Senko Fishing with Roland Martin

Nobody knows more about worm fishing then legendary angler Roland Martin. With 9 BASS Angler of the Year awards and 40 years of being a TV host, Roland knows his worming. Listen here as Roland teaches all of us how to be a better worm fisherman.

Shimano Targets Youth Through Bass Tournaments

Shimano Starting them Young
Originally posted in Angling-International

Tackle giant Shimano has announced a wide ranging initiative that is aimed at youngsters taking part in bass fishing tournaments – one of the fastest growing collegiate sports in North America.
Announcing the launch of its Youth Fishing Programme, Steve Ferrara, Shimano Fishing Division Vice President, said the scheme aims to educate high school and college-age anglers about the company’s tackle to help them enjoy more fishing success, create lifetime relationships even beyond their time on the water and teach them about the sustainable use of the resource.

“We want them to further appreciate the sport in more ways than just catching big bass,” he said.
Frank Hyla, who has been active on the high school bass fishing scene in Illinois since its inception in 2008, will lead Shimano’s efforts as its Youth Fishing Coordinator. Laying the groundwork for this, Hyla has attended more than 200 tournaments and youth fishing group meetings over the last year to talk about Shimano, its tackle and advocacy efforts.

Happy Thanksgiving America!

As you enjoy your Thanksgiving, please take care when using a deep fryer. Don't take my word for it, listen to the boys from Duck Dynasty.

Rapala Canada Teams with Suunto Watches

Suunto Traverse Alpha style and ruggedness! 

Looking of the right hunting and fishing watch and wish to make a statement? Check out Suunto. Handmade in Finland, the Traverse Alpha meets the toughest Military standards while offering a robust set of hunting- and fishing-specific features. Unique to Suunto, the new automatic shot recognition feature uses the integrated accelerometer to detect when a shot is fired and automatically creates a point of interest (POI) based on that location, enabling hunters to accurately track shot distance and elevation.  The watch lasts as long as the hunt takes, with a remarkable 100 hours of battery life with GPS enabled.

Additional Product Details: http://www.suunto.com/en-CA/sports-watch-collections/Suunto-Traverse-Collection/#traversealpha

Non-Boater Ryan Lavigne Wins 2016 Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship on Lake Conroe.

Three going to 2017 Classic!

BASS PRESS RELEASE

Ryan Lavigne of Gonzales, La., pulled off a major upset at the 2016 Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Magellan Sunday on Lake Conroe.

Darrel Ocamica, Tim Klinger and Ryan Lavigne are Classic bound!
(Photo: BASS)

Lavigne won the tournament as an unlikely candidate — a nonboater — and won it by an enormous margin, 16 1/2 pounds.

The Ascension Area Anglers bass club member bested the field with 58 pounds, 3 ounces over three days of competition, including a 24-0 bag on Sunday.

As part of his win, he earned a berth in the 2017 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro, March 24-26, along with his two closest competitors, Darrell Ocamica of Idaho and Timothy Klinger of Nevada.

Next generation HELIX® products feature MEGA Imaging™ with CHIRP digital sonar

When the Humminbird® HELIX® 10 took home the 2016 ICAST award for “Best Electronics,” few were surprised. After all, Humminbird has raised that trophy for six consecutive years. For 2017, the now iconic HELIX units offer more industry-leading technologies with exclusive new Humminbird innovations designed to deliver better, more usable information about what lies below the surface.
 
MEGA Imaging™ with CHIRP digital sonar delivers unprecedented detail
With a sonar frequency nearly 3-times greater than traditional 455 kHz frequencies, Humminbird is the first to take fish-finding sonar to the megahertz range, resulting in the clearest, sharpest underwater views. The quantum leap to megahertz frequency provides vastly improved MEGA Side Imaging™ and MEGA Down Imaging™, giving anglers a clear choice when it comes to underwater sonar.
 
According to Mark Gibson, Humminbird Director of R&D, “Our team has dedicated itself to developing the best imaging technology on the water, and the result is unreal screen detail and never-before-seen clarity. It truly needs to be seen to be believed.”
 
AUTOCHART® Live expands with vegetation and bottom density mapping
When Humminbird first introduced AUTOCHART Live in 2015, it allowed anglers to map the depth of their favorite body of water, revealing some of the best hiding places for fish. No longer constrained by outdated paper maps or tribal knowledge, it was a step forward for fishermen everywhere. Now, Humminbird has expanded this technology even further.
 

Speed Kills with the Abu Garica Revo Rocket

The Abu Garica is one of the fastest reels on the planet. Abu Garica has made sure to back up that speed with strong gear and plenty of muscle. Find out more of this 9.0:1 speed demon.

Packing a lightning fast 9.0:1 gear ratio, the lightweight Abu Garcia REVO Rocket Casting Reel is the fastest low-profile reel to ever hit the market. It pulls in an impressive 37-inches per turn to take the slack out of any line, and it’s also extremely tough thanks to its corrosion-resistant X2-Craftic Alloy Frame and Sideplates.

Lew's Sold to a Private Equity Group

Lew's sold to Peak Rock Capital
By Luigi De Rose 

Lew's, a Springfield, Missouri-based company has just been taken over by Peak Rock. Lew's has been doing outstanding as of late, winning multiple ICAST awards at the 2016, and has focused on producing reels, rods and line for the fresh water and in-shore angler.

According to Angler International, who first broke the story, Peter Leibman, Managing Director of Peak Rock Capital, stated that they find Lew’s has a strong competitive position within the fishing category and a rich history of innovation.

Customers shouldn't notice any major changes in Lew's as it undergoes this change in ownership.

Remembrance Day

To all the brave men and women of past and present who keep us Canadian.