THE BUSINESS NEWS OF FISHING. |
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NPFL Changes For 2023 Season |
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Since the beginning, the NPFL has focused on offering anglers the best platform to compete and earn a living while fishing a high-level professional bass fishing circuit. The new offering includes reduced entry fees and an increased first place payout of $100,000 to the regular season winner. In addition, the 130-boat capped field will pay out to 41 places giving anglers the opportunity to earn enough money to fish at the highest level.
“We at ‘The League’ see this as being the best offering for anglers looking to fish professionally with us. In two seasons, we have earned our spot in the industry with the level of organization and quality logistics that all anglers who have fished with us are accustom to,” said Paul Benson. “We want to continue to maintain this level of excellence as we provide a platform for anglers to continue to build their brand while competing with the NPFL.” Learn the full details about the changes for the 2023 NPFL season here.
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AFTCO’s Pro Team is expanding in 2023 with the addition of one of the most dynamic media personalities in the fishing industry, Mark Zona. The co-host of Bassmaster and host of Zona’s Awesome Fishing Show is a household name in the fishing and outdoors industry. Widely renowned and revered for his cunningly unscripted, unpredictable, and hilarious color commentary, Zona (aka “Z”) will join an already impressive lineup of anglers and outdoor personalities representing the AFTCO brand on and off the water. “I couldn’t be happier to partner with a company that has supported our industry for decades,” says Zona.Known for being highly passionate, highly unpredictable, and highly entertaining, Zona will be outfitted with AFTCO’s wide range of technical fishing apparel including their ICAST award-winning outerwear, fleece, sun protection, and lifestyle gear throughout the 2023 season of Zona’s Awesome Fishing Show and on the set of the Bassmaster Elite Series. When asked about his decision to partner with AFTCO, Zona states, “I fish in extreme conditions throughout the country from the bitter cold to the brutal heat and thankfully AFTCO apparel has EVERY situation covered – their gear is 100% made for fishermen.”
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Dial In Your Tackle Storage Game |
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5. Baits Not Being Talked About |
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When the fish are getting bombarded by other anglers, the Nishine Lure Works Finesse Cover Jig is a super compact jig that is deadly when the fishing is tough. Built with a unique pill shaped head and a 90-degree line tie, the Nishine Lure Works Finesse Cover Jig sinks straight to the bottom when you flip without sliding side-to-side or forward, making it super efficient at getting in and out of cover. The head shape also makes it easier to feel the bottom and what your jig is encountering much more than a regular flipping jig. Taking subtle action a step further, the Nishine Lure Works Finesse Cover Jig is outfitted with a hand-tied checkered patterned silicone skirt that pulsates and moves without any manipulation from the rod to intrigue wary fish into biting. A hand-tied wire tailer keeper also holds small soft plastics in place much more effectively than standard lead barbed keepers. Armed with a razor sharp Nishine original 2/0 hook that is custom made by Ichikawa, the Nishine Lure Works Finesse Cover Jig will get you bites when nothing else can. Check out the full lineup here, |
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6. What We're Watching & Listening To |
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Sinking Brush Made Simple And Easy |
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The colder months can be some of the best times to sink brush on your favorite fishery. With less anglers on the lake, it is a great opportunity to set out your piles without company. Check out this simple method here.
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Photo Courtesy Of Major League Fishing
Bass Pro Tour professional Tommy Biffle's sponsorship lineup includes Kevin Grover GMC, Wiley X, Power-Pole, T-H Marine, Wired2Fish, Gene Larew, Quantum, Sunline, and Lowrance just to name a few.
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The Original Fish Formula Bait Pop |
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A revolutionary scent formula perfect for live sonar anglers, The Original Fish Formula Bait Pop features patented technology that not only helps trigger more bites but enhances performance with live sonar fish finder systems. Loaded with flavors that bass can’t resist, The Original Fish Formula Bait Pop is infused with a special active ingredient that helps your bait or your line reflect on live sonar so that you can target fish on the screen more effectively. Offered in an easy-to-use squeeze tube to reduce the mess of applying fish attractant, The Original Fish Formula Bait Pop is a must-have for anglers that use live sonar systems. Check it out here.
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Fix-a-Flat (Tandem Axle Boat Trailer) |
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In the wonderful world of bass fishing, safety and efficiency are high on the list of things that must be on the top of your mind during each and every trip. Having said that, the reason why those things are so important in this industry is because we do a lot of traveling and put a lot of wear and tear on our vehicles and boat trailers.
Well low and behold, no matter how much you try to avoid it, there will be times where you must think on the fly and just outright get things done.
Fast forward to the moment where you are driving down the road and you notice that you now have a flat on your tandem axle boat trailer tire. Now this is when safety and efficiency must be displayed to avoid anybody getting hurt and to save you time. In the traditional sense one would just pull off to the side of the road and dig out the good ol’ trusty (and could be rusty) 1 ton jack. This is when the efficiency meter starts to decline.
They are heavy, they take up a good amount of space in your tow vehicle and it requires more time to get ready and jacked up which means you are spending more time at risk on the side of the road. Now meet the next passenger in your tow vehicle! Once you get onboard with this process you will be at the maximum potential for safety and efficiency in any instance where you need to jack up your trailer or tow vehicle. Below are some brief highlights of said product.
Rhino Gear; Rhino Ramps Vehicle Ramp
- Portable automotive ramps with a rugged and structural design
- Provides reliable and convenient access to the underside of your vehicle as well as nestability for maximum storage space
- CoreTRAC non-skid base helps reduce slippage
- 17 degree incline provides easy use for low clearance vehicles
- 12,000 pound GVW (gross vehicle weight) capacity and for use with tires 9" in width
- Makes it easier to change the oil and do many other kinds of tasks
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