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. |
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Last week's newsletter showed how much our readers spent on tackle compared to a professional angler. If you missed that issue, see it here. This week we have some more information about how much anglers are spending. A prominent retailer sent us some data on recent purchases from their store showing average payment and a breakdown of new customers versus old.
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We are 3 events into the 2020 Bassmaster Open season and the points race is starting to take shape. Check out who's on top of the points and earnings list. |
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Looking For A New Career? |
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If you would like to have a career that aligns with your passion, Fishingindustryjobs.com may be be able to help. The site features job postings from companies in the fishing and wider outdoor industry that are searching for new hires. Companies like Eagle Claw and Johnson Outdoors have available positions posted right now.
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Grigsby's Tips For A Comfortable Practice |
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Photo Courtesy Shaw Grigsby
When you've been in the tournament game as long as veteran Florida pro Shaw Grigsby, chances are you have developed a solid practice routine. Grigsby, who has amassed nine wins, 64 Top 10s and over $2.2 million in career winnings over his multi decade career has largely maintained the same game plan as far as practice is concerned since he turned professional. "I've never been a big daylight to dark practice guy, especially in those summer months when you can spend countless hours on the water. For me it has always been about being efficient, but remaining functional," said Grigsby. Remaining functional has been one of the keys to Grigsby's longevity in the sport. "When I first turned pro in 1984 I would get to the ramp way before daylight, and get back after dark and it just flat wore me out. That's when I started to carve out my routine which basically consists of getting out at first light and staying until about 5:30 PM," Grigsby continued. Getting off the water a bit earlier than some of his competitors allows Grigsby to keep his tackle in proper order, but most importantly stay well rested. "Wearing yourself out before an event even begins is one of the worst things you can do in my opinion. For you to perform over a multi day event at the highest level you need to be both physically and mentally sharp, and not getting enough rest will make that virtually impossible." said Grigsby. While Grigsby's practice strategy is ideal for him, he emphasizes that there isn't a one size fits all plan for success on the water. "This is just what works for me, but there are plenty of guys that put in significantly more hours on the water than I do during practice, and some far less. You really just need to figure out what works for you, however I cannot stress enough the importance of listening to what your body is telling you and giving yourself the proper amount of time for rest and tackle prep." Grigsby concluded.
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5. Baits Not Being Talked About |
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The Tactical Bassin DD Crankbait was designed by Matt Allen and Tim Little with River2Sea to be a crankbait unlike any other on the market. It features a tight wiggle, loud rattle, weight transfer system and will dive up to 18ft deep while only being 3" long. It was launched late last year for cold water cranking and quickly sold out. It is back in stock now in eight colors.
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6. What We're Watching & Listening To |
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Castledine Helps You Choose The Right Line |
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In this video Todd Castledine goes in depth about his philosophy on why and how he chooses the right fishing line. Whether it be braid, fluorocarbon, what size test line, and its functionality. Todd also shows you a great way to organize and store your line with some new products from Sunline.
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Masayuki Matsushita
Photo courtesy of Bassmaster
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Masayuki Matsushita is a 37 year old Japanese native, that first competed in junior tournaments in Japan before moving up to "Senior" Tournaments. He has been a fishing guide on Lake Biwa and the Nagara River in Japan as well. He first competed in the US in 2008 as a co-angler on the FLW Series. In 2017, he fished the Bassmaster Central Opens with a highlight of a 3rd place finish at Grand Lake. He took 2018 off from competing in the Opens and returned to the Opens again in 2019. He recently won the Central Open on Sam Rayburn and is 77th in the Central points. His sponsor line up features Japanese based companies including Deps, Owner, Strut, Shimano and Sunline. |
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8. Regional Recommendations |
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Located in Williamstown, WV Ohio River Outdoors is your one stop shop for hunting, fishing, and camping supplies. Offering a huge selection of the most popular brands in the industry, Ohio River Outdoors has you covered whether you are headed out for a day on the water, or a week long camping and hunting excursion in the woods. Make sure to stop by and support this local retailer if you are in the Williamstown, WV area.
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The all new Gamakatsu G Case 7000 Storage Box delivers serious storage along with an exciting array of custom features. Whether you’re fishing from a kayak, inshore, or offshore, the flexibility of the Gamakatsu G Case 7000 Storage Box provides endless storage possibilities, making it possible to completely customize the number and size of G-Boxes seated within the hard shell.
Fitted with secure clasps on both sides of the lid, the Gamakatsu G Case 7000 Storage Box allows access from either side, and features an interior tray for loose items, like spools of line, tools, and keys. In addition to the large main compartment, the Gamakatsu G Case 7000 Storage Box is complimented by a number of exterior accessories (sold separate) that provide increased functionality on the water. Built specifically for anglers who demand ultra-durable storage with unmatched utility, the Gamakatsu G Case 7000 Storage Box offers an innovative and versatile approach to tackle organization. This is a great option for co-anglers or bank fishermen!
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Would you be willing to travel out of the state you live in to fish right now?
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