It may be surprising for some readers to discover that you can make your own tackle from home. Typically, the next thing they’ll find out is just how easy it is! Do-it Molds has been making lead and soft plastic molds to serve anglers all over the world for over 60 years, and you can still find original molds from the 1960’s for sale on Ebay. Ensuring that every mold that goes out their door is built to go the distance, you can rest assured that any mold you get will pour exactly what you need every-time, for a lifetime. If you have a favorite jig head, sinker, or soft plastic they probably have a mold for it, or save up to 30% off with a starter kit here!
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What's New For MLF Fantasy Fishing In 2023? |
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Phoenix Fantasy Fishing and the Abu Garcia Predictor Game Presented by Mercury are back for the second year at FantasyFishing.com. Registration is now open for you to pick your Fantasy Fishing team for Bass Pro Tour Stage One at the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes and Tackle Warehouse Invitationals Stop 1 at Lake Okeechobee, and to answer the six questions in the Predictor Game. There are also some slick enhancements to game play that will be in effect for the 2023 season. Check out all of the details here.
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Is There Still A Space For Round Baitcasting Reels? |
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SPRO’s Outsider Crankbaits are a new concept in diving crankbaits. By shifting the weight to the outside, the Outsider is easier to cast with more responsive action in the water – design traits that allow anglers to cover more water and catch more fish.
The Outsider is available in three sizes covering different water depths and targeting fish no matter where they lurk. The SR 55 is a ⅜ oz., square-bill, shallow running bait for 3 to 4 feet of water. The MR 60 is slightly bigger (60 mm) and heavier (5/8 oz.) for medium running from 7 to 9 feet. The DD 80 is the biggest Outsider tuned for fishing in 19 to 21 feet. The DD 80’s 1.25 oz. weight and larger size allow the crankbait to dive quickly and easily cruise the depths. Outsider Crankbaits also include premium Gamakatsu hooks for ready-to-fish convenience right out of the package.
Outsider Crankbaits Features:
- 3 Sizes: Shallow, Medium, Deep Diver
- Designed by John Crews, Chris Johnston and Cory Johnston
- Shifting the weight to the outside for easier casting and more responsive action
- Square bill
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Bass Fishing Study Might Change Your Mind |
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After fishing the first MLF BFL a little over a week ago Ken Smith really wanted to look into the payouts, both the formulas and the amounts. So in his latest video he breaks down the numbers to see whether fishing the BFL's are worth it, is the payout worth the $220 entry fee and the $95 to join? Check out Ken's analysis of the numbers here.
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Photo Courtesy Of Major League Fishing
Team Knighten Industries featuring Mike McClelland, Wesley Strader and Scott Suggs used their chemistry on Lake Ida to put 369 pounds, 13 ounces on SCORETRACKER®, beating out Team Builders FirstSource by over 100 pounds. Team Knighten Industries will now compete in the General Tire Team Series Championship in Florida, while a new group of anglers will take to the Minnesota lake for Match 3 of the Lucas Oil Qualifier Presented by B&W Trailer Hitches. The jerseys for the team series feature numerous Major League Fishing sponsors.
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AFTCO Global Expansion to Japan |
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For many years, tackle, technology, and techniques have passed back and forth between Japanese and American anglers. This exchange has created better fishermen and women in both countries, regardless of the species targeted or language spoken. Whether it’s an ocean, lake, river, or any other waterway gamefish call home, AFTCO’s “Any Fish, Any Water” mantra has prepared anglers to face any conditions they might encounter. Now Japanese anglers will have access to award-winning clothing designs with Sunline Co., Ltd. as the official distribution partner for AFTCO clothing in Japan. In this new distribution agreement, Sunline will manage sales and marketing of AFTCO products in the Japanese domestic market. “It is a great honor for us to be trusted with distribution of the AFTCO brand in the Japanese domestic market. We look forward to bringing AFTCO branded products to Japanese anglers. Whether fishing freshwater or saltwater, Japanese anglers want the best gear available and to fish in comfort, no matter the conditions. We know AFTCO products will allow them to be on the water in any conditions.” — Junji Nakazaki, Overseas Sales Director, Board Member, Sunline Japan.
"The AFTCO family is extremely excited and fortunate to be able to expand our products and conservation initiatives to the Japanese market in 2023. Sunline is a great partner for us, and we share many of the same core values such as providing anglers with high quality and innovative products, delivering top-notch customer service, and leading conservation efforts. Japanese anglers have long been known for their technical expertise and cutting-edge products, and I know AFTCO will be a great fit for them and look forward to learning from their experiences in the field." — AFTCO President, Casey Shedd. AFTCO Japan was recently featured at the annual Fishing Fest show in Yokahama.
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