Check out this video of the Z-Man pro anglers Stephen Browning, David Walker and Luke Clausen fishing against each other on Guntersville Lake for three days and three challenges this winter using only Z-Man baits of their choosing.
Rapala Releases New Scatter Rap Deep and Shallow
Rapala is extending their Scatter Rap line of crankbaits with two welcomed additions, a Scatter Rap Deep and a Scatter Rap Shallow. The Deep will run 10 feet and should cast and fish even better than the originals that debuted last year. Check out the video about the new baits here:
On day one of the 2014 Bassmaster Classic John Crews brought this great looking bag of fish to the scale. John finished the day in 16th place with 4 fish and a total weight of 18lbs 10z. With another great showing in day two we should see john on stage the final day.
Today at Regions Field, Alabama Power and B.A.S.S. signed a conservation partnership agreement at the Media Day of the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by Diet Mountain Dew and GoPro.
The agreement – or memorandum of understanding (MOU) – provides a partnership framework to enhance and maintain productivity of sport-fishing resources on the 11 lakes managed by Alabama Power. The company, B.A.S.S. and local B.A.S.S. Nation clubs are working to improve fish survival rates at local tournaments that will be announced this summer.
“We have earmarked more than $20,000 for in-state stewardship this year,” said Bruce Akin, B.A.S.S. CEO. “We again look forward to working with Alabama Power to enhance and protect water resources and fish habitat in our home state.”
Part of the fun of Classic week is all the new tackle that gets introduced. We got a note this morning that Jackall, Shimano and G.Loomis are all debuting new products this week.
Jackall is getting into the spybaiting game with the new iProp 75 sinking twin propeller lure. It will retail for $14.99 and measures 3-inches in length and 3/10 ounce. The iProp will be offered in 8 colors.
Shimano is debuting the new Curado I Series of reels. These new reels feature three speeds to choose from at 5.5:1, 6.3:1 and 7.2:1 in both left and right hand models. The new version of the Curado will feature Shimano’s latest technologies including SVS Infinity Braking System, S3D Stabile Spool Design and X-Ship. The 200PG retreives 23 inches of line while the CU200 and 201 take up 26 inches of line. The CU200HG and 201HG take up 30 inches of line. They have line capacities of 190 yards of 30-pound braid to 80 yards of 65-pound braid and 110 yards of 14-pound monofilament. The reels will retail for $179.99. For more information, visit fish.shimano.com.
G.Loomis is debuting their new line of IMX bass rods. There are 34 models in the line in both spinning and casting. The rods feature Fuji K-Frame guides and the blanks are 15-percent lighter than their previous models of the IMX. The rods will retail from $295 to $315. For more information, visit www.gloomis.com.
