THE BUSINESS NEWS OF FISHING. |
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Last week we ran a poll asking our subscribers who they thought would be the Bassmaster Elite Series 2022 ROY. See the results above. |
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Want To Invest In A Fishing Lure Company? |
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Looking to invest in a fishing lure company? Well here is your opportunity. A Band Of Anglers is now offering a unique opportunity to become a shareholder in their company. Check out all of the details here.
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Lifetime Odds Of Catching A 10lb+ Largemouth |
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According to this 2018 chart taken from the book Lunker Lore: The Quest for the fish of a lifetime, your approximate lifetimes odds of catching a 10lb+ largemouth bass are the greatest in the states of California, Florida and Texas. The odds are based on a lifetime of fishing, which has been defined as 16 outings per year over the course of 60 years. The odds were then developed through a size distribution model statistically calibrated to state records and amount of fishable water in the state.
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New's Winning Gear Revisited |
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Bryan New, the 2020 Bassmaster Opens Angler of the Year (AOY), made a stunning transition to the organization's top level by winning the 2021 season opener at the St. Johns River in Florida. The 30-year-old from North Carolina started the final day in 6th place, then caught a 26-04 stringer (the second-heaviest of the derby) to leap-frog the five anglers in front of him and post a winning margin of 9 1/2 pounds. As tournament schedules gets kicked off around the country, the sunshine state is slated to see its share of early season action. If you are headed to Florida to try your luck it might be helpful to pack a few of Bryan New's winning baits.
New's winning gear from the SJR Bassmaster Elite Series 2021:
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5. Baits Not Being Talked About |
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A match made in Ned Rigging heaven, the Berkley Powerbait Maxscent Lil General Worm is sure to delight finesse anglers and Ned Rig enthusiasts alike. Infused with Berkley’s signature Maxscent, the Lil General releases a super-charged scent field that not only draws fish in from near and far but also implores bass to hang on longer once they inevitably grab ahold of your worm. The body of the worm features a ribbed texture throughout the length of the bait to provide more surface area that maximizes scent and flavor.
Making them even more appealing in tough or pressured conditions, the Berkley Powerbait Maxscent Lil General Worm is comprised of a soft yet durable material that ensures a life-like action and easier hook-ups. Bookended with two flattened tails, it’s designed to pair seamlessly with your favorite Half Head or Ned Rig Head for the ultimate finesse presentation. An ideal option for exploring ultra-clear or highly pressured fisheries, the Berkley Powerbait Maxscent Lil General Worm will help you find a limit in a hurry. Check out the full lineup here.
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6. What We're Watching & Listening To |
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Winter Spinnerbaiting With Christie |
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Catch BIG Bass in the Wintertime! Spinnerbait Fishing! - Learn why Jason Christie chooses to fish a Spinnerbait in the wintertime. Jason explains his process on selecting a willow leaf spinnerbait or Colorado blade covert series spinnerbait. When spinnerbait bass fishing in the wintertime, Jason likes a certain yum swim'n dinger in clear water and a different soft plastic in dirty water. Wintertime bass fishing can produce some giant bass - learn how to fish spinnerbait with the best spinnerbait tips from bassmaster elite series pro, Jason Christie. Watch the full video here.
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Jacob Wheeler recently gave his fans a sneak peek at his 2022 tournament jersey. Wheeler's sponsorship lineup includes Academy Sports+Outdoors, Realtree Fishing, Googan Baits, Duckett Fishing, Rapala, 13 Fishing, Triton Boats, Wiley X, Igloo Coolers, frogg toggs, Wieda’s Marine, VMC, Sufix, Magellan, and Bob's Machine Shop just to name a few. |
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Do you have spools of line scattered about your boat, truck, or garage? If so, meet your new best friend - the Spoolin Buddy - 15 Unit. The Spoolin Buddy - 15 Unit offers maximum storage capacity for all of your unorganized spools of line. Featuring a sturdy, durable construction, the Spoolin Buddy - 15 Unit keeps them in one neat, easy-to-use, portable spooling station. Whether you’re buying in bulk or you just want to tidy-up your work space and save time spooling up, the Spoolin Buddy comes in a wide-range of sizes that are sure to fit all of your storage needs. Check it out here.
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Everyone has had the unfortunate event of being out on the water and not being prepared for rain. Even worse, many have been ready for the rain, but the jacket was ill-prepared, and you still ended up soaked. When you get home, the first thing you do is throw out that ratty old jacket and hop on the internet to find a replacement. You find that every company has multiple rain jackets, and it can be overwhelming to choose the right one for you. We get that, so here is a comparison of all the suits AFTCO currently makes. Check out the full comparison of all of the AFTCO suits here.
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Should the Alabama rig be legal in tour level events?
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