long lasting protection that a cable tie just can't accomplish on its own. The Flexroute® cable clamp safely secures and protects a conduit of any kind (pneumatic, hydraulic, coaxial, transducer, etc.) to a fixed structure like submersible drive shaft sleeves on fishing boat trolling motors to wakeboard boat towers and UTV roll cages for lighting and audio.
Our system is for DIYers and industry professionals alike. The Flexroute® cable clamp is out there today keeping cables and frames protected with a professional look and performance standard cable ties just can't achieve.
- 8 Pack comes with 8 cable clamps and 8 low profile zip ties
- 25 Pack comes with 25 cable clamps and 25 low profile zip ties
- 100 Pack comes with 100 cable clamps and 100 low profile zip ties
- Fits cables 9/32" thru 3/8" in diameter
Check out more details here.
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Tips For Fishing The Fall Transition |
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Seasonal patterns are consistent across the country. The difference lies in when the pattern starts and how long it lasts. The Fall turnover as many call it, or the fall transition, stumps many anglers with where to look for bass and what baits to use. During other seasons, fish make predictable moves but, during the fall, the bass can be finicky and not be in predictable areas. Tim Little of Tactical Bassin has some tips for finding and catching fish during the fall transition. Check out the full details here.
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