THE BUSINESS NEWS OF FISHING. |
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Helping you become a better angler and delivering interesting fishing news to you in a weekly email.
Issue #116
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The Cost Of A Hat Sponsorship |
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One thing you can consistently rely on is that most professional anglers will be wearing a hat while competing on tour. The hat has become a valuable piece of real estate for sponsors, with many anglers having contractual agreements to wear certain companies lids on specific competition days. While some professional anglers receive substantial compensation to represent sponsors by wearing hats, it is safe to say that the money pales in comparison to what PGA tour players can earn. With some players being compensated in the seven figure range just for logo placement on their hats alone, which hat you choose to wear can be a lucrative endeavor. Check out the full article here discussing just how much some golfers make for a hat sponsorship.
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Triton Gold No Fee For 2021 |
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New for 2021 the popular Triton Gold program is available to owners of 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 model Triton boats absolutely free. In the past the contingency program cost $100 to register. Owners can receive large payouts for qualifying events.
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Bass Elite and Bass Pro Tour/MLF Cup: $10,000 to win a regular season event, if fishing from qualifying boat with 200 horsepower or larger engine.
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All other approved events with 60 or more boats (see website for complete list): $7,000 to win an event, if fishing from qualifying boat with a 200 horsepower engine or larger. If winner does not meet qualifying guidelines and qualifying angler finishes in the top 10, then they will be eligible for a $500 highest finisher cash payout. (For each brand, could be up to 3 highest top 10 finisher).
- If winner has qualifying boat powered by a 60-175 horsepower engine, then they will receive a $1,000 cash payout.
- If an angler’s boat who wins an approved event is between a 2010-2017 year models, then they will be eligible for a $500 BPS/Cabela’s gift card.
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Check out all the details here
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Johnston Brothers Victorious At Sturgeon Bay |
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Bassmaster Elite Series pros Chris and Cory Johnston took home the Sturgeon Bay Open title over the weekend in impressive fashion. This makes the third time that the dynamic brotherly duo have taken home the hardware and check to go with it. With a weight of 53-4 the Canadian team topped an impressive field by nearly a 3 pound margin in what they describe as their favorite event to fish. There is no rest for the weary as both brothers are headed South to Lake Guntersville to begin practice for the Elite Series event, which begins on Thursday. |
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5. Baits Not Being Talked About |
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Designed by Bassmaster Elite Series pro Gerald Swindle the Ballin’ Out Jig is built around a stout, razor-sharp Gamakatsu Hook that provides serious hook-setting power, along with a perfectly designed fiber weedguard to help it get through heavy cover but not inhibit hooksets. A banded finesse-cut skirt produces a subtle action as well, and just the right amount of bulk. Available in a range of Gerald’s favorite colors, the Buckeye Lures G-Man Ballin’ Out Jig has already proven itself on the Elite Series Tour and is sure to keep catching tournament-winning bags.C heck out the full selection of sizes and colors here.
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6. What We're Watching & Listening To |
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A Look Inside The SPRO/Gamakatsu Headquarters |
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In this video Bradley Hallman and Matt Pangrac get to take a tour of the Spro/Gamakatsu warehouse and headquarters. It is amazing how many employees work there and all the hard work that goes into developing and making some of the best tackle and hooks in the business.Check it out here.
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Photo Courtesy MLF
Jason Abram took home the $100,000 prize on a stingy Lake Eufaula during the recent Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit event. Abram's sponsorship lineup includes Reaction Innovations, Caymas Boats, Watson's Marine &Tackle, Lowrance, Minn Kota, TH Marine, and G. Loomis among others.
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Daiwa Tactical Short Stick Bait Organizer Box |
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Take your jerkbait organization to the next level with the Daiwa Tactical Short Stickbait Organizer Box. Featuring a patented design, the Daiwa Tactical Short Stickbait Organizer Box is built with individual slots that are perfectly sized to keep your jerkbaits and other slender baits neatly stored without any tangling issues. It also features a foam hook stabilizer, which keeps your lures locked into place and protects your hook points from dulling. Stop wasting time untangling your lures and spend more time fishing with the Daiwa Tactical Short Stickbait Organizer Box. Check it out here.
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The Right Tools for the “Trade” (Vol 5) |
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We continue and conclude the series that talks about GREAT “tools” that you and every angler should give a try as we have tried them, and they are definitely “functional fresh”.
This week we take a look at something that has been around for a few years, but it is also something that is often forgotten by anglers for their electronics setup.
DuraSafe designs and manufactures towing devices and locks for recreational adventures. Our products solve challenges and prevent frustrations, and in doing so, help you enjoy a hassle-free time in the great outdoors.
For those that don’t understand, it helps keep honest people honest and makes not so honest people think twice. Which can be a huge deal in today’s world where guys have up to (5) five graphs on their boats.
That’s a lot of money! At least try to protect it. We say try because we also know this isn’t the be all, end all for theft protection but it’s better than nothing.
Be proactive and not reactive with Durasafe E-Locks. With theft and burglary of boat equipment on the rise, boat owners have to rethink their usual hiding spots. Marine electronics are an expensive investment for boaters and an easy target for thieves – just unscrew the knobs, unplug the cords, and walk away. In a matter of seconds your electronics are gone, including all your waypoint data as well. The Durasafe E-Locks leave thieves no other alternative but to move on.
The Durasafe E-Locks fits into most bracket-mounted electronics and are keyed-alike so anglers can use one set of keys for up to 4 locks. The universal design of the Durasafe E-Locks make them incredibly easy-to-install. Simply unscrew your factory knobs, insert the correlating screw and washer (included) into the back portion of the lock, secure it into the bracket, lock the front part portion of the Durasafe E-Lock in place – and that’s it.
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Which shallow water anchor do you have?
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Don't have them, don't want them
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Don't have them, looking to get some
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Like what you see, refer a friend.
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