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NetStaff: Wading Staff and Net in One

July 16, 2014 by ·

I’ve been covering this industry for a good while now, so it takes a lot to get me excited.

Today was one of those rare days where I came across a product that is both unique, and actually useful. The NetStaff is not a new product (they debuted at last year’s show, and shame on me for missing it), but it is so pragmatic that I had to write this right away.

The elegance of the product is in the simplicity, and the several applications all built into one. Anything that keeps an angler fishing more, and managing their equipment less, is a solid application in my book. [Read more…]

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Christie Slides By The Pack With 4 Ounces To Spare

May 19, 2014 by ·

141805062915_gt412Russelville, Arkansas— It doesn’t matter if you win by 10 pounds, or 10 ounces, a win is a win.

Jason Christie put together a come from behind charge to win this weekend’s Bassmaster Elite event on Lake Dardanelle to win by the narrowest of margins. Four ounces of bass, and no doubt buckets of sweat, was all he needed to punch that ticket to the next year’s big dance. [Read more…]

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Rookie Powroznik Charges Back to Win at Toledo Bend

May 5, 2014 by ·

Jacob Powroznik wins at Toledo BendMany, La – Welcome to the show, Mr. Powroznik.

You likely haven’t heard that name before, but it’s time to remember the name Jacob Powroznik. The Elite Series rookie made a late charge to best the field of pros at Toledo Bend.

To say it was smooth sailing though, would be a lie.

Sitting atop the leader board after Friday’s fishing, Powroznik couldn’t figure them out on Saturday. Add in the fact that someone decided it was a good time to perform a controlled burn that smoked him out of a great spot, and you have all the makings of a dramatic come back.

At Saturday’s end, Powroznik was looking up at Dean Rojas, and a 2 and 1/2 pound deficit.

Sunday’s word of the day was focus. Powroznik had it, and put it to work on bass taking residence on spawning beds. The reward was a 19 pound, 11 ounce bag—giving him a total of 79 pounds, 12 ounces of Toledo Bend bass.

With the win, Powroznik punches his ticket to the 2015 Bassmaster Classic.

Mark Davis Takes Another Top 5

Call him Mr. Reliable.

Arkansas pro Mark Davis grabbed fourth place, which gives him his fourth consecutive top 5 finish.

This type of consistency has Davis atop the Toyota Angler of the Year points race. These type of performances will certainly have people starting to watch eagerly.

Casey Ashley Continues to Impress

After surprising nearly everyone at the 2014 Classic, college angler Casey Ashley locked up fifth place.

Turns out the Auburn student was not just riding a little luck streak earlier this year on Guntersville—he’s proving to the world what those of us who follow the College Series already knew.

This kid can fish.

He will undoubtedly be a staple for years to come, and as he continues to improve, look for this young man to be a future champion (yes, you can quote me on that!)

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Bassmaster Elite Series Schedule

March 5, 2014 by ·

Now that the Bassmaster Classic is in the history books, it’s time to have a look forward and see where the Elite Series pros will be plying their trade.

While the Elite Series does not offer the full line up of the tournaments put on by B.A.S.S., it is the series of tournaments where the best of the best will put their skills on display. If you want to have an opportunity to see your favorite pros duke it out on some fantastic bodies of water, stop by one of the tournaments below. [Read more…]

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Randy Howell Wins It All In Record Setting Performance

February 24, 2014 by ·

randy-howell-wins-2014-bassmaster-classicBirmingham, Ala- “It was the best day of fishing in my whole life,” a teary-eyed Randy Howell said as he weighed in a big day three bag.

According to the man himself, he cried the entire one and one half hour drive from Lake Guntersville back to Birmingham. Even for those of us covering the event, we new he was having a special day.

But no one knew just how special it would turn out to be. [Read more…]

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Bassmaster Classic Day 2 Results: The Cuts Are In

February 23, 2014 by ·

Birmingham, Ala.- The day 2 results are in, and like any other high stakes event, some of the results are surprising.

Some of the mighty have fallen, while up and coming challengers are staking a claim for their spot in history. Here are a few of the highlights. [Read more…]

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The Minimalist Fly Box Challenge

January 21, 2014 by ·

“The height of cultivation always runs to simplicity.”

-Bruce Lee

I don’t know if the great Bruce Lee was a fly fisherman, but he certainly captured the essence of the sport in the above quote. Fly fishing is, at it’s core, the essence of “Man Versus Fish.”

It’s you, a rod, a small imitation of an insect, and your wits against the crafty, fresh water version of Moby Dick stalking the shadows of your favorite river. While your white whale may be a type of trout, a bass, or some other monster, the principle is the same—present your fly in the most enticing way possible for that season and that body of water.

Simplicity, obsession, and poetry in motion—but there is an insidious force that can easily creep in. [Read more…]

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B.A.S.S. Announces National Team Championship

December 20, 2013 by ·

Bassmaster-Team-ChampionshipsBirmingham, Ala.- Well, looks like fishing buddies everywhere can rejoice. Yesterday, B.A.S.S. announced the launch of the National Team Championship.

Not only will teams duke it out for the title, but on shining star will punch a pretty big ticket.

“Not only will we crown the national championship team, but we will also provide an opportunity for one outstanding grass-roots fisherman to qualify for the 2015 Bassmaster Classic,” B.A.S.S. CEO Bruce Akin said in a press release.

The Format

The championship will be held in late fall of 2014, with the exact date and locale to be named later.

To qualify, teams will have finish on the top of a qualifying tournament trail.

After qualifying, pairs of anglers will go at it for the team title. Following the team portion of the event, the anglers will be split up, and compete for one coveted spot in the 2015 Classic.

This is sure to be a great addition to the tournament line up, and a great way to get teams across the country some exposure and opportunity to show their stuff on a bit stage.

As a fun bonus, one of the supporting sponsors are our friends at Livingston Lures.

So, if you think your team has what it takes, sign up for a qualifier and get out on the water. You never know, we might be seeing your name on a pretty important leader board in 2015.

See ya on the water…

 

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Must Have Gear For Cleaning Fish

October 30, 2013 by ·

99% of the time, I am a catch and release angler.

A few times per year though, I like to take a few home. With trout season upon us, that time is now.

Today, we are going to take a look at a few products that will make cleaning your fish, and yourself, much easier and more enjoyable.

Let’s dive in with the first essential piece of equipment, a place to clean your catch. [Read more…]

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Lucky Bug Lures

February 11, 2013 by ·

Anything that can add some versatility to your tackle box is a win in my book, and that’s exactly what you get with the Lucky Bug.

Picture three different techniques, three different styles of fishing, and one bait that can do them all—that my friends, is the very definition of versatility.

Now take that very bait, and add to it the fact that it won’t cost you an arm, leg, or any other appendage, and now we are talking about something pretty special.

Let’s take a closer look at the Lucky Bug. [Read more…]

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