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Sink Tops The Field On High Rock Lake – American Bass Anglers – May 3,2017

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Sink Tops The Field On High Rock Lake – American Bass Anglers – May 3,2017
Steve Sink of Winston Salem, North Carolina won the American Bass Anglers Ram Truck Open Series North Carolina Division tournament held 06/03/2017 on High Rock Lake.

Running out of Tamarac Marina, Steve weighed in five bass for 21.19 pounds. He anchored his catch with a bass that weighed 6.03 pounds. For the Boater Division victory, Sink took home a check for $5000.00. Sink collected an additional $470.00 for weighing in the largest bass for the boaters.

“I caught probably 10-12 keepers today. I caught a couple shallow and then I moved out to catch the rest. I caught most of them on a Carolina rigged worm.” Said Sink.

In second for the boaters, Travis Williams of Salisbury, North Carolina weighed in a five bass limit weighing 18.11 pounds. He anchored his limit with a bass that weighed in at 5.32 pounds.  He collected $800.00 for the effort.

“I caught about seven keepers today. I caught a couple off of docks, a couple off of points and I caught a 5 pounder off a creek channel bend with a jig within the last hour.” Said Williams.

Louis “Skip” Kraft of Salisbury, North Carolina took third place with a five bass limit weighing in at 15.82 pounds. He anchored his catch with a bass that weighed  5.87 pounds. Kraft collected $600.00

“I Caught about 7-8 fish today. All of my fish came on a Bizz bait Sassy stick on a jig head.” Said Kraft.

Finishing fourth, Terry Wike of China Grove, North Carolina weighed in a five bass limit weighing 15.04 pounds.

Rounding out the top five Ladd Whicker of Winston Salem, North Carolina weighed in a five bass limit weighing 10.14 pounds.

In the Co-Angler Division, Ed Douthit of Mooresville, North Carolina won with three bass weighing 11.67 pounds. Douthit sealed his victory with a 5.05 pound kicker to pocket a check for $1200.00

“I want to thank my boater today for pointing out specific areas I should cast to. I caught 8 fish today all on a worm.” Said Douthit.

Taking second for the co-anglers, Martin Rushing of Midland, North Carolina weighed in a co angler limit of three bass weighing  9.73 pounds. He anchored his catch with a bass that weighed in at 6.56 pounds. Martin collected $500.00 for his catch. For weighing in the biggest bass for the co anglers Rushing collected an additional $205.00.
Also for weighing in the biggest bass of the tournament Rushing was presented a Revo SX spinning reel valued at $160.00 for catching the 6.56 pound largemouth on an ABU Garcia reel.

“I probably caught 20 fish today. I caught them on a worm and a crankbait.” Said Rushing.

Placing third on the co angler side was Hunter Harwell of Hickory, North Carolina. Harwell weighed in three bass that weighed 7.86 pounds. He collected $350.00 for the effort.

“I caught four fish today culling once. All of my fish came on a worm.” Said Harwell.

In fourth place among the co-anglers, Jerry Pruitt of Vale, North Carolina weighed in three bass weighing 7.78 pounds.

Rounding out the top five, Lawrence Dickerson of Durham, North Carolina weighed in three bass weighing 7.36 pounds.

Slated for 10/07-10/08/2017 the next tournament for the North Carolina Division will be the area championship on Lake Hartwell. At the end of the season, the best anglers from across the nation advance the 2018 Ray Scott Championship, slated for the Red River in Shreveport-Bossier Louisiana in April 2018.

For more information on this tournament, call Rodney Michael, tournament manager, at 256-497-0967 or ABA at 256-232-0406. On line, see www.ramopenseries.com .

About American Bass Anglers: American Bass Anglers is committed to providing low cost, close to home tournaments for the weekend angler and at the same time offer each competitor an upward path for individual angler progression. For more information about American Bass Anglers, the Ram Truck Open Series, the American Fishing Tour or the American Couples Series, visit www.americanbassanglers.com.

Top Summertime Gift Ideas for the Outdoors Dad

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Top Summertime Gift Ideas for the Outdoors Dad

Top Summertime Gift Ideas for the Outdoors Dad

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Our list contains gifts Dad is guaranteed to love, no matter your budget

Custom Jigs & Spins Rotating Power Minnow

Want to help Dad put more fish in the boat (or on the ice)? The Custom Jigs & Spins’ Rotating Power Minnow (RPM) catches everything that swims. Plus, it’s simple as pie to fish whether casting, vertical jigging, or slow-trolling. And unlike some balance jig category baits, the RPM features a unique eyelet that keeps your line from twisting, while imparting lifelike, forage-matching action. Choose from two sizes — the ¼ oz. RPM3 or 3/8 oz. RPM5 — both available in 16 different fish-catching patterns for about $5 apiece.

Panfish Products for Pop

YourBobbersDown.com offers perhaps the most impressive collection of hard-to-find, undeniably effective panfish products on the planet. If Dad doesn’t own a Panfish Toothpick ($2.49) for example, he’s working too hard to remove deeply lodged hooks and jigs. This ingenious, simple device saves fish and preserves his expensive tackle. Check their Fiskas tungsten lures and Little Atom Plastics, too—panfish catchers to the nth degree.

BUFF

Is yours a cool dad? (Or at least thinks he is?) Play into his hands this Father’s Day with fun and multifunctional headwear. BUFF® UV multifunctional headwear delivers all the functionality of the Original multifunctional headwear, then adds built-in-sun protection that blocks up to 95% of UV rays. The COOLMAX® PRO fiber wicks moisture and dries fast for comfort on the move and the Polygiene® treatment resists odors so you can wear it more and wash it less. The ingenious seamless design minimizes irritation for long-term comfort. Exceptionally adaptable, BUFF® UV multifunctional headwear can be worn 12 different ways – from cap to balaclava, neck gaiter to hair tie – for optimal performance and protection, personalized style, and a perfect fit. Retails for around $25.

BaitCloud

These water-activated pucks actively draw biting fish into Dad’s fishing location, employing powerful scent, sound and sight elements that generate active feeding behavior. Toss a BaitCloud puck into the water and an immediate eruption of flashy fish scales, amino acid attractants and other environmentally safe, proprietary ingredients trigger nearby fish to investigate. BaitCloud 3-packs ($10.99 each) are sold in seven different scent formulas, including Bass, Panfish, Crawfish, Shad, Walleye, Predatory and Carp.

Seaguar AbrazX Fluorocarbon Line

Protect Dad from the frustration of break-offs with a few spools of the same line that helped Jordan Lee win the 2017 Bassmaster Classic – Seaguar’s AbrazX Fluorocarbon. Featuring extreme abrasion resistance and virtual invisibility, AbrazX can whack wood, rocks and dock posts without fear of breakoffs when Dad’s tied into a good’un. AbrazX is available in 200- and 1,000-yard spools of 2- through 25-pound test for any fishing situation. Retail prices start below $20.

Plano 3700 Guide Series Tackle Bag

Give Dad the ultimate soft tackle bag from the company that’s been on the cutting edge of tackle storage for over 65 years. Plano’s 3700 Guide Series Tackle Bag boasts massive tackle-toting ability via space for six large StowAway Utility Boxes (five are included), four zippered pockets, two mesh slip pockets, external tool holders and Plano’s unique Utili-Tackle Rail System top and bottom. Failsafe looped zipper pulls, an adjustable padded shoulder strap, durable fabrics and a classy aesthetic make this the bag that Dad will be proud to carry on angling adventures for years to come. MSRP is $109.99.

ClinicallyFIT

Dad isn’t getting any younger… Yes, there are aches and pains that go along with fishing – besides being told you can’t go because the neighborhood is talking about your disastrous yard. “Angler’s elbow” is real…and so is the solution. ClinicallyFIT has developed a system to ease the pain of angler’s elbow and rehabilitate your precious casting limb. The Elbow Pain Relief Kit integrates the four essential components all injuries require for consistent accelerated healing. In order to heal from most injuries, it’s important to prevent further injury, treat the symptoms, address the cause of the problem and improve blood flow to deliver nutrients in the blood to the injured muscles and tendons accelerating the healing process and minimizing reoccurrences. Purchase online for $44.95.iBall Wireless Trailer Hitch Camera

Make the process of connecting Dad’s trailer to his truck exponentially easier with an iBall Wireless Trailer Hitch Camera. Eliminate Pop’s towing woes and boat ramp angst and help him become a trailering pro, simply by snapping an iBall to his bumper. Inside the vehicle, the 5-inch color LCD plugs into any auxiliary power port, providing a crystal clear view of anything behind the tailgate. Operating on a 5.8GHz wireless frequency, iBall won’t interfere with other wireless devices and transmits a clear video signal up to 100-feet. The iBall camera features an industrial strength magnet for instant mounting and removal, and is durable and weather resistant. It even works at night, thanks to infrared lighting. MSRP is $169.96.

Raymarine Dragonfly 5PRO

Help Dad fully outfit his boat, kayak, or canoe this summer with a Raymarine Dragonfly 5PRO! It’s the little engine that could — an unobtrusive piece of fishing electronics with all the bells and whistles of a pro fishfinder many times its size, like a fast 10Hz GP chartplotter for navigation, CHIRP Sonar, CHIRP DownVision, built-in Wi-Fi to stream data to smartphones, plus the ability to map your own waters with the Navionics SonarChart Live app. Plus, the Dragonfly 5PRO’s compact ball-and-socket mounting system makes installation fast and simple. Win-win! Prices start at $369.99.

Old Town Next

Dad will be delighted with this light, single-seat, solo watercraft that integrates Old Town’s top canoe and kayak features from 100-plus-years of paddlesport experience. A mere 53 pounds and 11.5 feet long, car topping is a breeze, making daytrips fast and easy. And maneuverability? This canoe/kayak hybrid is perfect for both single- and double-bladed paddles, with a low profile and pronounced tumblehome for easy, natural paddling. The NEXT 3-layer hull, renowned for its performance and durability, has a subtle rocker for straight, smooth tacking. It also features Old Town’s removable Element seating system for all-day comfort and performance. The award-winning Old Town NEXT is available in four vivid colors: blue, purple, orange, and lemongrass. Average retail is $849.99.

St. Croix Rod

Is Dad a fly…guy? If not, St. Croix can help. The award-winning SOLE fly rod is completely unique in design and provides a new path to one-piece performance. SOLE is based on a single, slim ferrule concept with its location 28” from the tip – previously unheard of. This design provides true one-piece performance while removing much of the difficulty transporting a 9’, one-piece rod. Fly rod aficionado, Brooks Montgomery, says, “The SOLE uses super-high modulus SCIV and ART graphite, and St. Croix’s exclusive fortified super resin (FRS), making for the strongest blanks available. SOLE performs so well, you will have to get used to the sound of the backing knot ticking out of your guides on long-distance casts.” Retails from $340 to $360.

First Look: Ark Sniper Casting Rod By Terry Brown June 6th 2017

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First Look: Ark Sniper Casting Rod By Terry Brown June 6th 2017

First Look: Ark Sniper Casting Rod

Terry Brown

June 6th 2017

Terry shares his thoughts on a brand new bass fishing rod he’s been testing for the last few months.

Very rarely do I got wowed with a new fishing rod. It seems about every week a new entry into the rod building market jumps on board with re-invented buzz words, hi-tech gizmos and a song and dance that would put a carnival barker to shame. The word “revolutionary” is so overused that nothing is really revolutionary anymore.

The Ark Sniper Casting Rod, however, has really impressed me this season. It’s made by a new rod company that teamed up with Randall Tharp to create a high-performance rod that could be offered at a reasonable price point.

I’ve been testing the 7-foot, 3-inch magnum medium-heavy model with both jigs and boot-tail swimbaits. Several of its features have vaulted this rod into my everyday lineup.

Here’s what you need to know about it.

 

‘Swamp People’ Star To Compete In Bassmaster Open On The Sabine River

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‘Swamp People’ Star To Compete In Bassmaster Open On The Sabine River

More than 350 competitors will take on Sabine River during the second Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open held out of Orange, Texas, June 15-17. 

Photo by Seigo Saito/Bassmaster

June 7, 2017

‘Swamp People’ Star To Compete In Bassmaster Open On The Sabine River

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ORANGE, Texas — T-Roy Broussard got his first taste of professional bass fishing when the Bassmaster Elite Series made a stop in Orange, Texas, back in 2013.

Broussard, who hails from nearby Port Arthur, grew up hunting and fishing in the Sabine River Delta, and he spent the better part of that tournament shadowing eventual champion Todd Faircloth through the same marshes. He also met anglers Shaw Grigsby, Cliff Crochet and Mark Davis, among others that week, and he was impressed by the ease with which pros often hooked big bass.

Broussard, who gained national renown of his own as an alligator hunter on the television program Swamp People, was so taken by watching the pros in their element that he decided to try his own luck in professional bass fishing. He had some success on several circuits he tried, and when Opens anglers were permitted to compete in the 2015 BASSfest on Kentucky Lake, he signed up.

Broussard since has scaled back his pro fishing schedule, and this year he’s entered in only the three 2017 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Opens tournaments. The second of that trio will be held June 15-17 on the Sabine River and its tributaries, and it puts Broussard back on the water, where he both grew up and fell in love with professional bass fishing.

The 47-year-old Broussard is fishing this year’s Central Opens while his stepson, Donovan Henderson, competes as a co-angler. Broussard finished 84th at the Central Open on Table Rock Lake, Missouri, back in March. He’s hoping to markedly improve on that finish when he competes on the Sabine and its vast network of surrounding bayous, sloughs and backwaters.

But to hear Broussard tell it, he’s not sure he’ll be able to fare much better than he did on Table Rock, even though he knows southeast Texas waterways as well as anyone.

“We’ve had so much rain and all that freshwater really flushes the river out,” Broussard said. “So I’ve been spending a lot of time in the marshes as far south toward the river as I can. I think the key for me is to get away from the crowd as much as possible. But I’m not going to lie. I think this could be a tough tournament.”

Broussard said a combination of factors could make finding heavy bites difficult for the approximately 350 pro and co-anglers fishing the Central Open. Besides the heavy amount of rain seen along the Texas/Louisiana border the past few months, temperatures also have been cooler than usual. High water has prevented saltwater from pushing northward into the estuary as it routinely does in late spring and summer along the Gulf Coast.

That saltwater pushes bass into the back ends of canals and into smaller cuts, which makes them easier to pinpoint. Without those conditions, however, establishing a pattern can be difficult.

“Donovan and I spent 15 days or so poking around, looking for the right things,” Broussard said. “We haven’t found it yet. The best we could do was combine for 13 pounds one day. I honestly think 10 pounds a day could make the Top 12 cut, and 13 or 14 pounds a day could win it.”

Broussard said he’s learned that professional fishing is much harder than he imagined. When he watched Faircloth catch a four-day total of 49 pounds, 6 ounces, to win an Elite Series tournament back in March 2013, he figured it would be easier.

“There’s so much pressure to do well when you’re at home,” Broussard said. “That first year, I saw them on all these bayous I know so well, and I thought this would be like taking candy from a baby. It’s not. It’s hard. All these guys are good — in the Elite Series and the Opens.”

No matter the conditions, Broussard and Henderson will swing for the fences on the Sabine.

“The last Central Open of the year is in Oklahoma in October, and that’s right after alligator season, so we won’t have much time to practice for that tournament,” Broussard said. “This is our chance to do something. I’m not predicting too much from us, but we’re going to work at it and have fun no matter what.”

Takeoff for all three days of the Bass Pro Shops Central Open No. 2 will begin at 6 a.m. CT at the City of Orange (Texas) Boat Ramp, 1000 Simmons Drive. Weigh-in will begin at 3 p.m. each day at the same location. Pros can weigh five bass and co-anglers weigh three. Each must measure at least 12 inches. The field will be cut to the Top 12 pros and an additional 12 co-anglers after the second day of competition is complete.

The winning pro will earn entry into the 2018 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods, assuming he or she competes in all three Central Opens, as well as a Skeeter boat/Yamaha motor package and cash worth approximately $50,000. The top co-angler will win a Triton boat/Mercury motor package.

The Greater Orange (Texas) Chamber of Commerce is hosting the event.

Rob Gardner & George Pearce Win Piedmont Bass Classic Qualifier #7 June 3rd 2017 Falls Lake

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Rob Gardner & George Pearce Win Piedmont Bass Classic Qualifier #7 June 3rd 2017 Falls Lake

PIEDMONT BASS CLASSICS $10,000 SPRING TEAM BASS TRAIL QUALIFIER #7
RESULTS
Saturday June 3rd, 2017 ~ Falls Lake ~ Ledge Rock Wildlife Ramp

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The 2017 Piedmont Bass Classics $10,000 Spring Team Bass Trail Final Qualifier #7 at Falls Lake produced another great turnout for the PBC Trails!!  The weather started out great with air temps about 62
degrees in the am on up to 84 in the pm. Water temps averaged 85. Winds were very light and variable all day. A whopping total of 82 teams participated with most all of them weighing in fish. The bite at Falls is
really good at this time with a shallow bite in the am and when the sun comes out…fish deeper. The fish are hungry after the spawn.

Falls Lake veterans Roy Gardner & George Pearce topped the big field weighing in 5 bass at 29.76 lbs. and along with winning the TWT their winnings topped out at $2,880!!! The team found a honey hole early in the week and it was loaded with some nice bass that nibbled on their large swimbaits this day!!

Gardner on left, Pearce on right.

Sam & Matthew Jones had their best finish of the year taking 2nd place with 5 fish weighing 26.62 lbs. for a total of $850 in winnings. 3rd Place was won by the team of Todd Massey & Tim Parker with 26.22 lbs. They
also won the 2nd Place TWT for a grand total of $1,300  The 1st Place Big Fish (9.36 lbs.) was caught by the 7th place team of Brad Crabtree & Jared Thaxton netting them total winnings of $1,510. The money was
spread around good today.

273 fish were weighed in for a total of 891 pounds for an average of 3.27 lbs. each. Most of the fish were caught on WLS shaky heads, large swim baits, carolina rigs, trick worm rigs, topwater frogs, Carolina Crankbaits, spinnerbaits & chatterbaits in 15 of water or less. The early morning topwater bite was good and when the sun popped up, the fish went deeper and deep fished baits worked best then. The water was about normal level and the surface temps averaged 86 degrees. The bass have pretty much finished spawning and are very hungry at this time trying to get their strength back from having them little fry!! Summertime fishing is here!!

I want to thank all the anglers that participated and all our sponsors that support this trail. Our next tournament will be the Cashion Fishing Rods 2017 Spring Team Tournament Bass Trail Championship, June 10th also at Falls Lake out of  Ledge Rock Wildlife Ramp. This event will be for qualified teams only. All the info can be found at this link: http://piedmontbassclassics.com/2017CashionSpringTrail.html

And finally ending our Spring events will be the 2017 Piedmont Bass Classics $10,000 Spring Team Bass Trail Championship for qualified teams only at Kerr Lake out of  Flemingtown Landing Wildlife Ramp. All
the info can be found at this link: http://piedmontbassclassics.com/2017PBC10KSpringTrailMainPage.html
All the information on our tournaments can be found http://piedmontbassclassics.com/

Now here are the full results:

1st Place: Rob Gardner & George Pearce of Durham…5 bass…29.76 lbs…$1,375
2nd Place: Sam & Matthew Jones of Clayton…5 bass…26.62 lbs…$850
3rd Place: Todd Massey & Tim Parker of Chapel Hill & New Hill…5 bass…26.22 lbs…$655
4th Place: Corey Linton & Marc Peck of Pikeville…5 bass…25.87 lbs…$590
5th Place: Bill Goodrich & Mark Beck of Pittsboro & Thomasville…5 bass…24.93 lbs…$520
6th Place: Dennis & Crystal Allen of Four Oakes…5 bass…21.73 lbs…$455
7th Place: Jared Thaxton & Brad Crabtree of Creedmoor…5 bass…21.40 lbs…$390
8th Place: K.C. Choosakul & Tim Penhollow of Sanford & Meban…5 bass…20.84 lbs…$325
9th Place: Ted Boyette & John Parrish of Kenly…5 bass…20.38 lbs…$270
10th Place: David Walton & Justin Young of Raleigh…5 bass…20.30 lbs…$250
11th Place: Stump Bledsoe & Glenn Elliott of Hope Mills & Fayetteville…5 bass…19.81 lbs…$210
12th Place: Billy Bledsoe & Brian McDonald of Grays Creek & Hope Mills…5 bass…19.15lbs…$175
13th Place: Robert Bristow & Alan Thomerson of Franklinton…5 bass…17.75 lbs…$150
14th Place: Todd Sumner & Rich Szczerbala of Southern Pines & Apex…5 bass…17.69 lbs…$130
15th Place: Matt Harrison & Rock Goss of Franklinton & Creedmoor…5 bass…17.42 lbs…$115
16th Place: Bubba Haywood & David Frye of Durham…5 bass…17.26 lbs…$100

1st Place Big Fish..7th Place Team above…9.36 lbs…$1,120
2nd Place Big Fish..11th Place Team above…7.76 lbs…$480
1st Place TWT..1st Place Team above…29.76 lbs…$1,505
2nd Place TWT..3rd Place Team above: 26.22 lbs…$645
Contact Information:
Phil McCarson…Tournament Director—922 Valetta Rd.—Durham, NC   27712
Home: 919-471-1571     Cell: 919-971-5042
email: [email protected]            website: http://piedmontbassclassics.com/

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Rules for Navico 
in Case of Garmin’s Patent-Infringing 
Tilted Transducer

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection Rules for Navico 
in Case of Garmin’s Patent-Infringing 
Tilted Transducer

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Rules for Navico 
in Case of Garmin’s Patent-Infringing 
Tilted Transducer

New Ruling Ensures Infringing Garmin Products Will Be Seized At The Border And Barred From U.S. Entry

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Egersund, Norway – Navico – the world’s largest manufacturer of marine electronics and parent company to the Lowrance®, Simrad® and B&G® brands – announced today that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has ruled in Navico’s favor with regard to the company’s ongoing litigation with Garmin (NASDAQ:GRMN). The 47-page ruling addresses Garmin’s “tilted” DownVü™ transducer design with CBP ultimately ruling on June 5, 2017 that these products are not admissible into the United States.

This ruling comes on the heels of an Enforcement Initial Determination (EID) filed by an International Trade Commission (ITC) Administrative Law Judge on May 25, 2017, which found that Garmin violated the cease-and-desist orders issued in 2015 regarding the importation and sale of products featuring tilted DownVü scanning sonar technology. Like the EID, CBP has also found that Garmin’s tilted DownVü products literally infringe Navico’s DownScan Imaging™ patents. The ruling means that all affected products will be stopped at the U.S. borders.

“We are very pleased that U.S. Customs and Border Protection has ruled in our favor,” said Leif Ottosson, CEO, Navico. “CBP is tasked with facilitating lawful trade, and this ruling — independent from the ITC — further reinforces our claims that Garmin has been marketing and selling patent-infringing products. This again sends a clear message to Garmin that they may not import the offending products. The CBP ruling puts the historic $37 million fine assessed by the ITC Administrative Law Judge into further context.”

Garmin sought the ruling from CBP relating to the DownVü products after Garmin had introduced its new ClearVü™ sonar technology to the market. Unlike ClearVü, the DownVü design includes a downward-looking element, which produces a better image beneath the boat. In the U.S., the ClearVü design compiles data from the side-scanning elements in the transducer to mimic a scanning image beneath the boat, which reduces clarity and range, degrades the appearance of targets and misses some targets entirely. For a side-by-side comparison of Garmin’s ClearVü technology compared to Navico’s patented DownScan Imaging, see https://youtu.be/s1ll1q6WHkk.

Outside of the U.S., Garmin sells products with the “tilted” element design under the ClearVü name. Navico also holds DownScan patents in the EU and Australia similar to its U.S. patents. Based on these recent rulings, Navico expects Garmin to cease selling the “tilted” transducer design in these jurisdictions.

With more than 60,000 employees, CBP is one of the world’s largest law enforcement organizations and is charged with facilitating lawful international travel and trade.

For more information on the Navico brands, please visit www.lowrance.com, www.simrad-yachting.com, pro.simrad-yachting.com and www.bandg.com. To find out more about the Navico Group of companies, visit www.navico.com.

About Navico: A privately held, international corporation, Navico is currently the world’s largest marine electronics company, and is the parent company to leading marine electronics brands: Lowrance, Simrad and B&G. Navico has approximately 1,500 employees globally and distribution in more than 100 countries worldwide. www.navico.com

PLAINVIEW-ELGIN-MILLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL WIN BASS PRO SHOPS FLW HIGH SCHOOL FISHING MINNESOTA OPEN ON MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT WABASHA

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PLAINVIEW-ELGIN-MILLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL WIN BASS PRO SHOPS FLW HIGH SCHOOL FISHING MINNESOTA OPEN ON MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT WABASHA

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WABASHA, Minn. (June 6, 2017) – The Plainview-Elgin-Millville High School duo of Jack Mulholland of Elgin, and Jared Haugen of Plainview, brought a five-bass limit to the scale Saturday weighing 17 pounds even to win the 2017 Bass Pro Shops FLW High School Fishing Minnesota Open tournament on the Mississippi River. The win advanced the team to the 2017 High School Fishing National championship, held June 27-July 1 at Pickwick Lake in Florence, Alabama.

According to post-tournament reports, the Bulldog duo caught their fish fishing extremely slow with a wacky-rigged green-pumpkin worm in the Lake Pepin area.

A field of 44 teams competed in the no-entry fee, tournament which launched from Izaak Walton Park in Wabasha. In FLW/TBF High School Fishing competition, the top 10-percent of teams competing advance to the High School Fishing National Championship.

The top four teams on the Mississippi River that advanced to the 2017 High School Fishing National Championship was:

1st:       Plainview-Elgin-Millville High School, Plainview, Minn. – Jack Mulholland, Elgin, Minn., and Jared Haugen, Plainview, Minn., five bass, 17-0

2nd:     Lakeville Area Public Schools, Lakeville, Minn. – Joe Gorman, Farmington, Minn., and Nehemiah Glenn, Lakeville, Minn., five bass, 15-9

3rd:      Stevens Point Area Senior High School, Stevens Point, Wis. – Cole Zagrzebski and Alec Borchardt, both of Stevens Point, Wis., five bass, 15-2

4th:      Roseville Area High School, Roseville, Minn. – Zack Schiller and Jack Wallish, both of Roseville, Minn., five bass, 13-2

Rounding out the top 10 teams were:

5th:      Stevens Point Area Senior High School, Stevens Point, Wis. – Daniel Cook and Colton Raschka, both of Plover, Wis., five bass, 12-14

6th:      Minnetonka High School, Minnetonka, Minn. – Jak Kamrowski, Deephaven, Minn., and Tim Lagerback, Chanhassen, Minn., five bass, 12-12

7th:      Lakeville Area Public Schools, Lakeville, Minn. – Blake Zimmel and Benjy Duvick, both of Lakeville, Minn., five bass, 12-11

8th:      Eagan High School, Eagan, Minn. – Brian Linder and Nathan Thompson, both of Eagan, Minn., five bass, 12-10

9th:      Burlington Catholic Central High School, Burlington, Wis. – Matthew McDonald and Bailey Bleser, both of Burlington, Wis., five bass, 12-9

10th:    Caledonia High School, Caledonia, Minn. – Donnie Lakey, Brownsville, Minn., and Levi Schmidt, Caldeonia, Minn., five bass, 12-7

Complete results from the event and photos of the top five teams can be found at FLWFishing.com.

The 2017 Bass Pro Shops FLW High School Fishing Minnesota Open was a two-person (team) event for students in grades 7-12, open to any Student Angler Federation (SAF) affiliated high school club in the United States. The top 10 percent of each Challenge, Open, and state championship field will advance to the High School Fishing National Championship. The High School Fishing national champions will each receive a $5,000 college scholarship to the school of their choice.

In addition to the High School Fishing National Championship, all High School Fishing anglers nationwide automatically qualify for the world’s largest high school bass tournament, the 2017 High School Fishing World Finals, held in conjunction with the National Championship. At the 2016 World Finals more than $60,000 in scholarships and prizes were awarded.

Full schedules and the latest announcements are available at HighSchoolFishing.org and FLWFishing.com.

 

4 Big-Time Bank Fishing Mistakes By Walker Smith June 5,2017

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4 Big-Time Bank Fishing Mistakes By Walker Smith June 5,2017
Photo by Walker Smith/Wired2Fish

4 Big-Time Bank Fishing Mistakes

Walker Smith

June 5,2017

Don’t let these common mistakes keep you from catching big bass this year.

You don’t need an expensive boat to experience some of the best bass fishing in the country. An old pair of boots and a backpack full of tackle are the only things standing between you and unmolested waters full of big fish opportunities. It’s fishing in its purest form, in my opinion.

But don’t be fooled, though: There are still several things to consider if you’re aiming to maximize your success on each bank fishing trip.

Kennedy Comes From Behind To Win Bassmaster Elite At Dardanelle

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Kennedy Comes From Behind To Win Bassmaster Elite At Dardanelle

Steve Kennedy of Auburn, Ala., wins the 2017 GoPro Bassmaster Elite at Lake Dardanelle presented by Econo Lodge held out of Russellville, Ark., on Monday, with a four-day total weight of 63 pounds, 12 ounces.

Photo by Seigo Saito/B.A.S.S.

Kennedy Comes From Behind To Win Bassmaster Elite At Dardanelle

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RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. — Steve Kennedy of Auburn, Ala., wasn’t dominating the event until he weighed 16 pounds, 9 ounces of bass during the final weigh-in to take home $100,000 and the third championship of his career at the GoPro Bassmaster Elite at Lake Dardanelle presented by Econo Lodge.

A big bass late in the day on Monday that weighed 5-10 anchored his five-bass limit and pushed his four-day winning weight to 63-12. The last time Kennedy topped a Bassmaster Elite Series field was in 2011 at Georgia’s West Point Lake.

“I’ve been so close so many times before, and I’ve usually lost tournaments because of a missed bite, or losing a fish before I could get it inside the boat,” Kennedy said. “It sure feels good to win one, especially after nearly winning this year’s Classic on Conroe.”

Kennedy won $50,000 for an impressive second-place finish at the 2017 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods in March on Lake Conroe in Texas.

The 48-year-old veteran made a 100-mile round trip each day to fish a small backwater just below the Ozark Dam on the Arkansas River.

“I found that spot during practice, and since the water is over 20 feet high right now, I was able to get my Bass Cat into the small pond-like area,” he said. “Once I got in there, I was impressed with the amount of life that was present. There were gar surfacing everywhere, shad flicking and bass feeding, which told me it was worth a visit each day.”

On Friday’s opening round of competition, he made the run to the dam and caught 16-10, which had him quietly in ninth place. Saturday morning he went to the same location, caught 14-3 and moved up the leaderboard into fifth place.

“On Sunday I caught 16-6, which had me in third place and I knew I had a real shot,” he said. “After I caught that big fish today I felt like I had it locked up, but Mark Davis kept it too close for comfort.”

Davis of Mount Ida, Ark., led the event on both Saturday and Sunday, but could only manage 13-10 on the final day and finished second, only 1-10 behind Kennedy.

Most of the fish that Kennedy brought to the scales this week were caught on a 3/4-ounce D&L Advantage flipping jig with a white plastic trailer.

“I used the exact same program at the Classic back in March,” he said. “There was still a bit of a shad spawn going on this week, and by swimming the jig through the willows, stopping it and letting it fall along the edge of the weeds, the bass would absolutely smoke it. I also caught several fish on a green pumpkin swim jig, and a few on topwater.”

With Kennedy’s wife and children there to congratulate his victory, he was elated.

“It’s been a while,” he said. “I put a lot of pressure on myself to perform and do well, and when I don’t succeed I take it hard. It means a lot to my family and me to bring home one of those coveted blue trophies.”

Other top finishers included Kevin VanDam, third with 60-11; Mark Menendez, who won here in 2009, fourth with 57-9; and Dean Rojas, fifth with 56-7.

Ott DeFoe, who finished 15th at Dardanelle with 41-12, has a slight lead over Jacob Wheeler and Brandon Palaniuk for Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year with three more regular season tournaments remaining in the Elite Series. He was awarded $1,000 for leading the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year points race at the end of the event.

David Mullins of Mount Carmel, Tenn., claimed the $1,500 Phoenix Boats Big Bass Award for a 6-pound, 8-ounce largemouth he caught during Friday’s opening round.

Davis won the Livingston Lures Day 2 Leader Award of $500 for leading the tournament on Saturday’s second day of competition.

Jamie Hartman of Newport, N.Y., won the Toyota Bonus Bucks Award of $3,000 for being the highest-placing eligible entrant in the program. The second-highest-placing eligible entrant, Cliff Pace of Petal, Miss., received $2,000.

Kevin VanDam of Kalamazoo, Mich., earned the Power-Pole Captain’s Cash Award of $1,000 for being the highest-placing angler who is registered and eligible and uses a client-approved product on his boat.

The event was hosted by the Russellville Advertising and Promotion Commission.

2017 GoPro Bassmaster Elite at Lake Dardanelle presented by Econo Lodge 6/2-6/5
Lake Dardanelle, Russellville  AR.
(PROFESSIONAL) Standings Day 4

Angler                   Hometown              No./lbs-oz  Pts   Total $$$

1.  Steve Kennedy          Auburn, AL              20  63-12  110 $100,000.00
Day 1: 5   16-10     Day 2: 5   14-03     Day 3: 5   16-06     Day 4: 5   16-09
2.  Mark Davis             Mount Ida, AR           20  62-02  109  $25,500.00
Day 1: 5   14-05     Day 2: 5   19-04     Day 3: 5   14-15     Day 4: 5   13-10
3.  Kevin VanDam           Kalamazoo, MI           20  60-11  108  $21,000.00
Day 1: 5   19-03     Day 2: 5   12-08     Day 3: 5   12-00     Day 4: 5   17-00
4.  Mark Menendez          Paducah, KY             20  57-09  107  $15,000.00
Day 1: 5   12-05     Day 2: 5   15-02     Day 3: 5   15-05     Day 4: 5   14-13
5.  Dean Rojas             Lake Havasu City, AZ    20  56-07  106  $14,000.00
Day 1: 5   16-12     Day 2: 5   14-01     Day 3: 5   15-00     Day 4: 5   10-10
6.  Jamie Hartman          Newport, NY             19  55-04  105  $13,500.00
Day 1: 5   17-05     Day 2: 5   14-04     Day 3: 5   16-06     Day 4: 4   07-05
7.  Cliff Pace             Petal, MS               20  54-00  104  $13,000.00
Day 1: 5   16-03     Day 2: 5   12-09     Day 3: 5   13-12     Day 4: 5   11-08
8.  Matt Lee               Guntersville, AL        19  53-12  103  $12,500.00
Day 1: 5   13-09     Day 2: 5   16-08     Day 3: 5   12-05     Day 4: 4   11-06
9.  David Mullins          Mt Carmel, TN           18  53-03  102  $13,500.00
Day 1: 5   17-02     Day 2: 5   11-15     Day 3: 5   15-13     Day 4: 3   08-05
10. Michael Iaconelli      Pitts Grove, NJ         19  52-11  101  $11,500.00
Day 1: 5   12-05     Day 2: 5   14-10     Day 3: 5   18-14     Day 4: 4   06-14
11. Cliff Prince           Palatka, FL             18  51-04  100  $11,000.00
Day 1: 5   15-02     Day 2: 5   14-07     Day 3: 5   12-15     Day 4: 3   08-12
12. Brandon Palaniuk       Hayden, ID              18  49-09   99  $10,500.00
Day 1: 5   13-14     Day 2: 5   15-01     Day 3: 5   14-03     Day 4: 3   06-07
PHOENIX BOATS BIG BASS
David Mullins            Mt Carmel, TN       06-08      $1,500.00
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Totals
Day   #Limits    #Fish      Weight
1        80       487      1213-10
2        65       451      1080-13
3        43       242       621-14
4         6        51       133-03
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194      1231      3049-08

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