Gas Prices Back On The Rise |
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A recent glimpse at gas prices nationwide indicate a steady rise in price. While the national average currently sits at $3.94, it is still down $.10 from the August 2022 high of $4.04. With the average 20ft bass boat coming equipped with a 50 gallon fuel tank it will cost anglers $197 just to fill up based on that average cost per gallon before incurring any other costs. Bass fishing continues to be an expensive hobby! |
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The apple doesn't fall far from the tree when it comes to topwater frogs and the Rojas family. Did you know that Bass Pro Tour professional Dean Rojas's son Austin just might be responsible for designing some of your favorite SPRO Bronzeye Frog colors? Following in the footsteps of his father, Austin, who is now a member of the Simpson University collegiate bass fishing team started sketching ideas for frog colors at an early age. Some of Austin's colors have gone into production including some new releases for this season! Diamond Back, Piranha, Carp, Karma, and Tunnel Rat are just a few of Austin's creations. Check out the full selection of SPRO frogs and celebrate Fraugust here.
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Schultz To Miss Final Two Bassmaster Elite Events |
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Bernie Schultz of Gainesville, Fla., is taking a medical hardship and will be unable to fish the final two Elite Series events of the 2023 season. While moving a large-screen television, the Elite Series veteran suffered a complete tear of his bicep, which will require season-ending surgery. While Schultz initially hoped to tough it out through the final two events, his orthopedic surgeon suggested that waiting three weeks would drastically decrease the likelihood of a successful surgery. “It hit hard when I got the news,” Schultz said. “I was really looking forward to the New York swing of the season, which makes this a huge disappointment in itself. I truly felt like I could improve my standing in the AOY points. “When you sign up to fish the Elite Series it’s a full-on commitment, and missing these last two events makes me feel like I’ve let down my sponsors, the fans and my fellow Elite Series anglers.” Schultz’s current 50th-place position in the Progressive Insurance Bassmaster Angler of the Year race would have given him a good chance of qualifying for the 2024 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Toyota — especially considering his successful history in the state of New York. Schultz is set to have surgery on the first day of practice of the Dakota Lithium Bassmaster Elite at Lake Champlain. After surgery, the nine-time Classic qualifier will begin his road to recovery and already has his sights set on the 2024 season. “It’s tough, but I’ll get through it,” he said. “It’s going to take about four months of physical therapy and recovery, then hopefully everything turns out the way we plan and I get back full mobility and strength in that arm. I’m already looking forward to getting to that point and prepping for next year.” After the AFTCO Bassmaster Elite at Lake St. Clair, Schultz drove his boat over to New York rather than drive it all the way back to his home state of Florida. He plans to fly back to New York during the Minn Kota Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River to retrieve his boat and also join Bassmaster LIVE to share his insight on a body of water in which he has an abundance of knowledge.
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Do-it Molds has once again collaborated with CS Coatings to bring 3 New Powder Paints to market. The recent drop has created even more opportunities for the custom tackle community to expand their ability to create unique presentations to set themselves apart from other baits on the market. The three new powder paints - Electric Shad, River Shad Reflection, and Green Pumpkin Special, all boast their own distinct qualities that will aid in a variety of conditions. Check out the full offering of powder paints here.
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This week we are throwing it back to 1 on 1 LIVE fishing! Jordan Lee faces of against Gerald Swindle on the famed Lake Guntersville. Check out the full match here. |
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Photo Courtesy Major League Fishing
Bass Pro Tour professional Matt Becker recently was victorious at the final event on Saginaw Bay, wrapping up the Bally Bet AOY title in the process. His sponsors include Favorite Fishing, Epic Baits, Fish USA, BassFishin Electronics, Yamamoto Baits, Bill Lewis, Trokar Hooks, RELiON Batteries, Striker Gear, Trick Step, Scott Hawaii, Seaguar, and WileyX just to name a few.
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Real Customer Appreciation |
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Real Deal Tackle is hosting their 1st annual customer appreciation sale on August 19th from 9-6. They are offering up some in store only smoking deals to celebrate their customers. Make sure to make plans now to stop by and meet BPT pros Michael Neal, Wesley Strader, Andy Morgan and more! |
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Transfers In Collegiate Bass Fishing? |
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In major collegiate athletics, the transfer portal has been a talking point at the epicenter of college sports for several years now. The transfer portal allows student athletes to leave their current institution and explore their opportunities to further their athletic and academic careers at a new school. For the students, it’s a chance to get more playing time elsewhere, maybe be closer to home, or just find a change of scenery that gives them a fresh start. In the case of the schools and teams, the transfer portal offers a free marketplace for coaches to shop and add pieces to their rosters that can help them in achieving major titles.When it comes to the sport of collegiate bass fishing, student anglers are also using the opportunity to transfer schools to benefit their goals and careers. Check out the full article here.
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