Santee Cooper Lakes, SC – If you’re into big fish (and who isn’t?), the Elite Series event at Santee Cooper Lakes was right up your alley.
[Read more…]Hank Cherry Wins The 2020 Bassmaster Classic
March 9, 2020 by ·
Birmingham, Al – Lake Guntersville was stingy across the board, but Hank Cherry figured them out on day one, and never relinquished that lead.
Conditions were extremely tough for the 50th anniversary of the Bassmaster Classic. In the weeks leading up to the tournament, the area was overwhelmed with non-stop rain.
The downpour desisted long enough to allow for bluebird skies for the three day tourney, but that didn’t mean conditions were good. Gusting winds and choppy water were a concern for everyone at the launch.
[Read more…]Daiwa Kage Rod Review
March 3, 2020 by ·
One component of fishing that can make a huge difference in everything from angler fatigue to hook up ratio, having the ability to present a bait properly, casting distance and accuracy as well as myriad other concerns is a good, balanced rod.
Yes, the stick you’re using can, depending on which one you’re throwing, either help to elevate your time on the water or make it much more of a chore than it should be.
[Read more…]Daiwa Tatula 100 Review
February 28, 2020 by ·
Daiwa introduced their Tatula series of reels several years ago beginning with the original Tatula 100 and 100 Type R.
We’ve had every major version update since then including the CT Type R and the SV. We obtained the new Tatula 100 some time last year and have been fishing with it ever since.
[Read more…]The Great Forrest Wood Has Passed
January 26, 2020 by ·
The fishing is mourning the loss of a true giant and innovator this weekend.
Forrest Wood, largely recognized as the originator of the modern bass boat, passed away on January 24th at the age of 87. He is survived by his wife Nina and four daughters.
Born in 1932 in Flippin Arkansas, Wood recognized the need for a new kind of boat while guiding in the Ozarks. In 1968, he founded Ranger boats.
[Read more…]Berkley Drift Walker Review
January 23, 2020 by ·
Z-Man Crosseyez Jig Review
December 16, 2019 by ·
With the cold water season already in full swing in parts of the country, we took a look back and discovered that we have not to date reviewed what has become for us, a staple in our cold water arsenal.
That being the Z-Man David Walker’s Crosseyez Power Finesse Jig.
[Read more…]Major League Fishing To Acquire FLW
October 10, 2019 by ·
In a joint press release from October 10th, 2019, Major League Fishing announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire FLW.
[Read more…]Clean Water Protection Rollbacks Are Underway
September 25, 2019 by ·
In 2015, the EPA and the US Army Corps of Engineers instituted a regulation known as the Clean Water Rule.
The rule effectively clarified waters that fall under the jurisdiction of the Federal Government.
The rule sought to protect streams, wetlands, and other watersheds from industry using them as places to dump byproducts and other pollutants.
[Read more…]Carl Jocumsen Becomes First Aussie To Win Bassmaster Elite Event
September 23, 2019 by ·
Tahlequah, Ok. – Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi.
For fans of Australian sports this is a familiar call. It rings with national pride and just plain old fun.
But it is not the only appropriate refrain to celebrate Carl Jocumsen’s Elite Series win, Happy Birthday would work too.
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