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Early Big Fish Lifts Lester Into Lead In Elite Series Opener On The St. Johns River

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Early Big Fish Lifts Lester Into Lead In Elite Series Opener On The St. Johns River

Brandon Lester of Fayetteville, Tenn., took the lead on the first day of the Bassmaster Elite at St. Johns River presented by Dick Cepek Tires & Wheels, bringing 23 pounds, 13 ounces to the scales on Thursday. 

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March 17, 2016

Early Big Fish Lifts Lester Into Lead In Elite Series Opener On The St. Johns River

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PALATKA, Fla. — During the final round of practice for the Bassmaster Elite at St. Johns River presented by Dick Cepek Tires & Wheels, Tennessee angler Brandon Lester found a giant largemouth bass on a spawning bed.

He was so excited about the fish that he texted some of his family members and told them to pay attention to Bassmaster.com when the tournament began, because he thought he could make something special happen early.

Hopefully they took it to heart.

Lester went straight to the big fish Thursday morning — and caught it on his fourth cast — to set the tone for a fantastic day of sight fishing. The bass, which weighed 9 pounds, 3 ounces, anchored a five-fish limit that tipped the scales at 23-13 and gave Lester the opening-round lead.

“Honestly, I thought the fish was about a 6 1/2- or 7-pounder,” said Lester, who is seeking his first B.A.S.S. win. “Once they get over 7 pounds, when they’re sitting in the water, it’s hard to tell.”

When anglers find fish on spawning beds one day, it’s usually a safe bet they’ll still be there the next. So Lester went prepared to fish for the giant bass Thursday morning with a heavy rod, strong braided line and a big lure.

After seeing that the big female fish wasn’t interested in heavy tackle, he switched to a lighter spinning rig in hopes of catching the smaller male bass that was guarding the bed.

But things didn’t work out like he planned.

“I picked my spinning rod up with a little wacky rig,” Lester said. “The male grabbed it, and I missed him twice. I pitched back in there, and the bait started swimming off again. When I set the hook, it was the big fish.”

That left Lester to battle a gigantic bass on a lighter rod with 12-pound-test line — in a tournament where landing nets aren’t allowed.

“It was chaos for a minute,” he said. “But it worked out OK.”

With much of the field sight fishing for bedding bass, it could be difficult for anglers to duplicate their Day 1 results when Friday’s second round begins. Many of the fish that were located during practice were caught Thursday, and it’s hard to say for sure if more will move up during the tournament.

Still, Lester said he feels good about his prospects — and he doesn’t believe the approaching cold front will have much of an effect on the spawning cycle.

“We’re coming up on the full moon, so hopefully that’ll overtake the cold front,” he said. “The water is 76 degrees, so it should be warm enough that the cold front won’t drop it down — at least not enough to run the fish off the beds.”

Elite Series newcomer Drew Benton of Panama City, Fla., is second with 22-15, and Cliff Crochet of Pierre Part, La., is third with 22-14. Crochet suffered a 4-ounce penalty for weighing in a dead fish.

If the weather does turn nasty with wind and rain, Benton said it could actually work in his favor.

“A lot of the guys who can catch them when it’s slick and sunny are kind of struggling a little bit,” Benton said. “But when it’s cloudy and windy, that’s kind of when I excel. I’ve got young eyes, and I can see them a little bit better.”

Benton conceded, however, that the bedding fish could grow scarce after Friday’s second round.

“I spent the last half of the day marking some fish, and I plan to go out Friday and catch as much weight as I can,” he said. “Then I’ll just kind of scramble around the last two days.

“That’s the thing about sight fishing tournaments — you’ve kind of got to burn them and look for new fish as the week goes on.”

Despite the dead-fish penalty, Crochet had one of the better days he’s had in recent memory. After earning only one check on the Elite Series in 2015, he’s within striking distance of his first career win with B.A.S.S.

“About halfway through last year, I could tell things just weren’t going right,” Crochet said. “I’ve been waiting for a day like this pretty much since the end of the 2014 season.

“It’s been a long time coming.”

The tournament will resume Friday, with takeoff at Palatka City Dock at 7:15 a.m. ET. The weigh-in is set to begin at 3:30 at Palatka Riverfront Park.

2016 Bassmaster Elite at St. Johns River presented by Dick Cepek Tires & Wheels 3/17-3/20
St. Johns River, Palatka  FL.
(PROFESSIONAL) Standings Day 2

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

1.  Brandon Lester         Fayetteville, TN         5  23-13    0
Day 1: 5   23-13     Day 2: 0   00-00
2.  Drew Benton            Panama City, FL          5  22-15    0
Day 1: 5   22-15     Day 2: 0   00-00
3.  Cliff Crochet          Pierre Part, LA          5  22-14    0
Day 1: 5   22-14     Day 2: 0   00-00
4.  Randall Tharp          Port St. Joe, FL         5  22-10    0
Day 1: 5   22-10     Day 2: 0   00-00
5.  Cliff Pace             Petal, MS                5  21-10    0
Day 1: 5   21-10     Day 2: 0   00-00
5.  Jason Williamson       Wagener, SC              5  21-10    0
Day 1: 5   21-10     Day 2: 0   00-00
7.  Mark Menendez          Paducah, KY              5  21-06    0
Day 1: 5   21-06     Day 2: 0   00-00
8.  Greg Hackney           Gonzales, LA             5  21-05    0
Day 1: 5   21-05     Day 2: 0   00-00
9.  Dean Rojas             Lake Havasu City, AZ     5  21-00    0
Day 1: 5   21-00     Day 2: 0   00-00
10. Jordan Lee             Grant, AL                5  20-15    0
Day 1: 5   20-15     Day 2: 0   00-00
11. Kevin VanDam           Kalamazoo, MI            5  20-09    0
Day 1: 5   20-09     Day 2: 0   00-00
12. Edwin Evers            Talala, OK               5  20-05    0
Day 1: 5   20-05     Day 2: 0   00-00
13. Randy Howell           Guntersville, AL         5  20-01    0
Day 1: 5   20-01     Day 2: 0   00-00
13. Billy McCaghren Jr     Mayflower, AR            5  20-01    0
Day 1: 5   20-01     Day 2: 0   00-00
15. Mike McClelland        Bella Vista, AR          5  19-15    0
Day 1: 5   19-15     Day 2: 0   00-00
16. Keith Combs            Huntington, TX           5  19-14    0
Day 1: 5   19-14     Day 2: 0   00-00
17. Luke Clausen           Otis Orchards, WA        5  19-13    0
Day 1: 5   19-13     Day 2: 0   00-00
18. John Crews Jr          Salem, VA                5  19-08    0
Day 1: 5   19-08     Day 2: 0   00-00
18. Brent Ehrler           Newport Beach, CA        5  19-08    0
Day 1: 5   19-08     Day 2: 0   00-00
20. Josh Bertrand          Gilbert, AZ              5  19-07    0
Day 1: 5   19-07     Day 2: 0   00-00
21. Alton Jones            Lorena, TX               5  19-02    0
Day 1: 5   19-02     Day 2: 0   00-00
22. Michael Iaconelli      Pitts Grove, NJ          5  19-00    0
Day 1: 5   19-00     Day 2: 0   00-00
23. Britt Myers            Lake Wylie, SC           5  18-14    0
Day 1: 5   18-14     Day 2: 0   00-00
24. Skeet Reese            Auburn, CA               5  18-11    0
Day 1: 5   18-11     Day 2: 0   00-00
25. Marty Robinson         Lyman, SC                5  18-09    0
Day 1: 5   18-09     Day 2: 0   00-00
26. Randy Allen            Shreveport, LA           5  18-08    0
Day 1: 5   18-08     Day 2: 0   00-00
27. Bradley Roy            Lancaster, KY            5  18-05    0
Day 1: 5   18-05     Day 2: 0   00-00
28. Chad Pipkens           Lansing, MI              5  18-04    0
Day 1: 5   18-04     Day 2: 0   00-00
29. Bill Lowen             Brookville, IN           5  18-03    0
Day 1: 5   18-03     Day 2: 0   00-00
30. Jay Brainard           Enid, OK                 5  18-00    0
Day 1: 5   18-00     Day 2: 0   00-00
31. Ish Monroe             Hughson, CA              5  17-10    0
Day 1: 5   17-10     Day 2: 0   00-00
32. Ken Iyobe              Tokoname  Aichi JAPAN    5  17-08    0
Day 1: 5   17-08     Day 2: 0   00-00
33. Seth Feider            Bloomington, MN          5  17-05    0
Day 1: 5   17-05     Day 2: 0   00-00
34. Ott DeFoe              Knoxville, TN            5  17-04    0
Day 1: 5   17-04     Day 2: 0   00-00
35. Greg Vinson            Wetumpka, AL             5  17-03    0
Day 1: 5   17-03     Day 2: 0   00-00
36. Jared Lintner          Arroyo Grande, CA        5  17-02    0
Day 1: 5   17-02     Day 2: 0   00-00
37. Terry Scroggins        San Mateo, FL            5  16-14    0
Day 1: 5   16-14     Day 2: 0   00-00
38. Rick Clunn             Ava, MO                  5  16-11    0
Day 1: 5   16-11     Day 2: 0   00-00
38. Chad Grigsby           Maple Grove, MN          5  16-11    0
Day 1: 5   16-11     Day 2: 0   00-00
40. Clifford Pirch         Payson, AZ               5  16-09    0
Day 1: 5   16-09     Day 2: 0   00-00
41. Jason Christie         Park Hill, OK            5  16-06    0
Day 1: 5   16-06     Day 2: 0   00-00
42. Jonathon VanDam        Kalamazoo, MI            5  16-05    0
Day 1: 5   16-05     Day 2: 0   00-00
43. Fletcher Shryock       New Philadelphia, OH     5  16-04    0
Day 1: 5   16-04     Day 2: 0   00-00
44. Brett Hite             Phoenix, AZ              5  16-00    0
Day 1: 5   16-00     Day 2: 0   00-00
45. Koby Kreiger           Bokeelia, FL             5  15-13    0
Day 1: 5   15-13     Day 2: 0   00-00
46. Micah Frazier          Newnan, GA               5  15-11    0
Day 1: 5   15-11     Day 2: 0   00-00
47. James Niggemeyer       Van, TX                  5  15-09    0
Day 1: 5   15-09     Day 2: 0   00-00
48. Bobby Lane Jr.         Lakeland, FL             5  15-08    0
Day 1: 5   15-08     Day 2: 0   00-00
49. Takahiro Omori         Emory, TX                5  15-08    0
Day 1: 5   15-08     Day 2: 0   00-00
50. Gerald Swindle         Warrior, AL              5  15-07    0
Day 1: 5   15-07     Day 2: 0   00-00
51. Todd Faircloth         Jasper, TX               5  15-04    0
Day 1: 5   15-04     Day 2: 0   00-00
52. Davy Hite              Ninety Six, SC           5  15-02    0
Day 1: 5   15-02     Day 2: 0   00-00
53. Brandon Palaniuk       Rathdrum, ID             5  15-01    0
Day 1: 5   15-01     Day 2: 0   00-00
54. Dennis Tietje          Roanoke, LA              5  14-15    0
Day 1: 5   14-15     Day 2: 0   00-00
55. Andy Montgomery        Blacksburg, SC           5  14-13    0
Day 1: 5   14-13     Day 2: 0   00-00
56. Chris Lane             Guntersville, AL         5  14-09    0
Day 1: 5   14-09     Day 2: 0   00-00
57. Casey Scanlon          Rocky Mount, MO          5  14-09    0
Day 1: 5   14-09     Day 2: 0   00-00
58. Hank Cherry Jr         Maiden, NC               5  14-07    0
Day 1: 5   14-07     Day 2: 0   00-00
58. Kelly Jordon           Flint, TX                5  14-07    0
Day 1: 5   14-07     Day 2: 0   00-00
60. Matt Lee               Guntersville, AL         5  14-06    0
Day 1: 5   14-06     Day 2: 0   00-00
60. Aaron Martens          Leeds, AL                5  14-06    0
Day 1: 5   14-06     Day 2: 0   00-00
60. David Mullins          Mt Carmel, TN            5  14-06    0
Day 1: 5   14-06     Day 2: 0   00-00
63. Tim Horton             Muscle Shoals, AL        5  14-04    0
Day 1: 5   14-04     Day 2: 0   00-00
64. Gary Klein             Weatherford, TX          5  14-02    0
Day 1: 5   14-02     Day 2: 0   00-00
64. Jacob Powroznik        Port Haywood, VA         5  14-02    0
Day 1: 5   14-02     Day 2: 0   00-00
66. Stephen Browning       Hot Springs, AR          5  13-15    0
Day 1: 5   13-15     Day 2: 0   00-00
66. Boyd Duckett           Guntersville, AL         5  13-15    0
Day 1: 5   13-15     Day 2: 0   00-00
68. Justin Lucas           Guntersville, AL         5  13-13    0
Day 1: 5   13-13     Day 2: 0   00-00
69. Matt Vermilyea         Perrysburg, OH           5  13-12    0
Day 1: 5   13-12     Day 2: 0   00-00
70. Brent Chapman          Lake Quivira, KS         5  13-05    0
Day 1: 5   13-05     Day 2: 0   00-00
70. Chad Morgenthaler      Reeds Spring, MO         5  13-05    0
Day 1: 5   13-05     Day 2: 0   00-00
72. Chris Zaldain          Laughlin, NV             5  13-03    0
Day 1: 5   13-03     Day 2: 0   00-00
73. Casey Ashley           Donalds, SC              5  13-02    0
Day 1: 5   13-02     Day 2: 0   00-00
74. Morizo Shimizu         Suita, Osaka JAPAN       5  13-01    0
Day 1: 5   13-01     Day 2: 0   00-00
75. Dave Lefebre           Erie, PA                 5  13-00    0
Day 1: 5   13-00     Day 2: 0   00-00
75. Brian Snowden          Reeds Spring, MO         5  13-00    0
Day 1: 5   13-00     Day 2: 0   00-00
77. Jeff Kriet             Ardmore, OK              5  12-12    0
Day 1: 5   12-12     Day 2: 0   00-00
77. Bernie Schultz         Gainesville, FL          5  12-12    0
Day 1: 5   12-12     Day 2: 0   00-00
79. David Walker           Sevierville, TN          5  12-12    0
Day 1: 5   12-12     Day 2: 0   00-00
80. Shaw Grigsby Jr.       Gainesville, FL          5  12-09    0
Day 1: 5   12-09     Day 2: 0   00-00
80. Keith Poche            Pike Road, AL            5  12-09    0
Day 1: 5   12-09     Day 2: 0   00-00
82. Brandon Card           Caryville, TN            5  12-08    0
Day 1: 5   12-08     Day 2: 0   00-00
83. Adrian Avena           Vineland, NJ             5  12-05    0
Day 1: 5   12-05     Day 2: 0   00-00
84. Kelley Jaye            Dadeville, AL            5  11-15    0
Day 1: 5   11-15     Day 2: 0   00-00
85. Kotaro Kiriyama        Moody, AL                5  11-14    0
Day 1: 5   11-14     Day 2: 0   00-00
86. Steve Kennedy          Auburn, AL               5  11-12    0
Day 1: 5   11-12     Day 2: 0   00-00
87. Mark Davis             Mount Ida, AR            5  11-11    0
Day 1: 5   11-11     Day 2: 0   00-00
88. John Murray            Spring City, TN          5  11-08    0
Day 1: 5   11-08     Day 2: 0   00-00
89. Russ Lane              Prattville, AL           5  11-04    0
Day 1: 5   11-04     Day 2: 0   00-00
89. Scott Rook             Little Rock, AR          5  11-04    0
Day 1: 5   11-04     Day 2: 0   00-00
91. John Hunter Jr         Shelbyville, KY          5  10-14    0
Day 1: 5   10-14     Day 2: 0   00-00
92. Brett Preuett          Monroe, LA               5  10-13    0
Day 1: 5   10-13     Day 2: 0   00-00
93. Yusuke Miyazaki        Forney, TX               5  10-13    0
Day 1: 5   10-13     Day 2: 0   00-00
94. Fred Roumbanis         Bixby, OK                5  10-12    0
Day 1: 5   10-12     Day 2: 0   00-00
95. Cliff Prince           Palatka, FL              5  10-12    0
Day 1: 5   10-12     Day 2: 0   00-00
96. Carl Jocumsen          Queensland TX AUSTRALIA  5  10-11    0
Day 1: 5   10-11     Day 2: 0   00-00
97. Brock Mosley           Collinsville, MS         5  10-10    0
Day 1: 5   10-10     Day 2: 0   00-00
98. Matt Herren            Ashville, AL             5  10-04    0
Day 1: 5   10-04     Day 2: 0   00-00
99. Clent Davis            Montevallo, AL           5  10-00    0
Day 1: 5   10-00     Day 2: 0   00-00
100. Paul Elias             Laurel, MS               5  09-12    0
Day 1: 5   09-12     Day 2: 0   00-00
101. David Williams         Newton, NC               5  09-07    0
Day 1: 5   09-07     Day 2: 0   00-00
102. James Elam             Tulsa, OK                5  09-01    0
Day 1: 5   09-01     Day 2: 0   00-00
103. Byron Velvick          Boenre, TX               5  08-15    0
Day 1: 5   08-15     Day 2: 0   00-00
104. Brandon Coulter        Knoxville, TN            5  08-13    0
Day 1: 5   08-13     Day 2: 0   00-00
105. Matt Reed Jr           Madisonville, TX         5  08-11    0
Day 1: 5   08-11     Day 2: 0   00-00
106. Tommy Biffle           Wagoner, OK              5  08-09    0
Day 1: 5   08-09     Day 2: 0   00-00
107. Fabian Rodriguez       Ocean City, DE           5  08-06    0
Day 1: 5   08-06     Day 2: 0   00-00
108. Shane Lineberger       Lincolnton, NC           5  08-00    0
Day 1: 5   08-00     Day 2: 0   00-00
109. J Todd Tucker          Moultrie, GA             5  07-06    0
Day 1: 5   07-06     Day 2: 0   00-00
110. Paul Mueller           Naugatuck, CT            2  04-06    0
Day 1: 2   04-06     Day 2: 0   00-00
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Totals
Day   #Limits    #Fish      Weight
1       109       547      1656-09
2         0         0        00-00
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109       547      1656-09

ROBERTSON LEADS DAY ONE OF WALMART FLW TOUR ON LAKE HARTWELL PRESENTED BY EVINRUDE

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ROBERTSON LEADS DAY ONE OF WALMART FLW TOUR ON LAKE HARTWELL PRESENTED BY EVINRUDE

ROBERTSON LEADS DAY ONE OF WALMART FLW TOUR ON LAKE HARTWELL PRESENTED BY EVINRUDE

California’s Kavros Leads Co-Anglers

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ANDERSON, S.C. (March 17, 2016) – Oklahoma pro Darrel Robertson, brought a five-bass limit to the scale weighing 20 pounds, 6 ounces Thursday to grab the early lead after day one of the Walmart FLW Tour at Lake Hartwell presented by Evinrude. Right behind him in second place is Jamie Horton of Centerville, Alabama, who weighed in five bass totaling 19-12. Robertson now brings a 10-ounce lead into day two of the four-day tournament that features 168 of the world’s best anglers competing for a top cash award of up to $125,000.

“I’m very blessed to have caught what I did today,” said Robertson, an eight-time Forrest Wood Cup qualifier. “It’s kind of a junk fishing deal out there, but I like it.”

Robertson said he spent his day concentrating on a specific set of spawning pockets on the lower-end of the lake. He said he caught two of his stringer fish – including a 4-pounder – sight-fishing off of beds.

“I knew what pockets to enter and which to avoid,” said Robertson. “I caught a limit of bedding fish, but they only would’ve weighed around 12 pounds so I knew I needed to mix things up.

“Earlier this week I had dialed in on some big bass that were cruising in these pockets,” Robertson continued. “I threw a worm on a drop-shot rig and a shaky-head jig and was able to catch three more good ones to put me at 20 pounds.”

Robertson said that his game-plan for the remainder of the tournament is to use as much of the lake as possible.

“Tomorrow I’m going to run up north near Seneca and try something else,” said Robertson. “I’m hoping I can get 15 pounds. I’ve just got to keep moving.”

The top 10 pros after day one on Lake Hartwell are:

1st:          Darrel Robertson, Jay, Okla., five bass, 20-6

2nd:         Jamie Horton, Centerville, Ala., five bass, 19-12

3rd:          Yamamoto Baits pro Larry Nixon, Bee Branch, Ark., five bass, 19-4

4th:          Charlie Evans, Berea, Ky., five bass, 18-12

5th:          Bryan Thrift, Shelby, N.C., five bass, 18-3

6th:          Blake Smith, Lakeland, Fla., five bass, 18-2

7th:          Tom Redington, Royse City, Texas, five bass, 17-13

8th:          Clark Wendlandt, Leander, Texas, five bass, 17-9

9th:          Chris Baumgardner, Gastonia, N.C., five bass, 17-6

10th:        Scott Martin, Clewiston, Fla., five bass, 17-4

For a full list of results visit FLWFishing.com.

Jeff Gustafson of Keewatin, Ontario, Canada, earned the Big Bass Award on the pro side Thursday, weighing a 6-pound, 14-ounce bass to win the $500 prize.

Overall there were 798 bass weighing 1,910 pounds, 5 ounces caught by 166 pros Thursday. The catch included 149 five-bass limits.

Chuck Kavros of Grass Valley, California, leads the co-angler division with five bass weighing 12 pounds, 14 ounces, followed by Neil Farlow of Niagra Falls, Ontario, Canada, in second place with five bass weighing 12 pounds, 12 ounces.

The top 10 co-anglers after day one on Lake Hartwell are:

1st:           Chuck Kavros, Grass Valley, Calif., five bass. 12-14

2nd:         Neil Farlow, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, five bass, 12-12

3rd:          Jerry Reagan, Byrdstown, Tenn., five bass, 12-0

4th:          Kevin Gordon, Aiken, S.C., five bass, 11-4

4th:          Greg Mansfield, Burnsville, Minn., five bass, 11-4

6th:          Stephen Crawley, Bush, La., five bass, 11-1

7th:          Greg Glouse, Liberty, S.C., five bass, 10-15

8th:          Greg Knick, Ansonia, Ohio, five bass, 10-12

9th:          Justin Hicks, Roanoke, Va., five bass, 10-8

10th:        Johnny Douglas, Liberty, Ky., five bass, 10-1

Brian Billett of Elgin, Illinois, earned the Big Bass Award on the co-angler side Thursday with a fish totaling 6 pounds, 6 ounces to win the $250 prize.

Overall there were 495 bass weighing 825 pounds, 3 ounces caught by 147 co-anglers Thursday. The catch included 54 five-bass limits.

Ranger pro Tony Dumitras of Winston, Georgia, withdrew from the tournament prior to the start of the event due to personal reasons. Dumitras will re-join the Tour next month at the Walmart FLW Tour at Beaver Lake presented by Jack Link’s, which is being held in Rogers, Arkansas, April 14-17.

In FLW Tour competition, anglers are also vying for valuable points in hopes of qualifying for the 2016 Forrest Wood Cup, the world championship of bass fishing. The 2016 Forrest Wood Cup will be on Wheeler Lake in Huntsville, Alabama, Aug. 4-7 and is hosted by the Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Anglers will take off and weigh-in on all four days of competition at Green Pond Landing located at 470 Green Pond Road in Anderson at 7:30 a.m. each day. Weigh-in on Friday will begin at 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday’s final weigh-ins will begin at 4 p.m.

Fans will also be treated to the FLW Expo on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. at Green Pond Landing prior to the final weigh-ins. The Expo includes interactive games, activities and giveaways provided by FLW sponsors, and the opportunity to interact with professional anglers to learn more about the sport of fishing and other outdoor activities. All activities are free and open to the public.

Also for youth, the FLW Foundation’s Unified Fishing Derby will be held at Chris Taylor Memorial Park located at 5 Jim Ed Rice Circle in Anderson on Saturday, March 19, from 9-11 a.m. The event is hosted by FLW Foundation pro Cody Kelley along with other FLW Tour anglers, and is free and open to area youth 15 years of age and younger and Special Olympics athletes. Rods and reels are available for use, but youth are encouraged to bring their own if they own one. All bait is provided by the DMF Bait Company.

The tournament is hosted by the Anderson Convention & Visitors Bureau.

For complete details and updated information visit FLWFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/FLWFishing and on Twitter at Twitter.com/FLWFishing.

Kluender/Lloyd Win Castaway Angler’s Event on SML March 12,2016

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We had a great turnout this past Saturday for our first club tournament of the year. Congrats to Kluender/Lloyd for finishing first with 17.12 lbs (Big Fish – 4.90 lbs), second was Perez/Funk with 12.56 lbs and third was Moon/Slayton with 9.88 lbs. It was tough, but a beautiful day. Thanks to everybody for coming out. Our Next tournament is a club tournament at Bugg’s Island on April 9, 2016, out of Longwood ramp (Grassy Creek). See everybody there.

Jimmy

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Bassmaster Classic Programming Airs This Weekend On ESPN2

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All of the 2016 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro action will premiere during five hours of original programming on ESPN2 this weekend. The Bassmaster TV Show will feature exclusive footage of Classic champion Edwin Evers’ final-day catch.

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TULSA, Okla. — The 2016 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro will be remembered as one of the most exciting finales in history as Edwin Evers brought in a huge limit of bass to erase a commanding lead by Evers’ friend and fellow Oklahoma pro, Jason Christie.

A near capacity crowd in the BOK Center arena watched the drama unfold, and more than 168,000 fishing fans tuned in for the live-streamed weigh-in show on Bassmaster.com. But almost no one other than a handful of spectators on the banks of the Elk River has seen one of the most incredible, fast-paced flurries of fishing action ever as Evers put together his winning catch. His 29 pounds, 3 ounces of bass, all caught early on the final round of fishing on Sunday, March 6, was the heaviest final day catch for a winner in the 46-year history of the Classic.

Fortunately, a videographer for The Bassmasters TV show was in Evers’ boat that morning and captured all the action, which will premiere during five hours of original programming on the Classic on ESPN2 this weekend.

Day 1 Classic coverage will air at 7 a.m. ET Saturday, March 19, and it will be followed by Day 2 at 8 a.m. and the championship round at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 20. Each program will be repeated the following weekend, March 26-27. A special “Winner’s Circle” edition of the Classic will air on ESPN2 at 8 a.m. Sunday, April 3.

For the second year, the innovative new Classic LIVE video streaming followed the leaders throughout the competition, transmitting real-time video through Bassmaster.com. Classic LIVE received a total of 416,000 video plays, a 33 percent increase over the 2015 Classic.

Technological advances enable JM Outdoors videographers to stream live action with the same high definition cameras that capture video for the television program. As many as eight anglers were assigned Classic LIVE camera systems for six hours each day. However, Evers was fishing so far up the Elk River tributary of Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees that his boat was outside cell range, and the video could not be transmitted.

“It was unfortunate we weren’t able to broadcast this incredible comeback by Evers on the final day, but you will see it all on ESPN2 this Sunday,” said Mike McKinnis, producer of the award-winning The Bassmasters TV show. “We’ve been watching Evers compete at a high level for a long time, but never have we seen him get this excited and emotional during competition. Fishing fans will not want to miss this.”

It will all be aired this weekend, along with expert commentary and highlights of the competition, which included 55 of America’s best bass anglers competing for more than $1 million.

The Tulsa Classic also is notable for its huge turnout. A total attendance of 107,605 was recorded at the Classic venues, including the Bassmaster Classic Outdoor Expo presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods at the Cox Business Center, the daily weigh-ins at the BOK Center and the morning takeoff ceremonies at the Hard Rock Dock at Wolf Creek State Park in Grove, Okla.

Classic coverage on ESPN2 leads up to the new season of The Bassmasters TV program, which debuts April 24 with the Bassmaster Elite Series at St. Johns River, underway now at Palatka, Fla. The Bassmasters will air through Saturday, Oct. 22. It includes coverage of all nine regular season Elite events, including an extra hour on the GEICO Bassmaster BASSfest at Lake Texoma, plus the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship on Mille Lacs Lake, Minnesota.

Bass fishing fans will also be treated to three special “Winning Ways” shows this season, each going in depth to show the tackle, techniques, lures and presentations of the tournament champions. Again this year, The Bassmasters is the only outdoor programming on ESPN networks. Keep up to date on air dates and times through Bassmaster.com.

To preview The Bassmasters TV coverage, click here.

2016 Bassmaster Classic Title Sponsor: GEICO

2016 Bassmaster Classic Presenting Sponsors: GoPro

2016 Bassmaster Classic Platinum Sponsor: Toyota

2016 Bassmaster Classic Premier Sponsors: Huk, Humminbird, Mercury, Minn Kota, Nitro Boats, Skeeter Boats, Triton Boats, Yamaha, Berkley, GoPro

2016 Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo Presenting Sponsor: DICK’S Sporting Goods

Bass Edge’s The Edge – Episode 228 – Chris Lane

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Bass Edge’s The Edge – Episode 228 – Chris Lane
March 15, 2016
Bass Edge Radio presented by MegaWare KeelGuard has in-depth interview with BASS Elite Angler Chris Lane in this latest episode. Chris talks about his focus to become a more consistent angler and the reality of pro bass fishing.

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FLW FRESHENS UP WITH OLD SPICE SPONSORSHIP DEAL

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MINNEAPOLIS (March 16, 2016) – FLW, the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, announced today a partnership with Proctor & Gamble to feature Old Spice, the quintessential men’s grooming brand. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Old Spice will receive exposure across multiple FLW platforms, including presence at FLW tournaments and Expos. Old Spice will be represented on the 2016 Walmart FLW Tour by veteran pro angler Greg Bohannan of Bentonville, Arkansas. Bohannan, a three-time Forrest Wood Cup qualifier, has amassed more than $586,000 in tournament winnings.

“I have loved my partnership with Old Spice and Walmart and getting the chance to talk with the fans about FLW and new Old Spice products,” Bohannan said. “It has also given me the opportunity to visit different Walmart stores in the Tour cities to talk with local communities about the positive impacts fishing provides.”

Old Spice will also receive exposure at the National Fishing and Boating Week Expos being held at Walmart stores around the country, June 3-5. FLW and its partners will present a two-hour expo at local Walmart stores that will be packed with games, giveaways and fishing tips from FLW anglers for local fisheries to help families make the most of their time on the water. National Fishing and Boating Week takes place the first full week of June every year. A complete list of Walmart stores hosting National Fishing and Boating Week expos will be posted in May.

About FLW

FLW is the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, providing anglers of all skill levels the opportunity to compete for millions in prize money in 2016 across five tournament circuits. Headquartered in Benton, Kentucky, with offices in Minneapolis, FLW conducts more than 235 bass-fishing tournaments annually across the United States and sanctions tournaments in Canada, China, Mexico and South Korea. FLW tournament fishing can be seen on the Emmy-nominated “FLW” television show, broadcast to more than 564 million households worldwide, while FLW Bass Fishing magazine delivers cutting-edge tips from top pros. For more information visit FLWFishing.com and follow FLW at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Periscope: @FLWFishing.

About Old Spice

Procter & Gamble’s Old Spice is the quintessential men’s grooming brand. With nearly 80 years as an American icon, Old Spice is the authority on the male grooming experience and has leveraged this heritage to become the No.1 selling anti-perspirant/deodorant stick and body wash brand with guys of all ages. Old Spice brings authenticity, performance and confidence to male grooming and offers a wide product portfolio for today’s man, including anti-perspirants, deodorants, bar soap, body washes, body sprays, after shaves and colognes. For more information on muscles, lasers, nachos and jet skis, visit Twitter (@OldSpice), Facebook (Facebook.com/OldSpice), YouTube (YouTube.com/OldSpice), Instagram (oldspice) and Tumblr (oldspice).

Edwin Evers’ Classic Victory Wrap Up – By Zoom Baits

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Z-Hog Jr. Leads Evers to Classic Victory

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Much has been made of the 29 pound 3 ounce limit that Edwin Evers weighed in on Day Three of the Bassmaster Classic to claim the trophy – and rightfully so, as he bulled his way from third place into the lead and won by a massive margin of over 10 pounds. There’s been less ink spilled on his second day catch, the one that put him in position to make that final day charge.

Heading into Day Two, Evers was in 13th place on the strength of a good-but-not-great Day One catch of 13-12. He moved up to 3rd by virtue of his 17-08 limit, the best bag of the day, and his key tool was a black/blue ZOOM Z-Hog Jr.

“That’s my all time confidence bait,” he said. “It’s in my rod box 365 days a year. I got to a point in the tournament where I had to do something just to get some bites and that’s what I pulled out.”

The Jr. is smaller than the original Z-Hog, so he rigged it on a 3/0 Mustad Denny Brauer Grip Pin Max flipping hook. Because of its compact size, it slithers into the tightest cover. Despite its compact size, it still garners larger than average bites.

“What’s perfect about it is the mixture of plastic,” Evers concluded. “Some other creature baits are too soft or too thin and you constant have to push the hook back into the plastic or you’ll get hung up. Others are too hard and you have trouble getting good penetration on the hook set. This one is exactly right.”

Classic-Baits

Evers Kept Colors Simple for Classic Win

Edwin Evers used a variety of lures to win the 2016 Bassmaster Classic, including a crankbait, a spinnerbait, a jig and a creature bait. There was nothing fancy about it, no secret colors or lures, just proven standards that work from coast to coast. When it was time to pull out a ZOOM Z-Hog Jr. to pitch or a Critter Craw to put on the back of his jig, he likewise kept the color choices simple.

His Z-Hog Jr. was black/blue and his Critter Craw was green pumpkin, two of the most popular colors used anywhere that bass swim.

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Lil Critter Craw – Green Pumpkin – CLICK for Gallery

“When I do seminars, I tell people that we make fishing too complicated,” he explained. “You can probably get away with two or three colors from New York to California to Florida. The important thing is figuring out where they live.”

Grand Lake was dirtier than usual and that demanded the penetrating visibility of the black/blue combo. “It has a lot of blue sapphire in it, so when you lift it up it gives off a flash,” he explained. “That triggers those bites in muddy water.”

When he went to his Elk River magic spot on Day Three, the water was clearer, so he went “180 degrees in the opposite direction,” with a green pumpkin Critter Craw threaded on the back of an Andy’s Custom Bass Lures E Series Finesse Jig (green craw). “That’s just a good crawfish imitation anywhere you go,” he said.

The win wasn’t easy, but his lure choices were – two ZOOM standards and two colors that never let him down.

Jeremy Headley and Anthony Goggins Win 2016 Alabama Bass Trail Lay Lake

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Jeremy Headley and Anthony Goggins Win 2016 Alabama Bass Trail Lay Lake
Heavy Bags Dominate Top of the Leaderboard on Historic Coosa River Fishery


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Columbiana, Ala. March 12, 2016 – While it may not have the legendary big weight reputation of Lake Guntersville, Lay Lake, the historic Coosa River bass fishery in Central Alabama showed just how good it can be despite favorable conditions taking a turn the day before the second Alabama Bass Trail Southern Division event of the 2016 season.

Warm, stable conditions had been the norm for the week leading up to the March 12, 2016 event, but as can happen, things took a turn as the final practice day wore on and into the day of the event.  Despite the fact that the conditions brought fresh, dirty water into the system, and the need to open the floodgates on the dams to deal with runoff, the team of Jeremy Headley and Anthony Goggins managed to bring a 25.29-pound limit of Lay lake largemouth to the scales and take home the trophy.

Headley and Goggins banked on the fact that they had located numbers of large females that had moved into lower lake spawning areas, and the fact that they knew how to adjust to the falling water levels.  “We focused on the areas that we knew held big spawning females shallow, and adjusted to where we thought they may have moved to with the conditions,” said the team.  “We found them with moving baits in practice, and once the pressure hit, and the water started falling, we started looking in the grass beds just outside those areas; it took us a little while, but we connected with them again.”

While they did not have a keeper in the livewell by midmorning, they rotated through creeks and pockets on the lower end of the lake until they started getting bites.  “I was throwing a crankbait in the front of the boat and would get a movement or a missed strike and Anthony would flip a black and blue Beaver behind me,” said Headley.  “Most of the fish we weighed today came on the Beaver, but the crankbait helped us locate which grassbeds held active fish.”

The pair earned $10,000 for their efforts and the win allowed them to climb to second place in the Southern Division Angler of the Year standings.

The team of John Canada and Bo Hunter used a dual strategy to finish second in the event.  The pair went to the bottom of the lake to try and get a big largemouth bite or two early, then ran upriver to target heavy spotted bass as the current turned on.  “We knew we had a couple hours before they turned the current on, so we down lake and tried for a couple big bites early,” said Canada.  “I got a couple good ones on a black and blue swim jig early, then we ran up to the tailraces so Bo could do his magic with a swimbait; our plan worked.”

Canada and Hunter brought a mixed bag to the scales that weighed 22.82 pounds.  Their performance earned them second place and a check for $5,000.

The team of Keith Youngblood and Ty Youngblood weighed 13.31 pounds for the day  finishing 45th, their limit was bolstered by the Mountain Dew Big Bass of the tournament, an 8.08-pound largemouth. They earned the $500 Mt. Dew Big Bass award.

The top 10 in the standings are below – the complete standings can be found at: http://www.alabamabasstrail.org/tournament-series/ll-results/

 

Place Name Weight Big Fish Wgt Winnings
1 Jeremy Headley/Anthony Goggins 25.29 7.58 $10,000
2 Jon Canada/Bo Hunter 22.82 0 $5,000
3 Clay Harris/Bradley Dean 21.26 8.04 $4,000
4 Dustin Connell/James Connell 21.18 0 $3,000
5 Buck Mcdonald/Larry Mcdonald 19.60 0 $2,000
6 Caiden Sinclair / Philip Jones 18.93 0 $1,000
7 Erick Sommers/Tommy Pegues 18.76 0 $900
8 Jeff Richey/Howard Richey 17.99 0 $800
9 Chad Schroeder/Charles Phillips 17.85 5.12 $700
10 Jeston Anderson/Robert Robinson 17.71 5.67 $600

 

Next on the slate for the Southern Division is the Mobile – Tensaw River Delta on April 9, 2016.

The sponsors of the 2016 Alabama Bass Trail include; Bill Penney Toyota, Phoenix Bass Boats, Garmin, Academy Sports & Outdoors, Wind Creek Hospitality – Wetumpka, Wind Creek Hospitality – Montgomery, Alabama Tourism Department, SCA Performance, Mt. Dew, Boat US, T-H Marine Supplies, AllState, TVA, Alabama Power, Fish Neely Henry Lake.com, Lew’s Fishing, Frogg Toggs, Crossed Industries, Alabama Foundation Specialist, Costa, YETI, Leer, E3

For information about Alabama Bass Trail and for complete tournament standings visit www.alabamabasstrail.org.

CALLOWAY COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL WINS 2016 TBF/FLW HIGH SCHOOL FISHING MURRAY STATE OPEN ON KENTUCKY LAKE

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MURRAY, Ky. (March 15, 2016) – The Calloway County High School duo of Allen Mullins of Murray and Colton Noel from Kirksey, Kentucky, brought a five-bass limit to the scale Saturday weighing 27 pounds even to win the 2016 TBF/FLW High School Fishing Murray State Open on Kentucky Lake. The win earned the team the title and qualified the team to compete in the High School Fishing Southeastern Conference championship on Lake Cumberland in Somerset, Kentucky on September 16-17.

The top three team’s winning stringers were caught with Rat-L-Traps, crawfish-colored crankbaits, jerkbaits, spinnerbaits, square-bill crankbaits, swimbaits and umbrella rigs. The depths of water where teams found success varied almost as much as the variety of baits.  Some anglers caught them in the backs of pockets and creeks in 1 to 3 feet of water while others caught them just inside the creeks on the first points or pockets in 6 to 10 feet of water.  Other teams also caught some big fish on the main-lake points in 15 to 20 feet of water.

A total of 117 high school teams from seven different states competed in the tournament. The Lew’s Big Bass Award was won by the Calloway County High School team of Colton Cox and Andrew Douglas with a 6-pound, 9-ounce largemouth bass.

The top three teams on Kentucky Lake that advanced to the Southeastern Conference championship were:

1st:       Calloway County High School, Murray, Ky. – Allen Mullins and Colton Noel, five bass, 27-0

2nd:      Henderson County High School, Henderson, Ky. – Addison Watson and Bobby Miller, five bass, 20-3

3rd:       Muhlenberg County High School, Greenville, Ky. – Billy Hardison and Nathan Flener, five bass, 16-9

Rounding out the top 10 teams were:

4th:       Rockwood Summit High School, Fenton, Mo. – Douglas Guidorzi and William Curtright, five bass, 16-6

5th:       Calloway County High School, Murray, Ky. – Clayton Bobo and Myles McManus, five bass, 15-11

6th:       Madisonville North Hopkins High School, Madisonville, Ky.  – Alex Tomblinson and Hunter Purdy, five bass, 15-9

7th:       Christian County High School, Hopkinsville, Ky. – John Schuzer and Dylan Hodge, five bass, 15-4

8th:       Muhlenberg County High School, Greenville, Ky. – James Hampton and Ethan Ruank, three bass, 15-4

9th:       Trigg County High School, Cadiz, Ky. – Austin Greene and Zack Colbert, four bass, 14-15

10th:     Madisonville North Hopkins High School, Madisonville, Ky.  – Caleb Gibson and Isaiah Davis, five bass, 14-7

Complete results and photos from the event can be found at HighSchoolFishing.org.

The 2016 TBF/FLW High School Fishing Murray State Open was a two-person (team) event for students in grades 7-12. The top three teams from each of the seven TBF/FLW High School Fishing Opens held this season, along with the top 10 percent from each TBF/FLW state championship field will advance to a High School Fishing conference championship.  The top 10 percent of each conference championship field will then advance to the High School Fishing National Championship, coinciding with the TBF National Championship and an FLW Tour stop in the spring of 2017. 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 2016 High School Fishing World Finals. At the 2015 World Finals more than $20,000 in scholarships and prizes were awarded. Visit HighSchoolFishing.org for details.

Old Town reinvents Loon, creates most comfortable sit-inside angling kayak yet

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Old Town reinvents Loon, creates most comfortable sit-inside angling kayak yet

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OLD TOWN, ME (March 15, 2015) – The loon’s trademark breeding yodel, laugh-like tremolo, and winter “whale call” have played accompaniment to many of our best times on the water. Their music triggers memories of paddles dipped into steaming, early-morning waters, rods bent by brilliantly-mottled trout, and majestic sky tapestries at the close of each day.

And for two decades, Old Town’s Loons have been there, too, earning accolades from recreational boaters and anglers alike. To celebrate this heritage and customer loyalty, Old Town has completely re-engineered the Loon, offering three new models, all currently shipping: the 106 (10’6″), the 120 (12′) and the 126 (12’6″) – and two fishing-specific models: the Loon Angler 106 (10’6″) and Angler 126 (12’6″).

Loon Angler 126 in Camo

What they all have in common is smart design, awesome built-in features, comfort, stability, and quick, responsive handling. And when it comes to fishability, new Loon Angler models are the most comfortable sit-inside angling kayaks on the water. Period.

At 10’6” and a mere 46 pounds, the Loon 106 Angler is the perfect boat for portaging into difficult spots, whether far off-the-grid or off pavement into urban fisheries. Minimal weight also means quick and easy launching and stowing via rooftop carriers. The Loon 106 Angler retails for $999.99.

Loon 106 in Urban Camo

The Loon 126 Angler is 12’6” in length, 31” wide, features a spacious 23” x 56” cockpit, and weighs a mere 58 pounds – but will handle a maximum load of 450 pounds!

Like the rest of the new Loon series, the 126 features extra width and volume in the 3-layer, sit-inside hull for optimum stability, comfort and paddling ease. Plus, it has storage in spades, bow and stern deck bungees for no-fail securing of bulky items, and a rear click-seal hatch with bulkhead to keep essential items dry and safe. The Loon 126 Angler retails for $1099.99.

 

Loon Angler 126 in Camo

Features: Loon Angler Series

  • Active Comfort System 2.0 (ACS2) Seat
  • Thigh Pads (Match ACS2 Padding)
  • Click Seal Hatch with Bulkhead
  • Support Track Foot Brace System
  • Durable Three-layer Construction
  • Flush Mount Rod Holders
  • Anchor Trolley System
  • Removable Workdeck with USB included (VIDEO)
  • 3 sizes + ACS2 Seat = Perfect Paddler Fit
  • Bow and Stern Deck Bungees
  • Bow and Stern Carry Handles
  • Sharp Keel Line for Performance

Smart Workdeck with USB

Perhaps the Loon Angler models’ most exciting new feature is its innovative – call it “smart” – workdeck. Positioned ideally at arm’s reach, it features accessory trays, cup holder, water bottle cage mount, and a large dry-storage compartment with a latched lid for secure gear management. And to ensure that no memory goes undocumented, a USB port to keep phones, POV cameras, handheld GPS units and other electronics fully charged! There’s even a cell phone with bungee to prevent accidental deep-sixing your device … Plus, an integrated Slide Track mount makes customizing the boat with accessories fast, clean and easy. But, for those times when you need extra room in the cockpit for a pet or small passenger, the workdeck detaches easily via Old Town’s Quick-Lock system.

Best Seating Available

Speaking of ergonomics, Old Town’s Active Comfort System 2.0 (ACS2) seat is the king of kayak comfort and performance, with sharp aesthetics to boot. ACS2 allows easy and intuitive adjustments, under-leg support, premium padding and flow-through ventilation, and quick-drying mesh fabric. We think you’ll agree: ACS2 is the most advanced kayak seating system on the market.


Make sure to visit your local dealer and experience the new Old Town’s new Loons!

JOHNSON OUTDOORS is a leading global outdoor recreation company that turns ideas into adventure with innovative, top-quality products. The company designs, manufactures and markets a portfolio of award-winning, consumer-preferred brands across four categories: Watercraft, Marine Electronics, Diving and Outdoor Gear. Johnson Outdoors’ familiar brands include, among others: Old Town® Canoes and Kayaks; Ocean Kayak™ and Necky® Kayaks; Carlisle® Paddles; Extrasport® Personal Flotation Devices; Minn Kota® Motors; Cannon® Downriggers; Humminbird® Marine Electronics; LakeMaster® Electronic Charts; SCUBAPRO® and SUBGEAR® Dive Equipment; Silva® Compasses; Jetboil® Outdoor Cooking Systems; and Eureka!® Camping and Hiking Equipment. Visit Johnson Outdoors at www.johnsonoutdoors.com

 

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