YETI FLW COLLEGE FISHING CENTRAL CONFERENCE EVENT PRESENTED BY BASS PRO SHOPS SET FOR KENTUCKY/BARKLEY LAKES

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YETI FLW COLLEGE FISHING CENTRAL CONFERENCE EVENT PRESENTED BY BASS PRO SHOPS SET FOR KENTUCKY/BARKLEY LAKES

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GILBERTSVILLE, Ky. (May 9, 2017) – YETI FLW College Fishing is headed to Kentucky and Barkley lakes May 20 in an event presented by Bass Pro Shops for the second of three regular-season stops in the Central Conference. College fishing clubs will be casting for $2,000 and an invitation to compete in the 2018 College Fishing National Championship.

“By the time this tournament kicks off, most of the fish will be postspawn and heading out toward the ledges,” said 22-year FLW Tour veteran Terry Bolton of Paducah, Kentucky, who has amassed 31 career top-10 finishes on Kentucky and Barkley lakes. “There may be a few fish shallow that could be caught flipping or with a topwater, but it will predominately be an offshore bite.

“Location wise, I think the entire lake will be in play,” continued Bolton. “For shallow-water specialists, the bite will be down south of Paris Landing, toward New Johnsonville where there are more islands. I see most of the lake producing some good offshore bites. I usually like ledges that are connected to the bank itself, or a point. There should also be some fish out on secondary channels and schooling in the mouths and insides of creeks.”

Bolton said that typical offshore lures including swimbaits, worms, jigs and spoons will be utilized by competitors. He also said that large crankbaits could be popular due to current weather conditions.

“With the amount of rain and high, stained water we have, I think a big crankbait will play a larger role this year than it has in the past,” said Bolton. “Compared to last year, these conditions are just right for them.”

The Kentucky pro said anglers will likely need more than 25 pounds to win this Central Conference event.

“It’s that time of year when a 27- to 30-pound limit could come out of the lake,” said Bolton. “Also, if we continue to get rain in the Tennessee River Valley, the fishing will improve with the stronger current.”

Anglers will take off from Kentucky Dam Marina, located at 466 Marina Drive in Gilbertsville, at 6:30 a.m. CDT Saturday. Weigh-in will be held at the marina beginning at 2:30 p.m. Takeoff and weigh-in are free and open to the public.

Schools are allowed to register up until the morning of the tournament. Entries may be made either by phone or at CollegeFishing.com.

Schools currently registered to compete in the Kentucky Lake tournament, which is hosted by the Kentucky Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau, include:

Bellarmine University – James Kuhns, Louisville, Ky., and Joseph Allgeier, Bardstown, Ky.

Bellarmine University – Trevor Hulsey and Eric Shinkle, both of Louisville, Ky.

Campbellsville University – Justin Mayfield, Somerset, Ky., and Colby Hays, Somerset, Ky.

Indiana University – Jordan Mullis and Joe Long, both of Bloomington, Ind.

Kansas State University – Sheldon Rogge, Saint George, Kan., and Adam Fuchs, Manhattan, Kan.

Missouri State University – Crosley Welch, Branson, Mo., and Matt Fielder, Springfield, Mo.

Missouri State University – Tyler Ellis, Springfield, Mo., and Hayden Lee, Jefferson City, Mo.

Murray State University – Lance Freeman, Eddyville, Ky., and Cameron Brooks, Greenville, Ky.

Northern Illinois University – Alec Nuccio, Crystal Lake, Ill., and David Warme, Elgin, Ill.

Northwest Missouri State University – Krete Bullington, Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Landon Paul, Fairmont, W. Va.

Savannah College of Art & Design – Katherine Connolly, Baltimore, Md., and Laura Ann Foshee, Gardendale, Ala.

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville – Justin Lowry, Moro, Ill., and Brendan Magruder, Edwardsville, Ill.

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville – Sean Clarkson, Edwardsville, Ill., and Alex Nail, Springfield, Ill.

University of Louisville – Corey Skaggs, Louisville, Ky., and Sam Burke, Fort Michael, Ky.

University of Louisville – Wade Brown, Lanesville, Ind., and Noah Smith, New Albany, Ind.

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse – Eric Ulry, Marshfield, Wis., and Colby Wolff, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh – Michael Anderson, Lake Tomahawk, Wis., and Johnny Moua, Eau Claire, Wis.

Vincennes University – Zachary Bauer, Martinsville, Ind., and Tanner Cheeseman, Bloomington, Ind.

FLW College Fishing teams compete in three regular-season qualifying tournaments in one of five conferences – Central, Northern, Southern, Southeastern and Western. The top ten teams from each division’s three regular-season tournaments and the top 20 teams from the annual FLW College Fishing Open will advance to the 2018 FLW College Fishing National Championship. Additional teams will qualify for the National Championship if the field size in regular-season events exceeds 100 boats.

College Fishing is free to enter. All participants must be registered, full-time students at a college, university or community college and members of a college fishing club that is recognized by their school.

For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow College Fishing on Facebook at Facebook.com/FLWFishing and on Twitter at Twitter.com/FLWFishing. Visit FLWFishing.com to sign up or to start a club at your school.

David Winters of Rock Hill, South Carolina won the American Bass Anglers Ram Truck Open Series North Carolina Division tournament held 5/06/2017 on Lake Wylie.

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David Winters of Rock Hill, South Carolina won the American Bass Anglers Ram Truck Open Series North Carolina Division tournament held 5/06/2017 on Lake Wylie.

Running out of South Point landing in Belmont, North Carolina David weighed in five bass for 14.90 pounds. He anchored his catch with a bass that weighed 3.65 pounds. For the Boater Division victory, Winters took home a check for $5000.00.

“I started out shallow and caught 25-30 fish within the first hour. I then went deeper and caught another 25-30 throughout the day. I figure I culled about 9 times. I caught some of my early fish on a spinnerbait, but most of my fish came on a Brian’s Bee’s ditch digger. I especially want to thank K9 fishing for making such a great fishing line. All of my reels are only spooled up with K9 line.” Said Winters.

In second for the boaters, Reid McGinn of Fort Mill, South Carolina weighed in a five bass limit weighing 14.10 pounds. He anchored his catch with a 3.19 pound largemouth. He collected $600.00 for the effort.

“I caught my fish today on spinnerbaits and crankbaits mostly early. Later in the day I slowed down and covered a lot of water. I culled up 3-4 times.” said McGinn.

Maurice Freeze of Concord, North Carolina took third for the boaters with five bass weighing 13.88 pounds. His limit earned him $475.00

“I caught most of my fish early on a spinnerbait said Freeze. I found them suspended in 10-12 feet of water around poles. I culled up about 4 times. Later in the day it got really tough but I was able to cull up one more time.” Said Freeze.

Finishing fourth, Adam Fillmore of Lake Wylie, South Carolina weighed in a five bass limit weighing 13.05 pounds.

Rounding out the top five Charles Bowman II of Kernersville, North Carolina weighed in a five bass limit weighing 12.79 pounds.

Richard Bradford of Hoffman, North Carolina weighed in the big bass on the boater side. Richard collected $400.00 for a bass that weighed in at 5.18 pounds. Also because Richard caught his fish on an ABU Garcia reel he was presented a new ABU Garcia Revo SX spinning reel valued at $160.00.

For his top 10 finish Scott Hamrick of Denver, North Carolina won $500.00 for being a Triton Gold member.

In the Co-Angler Division, Ronnie Brown of Cherryville, North Carolina won with three bass weighing 8.15 pounds. He sealed his victory with a 3.25 pound kicker to pocket a check for $900.00. Also Brown Pocketed an additional $145.00 for weighing in the biggest bass on the co angler side.

“I caught all of my fish today on a three bladed spinnerbait. I probably caught around 15 fish today mostly early. I was able to cull up for the final time about five minutes before weigh in.” Said Brown.

Taking second for the co-anglers, James Salloum of Waxhaw, North Carolina weighed in a co angler limit of three bass weighing in at 7.11 pounds. He anchored his catch with a bass that weighed in at 2.66 pounds. Salloum collected $400.00 for his catch.

“I caught a total of four fish today. They all came on a beaver and a crankbait.” Said Salloum.

Placing third on the co angler side was Anthony Goins of Denton, North Carolina. Goins weighed in three bass that weighed 7.10 pounds. Goins collected $300.00 for his catch.

“This was my first tournament. I was paired up with the winning boater and he gave me a couple of baits to try. I caught three fish today and two of them I caught late in the day on a spinnerbait in 20-25 feet of water.” Said Goins.

In fourth place among the co-anglers, Martin Rushing of Midland, North Carolina weighed in three bass weighing 7.02 pounds.

Rounding out the top five, John Harris of Lexington North Carolina weighed in three bass weighing 6.74 pounds.
Slated for June 3rd 2017 the next North Carolina Divisional tournament will be on High Rock Lake out of Tamarac Marina in Salisbury, North Carolina. 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.

Karma Takes a Backseat By Bruce Callis – May 9, 2017

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Karma Takes a Backseat

By Bruce Callis – May 9 2017

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The 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Elite at Ross Barnett was another exciting event. It saw another rookie lay claim to victory, a hard fought victory on a lake that wasn’t always nice and weather that threaten to claim the finals. Dustin Connell held off hard charging Kevin VanDam to win by 2 pounds and 3 ounces, But victory wasn’t assured, especially in his mind. For those who got to watch Bass Live, you saw what we don’t normally get to see, what so many leaders might be experiencing as they make their way into weigh-in.
Day one saw Brandon Card take the lead over the field with a 22 pound 14 ounce bag, edging ahead of Bobby Lane Jr. by 2 pounds. Dustin was in 6th place with 19 pounds 12 ounces, 3 pounds and 2 ounces behind the leader. On day 2, Dustin caught a smaller bag, 16 pounds 11 ounces, but managed to take the lead by a mere 1 pound 12 ounces over Mark Menendez. Day 3 was full of movement. Kevin VanDam moved from 17th place all the way to 3rd on the strength of a 5 fish limit weighing 18 lbs 7 oz, placing him 5 pounds 8 ounces out of first. Keith Poche had a 15 lb 6 oz bag that moved him from 7th up to 2nd place, 5 lbs 6 oz behind the leader, Dustin Connell who held onto 1st with a nice 15 pound 7 ounce bag. Then mother nature threw a curve ball at the anglers, forcing the cancellation of Championship Sunday and setting up a rare Monday Championship.
After a day of waiting, second guessing, and facing nerves that had played out what if many times, the top 12 anglers launched on Championship Monday. A field of top names set their sights on the big prize and taking down the rookie. Dustin did not find the big ones he wanted, but he did find a nice kicker and headed into the ramp with a 12 pound 15 ounce bag, assuring himself that he didn’t have enough to win. He was sure that one of his competitors had caught an 18 pound bag to beat him. The king tried, but Kevin did manage a sweet 16 lb 4 oz bag, putting him 2 pounds and 3 ounces shy of knocking Dustin from the stage and claim victory.
For some, Dustin Connell is an unknown name, just another rookie trying to make it big. For others, especially those who listen to the BassCast Radio show, Dustin is more then that. The 1st Elite tournament this year saw another 1st year competitor take victory. Jacob Wheeler overcame boat problems to win, but not without the help of Dustin Connell who allowed him to fish from his boat, sharing the trolling motor and more. Some may say he was building good karma, but you can’t change who a person is inside.
You could ask anyone who knows Dustin, and they will say, that’s just Dustin being Dustin. A down to earth young man, who like so many of today’s youth finding their way in the fishing industry. Juggling books and fishing as they make their way through college. Bass fishing is not an NCAA sanctioned sport, it is a club. They aren’t given a new boat, tons of free gear, or a free ride. They have to work hard. Unlike some, they don’t get a scholarship and then get to leave early to be drafted by a professional team. Those million dollars aren’t waiting for them and it will be a long time before they will ever see it through fishing.
Karma sounds great, but being good, having a caring soul goes far beyond karma. We know many Dustin’s, the fishing community is full of them. They give, not because of a reward of victory, but because that is who they are. Karma takes a backseat.
“Do yourself a favor, take a kid fishing!” Make a memory to last a lifetime!

Lanier and Lechtrecker Taste NC Bassmaster High School Series Victory

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Lanier and Lechtrecker Taste NC Bassmaster High School Series Victory

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May 8, 2017 Jeff Narron

New Bern, NC – 5/6/17

NC Bassmaster High School Series (East Division) – Presented By:

Fifteen youth teams arrived Saturday at the Lawson Creek Park & Recreation Center in New Bern, NC to test their skills among fellow fishing enthusiasts for the fourth and last stop of the 2016/2017 NC Bassmaster High School Series (East) tournament trail. The day started with relatively clear and bright skies, but gave way to cloudy conditions by the end of the day. Faced with a strong southwest wind and a falling water level, the teams had to constantly adjust throughout the event to entice bites.

Overcoming the challenges thrown their way, the team of Jonathan Lanier and Dylan Lechtrecker secured their first win with an impressive five fish catch of 12.22 lbs, anchored by a nice 4.73 lb largemouth bass. Both anglers were awarded with matching first place plaques and a pair of Kissel Krafts Custom Built Fishing Rods gift certificates to signify their win.

Andrew Suggs and Jay Prigen filled the second position with their catch of five Neuse/Trent river bass that weighed in at 8.16 lbs. The duo were awarded matching second place plaques for their effort.

Logan Jennings settled for the third position for the day with his catch of 8.03 lbs. Nicholas Godwin and Will Puckett took the fourth spot with their catch of 6.67 lbs while the tandem of Zach Brady and Cody Lanier finished out the top five with their catch of 6.50 lbs.

Food items were provided by the Collins Inc. – Youth Educational Series.

Door prizes were awarded from Z-Man Fishing Products, Solar Bat Sunglasses, Penetration Hooks, and Ranger Boats.

Complete Results

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GRAHAM HIGH SCHOOL WINS TBF HIGH SCHOOL FISHING OHIO STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AT ALUM CREEK

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GRAHAM HIGH SCHOOL WINS TBF HIGH SCHOOL FISHING OHIO STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AT ALUM CREEK

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GALENA, Ohio (May 9, 2017) – The Graham High School duo of Rocky Jordan of Urbana, Ohio, and Tanner Jordan of Saint Paris, Ohio, brought a five-bass limit to the scale Saturday weighing 11 pounds, 5 ounces, to win the 2017 TBF High School Fishing Ohio State Championship tournament on Alum Creek in Galena, Ohio. The win advanced the team to the 2017 High School Fishing National championship, held June 27-July 1 at Pickwick Lake in Florence, Alabama.

A field of 64 teams competed in the no-entry fee tournament, which launched from Alum Creek State Park in Galena. In FLW/TBF High School Fishing competition, the top 10-percent of teams competing advance to the High School Fishing National Championship.

The top six teams on Alum Creek that advanced to the 2017 High School Fishing National Championship were:

1st: Graham High School – Rocky Jordan, Urbana, Ohio, and Tanner Jordan, St. Paris, Ohio, (five bass, 11-5)

2nd: Oak Hill High School – Jalea Caldwell and Collin Hammond, both of Oak Hill, Ohio, (five bass, 11-1)

3rd: Cincinnati Area Student Angler Federation – Alex Redwine, Cincinnati, Ohio and Daniel Hechler, Franklin, Ohio, (five bass, 9-12)

4th: S.S. Minnows High School Bass Club – Cameron Smith, Columbus, Ohio, and Jacob Blackburn, Ashville, Ohio, (five bass, 9-3)

5th: Ohio Student Angler Federation – Kody Whitaker, Brimfield, Ohio, and Abagail Shade, Carlisle, Ohio, (five bass, 7-10)

6th: Troy High School – Shane Smith and Isaac Jeffers, both of Troy, Ohio, (five bass, 7-3)

Rounding out the top 10 teams were:

7th: Ohio Student Angler Federation – Chase Fernandez and Alex Batson, both of West Chester, Ohio, (five bass, 7-1)

8th: Hartley’s Hawgs Bass Fishing Club – Colten Didion and John Hutson, both of Westerville, Ohio, (five bass, 6-15)

9th: Claymont High School – Chandler Golec, Uhrichsville, Ohio, and Kole Aubiel, Dennison, Ohio, (five bass, 6-8)

10th: Gallia Academy High School – Dalton Rose, Gallipolis, Ohio, and Jason Stroud, Bidwell, Ohio, (three bass, 5-9)

Complete results from the event have been posted at HighSchoolFishing.org.

Photos from the event can be found at the TBF High School Fishing Facebook page at Facebook.com/hsfishing.

The 2017 TBF High School Fishing Ohio State Championship 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 state of Ohio. 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.

STEVENS POINT AREA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL WINS BASS PRO SHOPS FLW HIGH SCHOOL FISHING WISCONSIN OPEN AT MISSISSIPPI RIVER

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STEVENS POINT AREA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL WINS BASS PRO SHOPS FLW HIGH SCHOOL FISHING WISCONSIN OPEN AT MISSISSIPPI RIVER

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LA CROSSE, Wis. (May 9, 2017) – The Stevens Point Area High School duo of Trey Zagrzebski and Cole Zagrzebski, both of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, brought a five-bass limit to the scale Saturday weighing 14 pounds, 6 ounces to win the 2017 Bass Pro Shops FLW High School Fishing Wisconsin 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 duo caught their fish targeting grassy flats near Stoddard with a silver and white-colored spinnerbait.

A field of 35 teams competed in the no-entry fee, tournament which launched from the West Copeland & Clinton Ramp in La Crosse. In FLW/TBF High School Fishing competition, the top 10-percent of teams competing advance to the High School Fishing National Championship.

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

1st: Stevens Point Area High School, Stevens Point, Wis. – Trey Zagrzebski and Cole Zagrzebski, both of Stevens Point, Wis., (five bass, 14-6)

2nd: Burlington Catholic Central High School, Burlington, Wis. – William Buhler, Racine, Wis., and Bailey Bleser, Burlington, Wis., (five bass, 13-11)

3rd: West Salem High School, West Salem, Wis. – Eli Elsen, Bangor, Wis., and Mitchell Hammes, West Salem, Wis., (five bass, 13-9)

Rounding out the top 10 teams were:

4th: Waupaca Junior Bass Busters – Tyler Cory, Amherst, Wis., and Casey Hoffman, New London, Wis., (five bass, 13-1)

5th: Stevens Point Area High School, Stevens Point, Wis. – Wyatt Szymanski and Jay Przekurat, both of Stevens Point, Wis., (five bass, 13-0)

6th: Elk Mound High School, Elk Mound, Wis. – Gaelen Young and Cole Steinhorst, both of Elk Mound, Wis., (five bass, 12-15)

7th: Waunakee High School, Waunakee, Wis. – Nathan Lorenz and Colin Steck, both of Waunakee, Wis., (five bass, 12-14)

8th: Stevens Point Area High School, Stevens Point, Wis. – Alec Borchardt and Grant Roth, both of Stevens Point, Wis., (five bass, 10-11)

9th: Brookfield Central High School, Brookfield, Wis. – Alexander Stephens, Brookfield, Wis., and Hunter Heffron, New Berlin, Wis., (five bass, 10-4)

10th: Eagan High School, Eagan, Minn. – Brian Linder and Nathan Thompson, both of Eagan, Minn., (five bass, 9-2)

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 Wisconsin 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.

Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas May 9,2017

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Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

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Minneapolis, MN (May 9, 2017) – We know you’ve been busy fishing and turkey hunting… but that’s no excuse for forgetting Mother’s Day. Yeah, it’s this weekend.

Don’t sweat it. Here are seven great gift ideas the outdoorsy mom in your life will love. Guaranteed.

St. Croix Avid Pearl Fishing Rod

If Mom is relegated to using someone else’s fishing rod, she probably says she doesn’t mind… but she secretly yearns for one of her own. St. Croix’s Avid Pearl spinning and casting rods feature high-modulus SCIII graphite blanks and a full compliment of premium components that will elevate Mom’s fishing experience to all-new levels. Featuring a fuchsia-metallic finish and mother-of-pearl reel seat inserts, these beauties are specialized, hard-core high-performance fishing tools with a feminine edge. Looking for a great all-arounder? Check out the two-piece spinning model # APS66MLF. This 6-6” rod is rated for 4-10-lb. line, and will handle everything from panfish and pompanos to bass and bonefish. MSRP is $230. Learn more at StCroixRods.com.

ScentLok Nexus Active Weight Top and Bottom

Trust us on this one. Featuring ScentLok’s proprietary Carbon Alloy technology for odor adsorption, Gold+ Alloy for odor prevention and a wicking treatment to manage moisture, this poly/spandex, heather fabric ¼ Zip Top and Pant are destined to be Mom’s new favorites at home, the gym, as a base layer in the woods and every place in between. Available in three solid colors or Mossy Oak Break-Up COUNTRY camo, the Nexus Active Weight ¼ Zip Top features padded shoulders for a greater range-of-motion, articulated elbows for a more natural fit and flat-lock seams for next-to-skin comfort. The Nexus Active Weight Pant is available in two solid colors or Mossy Oak Beak-up COUNTRY, and features a wide waistband for great coverage and comfort, two hidden pockets for essentials and flat-lock seams and a tagless design. Prices start at $59.99 per piece. Learn more at ScentLok.com.

Plano Z-Series Tackle Backpack

Perfect for kayak anglers, expedition anglers, or anyone who needs to transport tackle while keeping their hands free, Plano’s new weather-defying Z-Series Technical Tackle Backpack is the ultimate technical angling pack – a standout offering in the company’s all-new Z-Series, a premium and weather-resistant line of advanced, zipperless tackle storage designs that helps anglers leave their worries behind, but bring everything else. Mom will love the hands-free design that employs high performance TPE water-resistant fabric and a sizzling orange aesthetic. Exterior accessory and tool pockets abound, while the large main compartment comes pre-loaded with four 3700-size StowAway utility boxes for tackle storage. MSRP is $89.99. Learn more at www.planomolding.com.

Bloodsport Athena Carbon Arrows

Specifically designed for lady archers, Bloodsport’s Athena arrows provide optimal impact at low-pound draw weights. Made of 100-percent carbon and precisely manufactured to strict specifications, Athena arrows are light, tough and deadly accurate. Packs of six come fully dressed with 2” vanes, nocks, and include 12 gr. Aluminum inserts. Average retail price is $29.99. Learn more at BloodsportArchery.com

Barnett Lady Whitetail Hunter

Barnett’s new Lady Whitetail Hunter delivers a feminine focus to one of Barnett’s most popular hunting crossbows. Muddy Girl Serenity camouflage adds distinction to a proven design that caters to Mom’s smaller frame. A light overall weight of 6.4 pounds and a manageable 150-pound draw weight make this an easy and comfortable bow to shoulder and fire. It’s compact, but still harnesses an impressive amount of power with speeds up to 350 FPS speed. Assembly is quick and easy with just one bolt required straight out of the box. The Lady Whitetail Hunter is one serious crossbow, and comes equipped with a 4×32 multi-reticle scope, two Headhunter arrows and the smoothest and safest trigger in the industry. MSRP is $399.99. Learn more at BarnettCrossbows.com.

Tenzing TX 11.4 Hunting Pack

Weighing in at less than two pounds, Tenzing’s nimble new TX 11.4 single sling hunting pack features a reversible and fully adjustable single-sling design that makes shouldering a gun or drawing a bow as fast and easy as wearing no pack at all. Available in adaptable Realtree Xtra or versatile Kryptek Highlander camouflage, the shooter-friendly TX 11.4 is built to last with the best possible combination of materials and components, combining super soft, quiet and bur-resistant tricot fabric with 500D nylon and Hypalon reinforcement at all high stress points. Featuring 750 cubic inches of storage in five compartments and pockets, as well as a dedicated optics pocket and integral bow holder, the Tenzing TX 11.4 is the perfect spot-and-stalk hunting pack for Mom, whether she hunts with a bow or firearm. MSRP is just $99.99. Learn more at TenzingOutdoors.com.

Halo XL 450 Laser Rangefinder

If mom hunts or plays golf, she’ll appreciate the intuitive operation and accuracy of Halo’s XL 450 Laser Rangefinder. Featuring two modes for fast ranging of targets out to 450 yards, the compact Halo XL 450 utilizes Angle Intelligence (AI) technology to automatically compensate for slope while maintaining accuracy to +/- one yard. MSRP is $99.99. Learn more at HaloOptics.com.

OKLAHOMA’S UPSHAW WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE COWBOY DIVISION EVENT PRESENTED BY NAVIONICS ON TOLEDO BEND LAKE

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OKLAHOMA’S UPSHAW WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE COWBOY DIVISION EVENT PRESENTED BY NAVIONICS ON TOLEDO BEND LAKE

DeRidder’s Greer Claims Co-angler Title

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ZWOLLE, La. (May 8, 2017) – FLW Tour pro Andrew Upshaw of Tulsa, Oklahoma, won the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Cowboy Division tournament presented by Navionics on Toledo Bend Lake Saturday after bringing five bass totaling 30 pounds, 15 ounces to the scale. For his win, Upshaw took home $5,257.

“I was fishing deep, in 20 to 24 feet of water, in areas near Three Mile Bridge,” said Upshaw, a former FLW College Fishing standout who is a six-year veteran of the FLW Tour. “I targeted stump rows using an 8-inch (Gene Larew) Tattletail Worm with a (Gene Larew) 7/16-ounce Hardhead.

“I’d find four or five stumps in a row along a breakline,” Upshaw continued. “The best stumps were right where it dropped from 20 to 24 feet. Once you find them relating to a specific depth on Toledo Bend that’s where they will be all over the lake.”

Upshaw said he preferred two colors for his Tattletail worm – green pumpkin and Red Bug Lite.

“I’d hit the Hardhead against the stump, and then let it sit there with a tight line,” said Upshaw. “Then the line would go slack or you would feel a bite. Most of the time it would go slack because they’d swim off with it.”

Upshaw said he caught most of his fish throughout the event on the Tattletail worm.

“I cranked one, but 90-percent of what I caught came on the worm,” said Upshaw. “With the dead-slick calm conditions, it was the perfect day for worm fishing.”

The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:

1^st: Andrew Upshaw, Tulsa, Okla., five bass, 30-15, $5,257

2^nd: Thomas McMillan, Choudrant, La., five bass, 23-6, $2,628

3^rd: Gary Caruso, Baton Rouge, La., five bass, 22-14, $1,685

4^th: Darold Gleason, Many, La., five bass, 22-8, $1,180

5^th: Matthew McArdle, Humble, Texas, 17-7, $1,011

6^th: Jarred Williams, Bunkie, La., five bass, 16-7, $927

7^th: Brett Hortman, West Monroe, La., three bass, 16-3, $1,623

8^th: Tommy Mackey, Bryan, Texas, five bass, 16-1, $758

9^th: Ken Smith, Dallas, Texas, five bass, 14-11, $674

10^th: Billy Guinn, Shreveport, La., five bass, 14-10, $890

Complete results can be found at FLWFishing.com.

Hortman caught a gigantic bass weighing 10 pounds, 12 ounces – the heaviest of the event in the Boater Division – which earned him the day’s Boater Big Bass award of $780.

Michael Greer Jr. of DeRidder, Louisiana, won the Co-angler Division and $2,728 Saturday after bringing a five-bass limit totaling 16 pounds, 9 ounces to the scale.

The top 10 co-anglers were:

1^st: Michael Greer Jr., DeRidder, La., five bass, 16-9, $2,728

2^nd: Doug Estep, Baton Rouge, La., five bass, 12-11, $1,054

2^nd: Charles Dellard, Burleson, Texas, two bass, 12-11, $1,494

4^th: Mat Downey, Kountze, Texas, five bass, 11-4, $590

5^th: Adam Boyd, Humble, Texas, five bass, 10-13, $506

6^th: Robert Royal, Vidor, Texas, five bass, 10-4, $464

7^th: Russell Lewis, Pineville, La., five bass, 10-0, $400

7^th: Jerry Wade Jr., Kingwood, Texas, four bass, 10-0, $400

9^th: Justin Shelton, Seven Points, Texas, four bass, 9-13, $337

10^th: Johnathan Fontenot, Iowa, La., two bass, 9-5, $295

Dellard caught the biggest bass among Co-angler Division anglers, a fish weighing 7 pounds, 4 ounces. The catch earned him the day’s Co-angler Big Bass award of $390.

The top 45 boaters and co-anglers in the region based on point standings, along with the five winners in each qualifying event, will be entered in the Oct. 19-21 BFL Regional Championship on the Red River in Bossier City, Louisiana. Boaters will compete for a top award of a Ranger Z518C with a 200-horsepower Evinrude outboard and $20,000, while co-anglers will fish for a new Ranger Z518C with a 200-horsepower Evinrude outboard.

The 2017 BFL is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 128 tournaments throughout the season, five qualifying events in each division. The top 45 boaters and co-anglers from each division, along with the five winners of the qualifying events, will advance to one of six regional tournaments where they are competing to finish in the top six, which then qualifies them for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the BFL All-American. Top performers in the BFL can move up to the Costa FLW Series or even the FLW Tour.

For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the BFL on Facebook at Facebook.com/FLWFishing and on Twitter at Twitter.com/FLWFishing.

BEL ALTON’S DIXON WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE SHENANDOAH DIVISION TOURNAMENT ON POTOMAC RIVER

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BEL ALTON’S DIXON WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE SHENANDOAH DIVISION TOURNAMENT ON POTOMAC RIVER

Virginia’s Wright Grabs Co-angler Title

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MARBURY, Md. (May 8, 2017) – Aaron Dixon of Bel Alton, Maryland, brought five bass totaling 21 pounds, 9 ounces to the scale Saturday to win the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Shenandoah Division tournament on the Potomac River. For his limit, Dixon earned $3,901.

“I primarily fished north of the takeoff ramp in a protected cove,” said Dixon, who earned his first career-victory in BFL competition. “I worked up and down the bank and was able to target bass in all three phases of the spawn.”

Dixon said the fact that bass were in all three phases was what made his 100- to 150-yard stretch of shoreline unique. He said that spawning bass were 4 feet down on pea gravel, and that pre- and postspawn bass were 6 to 10 feet deep in grass.

“I made long casts using a black and blue-colored (Yamamoto Baits) Senko and was able to hit both depths on the retrieve,” said Dixon. “The key factor was the protection in the cove and the deep water. With the extra-high tide, the bass that were there didn’t have to move – they just stayed in the grass.”

After the bite slowed around 10:30 a.m., Dixon said he encountered problems with his engine mounts and was forced to return early to the takeoff ramp.

“We really only got to fish for four hours because of the mounts,” said Dixon. “Luckily I already had enough in my livewell to win it.”

The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:

1^st: Aaron Dixon, Bel Alton, Md., five bass, 21-9, $3,901

2^nd: Frank Ippoliti, Mercersburg, Pa., five bass, 19-3, $1,733

3^rd: Richard Haber, Linthicum, Md., five bass, 18-4, $982

3^rd: Todd Harris, Clemmons, N.C., five bass, 18-4, $1,182

5^th: Brian Tucci, Surfside Beach, S.C., five bass, 17-4, $693

6^th: Timothy McFaul, Egg Harbor Township, N.J., five bass, 16-14, $635

7^th: Todd Langford, Great Falls, Va., five bass, 16-9, $578

8^th: Joseph Thompson, Coatesville, Pa., five bass, 16-3, $520

9^th: Otis Darnell, Linden, Va., five bass, 16-0, $462

10^th: Brian LaClair, Denton, Md., five bass, 15-11, $404

Complete results can be found at FLWFishing.com.

Dixon also caught a bass weighing 5 pounds, 14 ounces – the heaviest of the event in the Boater Division – which earned him the day’s Boater Big Bass award of $435.

Craig Wright of Rustburg, Virginia, won the Co-angler Division and $1,833 Saturday after bringing a five-bass limit totaling 17 pounds, 10 ounces to the scale.

The top 10 co-anglers were:

1^st: Craig Wright, Rustburg, Va., five bass, 17-10, $1,833

2^nd: Carl Whipple, Manassas, Va., five bass, 17-4, $916

3^rd: Daniel Moon Jr., Lynchburg, Va., five bass, 16-12, $577

4^th: Travis Garrett, Charlottesville, Va., five bass, 15-6, $404

5^th: Timothy Kinder, Manassas, Va., five bass, 14-9, $347

6^th: Tom Carpenter, Alexandria, Va., five bass, 14-7, $318

7^th: John Castro, Lorton, Va., five bass, 13-15, $289

8^th: Moo Bae, West Friendship, Md., five bass, 13-12, $260

9^th: Bill Naron, Beaverdam, Va., five bass, 13-8, $231

10^th: Howard Williams, District Heights, Md., five bass, 13-6, $192

10^th: Jeff Mellott, Warfordsburg, Pa., five bass, 13-6, $192

Elliot Pilson of Stuart, Virginia, caught the biggest bass among Co-angler Division anglers, a fish weighing 4 pounds, 6 ounces. The catch earned him the day’s Co-angler Big Bass award of $217.

The top 45 boaters and co-anglers in the region based on point standings, along with the five winners in each qualifying event, will be entered in the Oct. 19-21 BFL Regional Championship on Lake Lanier in Gainesville, Georgia. Boaters will compete for a top award of a Ranger Z518C with a 200-horsepower Evinrude outboard and $20,000, while co-anglers will fish for a new Ranger Z518C with a 200-horsepower Evinrude outboard.

The 2017 BFL is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 128 tournaments throughout the season, five qualifying events in each division. The top 45 boaters and co-anglers from each division, along with the five winners of the qualifying events, will advance to one of six regional tournaments where they are competing to finish in the top six, which then qualifies them for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the BFL All-American. Top performers in the BFL can move up to the Costa FLW Series or even the FLW Tour.

For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the BFL on Facebook at Facebook.com/FLWFishing and on Twitter at Twitter.com/FLWFishing.

NANCY’S EICHMANN WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE MOUNTAIN DIVISION EVENT ON LAKE CUMBERLAND

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NANCY’S EICHMANN WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE MOUNTAIN DIVISION EVENT ON LAKE CUMBERLAND

Tyner’s Vickers Nabs Co-angler Title

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BURNSIDE, Ky. (May 8, 2017) – Pat Eichmann of Nancy, Kentucky, brought in 19 pounds, 3 ounces of Lake Cumberland bass Saturday to take top honors at the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Mountain Division event. For his five bass, Eichmann took home $5,889.

Eichmann said he spent his day targeting smallmouth that were spawning in a main-lake creek arm.

“I fished a pocket that had about a mile and a half of shoreline,” said Eichmann, who notched his first career victory in FLW competition. “They were all over, even on the straight stretches of bank. It was a good little area. The water wasn’t too stained, and the bass were 15 to 25 feet down.

“I used a swimbait and caught them from flooded timber,” continued Eichmann. “Males were guarding the nests and females were just starting to feed on shad and other baitfish after they had bedded.”

Eichmann said he used a BassTrix Paddle Tail Swimbait to craft the majority of his limit.

“I also weighed one off of a watermelon-red (Zoom Magnum) Finesse Worm with a ¼-ounce shaky-head,” said Eichamann. “They seemed to bite all day, and I ended up putting 25 to 30 keepers in the boat.”

The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:

1^st: Pat Eichmann, Nancy, Ky., five bass, 19-3, $3,889 + $2,000 Ranger Cup Bonus

2^nd James Copeland, Bowling Green, Ky., five bass, 15-15, $1,944

3^rd: Tony Eckler, Lebanon, Tenn., five bass, 15-11, $1,297

4^th: Michael Morrison, Georgetown, Ky., five bass, 14-12, $907

5^th: Thomas Coomer, Florence, Ky., five bass, 14-10, $978

6^th: Tyler Gregory, Stearns, Ky., five bass, 14-7, $1,238

7^th: Tyler Prewitt, Lancaster, Ky., five bass, 14-1, $615

7^th: Mark Morgan, Somerset, Ky., five bass, 14-1, $615

9^th: Brian Wilson, Somerset, Ky., five bass, 14-0, $919

10^th: Billy Hall, Florence, Ky., five bass, 13-3, $454

Complete results can be found at FLWFishing.com.

Gregory caught a bass weighing 4 pounds, 11 ounces – the heaviest of the event in the Boater Division – which earned him the day’s Boater Big Bass award of $525.

Shane Vickers of Tyner, Kentucky, won the Co-angler Division and $1,944 Saturday after bringing a five-bass limit totaling 11 pounds, 5 ounces to the scale.

The top 10 co-anglers were:

1^st: Shane Vickers, Tyner, Ky., five bass, 11-5, $1,944

2^nd: Doug Adkins, Gray Hawk, Ky., five bass, 10-6, $972

3^rd: Clay Reece, Irvine, Ky., three bass, 9-6, $649

4^th: Tim Sadler, Nicholasville, Ky., five bass, 8-13, $454

5^th: Tim Kellam, Crittenden, Ky., three bass, 8-2, $634

5^th: Jarrod Conn, Burgin, Ky., four bass, 8-2, $372

7^th: Ralph Feldman, Lancaster, Ky., four bass, 7-14, $324

8^th: Joshua Mounce, Somerset, Ky., four bass, 7-13, $292

9^th: Jacob Parmley, Science Hill, Ky., four bass, 7-8, $243

9^th: Kenny Botts, Alvaton, Ky., four bass, 7-8, $243

Kellam caught the biggest bass among Co-angler Division anglers, a fish weighing 4 pounds, 12 ounces. The catch earned him the day’s Co-angler Big Bass award of $262.

The top 45 boaters and co-anglers in the region based on point standings, along with the five winners in each qualifying event, will be entered in the Oct. 5-7 BFL Regional Championship on Kentucky Lake in Gilbertsville, Kentucky. Boaters will compete for a top award of a Ranger Z518C with a 200-horsepower Evinrude outboard and $20,000, while co-anglers will fish for a new Ranger Z518C with a 200-horsepower Evinrude outboard.

The 2017 BFL is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 128 tournaments throughout the season, five qualifying events in each division. The top 45 boaters and co-anglers from each division, along with the five winners of the qualifying events, will advance to one of six regional tournaments where they are competing to finish in the top six, which then qualifies them for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the BFL All-American. Top performers in the BFL can move up to the Costa FLW Series or even the FLW Tour.

For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the BFL on Facebook at Facebook.com/FLWFishing and on Twitter at Twitter.com/FLWFishing.

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