THE BUSINESS NEWS OF FISHING. |
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Save big on some great items during the annual Tackle Warehouse Fall sale. Take advantage of a 25% discount on all items on the fall sales landing page. Check out all of the deals here.
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Have you ever wondered how nylon, fluorocarbon or polyester lines are made, this neat animation quickly shows you the process Sunline uses to make those lines. Braided line is made with a different process.Check out the full animated video here.
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Celebrate Bass Fishing Week |
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‘Celebrate Bass Fishing Week’ kicks off on Monday, Oct. 3 with the start of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame’s annual online auction - https://one.bidpal.net/bassfishinghof22/browse/all - all leading up to induction of the 2022 class at the Hall’s annual plaque unveiling ceremony and dinner gala at the Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium on Oct. 6. “This is the one night of the year when everyone in the bass fishing world gathers to celebrate our sport,” said Bass Fishing Hall of Fame Board president John Mazurkiewicz. “There’s a great deal of excitement over the exceptional support we’ve received for our online auction, and the induction dinner is on track to have its largest number of attendees in our history.”
To provide financial assistance to the Hall’s mission of celebrating, promoting and preserving the sport of bass fishing, the online auction (and live auction during the induction dinner with 2018 HOF inductee Kevin VanDam serving at auctioneer), will include a large selection of bucket list trips with Hall of Fame inductees, plenty of other fishing and hunting experiences, unique fishing art items and memorabilia, tournament jerseys from leading professional bass anglers, fishing tackle, and much more. Here’s just a short list of some of the major items up for bid:
• Bass fishing trip in Tennessee with Bill Dance
• Original artwork featuring Hall of Famer’s Ray Scott and Aaron Martens
• Fishing trips with leading pro anglers including Skeet Reese, Johnathon VanDam, Edwin Evers, Jason Christie, Bobby Lane, Randy Howell, Tako Ito, and Hall of Famers Denny Brauer and Larry Nixon
• Guitar signed by country music star Luke Bryan & Bill Dance
• Grenada Lake (MS) guided crappie trip for 2
• Rods, reels and lures from leading brands including Daiwa, Strike King, Lew’s, PRADCO, Rapala, Big Bite Baits, SPRO, Sunline, Gamakatsu, St. Croix, Shimano, Duckett Fishing, and more
• Technical fishing clothing from AFTCO, Simms, HUK, and Marsh Wear
• Handmade custom swimbaits and glide baits, some valued at up to $1,200
• Fishing adventures for redfish on the Mississippi River Delta, big bass action at Grosse Savanne Resort in Louisiana, and crappie fishing with ‘Mr. Crappie’ Wally Marshall.
The online auction can be accessed by bass fishing enthusiasts throughout the U.S. and Canada on their smartphones, tablets and computers.
The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame wishes to acknowledge the financial support provided by presenting sponsors B.A.S.S., Major League Fishing, Phoenix Boats; gold sponsors PRADCO Outdoor Brands, Wired2fish, and Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s; silver sponsors AFTCO, Daiwa, Rapala, Rather Outdoors, Shimano; and bronze sponsors In-Fisherman, St. Croix, Simms Fishing, Bass Fishing Archives, Costa Compete & Conserve. A limited number of tickets to the HOF induction ceremonies and dinner remain available until Tuesday, Oct. 3, or until the White River Conference Center banquet facility reaches its capacity limits. To purchase tickets and/or tables – visit https://one.bidpal.net/bassfishinghof22/ticketing, or contact Barbara Bowman at bfhof@bassfishinghof.com – or call 501.541.6601.
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5. Baits Not Being Talked About |
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Spawned form the creative mind of famed lure designer, Masahiro Adachi, the Duo Realis Spinbait 78 Alpha Spybait joins the highly successful Duo Realis Spinbait family and offers a meatier profile that will grab the attention of big shad hungry bass. Molded with a shorter and wider body than the original Spinbait, the Duo Realis Spinbait 78 Alpha Spybait is very heavy for its size, giving anglers phenomenal casting distance and an increased rate of fall to target fish in deeper water or strong river current conditions. The propellers on the front and the back also produce the signature “spybait” action, which generates a heavy body roll and strong pulsation that is unlike any other lure on the market and triggers aggressive bites from fish. On the sink, the Duo Realis Spinbait 78 Alpha Spybait features an internal fixed ballast, which allows the bait to produce a tight wobbling action as it descends through the water as well. Complete with two razor-sharp treble hooks, the Duo Realis Spinbait 78 Alpha Spybait delivers quality and performance that is second-to-none. Check out the full lineup here.
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6. What We're Watching & Listening To |
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Keith Poche was victorious at the Bassmaster Central Open on the Red River in Louisiana with a three-day total of 37-pounds, 12–ounces and punched his ticket to the 2023 Bassmaster Classic. The win was not without some controversy ,as Poche fished his shallow water strengths by accessing a skinny backwater off of the main river. Check out this video from Keith's social media where he shows just how he was getting into his winning area here.
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The Hog Snatcher Benefit continues with a great opportunity for you to get your hands on authentic tournament worn jerseys from some of your favorite anglers, including the legendary Aaron Martens. The signed jerseys from the likes of Rick Clunn, Morizo Shimizu, Larry Nixon, and Denny Brauer just to name a few, are all available to bid on here. Final proceeds after all related auction costs for each jersey auction will go back to the Martens family.
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Early fall weather can be extremely unpredictable with temperatures often times starting off cool in the mornings and then feeling like summer by the time the afternoon arrives. Layering during this time of year can be paramount for you to have a comfortable day on the water. Check out this suggested gear from AFTCO that is the perfect fit for that early fall fishing trip.
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NPAA’s Annual Conference Headed to Fort Myers, FL |
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For recreational fishing industry professionals ranging from tournament anglers and guides to tackle shop staff, service crews and industry representatives, the National Professional Anglers Association (NPAA) Annual Conference is a special event that truly delivers on its promise. Following a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19 concerns, NPAA is going all out to make the event’s return a smashing success. The organization has selected sunny Fort Myers, Florida, to host the conference January 6 through 8, 2022. Member’s Only Registration begins at 7 a.m. (CST) on October 5 and continues through October 6. Open registration begins at 7 a.m. (CST) on October 7.Check out the full details here.
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