THE BUSINESS NEWS OF FISHING. |
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Is It Time To Replace Your Braid? |
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While we all like to use our braided line as long as possible to save money, contrary to popular belief it isn't indestructible. Your braid may look like it is holding up well to use and abrasion, but what does it really look like under a powerful microscope. This is what braid looks like when new and after several uses when viewed under a microscope. No matter what your favorite brand of braided line happens to be, it's probably a good idea to switch it out from time to time.
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Pete Robbins And The Written Word |
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Since 2014, Pete Robbins has served as a Senior Writer for B.A.S.S., generating written content for Bassmaster Magazine, B.A.S.S. Times, and Bassmaster.com. The majority of his work includes technique articles, tournament coverage, and personality profiles. He also freelances for a myriad of different publications including In-Fisherman, MeatEater, Outdoor Life, and Yamamoto’s Inside Line. Over the course of a typical year, Robbins crafts between 500 and 600 pieces of written material – or about 10,000 words a week. Robbins does all this while working his “day job” as an attorney for the Federal Government. “My first nationally published article about fishing was in 2004, but it wasn’t until 2007 that I really started writing about tournament bass fishing heavily,” he explained. “I’ve gotten to spend time interviewing and picking the brains of the best anglers in the world, and that’s an opportunity that I don’t take for granted.” Robbins has found renewed passion through the personal blog that he runs with his wife, Hanna. Halfpastfirstcast.com chronicles the duos journeys to exotic fishing destinations around the world. “Writing about these adventures has kept things fresh and has allowed us to share some really unique experiences with others,” he explained. If Pete wasn't busy enough, he also finds the time to make other anglers dreams comes true with specialty fishing trips targeting a wide array of species, while visiting some gorgeous locations. For more information visit www.halfpastfirstcast.com
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Neal Goes Heavy For Swimbaits |
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Growing up fishing Lake Chickamauga Bass Pro Tour professional Michael Neal learned pretty quickly that going heavy can keep you from losing the fish of a lifetime. One of Neal's favorite winter techniques on "The Chick" is to slow roll a Big Bite Baits Suicide Shad swimbait rigged on a Gamakatsu Spring Lock Spinner Swimbait Hook. While some anglers reach for finesse tactics during the colder months, Neal is straight power fishing when using this particular setup. "I'm fishing this bait on 20lb Sunline FC Sniper, a big 7'6" Denali Rod and often times I am upsizing the hook and swimbait to a larger size," says Neal. Years of experience tell Neal that all of the fish on Lake Chickamauga don't head to deep water during the colder months, and often the ones that do remain shallow are larger than average. "Some of the biggest fish I've ever caught on the lake have come doing this exact thing. Those big ones are up shallow sometimes looking for big shad, and this is the perfect way to catch one." Neal concluded. Give this technique a try on your favorite body of water the next time you get a chance.
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5. Baits Not Being Talked About |
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The Yamamoto 4.5” Ika offers a totally unique presentation that puts fish in the boat when nothing else can. Molded with a grub style body and skirted tentacles, the Yamamoto 4.5” Ika swims through the water with a very subtle swimming action on a steady retrieve and it will also quiver side-to-side as it falls on a slack line to trigger even the most finicky of fish into biting.Perfect for a wide range of finesse applications for those times when the bite is tough, the Yamamoto 4.5” Ika can be fished on a light Texas-rig, Carolina-rig, jighead, shakyhead, and even a drop shot. Offered in a selection of Yamamoto’s proven color patterns, the Yamamoto 4.5” Ika is sure to become a staple in your finesse arsenal. Save over 15% on the Yamamoto 4.5” Ika here. |
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6. What We're Watching & Listening To |
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Welcher Dials In Crankbaits For Cold Water |
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This week we get some sage advice on crankbait fishing in the winter from Bassmaster Elite Series pro Kyle Welcher. Kyle offers some great tips on getting your favorite crankbaits dialed in perfectly for those colder water temperatures. Check it out here.
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How To Become A Better Angler This Off Season |
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As we all know, bass fishing isn’t just sitting on a dock with your feet in the water casting out a bobber and a live minnow. While most people who don’t fish think that’s all it is, we as bass fishermen know that there is much more to it than meets the eye. With new lures and techniques evolving almost daily, it is paramount that tournament fishermen keep up to date on these new baits and techniques in order to remain competitive. In any sport, a competitor must be willing to learn from a loss. In tournament fishing, losses come more often than wins do; therefore, there are more opportunities for the angler to learn about what he or she could’ve done better. Check out exactly what you should be doing to improve your game in our latest Best On Tour blog here.
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