THE BUSINESS NEWS OF FISHING.

Helping you become a better angler and delivering interesting fishing news to you in a weekly email. Issue #114

1. Stat of the Day

PRESENTED BY: Sunline

2. Money Matters

PRESENTED BY: Big Bite Baits

Some athletes have begun to take salaries and bonus payments in Bitcoin, but that has not yet reached tournament fishing. With $100,000 being the standard top cash prize for Tour level events, if an angler was paid in Bitcoin for that amount he would receive 1.7.

3. Behind the Scenes

PRESENTED BY: SPRO

The Hands Of Time

If you are a fan of professional tournament fishing and are a stickler for detail, you've likely noticed anglers walking around after a competition day with something written on their hand with a Sharpie pen. Writing your check-in time on the back of your hand is a long standing method utilized by some tournament anglers to make sure they aren't late getting back to the launch site, potentially costing them valuable weight in penalties. Although most professional's tournament rigs are equipped with multiple electronic units that show the time, and all of us have cell phones many anglers also still choose to wear or carry a watch in the boat as a back up to make certain not to lose track of time. Having a watch in the boat can be particularly helpful when you are fishing a body of water that borders on two different time zones.

4. Anglers Tribune

Lane Launches New Topwater With SPRO

Designed by Major League Fishing pro, Russ Lane, the Spro Fat Papa Walker, features a distended belly design, which pushes a generous amount of water and creates a wide walking action with slight twitches from the rod tip. Dual rattle chambers also produce an audible clacking noise that calls fish from a great distance and forces them to strike out of pure aggression. A shallow cupped mouth splashes water with each twitch and allows anglers to chug the bait on the surface, giving you the power of multiple lures in one. SPRO Sales and Marketing manager Syd Rives is excited about the collaboration with Lane, and has been highly impressed with the finished product. "The Fat Papa Walker really helps fill out SPRO's product line. Our goal with this bait was to design a unique topwater that could be used under a diverse range of conditions. The design of this bait makes it extremely easy to walk the dog, and it embarks a wide gliding action. Combine that with the wide array of custom colors and you have a great new topwater." Rives concluded.

5. Baits Not Being Talked About

The Don Iovino Splash-It was designed to catch fish when all other baits fail to produce. The Splash-It splashes water instead of the standard chug produced by most popping baits. The Splash-It creates a splash that shoots far in front of the bait creating a lifelike dying baitfish action and sound. The Splash It was also designed to be affordable to most anglers and uses all of the high quality craftsmanship and components you would expect to find on much higher dollar offerings. Check out the full lineup here.

6. What We're Watching & Listening To

PRESENTED BY: Gamakatsu

Big Bite Basics

In the first episode of Big Bite Basics they cover basic beginner gear, bait selection, how to tie a palomar knot, and how to Texas rig a soft plastic lure. This is a great new series of videos to help new anglers learn the ropes. Check it out here.

7. Jersey Watch

PRESENTED BY: Denali

Keith Combs

Photo Courtesy Major League Fishing Texas pro Keith Combs recently picked up a wire to wire victory at the Toyota Series on Sam Rayburn with a 3 day total of 63-3. Combs sponsorship lineup includes Minn Kota, Yamaha, Ranger Boats, T-H Marine, KV Power, Loving Toyota, Shimano, Strike King Lures, Tackle Addict, Owner Hooks, and Yamaha Outboards among others.

8. Recommendations

Humminbird Apparel

Humminbird and MinnKota have great new branded gear for summer. Check it out here.

9. Best for Last

PRESENTED BY: AFTCO

10 FAQs About Largemouth Bass

An expert on largemouth bass outlines his ten most frequently asked questions that he receives from fishermen and lake owners. Approximately 40 years ago, Don C Keller left graduate school after completing a research project entitled “Age and Growth of Largemouth Bass in Lake Eufaula.” He writes, "soon after, I accepted a job as a District Fisheries Biologist and for a short period of time, I felt I was one of the world’s foremost authorities on anything to do with largemouth bass. Now after working on thousands of lakes and assisting in the production of tens of millions of bass fingerlings, I realize how little I knew then and how little I know now." Read the full article here.

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Issue #114