Streamside Predator Elite Rods with Jay Martin

If you're interested in some new rods then check out the Streamside Predator Elite rods. Ontario bass tournament sensation Jay Martin knows a good gear when he sees it and he's impressed with the Streamside Predator Elite rods for great craftsmanship, quality and a great price.

Bob Downey Wins Central BASS Opens and Grabs Classic Spot!

Another Classic spot filled

By Kelly Bostian

BASS PRESS RELEASE

Saturday's conditions killed fragile bite.
(Photo: BASS)

Bob Downey, in his first season fishing the B.A.S.S. Opens, rode a consistent but demanding pattern to his first career victory in the Basspro.com Bassmaster Central Open on Grand Lake.

With a final-day catch of 16 pounds, 3 ounces and a three-day total of 48-9, the Wisconsin angler earned $29,200 and a berth in the 2020 Bassmaster Classic scheduled for March 6-8 on Alabama’s Lake Guntersville.

By finishing fifth in the season points standings for the Central Open, Downey also earned an invitation to fish the 2020 Bassmaster Elite Series.

“Holy smokes, I got it done,” said Downey, who was fishing Grand for the first time. “I can’t believe it.”

Downey climbed steadily through the standings the first two days and was in second place going in Saturday’s finale.

With this catch of 16-3 Saturday, he finished just 8 ounces in front of another Wisconsin angler, Caleb Kuphall of Mukwonago, with 48-1. Kuphall’s finish also put him in the Top 5 of the season points race and earned him an invitation to the Elite Series.

Kyle Dorsett of Odenville, Ala., grabbed third place at Grand with 45-12.

Another chance for a first career win slipped away from the leader of the first two days, Kenta Kimura of Osaka, Japan.

A year ago the seven-season veteran led the pack on the Red River, fell off on the last day and placed fourth. History repeated for him Saturday as he boated three bass in the morning and could not find another keeper. With 43-4, he finished fourth.

Persistence, faith in his pattern, and some last-minute fortune got it done for Downey.

“When I got on that pattern early this week (in practice) and got that 6-pounder, I knew it was potentially a special deal,” he said. “But I didn’t know if it would hold up.”

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Jay Short and Ryan Crowley Win the 2019 CSFL Classic on Balsam Lake with 49.14 lbs

Difficult conditions test anglers
By Luigi De Rose 

Jay Short and Ryan Crowley grab $10 000 for their 2019 CSFL Classic Win.
(Photo: CSFL)

The first weekend after Labour Day has historically been filled with turmoil. This year was no different but that didn't stop the best teams of the CSFL from trying their best on Balsam Lake, Ontario. The three-day event put anglers to the test as they battled harsh winds, cool temps and stubborn bass. Despite the odds, the team of Jay Short and Ryan Crowley won the 2019 CSFL Classic in grand style. They rallied on Sunday with the day's best 5-bass limit of 18.12 lbs to amass a three day total of 49.14 lbs. They held off second place Steve Clark and Dave Norgrove by 2 pounds. Clark and Norgrove  three day, 15 bass limit was 47.4 lbs. The team of  Jordan McIntyre and Corey Moreau grabbed third with 46.86 lbs. 

Position	Angler	Co-Angler	Day 1	Day 2	Day 3	Total
1	JAY SHORT	RYAN CROWLEY	16.3	14.72	18.12	49.14
2	STEVE CLARK	DAVE NORGROVE	16.84	16.14	14.42	47.4
3	JORDAN MCINTYRE	COREY MOREAU	15.44	14.48	16.94	46.86
4	TIM FERNANDES	ANDREW BONELLO	14.92	15.96	15.8	46.68
5	CHRIS LITTLE	JOSH BURK	14.98	17.14	11.36	43.48
6	MATT MCINTYRE	CALEB CULBERT	15.4	13.5	11.98	40.88
7	MARIO PALERMO	DILLON VORICH	16.3	14.34	9.62	40.26
8	RYAN THORNTON	JOSH LEWIS	13.7	15.48	9.98	39.16
9	GARRY MANSHOLT	PAUL FISHER	13.2	16.8	9.1	39.1
10	RON COLUCCI	PAUL DIPASSIO	15.62	13	6.78	35.4

Pradco Aquires Gene Lerew Lures

PRADCO Outdoor Brands, a world leader in top-name fishing and hunting products, announced today that it has acquired Gene Larew Lures, a Tulsa, Okla., company that manufactures and sells fishing lures under its Gene Larew, Bobby Garland and Crappie Pro brands.

"Today, we've added two more legendary names - Larew and Garland - to our  already historic lineup of fishing brands," said PRADCO's Bruce Stanton, Vice President and General Manager of the fishing division. "In addition to growing our bass offerings with Larew and jumping right to the top of the crappie bait category with Garland, we're also getting a wealth of manufacturing experience, industry knowledge and fishing expertise that fully complement the things we do that put us at the top in this industry. We're excited!"   

 

"Only a couple hours up the road from Ft. Smith (Arkansas), we know PRADCO, Bruce and many of his team, so I'm elated to be passing along my company to them because I know it'll be in great hands," said Gene Larew Lures owner, Chris Lindenberg. "They have proven themselves to be a great caretaker of the brands that I grew up fishing with, and I wanted Larew and Garland to have a permanent next home in such a prominent place. I couldn't be any happier than having PRADCO be the ones to take our efforts to the next level and beyond."

SpiderWire Launches New UltraCast and Stealth Smooth Lines

SpiderWire^® launches new colors for its UltraCast® and Stealth^®Smooth line collections. The SpiderWire^® UltraCast^®, Stealth^® Smooth 12, and Stealth^® Smooth 8 lines are an evolution in line technology, allowing for a sensitive yet powerful feel.

The SpiderWire UltraCast line is crafted from eight tightly woven 100 percent PE fibers, giving UltraCast the unique capacity to launch great distances with very little effort—all while retaining a high level of strength and abrasion resistance. UltraCast is now available in two new colors – Aqua Camo and Inshore Camo. The new colors will be available in the following sizes: 4-, 6-, 8-, 10-, 15-, 20-, 30-, 40-, 50-, 65-, 80- and 100-pound. Available in July 2019, the new line colors will offer lengths of 150 meters ($18.99), 300 meters ($36.99) and 2000 meters ($249.99).

New this year, Stealth Smooth braid will be available in a 12-carrier option. The new Stealth Smooth 12 is woven from 12 PE fibers to create a tight, round braid that is strong and sensitive. Offering an incredibly soft feel without sacrificing strength, sensitivity or diameter, the braid is thin and smooth, rendering it almost completely silent through the guides. The new line will be available in Hi-Vis Yellow, Moss Green and Translucent. Coming in Spring 2020, the Stealth® Smooth 12 braid will be available in multiple sizes (4-, 6-, 8-, 10-, 15-, 20-, 30-, 40-, 50-, 65-, 80-pound) and a 150-meter length for $24.99.

The SpiderWire Stealth Smooth collection receives additional updates with added colors to the Stealth Smooth 8 braid. Hi-Vis Yellow joins Moss Green as colors options for the Stealth® Smooth 8 line. The new color will be available in October 2019 in multiple sizes (4-, 6-, 8-, 10-, 15-, 20-, 30-, 40-, 50-, 65-, 80-pound) and will be available in lengths of 150-meters ($12.99), 300-meters ($24.99) and 2000-meters ($164.99).

“The new additions to the SpiderWire family demonstrate the continued evolution of our line production technology,” said Chris Pitsilos, brand manager for SpiderWire. “The Stealth Smooth 8 and 12 braid will give anglers an immensely strong cast without even breaking a sweat. And the UltraCast is the pinnacle of performance line strength. Casting long distances has never felt so effortless.”
 

Canadian Pan American Team Set

Team Canada set for up-coming Pan American bass tournament.
Top 7 teams will compete for gold. 

Edwin Evers Runs Away with REDCREST Championship.

Record year for Evers. 

Before the start of the REDCREST Presented by Venmo, there may have been a debate about who is currently the most feared angler on tour. But now there's no doubt.

It's been a good year for Edwin Evers: Stage Two Champion, Bass Pro Tour Points Champion, and now REDCREST Champion. He took home $300,000 for his win today and can add that to the $193,600 he won during the season; no matter how you look at it, it's been an excellent year.

Today, it was Evers, and then everybody else. His weight total of 85-06 was 15-pounds more than the combined totals of the second and third place anglers.
Edwin Evers was the big story today, and rightfully so.

Evers Dominates
Evers started the Championship Round with a bang and was out in front for nearly every minute today. Greg Hackney made a push towards him during Period 2, but Evers was just getting started and turned it into a runaway victory.

Jamie Hartman Wins 2019 Bass Elite Cayuga Lake with 80-13lbs!

Gussy just 10 ounces short, Cory Johnston 7th.
By Bryan Brasher
BASS PRESS RELEASE

New York native Hartman captures 2 Elite victories in the last 3 events.
(Photo: BASS)

On Sunday afternoon, for the second time in three tournaments, Jamie Hartman claimed a Bassmaster Elite Series victory.

Both were special. But he couldn’t deny this one meant just a little more.

Fishing in his home state of New York, Hartman caught five bass that weighed 22 pounds, 4 ounces Sunday and jumped from fourth place into the winner’s spot at the SiteOne Bassmaster Elite at Cayuga Lake with a four-day total of 80-13.

After all the bass had been weighed, Hartman carried the blue trophy into a boisterous crowd of fans who were eager to hug and high-five their hometown favorite. It was a stark contrast to the celebration he was basically denied when he earned his first victory two months ago at Lake Guntersville and a severe thunderstorm rolled through just as he was handed the trophy.

“It just couldn’t be any better than this,” Hartman said. “For it to happen right here in my home state with all of my family here, it’s incredibly special.

“This is where my heart is. It’ll be hard to top this — ever.”

Hartman was one of the few anglers all week whose trajectory was consistently headed upward. He caught 16-14 Thursday, 19-9 Friday, 22-2 Saturday and 22-4 Sunday.