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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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Paquette Gets Wrapped For 2021 |
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Touring professionals are putting the finishing touches on their rigs for the 2021 season and one of the final steps is typically the boat and truck wrap.The process of wrapping a boat and truck starts by cleaning and prepping it so that it is free of dirt and debris so the material will adhere properly. The printing of the whole wrap, truck and boat takes about a day. Then once that is done you have to let it dry or “Gas Out”. After that the you have to laminate the material, so it's almost like a protective cover over the wrap. Depending on skill level of the person wrapping determines how long it takes. Garrett's boat took about 6 hours to wrap and overlaying the decals takes approximately a couple of more hours depending how many logos are involved. His truck and topper cap took about 10 hours to complete with two guys working on the install.
The cost of a wrap like this is typically $4000-$5000 depending on the pattern and details of the wrap. Wraps that have a more intricate design are more challenging and the boat has to be measured and a template built to align all the logos where you want them to fall. That then dictates the art taking longer due to the extra work and results in a more expensive wrap.
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Choose The Right Line For Your Bladed Jig |
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Designed with the input of bladed jig expert, Brett Hite,the Sunline Dostrike FC Fluorocarbon Line has been carefully engineered to enhance the performance of vibrating jigs. Made from premium fluorocarbon materials, the Sunline Dostrike FC Fluorocarbon Line features alternating green and smoke coloring, which creates a camouflaging effect and a stealthier overall presence. Working to maximize your landing percentage, the Sunline Dostrike FC Fluorocarbon Line offers a precisely calculated blend of stretch and strength. Combining the winning attributes of Sunline’s fluorocarbon with carefully characteristics, the Sunline Dostrike FC Fluorocarbon Line delivers a unique blend of properties that will enhance your bladed jig fishing. Available in 14,16,18, and 20lb tests. Spool up for bladed jig season with a line designed specifically for one of the hottest techniques in fishing. Check out the full selection by clicking here.
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Bertrand Gives Tips To Get You Dialed In On Livescope |
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When it comes to using Garmin Livescope to see and catch fish, Bass Pro Tour angler Josh Bertrand is one of the best in the game. Bertrand has utilized the forward facing sonar technology in route to tour level wins and high finishes since he began using it. As is the case with any new technology Bertrand had a learning curve as he worked through the capabilities and limitations of Garmin Livesope. In his latest video on the Anglers Happy Hour YouTube page Bertrand shares some tips to help you better understand how to get the most out of your Livescope setup. To see the full video and learn more about how Josh uses his Garmin Livescope click here.
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5. Baits Not Being Talked About |
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Designed by 2004 Bassmaster Classic Champion, Takahiro Omori, the new Lucky Craft LV RTO Lipless crankbait is part of his new signature series of baits. One of the best on tour at fishing lipless crankbaits, Omori designed the LV RTO have some key features that really set it apart from other lipless crankbaits, including a unique, fish attracting shimmy on the fall that is perfect for generating strikes from spooky bass. It also features a wide, flat head, which offers great deflection capabilities and also increases water resistance on the retrieve for a strong, wobbling action you can feel. Check it out here.
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6. What We're Watching & Listening To |
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Upshaw's Comprehensive Guide To Buying A Used Boat |
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Buying a used boat can be difficult, to say the least. Figuring out exactly what should go on the boat, how it should be rigged, how old the boat is, etc. These are all things Andrew Upshaw looks at in this video. Andrew breaks down exactly what he would look for when buying a used boat. Check out the full video here.
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Hackney Returns To Elites In 2021 |
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Photo Courtesy B.A.S.S.
Greg Hackney is set to make his return to the Elite Series in 2021 via his qualification through the Bassmaster Central Opens. Hackney boasts an impressive group of sponsors including Academy Sports + Outdoors, Lew's, Strike King, Phoenix Boats, Garmin, Mercury, and Motor Guide among others.
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Located in Pompano Beach, FL Big Dog Tackle was established in 2018 with the goal to create an atmosphere for anyone who loves fishing just as much as they do. They cater to the novice fisherman, families fishing together, and the experienced angler. Nicole Zapetis is the owner and prides herself on her passion for fishing. She has many years in the retail industry prior to Big Dog Tackle. Her goal is to have a local shop where everyone can feel comfortable to shop, ask questions, and learn. Being a small family owned business, we always put our customers and community first. To learn more about Big Dog Tackle click here.
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Here we are in the first month of 2021 and things are just getting underway with the various fishing derbies across the country. With that in mind we have a whole country of fisherman who have either rigged their boats for the season or are in the process of doing it now. Taking that into consideration, we now have the need for more power than ever before in these boats due to the multiple MFD’s being used and all of the peripherals that bring them to life and give you the tools you need to maximize their capabilities. That leaves one small void to fill. POWER! How does one make sure they have enough power to ensure they get the BEST results and returns possible? Enter the wonderful world of Marine Graph Wiring Harness’. Have you ever had your graphs "flash" throughout the day or while cranking the motor? What about the dreaded "low voltage alarm"? Or what about a dead battery by mid-day?
Well, we are here to tell you it’s not an issue with your graph(s). It’s simply wiring! So Why A Dedicated Harness?
The answer to this question is pretty simple, a dedicated harness is a more efficient pathway to provide power to the graphs. The biggest issue at hand is 90% of boat manufactures do not run thick enough gauge wire to support the size/quantity graphs that have become standard in our industry. This is simply because it is an added cost to manufacture/re-engineer a wiring harness for a boat. The biggest issue with majority of boat brands is they utilize a distribution method for power. The distribution method typically has a single power wire (8-10 gauge) feeding a large distribution of 12volt accessories across the boat. Which results in a large amount of amperage draw when the system is loaded down with accessories in use. In turn this results in significant voltage drop when additional accessories are added to the system (I.E. Graphs).
So back to the initial question "Why a Dedicated Harness"?
Simply put it is a more efficient pathway to supply power to the graphs. In laments terms, with a dedicated harness the graph/battery doesn't have to work as hard to supply/receive voltage. The benefits to a system like this are endless. Typically, we see increased sonar clarity, processing speed is improved, battery health remains stable throughout the day, zero voltage drop across the system, reduced amperage draw, improved surge protection to the graph, and reduction in electrical interference.
So, before you think the spending ends when you buy the “toys” make sure you budget for a solid Dedicated Wire Harness.
Companies that can dial you in are:
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Who is your pick to win Elite Series rookie of the year in 2021?
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