Issue #209

PRESENTED BY: Sunline

PRESENTED BY: Big Bite Baits

Classic Coming Back To Grand

When it comes to the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Toyota, Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees has more than lived up to its name.The 46,500-acre fishery provided some of the grandest moments in the history of the event when Classics were held there in 2013 and 2016 — and now, the picturesque reservoir located in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains will add to that grand lore when it plays host to the 54th renewal of the Super Bowl of Bass Fishing March 22-24, 2024. B.A.S.S. officials alongside hosts from the Tulsa Sports Commission and ASM Global made the announcement at a press conference in Tulsa on Tuesday morning, nearly 13 months before the event will take place. More than 100,000 fans are expected to take part in Classic Week festivities March 22-24, 2024. In recent years, the economic impact of the Bassmaster Classic on a host region has been estimated at between $30 million and $35 million. Check it out all of the details here.

BTL Live On Location At Big Bite Baits

Stop #1 of the Bassmaster Opens season kicks off today on Alabama's famed Lake Eufaula. Before the action got started Bass Talk Live host and open angler Matt Pangrac stopped by the Big Bite Baits plant to chat with Scott Montgomery and Brandon Ray. This behind the scenes show offers up all types of information on how baits are developed and made at Big Bite. Check out the full episode here.

Harvey Hits The Water

You might know comedian Steve Harvey as the host of the popular long running Television show Family Feud, but did you know that he was also an avid bass fisherman. Harvey recently posted this picture of a nice bass he caught on his Georgia ranch. Harvey and his wife purchased the ranch to build on the work of the Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation to cultivate the next generation of leaders while promoting economic development in Georgia. Harvey's social media reach exceeds 22 million followers on Facebook and Instagram. He joins the likes of the Rock and Deion Sanders as just a few of the celebrities who have recently posted bass fishing related content.

Designed by expert lure builder and Bassmaster Classic Champion, Ott Defoe, the Rapala Ott’s Garage OG Rocco 5 Crankbait is Ott’s latest creation and is perfect for running down the bank and fishing every piece of cover where bass like to hide. Made from premium balsa wood and featuring a rounded body shape, the OG Rocco 5 Crankbait is extremely buoyant and is equipped with a circuit board square lip, which allows it to easily deflect off of cover and back out of sticky situations when paused to avoid snagging. It also produces a medium wobbling action that triggers bites year-round and is highly castable unlike some balsa crankbaits on the market. The OG Rocco 5 Crankbait is completely silent as well, which can be greatly beneficial when the fish are being pressured from other anglers and a more subtle approach is key to getting bites. Ready to fish right out of the package, the Rapala Ott’s Garage OG Rocco 5 Crankbait is outfitted with two VMC hybrid treble hooks and is offered in a wide selection of Rapala’s proven fish catching colors. Check out the full selection here.

PRESENTED BY: Gamakatsu

Livin The Bass Life With Luke Palmer

On this weeks "Livin The Bass Life" with Luke Palmer we head to Lake Seminole in Georgia for the second stop of the Bassmaster Elite Series Tour. After a slow practice and first day of the tournament, things turn around and Luke figures out how to put a hurting on them. A solid week of fishing turns up a 24th place finish and now his sights are set on the Bassmaster Classic! Check it out here.

PRESENTED BY: Denali

Roy Hawk

Photo Courtesy Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour professional Roy Hawk's sponsors include Anderson Toyota, Life Source Water, Yamamoto, Phoenix, Mercury, Power Pole, Lowrance, Taipan Rods, Precision Bait Company, Costa, Pro Tech Mats, and Tuff Bunk just to name a few.

Mr. Crappie® Color S¢ents™ Kit

If you've been paying attention to the trends lately in the bass fishing world there has certainly been a good amount of bleed over from our Crappie fishing friends. While many bass anglers have been doing more Crappie fishing to become more proficient with forward facing sonar, there are also some other things we can take from the Crappie fishing world and add into our arsenals. Mr.Crappie, Wally Marshall and Spike-It Outdoors have collaborated to develop the Mr. Crappie® Color S¢ents™ Kit. The kit includes Mr. Crappie® Color S¢ents™ Station plus all six colors of Color S¢ents™ Dyes and Markers. These vibrant colors and scents are sure to add some extra drawing power to your favorite bass baits, and the station helps keep things organized as well as giving you an area to color your baits without getting your boat carpet messed up. Check it out here.

PRESENTED BY: AFTCO

Shedd Named To 2023 IGFA Hall Of Fame

AFTCO’s Bill Shedd will be one of the five inductees into the 2023 International Game Fish Association (IGFA) Fishing Hall of Fame for his significant contributions to fishing conservation. He is the first child of a Hall of Fame member to be separately inducted as his father Milt entered the Hall of Fame in 2006. Bill Shedd has volunteered over 15,000 hours to conservation projects, spending 400-500 hours every year for more than 35 years on marine conservation and sportfishing industry issues. Read more about the new inductee here.

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