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Sitting on a porch with Denny Brauer – By Don Barone – Bassmaster.com

Sitting on a porch with Denny Brauer

Don Barone

“And I’m a thankful man…”

Dateline:  Shreveport sunset

So.

Let me explain how I’ve come to do things now that I have somehow managed to survive long enough in the biz to come to that stage called, “the twilight of my career.”

For a quarter of a century, I was a crime reporter/investigative producer, won a bunch of hardware including the New York Festival World Medal for Investigative Journalism.

You just don’t fall into that stuff.

Being an Investigative Reporter/Producer involved incredible amounts of background work. I would say it was 60/40 preparation…60% of my work involved getting ready for the story…getting ready meaning basically knowing all the answers to the questions that I was asking.

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Look at What's New From PowerTeam Lures

Oh Happy Day! More new colors keep rolling in people! Pictures are worth a thousand words so feast your eyes on these beauties!!!

And we’ll give you $10 off any order over $60. Who doesn’t like saving $10 right!

Use coupon code SAVE10 at checkout.

 

New Swinging Hammers

 

New Sick Sticks

 Bubble Gum Flash Grub

Plus a few items that were out of stock rolled in on the truck as well!

3.5″ Food Chain Tube…Susky Slayer Purple Flake

5″ Finicky Tickler…Junebug

5″ Sick Stick…Watermelon Red Flake

 

We were soooo happy to see the truck arrive yesterday that we were actually gonna give the driver a big hug! But we decided against it because he smelled like old cheese (kind of like a weird cross between Munster and Sharp Cheddar). But hey, it’s the thought that counts!

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Tight lines until next time,

The PTL Crew

Look at What’s New From PowerTeam Lures

Oh Happy Day! More new colors keep rolling in people! Pictures are worth a thousand words so feast your eyes on these beauties!!!

And we’ll give you $10 off any order over $60. Who doesn’t like saving $10 right!

Use coupon code SAVE10 at checkout.

 

New Swinging Hammers

 

New Sick Sticks

 Bubble Gum Flash Grub

Plus a few items that were out of stock rolled in on the truck as well!

3.5″ Food Chain Tube…Susky Slayer Purple Flake

5″ Finicky Tickler…Junebug

5″ Sick Stick…Watermelon Red Flake

 

We were soooo happy to see the truck arrive yesterday that we were actually gonna give the driver a big hug! But we decided against it because he smelled like old cheese (kind of like a weird cross between Munster and Sharp Cheddar). But hey, it’s the thought that counts!

 skadeedle_button (10).png

Tight lines until next time,

The PTL Crew

Carolina Anglers Team Trail LLC Old North Kerr April 19, 2014 – Results & Photos

 

Denny Gilbert and Tom Wilkerson

1st Place Denny Gilbert & Tom Wilkerson 18.18lbs

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We have one more 2014 Old North Qualifier coming up May 3rd at Falls launching out of Ledgerock. This is a double point event and the team that wins the point race will receive free entry at the 2014 Final plus free entry to the entire 2015 CATT Old North Trail!
Keep in mind a team (both partners) has to enter 3 Old North Qualifiers to be eligible to enter the Old North Final May 24th at Kerr. A team only has to enter 1 CATT event anywhere in North Carolina and they will be eligible to enter the June 21 CAT NC Championship at Kerr. You have 2 chances to earn some big money!
Denny Gilbert & Tom Wilkenson took 1st Place Saturday at Kerr with 5 bass weighing 18.18 lbs! They added the 1st BONUS $ to their total and took home $1,990.00.
2nd went to Dan Jackson & John Yager with 5 bass weighing 17.44 lbs and they weighed the 2nd BF at 5.44 lbs. All total they received $805.00.
Brian Calloway & Gary Dickerson finished in 3rd with 5 bass weighing 16.23 lbs and they brought in the 1st BF at 5.49 lbs. Kick in the 2nd BONUS $ and they claimed a total of $875.00.
Ronnie Hatem & Brian West earned $300.00 for 4th with 5 bass weighing 16 lbs even.
Jaime Fajardo & Josh Hooks took 5th with a limit weighing 15.86 lbs and they took home $220.00.
6th went to Allen Darden & Chip Canady with 5 bass weighing 15.16 lbs and received $150.00.
Last money paying place was claimed by Jeremy Sabo & Dale Campo with 5 bass weighing 14.89 lbs and they collected $120.00.
Next up is May 3rd at Falls launching out of Ledgerock.
Brett Collins
Carolina Anglers Team Trail LLC

 

Carolina Anglers Team Trail LLC Old North Kerr April 19, 2014 – Results & Photos

 

Denny Gilbert and Tom Wilkerson

1st Place Denny Gilbert & Tom Wilkerson 18.18lbs

Click Here To See Full Results

We have one more 2014 Old North Qualifier coming up May 3rd at Falls launching out of Ledgerock. This is a double point event and the team that wins the point race will receive free entry at the 2014 Final plus free entry to the entire 2015 CATT Old North Trail!
Keep in mind a team (both partners) has to enter 3 Old North Qualifiers to be eligible to enter the Old North Final May 24th at Kerr. A team only has to enter 1 CATT event anywhere in North Carolina and they will be eligible to enter the June 21 CAT NC Championship at Kerr. You have 2 chances to earn some big money!
Denny Gilbert & Tom Wilkenson took 1st Place Saturday at Kerr with 5 bass weighing 18.18 lbs! They added the 1st BONUS $ to their total and took home $1,990.00.
2nd went to Dan Jackson & John Yager with 5 bass weighing 17.44 lbs and they weighed the 2nd BF at 5.44 lbs. All total they received $805.00.
Brian Calloway & Gary Dickerson finished in 3rd with 5 bass weighing 16.23 lbs and they brought in the 1st BF at 5.49 lbs. Kick in the 2nd BONUS $ and they claimed a total of $875.00.
Ronnie Hatem & Brian West earned $300.00 for 4th with 5 bass weighing 16 lbs even.
Jaime Fajardo & Josh Hooks took 5th with a limit weighing 15.86 lbs and they took home $220.00.
6th went to Allen Darden & Chip Canady with 5 bass weighing 15.16 lbs and received $150.00.
Last money paying place was claimed by Jeremy Sabo & Dale Campo with 5 bass weighing 14.89 lbs and they collected $120.00.
Next up is May 3rd at Falls launching out of Ledgerock.
Brett Collins
Carolina Anglers Team Trail LLC

 

Battlefield Bass – Lake Anna 19 April 2014 – Results & Photos

 

DSC034441st Place: Wayne Dorman / Brandon Strayer

Scott Favors_Mike Wood2nd Place: Scott Favors / Mike Wood

Mark Tornai_David Sexton3rd Place: Mark Tornai / David Sexton

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Battlefield Bass – Lake Anna 19 April 2014 – Results & Photos

 

DSC034441st Place: Wayne Dorman / Brandon Strayer

Scott Favors_Mike Wood2nd Place: Scott Favors / Mike Wood

Mark Tornai_David Sexton3rd Place: Mark Tornai / David Sexton

Click Here To See The Rest of The Results

Tying Braid to a Fluorocarbon Leader – By Will Petty

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Ever wonder how to correctly tie Braid to a Fluorocarbon leader then take a listen as Will Petty shows us how.

Rod Glove Introduces Big Stick Series by: Terry Brown

 

Rod Glove just introduced a new series of Rod Gloves call the Big Stick Series and they work great for flipping sticks, musky rods and fly rods. They come in a killer assortment of colors and can be purchased at the Rod Glove website or at Tackle Warehouse.

Your rods are a major investment, make sure you protect them with Rod Gloves.

Lowrance Launches CHIRP Sonar Video Tutorial by: admin

 

Lowrance launched a video explaining how CHIRP sonar works and how this will improve the picture and targets you can see on your display. For those who are new to Chirp Sonar, you might also want to watch their introductory video the technology. Watch their CHIRP technology video here.

Click Here To Watch Video