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Tuesday, July 14, 2015

ICAST 2015 Pre-view: The Lunkerhunt Core Strength Lunker Bug and Craw

Due to popular demand, the Lunker Craw and Lunker Bug are extending into Green Pumpkin and Watermelon patterns. The new Core Strength Lunker Craw and Core Strength Lunker Bug have the same great features as the existing patterns.


Lunkerhunt Core Strength™ raises the bar on soft plastic technology. Core Strength allows for reinforcement around key joints and pivot points, providing lures with the freedom to maximize and enhance their action when fished through the water. Much like how rebar works in concrete, Core Strength Technology provides the strength to help your bait hold together and take hit after hit.

Monday, February 9, 2015

Brand New E6X Rod Series from G. LOOMIS!


EXPERIENCE G. LOOMIS WITH NEW E6X ROD SERIES 
30 RODS IN BOTH TECHNIQUE SPECIFIC AND CLASSIC ACTIONS


Suggested retail: from $179.99 to $199.99
Designed around a performance platform with a focus on weight, balance, sensitivity and action, anglers of all levels can experience what G. Loomis is all about with the new E6X rods series, soon to be available for spring ’15 fishing action. The series includes 30 casting and spinning rods, offered in both technique specific models with exacting actions, and ‘Classic’ models with easy to cast, more forgiving actions for use with a variety of lures.

The new E6X rod series introduces anglers to what G. Loomis rod designers refer to a ‘swing-weight’, the proper rod balance needed when fishing ‘tip up’ techniques like pitching/flipping and casting tubes, jigs, soft plastic jerkbaits and drop shot rigs, and ‘tip down’ lures like crankbaits, spinnerbaits or swimbaits. “Proper balance lets anglers concentrate on what is happening on the end of the line, rather than the tip of the rod,” said G. Loomis’ Bruce Holt. “With the E6X series and the G. Loomis’ Multi-Taper Technology behind them, we can provide light, sensitive, yet powerful rods for all types of bass fishing techniques – what anglers know and come to expect form G. Loomis and all at a very comfortable price.”
There are 12 E6X technique specific casting rods designed for jig & worm use, for flipping and punching, crankbait and spinnerbait specific, along with four technique specific spinning models for small jigs, tubes and worms, plus two drop shot spinning rods. Holt notes that both the casting and spinning jig & worm rods have the needed extra-fast tips, the crankbait rods have the needed slower, softer actions, while stiff, powerful actions are found on the flip/punch rods and unique actions are featured on the spinnerbait, swimbait and drop shot rods. The entire technique specific rods feature split grip handles with cork grips, along with Fuji reels seats and guides.

Friday, January 16, 2015

Ish Monroe Charged with Battery during Bassmaster Southern Open on Lake Toho.

By Luigi De Rose

The narrow lock where the altercation occurred. (Photo: BASS)
A showdown at the crowded lock between Ish Monroe and Keith Poche on Day 2 of the Bass Pro Shop Southern Open on Lake Tohopekaliga resulted in both falling in the water and charges for Monroe.  Ish Monroe has been charge with battery and bail was posted at $1000. The alleged battery occurred early on Friday morning at the lock seperating Lake Toho and Kissimmee Lake. Ish Monroe was moored with another boat waiting for the lock to open when Poche rammed Ish's boat. A yelling match ensued and escalated when Ish reportable tried to board Keith's boat. An altercation occurred resulting in both falling into the water. Monroe continued to fish the entire day catching a 15-12 pound limit good enough for 18th place. Keith returned to the Big Toho Marina after the scuffle to report the incident and seek medical attention.

No word at this late hour if BASS will DQ Monroe due to possible unsportsmanlike conduct or breaking the law during tournament hours.

2015 Bass Pro Shops Southern Open #1 Lake Tohopekaliga Day 1: New Yorker Slegona Nail Lead Over Giant Field

Star studded Open sees rookie sack only 30lb plus limit.
By Louie Stout
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Andrew Slegona’s first fishing trip to Florida is off to a memorable start.
The Walker Valley, N.Y. angler jumped to the first-day lead in the Bass Pro Shops Southern Open #1 presented by AllState on Lake Toho with a whopping 31 pounds, 2 ounces.
The former construction worker, who built subway tunnels in New York before pursuing a pro fishing career, was aided by a pair of lunkers weighing 9-1 and 8-10. He had his big bag by 10:30 in the morning.
Matching 9 pounders helped Slegona.
“I caught them out of one area and never saw a boat come within 300 yards of where I was fishing,” said Slegona, who spent last week fishing nearby Florida waters to tune up for the event. “I found this spot in practice and today I realized I was really onto something.”
Slegona said he was flipping hydrilla in 10 feet of water.
“The thing is, this is a morning spot and I hope they’re in there tomorrow (Friday), too,” he added.
Two-time Bassmaster Junior World Champion Joey Nania of Cropwell, Ala. came in in second with 25-1. Brandon McMillain of Clewiston, Fla. had 24-9, Garrett Rocamora of Lithia, Fla. 24-4 and Brad Knight, Lancing, Tenn. 20-13.
Nania’s sack was even more impressive considering it also included a pair of scrawny one pounders, but was helped with bass weighing 8-3 and 8-12.
“I’ve always struggled here and had so many letdowns fishing in Florida, this really felt good,” Nania said. “I had been fishing fast, covering a lot of water, but when my co-angler caught a good one fishing slow, I decided to slow it down. That’s when I caught the 8-12 and figured it out.”
Daniel Lanier Jr. of Winter Springs, Fla. topped the co-angler division with three bass weighing 11-9. Craig Cullen of Vero Beach Fla. came in second with 11-4 and Steve Jarrett of Valrico, Fla. third with 11-2.

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

2014 ICAST: New Power Pole Remotes!


New features. New look. Better Performance.
C-Monster 2.0 is taking boat control to the next level with expanded operating features and updated controllers with a new look.

New features of C-Monster 2.0:
• Now equipped with stronger RF signal for extended range of the controllers. (900mz vs. 400mz)
• 10x faster 2-way communication between the pump and controller ensures the right signal goes to your anchor and signal confirmation comes back to the controller instantly. Software now updates on the controller as well as the anchor.
• Backward compatibility means new controllers work with all previous C-Monster equipped anchors. So new and legacy products work together without interuption.

2014 ICAST: The new DOWZVIDO



Introducing the Jackall Dowsvido. This jerk bait will let you comb the depths (6-7ft) for the big ones. Work it fast or slow and the action will speak for its self. Tie one on!!

2014 ICAST: Berkley IRONSilk mono line


Berkley® IRONSilk®
Berkley® introduces the all-new IRONSilk®. No other monofilament fishing line stands up to wear and tear like IRONSilk. This line was built to be fished in the most abrasive environments like around zebra mussels, oyster beds, docks or rip rap. IRONSilk is up to 33 percent more abrasion resistant than other lines of the same diameter. For anglers, this means they can go to lines with smaller diameters without sacrificing any abrasion-resistant qualities.

Monday, July 14, 2014

2014 ICAST: NEW OKUMA CERROS BAITCAST REELS A MODEL OF FIT AND FUNCTION


In the hand, new Cerros takes a deep seat in the palm. The left side plate is 3mm narrower than any previous Okuma design, bringing the angler’s grip more in line with the rod and offering increased confidence overall.  The machined aluminum frame serves as a powerful foundation for the hand while EVA knobs greet the cranking hand with cushioned comfort. Nine bearings plus Quick-Set anti-reverse bearing set free enhanced casting distance from the machined aluminum spool and ultra-smooth cranking while delivering authoritative hooksets.  Anglers will appreciate a full 24-point magnetic cast control and Cerros’ optional 6.6:1 or 7.3:1 gear ratios.
MSRP $99.99.

Monday, June 30, 2014

Cocks and Dean Start 2014 with Win at Top Bass Tri-Lakes Tournament

By Luigi De Rose
Under humid conditions, Top Bass Fishing Series started their 2014 bass season on Saturday, June 28 at Tri-lakes. This popular event allows anglers to fish Pigeon, Buckhorn and Chemong Lakes. The stellar team of Gerrard Cocks and Jarrod Dean claimed the first place prize of  $5000 with 20.28 lbs of bass. Big fish prize went to the team of John and John Jr. Macdonald with a 5.26 lb bass.
There were 480 bass caught for the tournament which weighed 1067.01lbs. Considering the field was over 100 boats, Top Bass tournaments still remain a popular choice for anglers in Ontario.

The results from Sunday's tournament coming shortly.

 # Weight  Big
Bass
Captain, Surname Captain, Given Partner Surname Partner,
Given
1 20.28 5.165 DEAN JARROD COCKS GERRARD
2 19.47 0 PILKEY RON MARTIN JAY
3 19.34 5.06 JOHNSTON CORRY JOHNSTON CHRIS
4 18.47 0 GUARD BILL COOK CRAIG
5 17.94 4.865 BARTON JEFF SCOTT GREG
6 17.8 5.065 HILBERG RANDY SECORD GREG
7 17.49 5.05 WEILER FOREST FORLER TIM
8 17.24 0 WILLIAMS  MIKE JACOBS DUANE
9 16.84 0 WESTALL BARRY SAMPSON SCOTT

Full Standing Below

Thursday, June 12, 2014

2014 BASSFEST Day 1: Ike is King for a Day.

PLACENAMEDAY 1TOTAL FISHTOTAL WEIGHT
FISHWEIGHT
1Michael Iaconelli525-12525-12
2Edwin Evers524- 3524- 3
3Tommy Biffle524- 1524- 1
4Takahiro Omori522-15522-15
5Kevin VanDam522- 9522- 9
6Matthew Herren522- 7522- 7
7Jacob Wheeler522- 6522- 6
8Jason Christie522- 5522- 5
9Davy Hite521- 8521- 8
10Jason Williamson521- 3521- 3
11Scott Rook520-10520-10
12David Smith520- 6520- 6
13Greg Hackney520- 5520- 5
14Fred Roumbanis520- 0520- 0
15Terry Scroggins519- 7519- 7
16Brett Hite519- 2519- 2
16Skeet Reese519- 2519- 2
18Britt Myers519- 1519- 1
19John Crews518-14518-14
20Brandon Palaniuk517-15517-15

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Florida reworking tournament creel limits

By Luigi De Rose

Strange politics playing out in Florida. Participants will be encouraged to provide input on the proposal for a statewide five-fish daily bag limit, only one of which could be 16 inches total length or longer. In other words, four of the five largemouths would have to be less than 16 inches total length. 
For more information click here

Sunday, May 4, 2014

2014 Bassmaster Elite Toledo Bend Day 3: Dean Rojas take lead and ready for his third victory here!


Rojas rules Toledo Bend again. 
bass press release
MANY, La. — Toledo Bend Reservoir produced a little something extra — lagniappe in Louisiana French-speak — for Dean Rojas on Saturday.
This beauty along with a sizeable sack launched Dean
into the lead.
(Photo: BASS)
Actually, that something extra was very large: a 7-pound, 2-ounce largemouth bass. And it proved to be the catch that made all the difference for Rojas on the third day of the May 1-4 Evan Williams Bourbon Bassmaster Elite on Toledo Bend.
Because of the big cull his 7-2 made possible, Rojas turned his day around. The so-so limit he would have had became a good day’s catch of 17-14.
Best of all, the 7-2 helped him to a 2-10 advantage over Friday leader Jacob Powroznik.
“I was fortunate today to have that big one that separated me from having a small limit,” said Rojas, who’s from Lake Havasu City, Ariz.
It helped that Powroznik tripped. He managed just 11-13 Saturday. Those bass put his total to 60-1, good enough for second, but not enough to stay in the catbird seat, the spot Rojas captured with his 62-11 total going into the final competition on Sunday.

Friday, May 2, 2014

2014 Bassmaster Elite Toledo Bend Day 2: Powroznik Powers To Lead, Rojas Closing In!


Former FLW Pro Takes Lead at Toledo Bend
bass press release
MANY, La. — Bassmaster Elite Series rookie Jacob Powroznik had been to Toledo Bend Reservoir just once before he came to the May 1-4 Evan Williams Bourbon Bassmaster Elite.
Powroznik ahead of former Toledo Bend Champ Rojas
by 3 pounds.
(Photo: Seigo Saito BASS)
Dean Rojas has a wealth of experience on the lake; his 2011 Bassmaster Elite Series victory on Toledo Bend proved that.
Yet these polar opposites — at least when it comes to the famed big-bass factory on the Louisiana-Texas border — were the top two anglers after Friday, the second day of competition.
And it was the rookie who led the veteran; Powroznik had 3 pounds, 7 ounces on Rojas.
Powroznik, who is from Port Haywood, Va., added 23-6 Friday to his Thursday weight of 24-14 for a two-day total of 48-4. He inched up from third place to take the lead.

Thursday, May 1, 2014

2014 Bassmaster Elite Toledo Bend Day 1: Jared Lintner Leads with 25 pounds!


Jared Keep AOY Streak Alive
MANY, La. — Jared Lintner went to extremes Thursday, the first day of the May 1-4 Evan Williams Bourbon Bassmaster Elite at Toledo Bend out of Many, La.
Jared sacks 25.7lbs and the lead. Expect major
changes in the leader board throughout the tournament as
big bass abound.
(Photo: Seigo Saito BASS)
He was especially extreme in his choice of fishing lines from lightweight to unbreakable. “I caught them on 10-pound fluorocarbon and 80-pound braid,” said the Californian from Arroyo Grande. “I didn’t get very many bites with the braid, but they were good ones.”
Good enough to help him amass 25 pounds, 7 ounces of bass to take the lead by 7 ounces over J Todd Tucker of Moultrie, Ga., who weighed 25-0 for second place.
In third after one round was Elite Series rookie Jacob Powroznik of Port Haywood, Va., with 24-14. Fourth place was taken by another Californian, Chris Zaldain of San Jose. His weight was 22-6, including an 8-12 on 6-pound-test line in an around-the-boat chase that “took forever” but was, he said, probably less than two minutes in real time.

Sunday, April 13, 2014

2014 Walmart FLW Beaver Lake Day 3: Arey Advances to Lead Beaver Lake


Tar Heel pro takes lead with tournament's biggest limit
by Curtis Niedermier
FLW Press Release
ROGERS, Ark. - Matt Arey is trending in all the right ways. This morning, the North Carolina pro bagged a nice Beaver Lake keeper in front of the FLWOutdoors.com camera crew during an on-the-water interview. The footage, available here and on the FLWFishing YouTube channel, has already been viewed by hundreds of FLW fans.
A jig on bluff walls lifted Matt Arey into the lead.
(Photo: FLW)
Then this evening, he continued the trend of showing up to weigh-in with a better limit than the day before. Arey increased from 13 pounds on day one to 14 pounds, 6 ounces on day two to 16 pounds, 4 ounces today. His day-three limit is the heaviest of the tournament thus far and only the third bag to top 16 pounds. He did it on a day when seven of the top 20 pros didn’t even crack double digits.
The eighth-year pro now has a 2-pound, 8-ounce lead over the reigning Kellogg’s Angler of the Year and current 2014 AOY favorite Andy Morgan. He’ll launch his Ranger on Sunday morning for the final day of competition at the Walmart FLW Tour Beaver Lake event presented by Rayovac and hosted by Visit Rogers with his best-ever chance at winning his first Tour title as a professional.
The scariest part for the rest of the field is that Arey has been holding back just a bit all week and trying not to pressure his areas too much.