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It’s Almost Time – by Jason Houchins
It’s almost time! Tournaments are so close I can almost smell the exhaust of fifty outboard motors all running at one time waiting for blast off. February is the start of something special every year on Buggs Island Lake. Not only is it the start of tournament fishing season, it is also the beginning of the time when the largest bass in the lake can be had. I have fished this lake for many years and lived on its shores for ten. If you want to catch the biggest bass that live in this lake there is a three week window when the big girls seem to appear, and then disappear just as fast.
From the last week of February until the middle of March can be your best chance for a Buggs Island giant. When I say giant, relatively speaking, I’m talking anything over 6lbs. These fish seem to be as eager as we are to move up and feel a little warmer temperature, and maybe it’s a biological thing for them as well. I have noticed no matter what the weather has been or will be, this is “the” time. Water temperature really seems to vary this time of the year; I have seen it as high as the low 50s or as low as 40 and it honestly didn’t make a big difference. There is something special about that time frame for sure and in my experience the calendar is your most reliable predictor.
Well now that you’re all pumped and ready to go catch a few, I will do my best to help you out. The first thing I recommend is to keep it simple. Don’t try to reinvent the wheel, I narrow my choice down to about three things this early, these have all been proven producers for me. Crankbaits, jerkbaits, and a simple jig are pretty much the ticket. I have used these baits from the back of Nutbush to the mouth of the rivers, and all have produced and will at some point during this time period.
Fishing is a lot like real estate; location is everything so you want to look for the right areas. Rock and pea gravel banks are money this time of year and they are everywhere on the lake. Chunk rock seems to be the most consistent along with rip rap. I had an old tournament veteran tell me, “you need to find rock about the size of somebody’s head”, I still think of that every year. Of course it’s nice if it’s real close to deeper water, but do not limit yourself to that. You can routinely catch these fish in a foot of water or less. My advice is,” if it looks good fish it”. Pea gravel or river rock is something else very productive on this body of water and I believe it routinely gets ignored. It is plentiful all over the lake and rarely gets the pressure. This stuff warms up fast and it also is present around stumps, especially in the Nutbush Creek. Once again,” if it looks good fish it”.
For bait choices, there are a ton of them and this can cause confusion. Try to be practical and again, keep it simple. Go with what you feel comfortable throwing or have the most confidence using. Try to remember in cooler water, flatter baits with a tight wiggle can really produce. For crankbaits, you really can’t beat a Shad Rap #7 or #5. I also love a speed shad, speed trap, and rattle trap type baits. The jerkbait is a preference thing I always carry a few pointer 78s in a few colors, aurora brown being my favorite. They are expensive, but it is definitely a lure I have a bunch of confidence in. For a jig a like a ½ ounce, a simple green pumpkin or black and blue, all with matching trailers, are good choices.
Rod and reel gear are pretty important this time of year and I like to play it safe. I can hear my dad yelling, “slowdown”, as I write. He claims my trolling motor has two speeds high and I forgot to plug my charger in, that’s a whole different story. For this reason, I love a low gear ratio reel spooled with 8-10lb fluorocarbon line, something in a 5:1, for the crankbait and jerkbait. This will really force me to be slower regardless of my excitement and natural tendencies to hurry up. For a rod, I like a medium action 7 foot glass composite rod for both. This rod has good backbone and a real soft tip that can help with hook ups and landing ratio. The jig I still prefer a 6.4:1 or faster and I want that spooled with 17-20 lb. fluorocarbon as well. I want at least a 7 foot rod that’s pretty heavy action with a fast tip. Anytime I fish with a jig a like to beef up my tackle a little.
When you find the right area and feel comfortable with the bait, concentrate in the 4-8 feet range trying to be steady and deliberate. Switch up your retrieves to see what works best for you on that day. Overall slow with pauses when working either a crank bait or jerk bait is pretty effective. If nothing is happening with the moving baits follow up with a jig hopped around that first drop off the chunk rock or gravel. Remember don’t be afraid to move up shallower as a day wears on, these fish can surprise you at how shallow they will get this time of year.
I love all areas of this lake early in the year but I am partial to the upper end, especially real early. The basic rule of thumb is that that water on the upper end is shallower and darker and tends to warm quicker than down lake. I think the fish sense that and just move earlier up that way. That is been fairly true in my experience as well, except when we have heavy rains and it could be the opposite. Living on Bluestone creek definitely makes it one of my favorite early places to fish, of course I am biased. There are also a few areas near the mouth of the rivers such as the legendary Hogan’s creek, which have produced well in the past but can’t take the pressure a large creek can. Moving down the lake Grassy most likely is one of the most consistent creeks anytime, with Panhandle being an early season favorite as well. Around the Dam Eastland and Palmers are great places to start, and if I’m fishing the Nutbush Creek area I really love all of Little Nutbush and Dodson Creek. Those areas have lots of pea gravel and I love chunking rattle trap type bait in there along with a jerkbait.
These are all methods and baits that have worked for me over the years. There are numerous baits that can work in these same areas during this time frame. Don’t hesitate to do your own thing. Just remember If this long hard winter has got your cabin fever peaking, don’t worry; relief is only a couple weeks away. Don’t worry too much if the temperatures are still pretty cold; let the calendar be your guide at Buggs Island Lake. It’s almost time…..
Major League Fishing Announces Expansion – Major Leauge Fishing.com
by Major League Fishing Communications
TULSA, Okla. – Major League Fishing will double in size in 2014 by adding two events and 24 new anglers. The new events will be sponsored by GEICO.
Called the GEICO Selects, the events will be filmed this year and televised early in 2015 by Outdoor Channel, America’s Leader in Outdoor TV. Prior to their television run, the two events – the Summit Select and the Challenge Select – will be aired as extended-coverage, web-based broadcasts.
The new Major League Fishing anglers are: Scott Ashmore, Brent Chapman, Jason Christie, Keith Combs, Ott DeFoe, Kurt Dove, Paul Elias, Todd Faircloth, Randy Howell, Andy Montgomery, Cliff Pace, Brandon Palaniuk, Keith Poche, Marty Robinson, Mark Rose, Casey Scanlon, Morizo Shimizu, Kevin Short, Fletcher Shryock, Michael Simonton, Scott Suggs, Gerald Swindle, James Watson and Jacob Wheeler.
“Major League Fishing has been successful beyond our most hopeful expectations,” said Major League Fishing General Manager Jim Wilburn. “In fact, I’ve never seen a sports property gain the kind of momentum that Major League Fishing earned in such a short period of time. Our ratings, sponsor support and fan reaction are off the charts.
“As a result, Outdoor Channel and the existing Major League Fishing anglers believe that it is time to expand our reach and our brand,” Wilburn said. “So we’re taking the next logical step, which is to bring in additional quality anglers and produce more events. And we have a terrific partner in GEICO, who understands what we’re doing and wants to be part of our growth.”
by Major League Fishing Communications
TULSA, Okla. – Major League Fishing will double in size in 2014 by adding two events and 24 new anglers. The new events will be sponsored by GEICO.
Called the GEICO Selects, the events will be filmed this year and televised early in 2015 by Outdoor Channel, America’s Leader in Outdoor TV. Prior to their television run, the two events – the Summit Select and the Challenge Select – will be aired as extended-coverage, web-based broadcasts.
The new Major League Fishing anglers are: Scott Ashmore, Brent Chapman, Jason Christie, Keith Combs, Ott DeFoe, Kurt Dove, Paul Elias, Todd Faircloth, Randy Howell, Andy Montgomery, Cliff Pace, Brandon Palaniuk, Keith Poche, Marty Robinson, Mark Rose, Casey Scanlon, Morizo Shimizu, Kevin Short, Fletcher Shryock, Michael Simonton, Scott Suggs, Gerald Swindle, James Watson and Jacob Wheeler.
“Major League Fishing has been successful beyond our most hopeful expectations,” said Major League Fishing General Manager Jim Wilburn. “In fact, I’ve never seen a sports property gain the kind of momentum that Major League Fishing earned in such a short period of time. Our ratings, sponsor support and fan reaction are off the charts.
“As a result, Outdoor Channel and the existing Major League Fishing anglers believe that it is time to expand our reach and our brand,” Wilburn said. “So we’re taking the next logical step, which is to bring in additional quality anglers and produce more events. And we have a terrific partner in GEICO, who understands what we’re doing and wants to be part of our growth.”
– See more at: http://www.majorleaguefishing.com/news_details.aspx?id=5537#sthash.0w6Evn26.m3xemp8C.dpuf
by Major League Fishing Communications
TULSA, Okla. – Major League Fishing will double in size in 2014 by adding two events and 24 new anglers. The new events will be sponsored by GEICO.
Called the GEICO Selects, the events will be filmed this year and televised early in 2015 by Outdoor Channel, America’s Leader in Outdoor TV. Prior to their television run, the two events – the Summit Select and the Challenge Select – will be aired as extended-coverage, web-based broadcasts.
The new Major League Fishing anglers are: Scott Ashmore, Brent Chapman, Jason Christie, Keith Combs, Ott DeFoe, Kurt Dove, Paul Elias, Todd Faircloth, Randy Howell, Andy Montgomery, Cliff Pace, Brandon Palaniuk, Keith Poche, Marty Robinson, Mark Rose, Casey Scanlon, Morizo Shimizu, Kevin Short, Fletcher Shryock, Michael Simonton, Scott Suggs, Gerald Swindle, James Watson and Jacob Wheeler.
“Major League Fishing has been successful beyond our most hopeful expectations,” said Major League Fishing General Manager Jim Wilburn. “In fact, I’ve never seen a sports property gain the kind of momentum that Major League Fishing earned in such a short period of time. Our ratings, sponsor support and fan reaction are off the charts.
“As a result, Outdoor Channel and the existing Major League Fishing anglers believe that it is time to expand our reach and our brand,” Wilburn said. “So we’re taking the next logical step, which is to bring in additional quality anglers and produce more events. And we have a terrific partner in GEICO, who understands what we’re doing and wants to be part of our growth.”
– See more at: http://www.majorleaguefishing.com/news_details.aspx?id=5537#sthash.0w6Evn26.m3xemp8C.dpuf
by Major League Fishing Communications
TULSA, Okla. – Major League Fishing will double in size in 2014 by adding two events and 24 new anglers. The new events will be sponsored by GEICO.
Called the GEICO Selects, the events will be filmed this year and televised early in 2015 by Outdoor Channel, America’s Leader in Outdoor TV. Prior to their television run, the two events – the Summit Select and the Challenge Select – will be aired as extended-coverage, web-based broadcasts.
The new Major League Fishing anglers are: Scott Ashmore, Brent Chapman, Jason Christie, Keith Combs, Ott DeFoe, Kurt Dove, Paul Elias, Todd Faircloth, Randy Howell, Andy Montgomery, Cliff Pace, Brandon Palaniuk, Keith Poche, Marty Robinson, Mark Rose, Casey Scanlon, Morizo Shimizu, Kevin Short, Fletcher Shryock, Michael Simonton, Scott Suggs, Gerald Swindle, James Watson and Jacob Wheeler.
“Major League Fishing has been successful beyond our most hopeful expectations,” said Major League Fishing General Manager Jim Wilburn. “In fact, I’ve never seen a sports property gain the kind of momentum that Major League Fishing earned in such a short period of time. Our ratings, sponsor support and fan reaction are off the charts.
“As a result, Outdoor Channel and the existing Major League Fishing anglers believe that it is time to expand our reach and our brand,” Wilburn said. “So we’re taking the next logical step, which is to bring in additional quality anglers and produce more events. And we have a terrific partner in GEICO, who understands what we’re doing and wants to be part of our growth.”
– See more at: http://www.majorleaguefishing.com/news_details.aspx?id=5537#sthash.0w6Evn26.m3xemp8C.dpuf
by Major League Fishing Communications
TULSA, Okla. – Major League Fishing will double in size in 2014 by adding two events and 24 new anglers. The new events will be sponsored by GEICO.
Called the GEICO Selects, the events will be filmed this year and televised early in 2015 by Outdoor Channel, America’s Leader in Outdoor TV. Prior to their television run, the two events – the Summit Select and the Challenge Select – will be aired as extended-coverage, web-based broadcasts.
The new Major League Fishing anglers are: Scott Ashmore, Brent Chapman, Jason Christie, Keith Combs, Ott DeFoe, Kurt Dove, Paul Elias, Todd Faircloth, Randy Howell, Andy Montgomery, Cliff Pace, Brandon Palaniuk, Keith Poche, Marty Robinson, Mark Rose, Casey Scanlon, Morizo Shimizu, Kevin Short, Fletcher Shryock, Michael Simonton, Scott Suggs, Gerald Swindle, James Watson and Jacob Wheeler.
“Major League Fishing has been successful beyond our most hopeful expectations,” said Major League Fishing General Manager Jim Wilburn. “In fact, I’ve never seen a sports property gain the kind of momentum that Major League Fishing earned in such a short period of time. Our ratings, sponsor support and fan reaction are off the charts.
“As a result, Outdoor Channel and the existing Major League Fishing anglers believe that it is time to expand our reach and our brand,” Wilburn said. “So we’re taking the next logical step, which is to bring in additional quality anglers and produce more events. And we have a terrific partner in GEICO, who understands what we’re doing and wants to be part of our growth.”
GEICO Vice President of Marketing Ted Ward said, “Fishing is one of America’s favorite pastimes, and the sport of angling has grown immensely. We are excited about the possibilities of working with Major League Fishing and promoting the GEICO brand to the vast community of anglers nationwide.”
| “ … this also means that traditional Major League Fishing events will grow from 24 anglers to 30. ”– Jim Wilburn, MLF General Manager |
The Selects will serve as companions to the Major League Fishing Summit Cup and Challenge Cup, which began their television run on Outdoor Channel in 2012. Major League Fishing has filmed five events. Four have been aired on Outdoor Channel. The fifth will be broadcast during the second quarter this year.
Wilburn also announced that six anglers from the Summit Select event will advance to compete in the companion Major League Fishing Summit Cup, which will feature the original 24 MLF anglers. Also, six anglers will advance from the Challenge Select to compete in Major League Fishing’s Challenge Cup.
“The Selects will feature intense competition and stand on their own,” Wilburn said. “But this also means that traditional Major League Fishing events will grow from 24 anglers to 30.”
The Selects competition will employ the popular Major League Fishing format, which places leaderboards in the boats with anglers at all times. During Major League Fishing competition, anglers are not allowed to practice and have only 15 minutes of scouting time on the water before events begin.
Though the Selects will be televised as early as January 2015, fans will be able to see the competition as early as October 2014, when the series becomes available via Extended Cast, a two-hour-plus, web-based version of the show.
Major League Fishing angler Gary Klein said that the original 24 league anglers unanimously endorsed the addition of the Selects and 24 new anglers.
“We believe that we always need to make sure we keep Major League Fishing moving forward, and we think the Selects will be great for both Major League Fishing and the fishing industry as a whole,” Klein said. “I can’t wait to see what happens, and I’m also looking forward to bringing six more anglers into our field.”
About GEICO
GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and is the third-largest private passenger auto insurance company in the United States. GEICO, which was founded in 1936, provides millions of auto insurance quotes to U.S. drivers annually. The company is pleased to serve more than 12 million private passenger customers and insures more than 20 million vehicles (auto & cycle). GEICO’s online service center helps policyholders take care of policy sales, policy changes, claims reporting and to print insurance ID cards. Policyholders can also connect to GEICO through the GEICO App, reach a representative over the phone or visit a GEICO local agent. GEICO also provides insurance quotes on motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), travel trailers and motorhomes (RVs). Coverage for boats, life, homes and apartments is written by non-affiliated insurance companies and is secured through the GEICO Insurance Agency, Inc. Commercial auto insurance and personal umbrella protection are also available. For more information, go to www.geico.com.
About Jack Link’s Major League Fishing
Major League Fishing is a partnership of 24 of the world’s most talented, influential professional bass anglers and Outdoor Channel. Jack Link’s is the organization’s title sponsor. Follow us on Twitter and on Facebook.
About Outdoor Channel
Taking viewers across America and around the world on unparalleled adventures since 1993, Outdoor Channel is America’s Leader In Outdoor TV. Dedicated to the outdoor lifestyle and conservation, the independent cable network is a division of Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, LLC and provides a complete spectrum of riveting hunting, fishing, shooting and adventure entertainment. Outdoor Channel is received by 39.1 million U.S. households – the largest outdoor TV footprint in the country – and is available in more than 50 countries internationally. Outdoor Channel can be viewed in HD and is accessible by broadband and mobile platforms. For program times and other information, visit www.outdoorchannel.com. Follow us on Twitter and on Facebook, and download our iPhone and iPad app.
– See more at: http://www.majorleaguefishing.com/news_details.aspx?id=5537#sthash.0w6Evn26.m3xemp8C.dpuf
by Major League Fishing Communications
TULSA, Okla. – Major League Fishing will double in size in 2014 by adding two events and 24 new anglers. The new events will be sponsored by GEICO.
Called the GEICO Selects, the events will be filmed this year and televised early in 2015 by Outdoor Channel, America’s Leader in Outdoor TV. Prior to their television run, the two events – the Summit Select and the Challenge Select – will be aired as extended-coverage, web-based broadcasts.
The new Major League Fishing anglers are: Scott Ashmore, Brent Chapman, Jason Christie, Keith Combs, Ott DeFoe, Kurt Dove, Paul Elias, Todd Faircloth, Randy Howell, Andy Montgomery, Cliff Pace, Brandon Palaniuk, Keith Poche, Marty Robinson, Mark Rose, Casey Scanlon, Morizo Shimizu, Kevin Short, Fletcher Shryock, Michael Simonton, Scott Suggs, Gerald Swindle, James Watson and Jacob Wheeler.
“Major League Fishing has been successful beyond our most hopeful expectations,” said Major League Fishing General Manager Jim Wilburn. “In fact, I’ve never seen a sports property gain the kind of momentum that Major League Fishing earned in such a short period of time. Our ratings, sponsor support and fan reaction are off the charts.
“As a result, Outdoor Channel and the existing Major League Fishing anglers believe that it is time to expand our reach and our brand,” Wilburn said. “So we’re taking the next logical step, which is to bring in additional quality anglers and produce more events. And we have a terrific partner in GEICO, who understands what we’re doing and wants to be part of our growth.”
GEICO Vice President of Marketing Ted Ward said, “Fishing is one of America’s favorite pastimes, and the sport of angling has grown immensely. We are excited about the possibilities of working with Major League Fishing and promoting the GEICO brand to the vast community of anglers nationwide.”
| “ … this also means that traditional Major League Fishing events will grow from 24 anglers to 30. ”– Jim Wilburn, MLF General Manager |
The Selects will serve as companions to the Major League Fishing Summit Cup and Challenge Cup, which began their television run on Outdoor Channel in 2012. Major League Fishing has filmed five events. Four have been aired on Outdoor Channel. The fifth will be broadcast during the second quarter this year.
Wilburn also announced that six anglers from the Summit Select event will advance to compete in the companion Major League Fishing Summit Cup, which will feature the original 24 MLF anglers. Also, six anglers will advance from the Challenge Select to compete in Major League Fishing’s Challenge Cup.
“The Selects will feature intense competition and stand on their own,” Wilburn said. “But this also means that traditional Major League Fishing events will grow from 24 anglers to 30.”
The Selects competition will employ the popular Major League Fishing format, which places leaderboards in the boats with anglers at all times. During Major League Fishing competition, anglers are not allowed to practice and have only 15 minutes of scouting time on the water before events begin.
Though the Selects will be televised as early as January 2015, fans will be able to see the competition as early as October 2014, when the series becomes available via Extended Cast, a two-hour-plus, web-based version of the show.
Major League Fishing angler Gary Klein said that the original 24 league anglers unanimously endorsed the addition of the Selects and 24 new anglers.
“We believe that we always need to make sure we keep Major League Fishing moving forward, and we think the Selects will be great for both Major League Fishing and the fishing industry as a whole,” Klein said. “I can’t wait to see what happens, and I’m also looking forward to bringing six more anglers into our field.”
About GEICO
GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and is the third-largest private passenger auto insurance company in the United States. GEICO, which was founded in 1936, provides millions of auto insurance quotes to U.S. drivers annually. The company is pleased to serve more than 12 million private passenger customers and insures more than 20 million vehicles (auto & cycle). GEICO’s online service center helps policyholders take care of policy sales, policy changes, claims reporting and to print insurance ID cards. Policyholders can also connect to GEICO through the GEICO App, reach a representative over the phone or visit a GEICO local agent. GEICO also provides insurance quotes on motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), travel trailers and motorhomes (RVs). Coverage for boats, life, homes and apartments is written by non-affiliated insurance companies and is secured through the GEICO Insurance Agency, Inc. Commercial auto insurance and personal umbrella protection are also available. For more information, go to www.geico.com.
About Jack Link’s Major League Fishing
Major League Fishing is a partnership of 24 of the world’s most talented, influential professional bass anglers and Outdoor Channel. Jack Link’s is the organization’s title sponsor. Follow us on Twitter and on Facebook.
About Outdoor Channel
Taking viewers across America and around the world on unparalleled adventures since 1993, Outdoor Channel is America’s Leader In Outdoor TV. Dedicated to the outdoor lifestyle and conservation, the independent cable network is a division of Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, LLC and provides a complete spectrum of riveting hunting, fishing, shooting and adventure entertainment. Outdoor Channel is received by 39.1 million U.S. households – the largest outdoor TV footprint in the country – and is available in more than 50 countries internationally. Outdoor Channel can be viewed in HD and is accessible by broadband and mobile platforms. For program times and other information, visit www.outdoorchannel.com. Follow us on Twitter and on Facebook, and download our iPhone and iPad app.
– See more at: http://www.majorleaguefishing.com/news_details.aspx?id=5537#sthash.0w6Evn26.m3xemp8C.dpuf
by Major League Fishing Communications
TULSA, Okla. – Major League Fishing will double in size in 2014 by adding two events and 24 new anglers. The new events will be sponsored by GEICO.
Called the GEICO Selects, the events will be filmed this year and televised early in 2015 by Outdoor Channel, America’s Leader in Outdoor TV. Prior to their television run, the two events – the Summit Select and the Challenge Select – will be aired as extended-coverage, web-based broadcasts.
The new Major League Fishing anglers are: Scott Ashmore, Brent Chapman, Jason Christie, Keith Combs, Ott DeFoe, Kurt Dove, Paul Elias, Todd Faircloth, Randy Howell, Andy Montgomery, Cliff Pace, Brandon Palaniuk, Keith Poche, Marty Robinson, Mark Rose, Casey Scanlon, Morizo Shimizu, Kevin Short, Fletcher Shryock, Michael Simonton, Scott Suggs, Gerald Swindle, James Watson and Jacob Wheeler.
“Major League Fishing has been successful beyond our most hopeful expectations,” said Major League Fishing General Manager Jim Wilburn. “In fact, I’ve never seen a sports property gain the kind of momentum that Major League Fishing earned in such a short period of time. Our ratings, sponsor support and fan reaction are off the charts.
“As a result, Outdoor Channel and the existing Major League Fishing anglers believe that it is time to expand our reach and our brand,” Wilburn said. “So we’re taking the next logical step, which is to bring in additional quality anglers and produce more events. And we have a terrific partner in GEICO, who understands what we’re doing and wants to be part of our growth.”
GEICO Vice President of Marketing Ted Ward said, “Fishing is one of America’s favorite pastimes, and the sport of angling has grown immensely. We are excited about the possibilities of working with Major League Fishing and promoting the GEICO brand to the vast community of anglers nationwide.”
| “ … this also means that traditional Major League Fishing events will grow from 24 anglers to 30. ”– Jim Wilburn, MLF General Manager |
The Selects will serve as companions to the Major League Fishing Summit Cup and Challenge Cup, which began their television run on Outdoor Channel in 2012. Major League Fishing has filmed five events. Four have been aired on Outdoor Channel. The fifth will be broadcast during the second quarter this year.
Wilburn also announced that six anglers from the Summit Select event will advance to compete in the companion Major League Fishing Summit Cup, which will feature the original 24 MLF anglers. Also, six anglers will advance from the Challenge Select to compete in Major League Fishing’s Challenge Cup.
“The Selects will feature intense competition and stand on their own,” Wilburn said. “But this also means that traditional Major League Fishing events will grow from 24 anglers to 30.”
The Selects competition will employ the popular Major League Fishing format, which places leaderboards in the boats with anglers at all times. During Major League Fishing competition, anglers are not allowed to practice and have only 15 minutes of scouting time on the water before events begin.
Though the Selects will be televised as early as January 2015, fans will be able to see the competition as early as October 2014, when the series becomes available via Extended Cast, a two-hour-plus, web-based version of the show.
Major League Fishing angler Gary Klein said that the original 24 league anglers unanimously endorsed the addition of the Selects and 24 new anglers.
“We believe that we always need to make sure we keep Major League Fishing moving forward, and we think the Selects will be great for both Major League Fishing and the fishing industry as a whole,” Klein said. “I can’t wait to see what happens, and I’m also looking forward to bringing six more anglers into our field.”
About GEICO
GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and is the third-largest private passenger auto insurance company in the United States. GEICO, which was founded in 1936, provides millions of auto insurance quotes to U.S. drivers annually. The company is pleased to serve more than 12 million private passenger customers and insures more than 20 million vehicles (auto & cycle). GEICO’s online service center helps policyholders take care of policy sales, policy changes, claims reporting and to print insurance ID cards. Policyholders can also connect to GEICO through the GEICO App, reach a representative over the phone or visit a GEICO local agent. GEICO also provides insurance quotes on motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), travel trailers and motorhomes (RVs). Coverage for boats, life, homes and apartments is written by non-affiliated insurance companies and is secured through the GEICO Insurance Agency, Inc. Commercial auto insurance and personal umbrella protection are also available. For more information, go to www.geico.com.
About Jack Link’s Major League Fishing
Major League Fishing is a partnership of 24 of the world’s most talented, influential professional bass anglers and Outdoor Channel. Jack Link’s is the organization’s title sponsor. Follow us on Twitter and on Facebook.
About Outdoor Channel
Taking viewers across America and around the world on unparalleled adventures since 1993, Outdoor Channel is America’s Leader In Outdoor TV. Dedicated to the outdoor lifestyle and conservation, the independent cable network is a division of Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, LLC and provides a complete spectrum of riveting hunting, fishing, shooting and adventure entertainment. Outdoor Channel is received by 39.1 million U.S. households – the largest outdoor TV footprint in the country – and is available in more than 50 countries internationally. Outdoor Channel can be viewed in HD and is accessible by broadband and mobile platforms. For program times and other information, visit www.outdoorchannel.com. Follow us on Twitter and on Facebook, and download our iPhone and iPad app.
– See more at: http://www.majorleaguefishing.com/news_details.aspx?id=5537#sthash.0w6Evn26.m3xemp8C.dpuf
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Catching up with VA 2014 Bassmaster Classic Contender – Jeff Lugar
Guys we hope you enjoy this video with VA Native Jeff Lugar before he heads off to Alabama for the 2014 Bassmaster Classic Take a listen as he gives up a lake update and more on how his practice went last week.
Hite Wins FLW Tour Event on Okeechobee – FLW Outdoors.com
Brett Hite pumps his fist as his day-four weight is called. (Photo by Brett Carlson)
California’s Dehart Wins Co-Angler Title, $20,000
09.Feb.2014
CLEWISTON, Fla. – Pro angler Brett Hite of Phoenix, Ariz., brought a five-bass limit to the scale Sunday weighing 14 pounds, 11 ounces to win $125,000 at the Walmart FLW Tour on Lake Okeechobee presented by Mercury. Hite’s four-day catch of 20 bass weighing 88-14 gave him a 6-pound, 6-ounce margin of victory in the tournament that featured 178 of the world’s best bass-fishing anglers competing in the first event of the 2014 Walmart FLW Tour season.
Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts pro Greg Bohannan of Rogers, Ark., finished in second place with 20 bass weighing 82 pounds, 8 ounces to earn $30,000.
“What a great tournament,” said Hite, who earned the second career FLW Tour victory of his career. “You don’t get this opportunity very often, and you really cherish it when you do. There is nothing better than fishing your gut feelings and never second-guessing yourself. I didn’t lose a fish this week, and I fished a flawless tournament. It’s so grueling out here fishing at this level; I’m just very thankful.
“The key for me this week was making the right decisions,” Hite continued. “I would not have won this tournament had I not made the decision to switch to my secondary pattern yesterday. There was something in my gut that just told me that I needed to do something different, so I made the decision to go flipping. I’ve gotten burned here in Florida in years past by not having a backup pattern, and it really saved me.”
Hite said that he decided in practice to focus entirely on the Lake Okeechobee area known as the Monkey Box and remained there throughout the event.
“The first day of practice I pulled up on a spot and I realized that there was more hydrilla there than there had been in years past,” Hite said. “That got my wheels turning and I got pretty excited because the ample amounts of grass allowed me to fish more to my strengths and have a lot more spots. All of my spots were really close, and that allowed me to fish more efficiently and longer than everybody else. Maximizing your fishing time in these tournaments can really be crucial.”
Hite said that his big-fish baits this week were a Z-Man Original ChatterBait Elite with a green-pumpkin Yamamoto Swimming Senko and a ¼-ounce swimjig with the Swimming Senko. His biggest fish on day one came on a plain 6-inch black-and-blue-colored Yamamoto Senko rigged with a 1/8-ounce Reins Tungsten weight on a 5/0 Gamakatsu EWG hook. He also caught a few fish on a black-and-gold-colored EverGreen Combat Crank 60. When Hite was forced to move to his secondary punching pattern, he punched with a black and blue Yamamoto Flappin’ Hog with a 1½-ounce Reins Tungsten weight.
The top 10 pros finished the tournament in:
1st: Brett Hite, Phoenix, Ariz., 20 bass, 88-14, $125,000
2nd: Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts pro Greg Bohannan, Rogers, Ark., 20 bass, 82-8, $30,000
3rd: James Watson, Waynesville, Mo., 20 bass, 81-1, $25,000
4th: Randall Tharp, Port St. Joe, Ala., 20 bass, 79-3, $20,000
5th: Repel pro Cody Meyer, Auburn, Calif., 20 bass, 77-14, $19,000
6th: Matt Herren, Trussville, Ala., 20 bass, 77-7, $18,000
7th: Straight Talk Wireless pro Scott Canterbury, Springville, Ala., 20 bass, 73-13, $17,000
8th: Stetson Blaylock, Benton, Ark., 20 bass, 69-14, $16,000
9th: Leon Williams, Fairdale, Ky., 18 bass, 69-8, $15,000
10th: Chevy pro Larry Nixon, Bee Branch, Ark., 20 bass, 67-3, $$14,000
A complete list of results can be found at FLWOutdoors.com.
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