Some of the best tournaments we have as anglers are sometimes ones that follow a so-so finish. It doesn’t matter if you are a professional or a weekend angler. Learning from both productive and less productive time on the water will make you a better angler.
We had a chance to sit down with Bassmaster Classic 19th place finisher David Walker and talk to him about lessons learned at this Classic in this Q&A.
Two-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier and Elite Series angler James Niggemeyer will be joining the Ranger Boats Pro Team for 2014. With over $700,000 in career earnings, Niggemeyer will be running a Ranger Z520C for the 2014 season.
“Ranger Boats is iconic in the sport of bass fishing and synonymous with premium quality bass boats,” Niggemeyer said. “I’m pleased to represent the brand, be a part of a great team and excited to fish from a Ranger boat as I compete across the country and while guiding on Lake Fork in Texas.”
Here are the rules……….
1-MUST launch from Anna Point Marina. (have a yearly ramp pass or pay the $8 ramp fee)
2-If fishing with a guide, you MUST pay the $8 ramp fee
before your outing.
3-Live or artificial bait may be used.
4-Tournament caught fish are eligible for the contest. (they just need to be weighed on the Fish Tales scales on the porch)
GOOD LUCK TO ALL!!!!!!
ARSON JIG’S PRO STAFF
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RHINO TUFF CUSTOM CRANKBAITS PRO STAFF
www.rhinotuffcc.vpweb.com
IZORLINE INTERNATIONAL PRO STAFF
www.izorline.comTFO RODS PRO STAFF
www.tforods.com
EYE SURRENDER PRO STAFF
www.eyesurrendernow.com
DAVE’S TOURNAMENT TACKLE PRO STAFF
www.davesttackle.com
Brandon Card Unveils New Boat Wrap at 2014 Bassmaster Classic
Uncle Josh and Kalin’s become Title Sponsors
If an angler wants to make some noise about a new boat the some sponsors of it, about the best place on earth to do it is at the 2014 Bassmaster Classic, this year, in Birmingham, Alabama.
Card, an Elite Series Angler and former Bassmaster Rookie of the Year winner, spent time in the Suzuki booth showing off his new boat and wrap to 90,000 anxious bass anglers attending the show. This year, however, Uncle Josh and Kalin’s joined Suzuki as Co-Title Sponsors and enjoyed some of the valuable real estate on Card’s Triton.
“I’ve been fishing Uncle Josh Pork products and Kalin’s grubs for almost 20-years,” Card said. “It’s exciting to be able to work with such a historic brand and it’s even more exciting to bring some awesome new baits to market.”
Card said that he’s hoping that new offerings from Uncle Josh and Kalin’s will help him place high in some upcoming events.
“The new Kalin’s Sizmic Series Swim Shad and WAC-O-WORM should play a key role in some Spring events,” he said. “I also plan on some finesse techniques with their Pork Crawler and Leech. I can’t wait to put these things to the test.”
Hard & Soft Fishing has roots dating back to 1922, when their first brand, Uncle Josh, began manufacturing in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. They have grown to represent nearly every tackle category on the market for both ice and open-water fishing. From the Pacific to the Atlantic and all the lakes and rivers in-between, they produce bait and tackle that has been helping anglers catch more fish for decades. Employees don’t simply produce tackle, the use it on the weekends.
www.unclejosh.com
Brandon Card Unveils New Boat Wrap at 2014 Bassmaster Classic
Uncle Josh and Kalin’s become Title Sponsors
If an angler wants to make some noise about a new boat the some sponsors of it, about the best place on earth to do it is at the 2014 Bassmaster Classic, this year, in Birmingham, Alabama.
Card, an Elite Series Angler and former Bassmaster Rookie of the Year winner, spent time in the Suzuki booth showing off his new boat and wrap to 90,000 anxious bass anglers attending the show. This year, however, Uncle Josh and Kalin’s joined Suzuki as Co-Title Sponsors and enjoyed some of the valuable real estate on Card’s Triton.
“I’ve been fishing Uncle Josh Pork products and Kalin’s grubs for almost 20-years,” Card said. “It’s exciting to be able to work with such a historic brand and it’s even more exciting to bring some awesome new baits to market.”
Card said that he’s hoping that new offerings from Uncle Josh and Kalin’s will help him place high in some upcoming events.
“The new Kalin’s Sizmic Series Swim Shad and WAC-O-WORM should play a key role in some Spring events,” he said. “I also plan on some finesse techniques with their Pork Crawler and Leech. I can’t wait to put these things to the test.”
Hard & Soft Fishing has roots dating back to 1922, when their first brand, Uncle Josh, began manufacturing in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. They have grown to represent nearly every tackle category on the market for both ice and open-water fishing. From the Pacific to the Atlantic and all the lakes and rivers in-between, they produce bait and tackle that has been helping anglers catch more fish for decades. Employees don’t simply produce tackle, the use it on the weekends.
www.unclejosh.com
An anglers bass fishing line is the most critical link between them and the bass. So it stands to reason the more you know about fishing line, the more prepared you will be to address the conditions you face when finding and catching bass.
There are three basic types of fishing line as it relates to bass fishing. They include monofilament, fluorocarbon and braided fishing line. Each has qualities and properties that make them useful for different situations. But each also has potential drawbacks that can impact their effectiveness in certain situations.
Beyond that understanding line diameter, pound test, stretch and abrasion resistance will help you understand which line to choose and why.
March Fishing Report Buggs
Winter is finally starting to loosen its grip on south side Virginia and if you’re looking to catch a few bass with the chance at a big one, now’s the time to hit Buggs Island Lake. The snow and rain of two weeks ago had the water rising and really dirty as far down as Eastland Creek. I don’t think I have seen the water that dirty way back in all the creeks this time of the year. This had slowed the fishing down and made it somewhat difficult for the last couple of weeks. Weights were lower than normal in the annual Buggs Island Early Bird Tournament out of Occoneechee Park on February 23. The Top team weighed 5 bass for 13 lbs taking the win and a 5.20 lber took big fish for the event. But now with the water levels getting back down to normal this week and some warmer days here and there, expect action to get really consistent for the early part of March.
Right now most of the lake is seeing water temperatures in the mid-40s give or take a few degrees depending on what part of the lake you are fishing. The stain is starting to settle and this will open up your tackle options while the water temps hold in the 40s. From now through the first half of the month look for fish to really relate to chuck rock, rip rap, or pee gravel banks close to deeper water. Fish will be caught on a variety of medium running crankbaits, rattle baits, and jerkbaits. It’s hard to beat a simple shad rap #7 early during this month in a shad or crawfish pattern. If you find yourself in some stained water, chunk the rattle bait around for a while and don’t be afraid to throw a spinnerbait as well. If you want to slow down a little bit, pick the area apart with a jig/chuck combo in and around the chunk rock.
During the middle to end of March look for water temperatures to rise and stay consistently in the mid-50s to near 60 degrees. Start by thinking about the pre spawn period and how the fish should feed up. Bass should be setting up near spawning areas feeding on shad and other bait fish. This is a great time to start throwing a spinnerbait and a fluke around shallow cover and follow that up by pitching creature baits. When the water starts getting closer to that 60 degree mark, break out the square bill crankbaits and chatterbaits, these can really produce late in the month.
March is a great month to fish on Buggs Island lake with fish moving toward the shallows throughout the month. It’s also a great time to possibly catch some of the largest bass this lake offers. Remember to keep in mind the water levels and warming trends to help plan your trip. If you need to know the latest call and talk to Robert at Twin Lakes outfitters in South Hill, VA. He can point you in the right direction and offer most of the tackle you will need. Enjoy this month, it is one of my favorite times to fish Buggs Island Lake and it could become one of your favorite months to.
Weather Provided by Weather Underground.com
Organizing your bass fishing soft plastics doesn’t have to be confusing, daunting or frustrating. Although it may seem like a bunch of mind numbing labor, I’ve been using a simple organization system that allows for much easier and more modular storage.
This system has given me 5 major advantages since implementing it.
Glenn Browne has added two new sponsorships for the 2014 season. He will be representing Superchips, maker of performance programmers for vehicles, and popular fishing line company, Gamma Fishing.
