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Bass Cast Weekley – It’s Show Time – 1-15-2014

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Bass Cast Weekley – It’s Show Time – 1-15-2014

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Guys this weeks show is all about Trade shows as well as open houses that are taking place in 2014. Take a listen and give us your feedback.


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This Weekends Weather 1-17 – 1-19 2014

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This Weekends Weather 1-17 – 1-19 2014

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Fishing the Damiki Gizzard Shad 5.5" with Bryan Thrift for Clear Lake Bass

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Fishing the Damiki Gizzard Shad 5.5" with Bryan Thrift for Clear Lake Bass

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We are on Clear Lake with Bryan Thrift as he transitions away from the jig bite and starts putting fish in the boat using the highly-effective Damiki Gizzard Shad 5.5″. Watch as Bryan shows you exactly how he fishes the Damiki Gizzard Shad 5.5″ and even how he rigs it with the Damiki D Hold Weightless Hook. Stay tuned to the TW VLOG for even more big-bass action with Bryan Thrift on Clear Lake with the latest releases from Damiki.


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Fishing the Damiki Gizzard Shad 5.5″ with Bryan Thrift for Clear Lake Bass

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Fishing the Damiki Gizzard Shad 5.5″ with Bryan Thrift for Clear Lake Bass

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We are on Clear Lake with Bryan Thrift as he transitions away from the jig bite and starts putting fish in the boat using the highly-effective Damiki Gizzard Shad 5.5″. Watch as Bryan shows you exactly how he fishes the Damiki Gizzard Shad 5.5″ and even how he rigs it with the Damiki D Hold Weightless Hook. Stay tuned to the TW VLOG for even more big-bass action with Bryan Thrift on Clear Lake with the latest releases from Damiki.


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SML Bassmasters – 2014 Schedule

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SML Bassmasters – 2014 Schedule

SML BASSMASTERS 2014 OPEN SCHEDULE
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$1,000.00 Guarantee for 1st Place *
(* Minimum of 17 boats for guarantee – 80% payback 1 / 7 boats)

March 2, 2014        7:00 am – 3:30 pm
June 14, 2014 (Night)    7:00 pm – 3:30 am
November 16, 2014    7:00 am – 3:30 pm

Location – Smith Mountain Lake State Park

 

Cost – $100 per boat (includes big fish)

Limit – Five (5) 14” bass (Largemouth or Smallmouth)

Registration – Will begin 1 hour prior to blastoff.  Both the boater and non-boater must be present at registration to sign rules and release form.

Point of Contact:  Lacy Burnette – (540) 874-3265



** SML Bassmasters reserves the right to postpone or cancel any scheduled tournament.

Part 3: How Pro Angler Mike McClelland prepares for a Tournament – PAA

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Part 3: How Pro Angler Mike McClelland prepares for a Tournament – PAA

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Ever wanted to see what it takes for a Pron Angler to get ready for a tournament? Now you can thanks to the guys from PAA and Mike McClelland.


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Bass Never Get Sick Of It: Part 3 – PowerTeam Lures

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Bass Never Get Sick Of It: Part 3 – PowerTeam Lures

Bass Never Get Sick Of It: Part 3

Now for the 3rd part of this 7 part series, we’re going to go over fishing the Sick Stick on a Skakey head so you have something else new to play with in 2014. Some of you might already use this technique but you’d be surprised at the number of people out there that only think of wacky rigging when stick baits come to mind (which is the main reason for this 7 part series).

Sick SticksThe Sick Stick is extremely versatile but many people get “one track minded” and overlook the other multiple rigging options. We want to make sure everyone is taking full advantage of every fish catching opportunity the Sick Stick offers and make sure everyone knows how to present the bait to the fish according to the conditions at hand. The more you know, the more successful you will be.

By now, pretty much everyone that wets a line knows how effective Shakey head fishing can be. And those who have heard of it but have yet to apply it are definitely missing the boat (and a bunch of fish). When bass are relating tight to the bottom or just in the mood for a nose down/tail up presentation (hmmm…that even just sounds intriguing), dragging the Sick Stick on a Tick Shake is an excellent way to give them exactly what they’re looking for. Bass are already big fans of Sick Sticks so showing it to them Shakey style can definitely be the ticket when the time is right.

Sick Stick BassThe weight of the Tick Shake you’ll use will vary depending on the depth you’re fishing and the wind speeds you’re dealing with that day. But it can be fished in 2 feet of water on an 1/8 oz head, 20 feet of water on a 1/4 oz head, 50 feet of water on a 5/8 oz head, or any weight and depth variation in between. As long as the weight is heavy enough so you can feel bottom, you’re golden. And don’t forget that the Tick Shakes have that sweet 5/0 hook on them so feel free to lean back on those bass as hard as you want when they pick it up (that’s my favorite part)!

Shakey head fishing with the Sick Stick is easy. Just cast it out, let it hit the bottom, and work it back slowly with a combination of shakes, little hops and of course pauses (a lot of hits happen during the pause so make sure you don’t forget that part). There’s no rules here so just experiment with the cadence of your retrieve and let the bass tell you how they want it that day. And if the bass are feeding on the bottom, they’re gonna eat it!        

And here’s a 20% off coupon for you to get your hands on some of these Sick Sticks!             
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Coupon Valid until January 17th.

Fish with Bassmaster pro Kevin Hawk in 2014

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Fish with Bassmaster pro Kevin Hawk in 2014

GUIDED TRIPS

I’m a fully licensed and insured USCG Captain and currently compete on the Bassmaster Elite Series.  Whether you’re preparing for an upcoming tournament, would like to learn or become more proficient fishing a new technique, or just want to have a good time catching bass please contact me to book your next trip. We will practice catch and release only.

Cell: 760-315-3840   Email: hawk.kv@gmail.com

Lake Guntersville Bass Fishing Guide Trip RatesKevin-Hawk-Gville

Half Day (4hrs) $300.00

¾ Day (6hrs) $350.00

Full Day (8hrs) $400.00

All trips include 1-2 people

$100.00 non-refundable deposit required

$100 follow boat charge

I’ll show you the latest and most productive grass and ledge fishing techniques and lures that produce on Lake Guntersville, including fishing swimbaits deep and shallow, and pitching heavy weights and throwing frogs in the mats.  I’ll also breakdown seasonal patterns and show you how to get the most out of your electronics.

 

 

Lewis Smith Lake Bass Fishing Guide Trip RatesKevin-Hawk-Smith

¾ Day (6hrs) $400.00

Full Day (8hrs) $450.00

All trips include 1-2 people

$100.00 non-refundable deposit required

$100 follow boat charge

Lewis Smith Lake is a great place to learn and gain confidence in fishing the dropshot rig. I’ve fished a dropshot rig for over 20 years and it helped me win the 2010 Forrest Wood Cup on Lake Lanier.  I’ll teach you everything I know about fishing this highly effective presentation for spotted bass, including catching them vertically beneath the boat while watching your electronics.  I’ll also break down seasonal patterns and the best techniques to catch spotted and largemouth bass on Smith Lake.

Things to bring:

A valid Alabama fishing license, rain gear, sunglasses, hat, sun block, food and drink, and seasonal clothing.
I’ll provide life jackets and all fishing equipment and tackle. I don’t allow smoking on my boat.
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Thinkin’ bass when it’s 15 below – By Kevin VanDam

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Thinkin’ bass when it’s 15 below – By Kevin VanDam

Thinkin’ bass when it’s 15 below

We’ve just experienced the coldest and snowiest week of winter that I’ve seen since I was a teenager.On one hand, it was fun to hang with my teenage boys who were home for three days because school was cancelled.But when school is cancelled in Michigan, you know the weather is bad. How bad?

 We got about 30 inches of snow in three days, and it was very difficult to get around. It was -15 degrees outside while I spent 3½ hours on the snow blower and plow. The wind was blowing 25 mph, which pushed the wind chill down to -45 and created massive drifts. Today, as I look at my driveway toward the county road, there’s snow piled 5 feet high.

So why do I live in Michigan? Mainly because our family loves the outdoors and enjoy the four seasons – spring, summer, fall and winter that we experience here.

 

And, of course, I’d argue we have the best smallmouth bass fishing in the world, and that comes from having diverse lakes, cooler seasons and less fishing pressure.

 

Some of us fish late into the fall and are back out when the ice thaws in spring, but there’s about four months of open water when there’s very little fishing pressure on the thousands of lakes we have here. So, in that respect, our lakes get a break and I think that helps our fishing.

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New Company Bringing World’s Top Pros Into Your Living Room – Jason Christie

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New Company Bringing World’s Top Pros Into Your Living Room – Jason Christie

New Company Bringing World’s Top Pros Into Your Living Room

 

 

Overview: Pro Web Live offers a non-traditional, cutting-edge concept coming soon to living rooms and banquet halls around the world. PWL combines a seminar, TV show, social media platform, and an online retailer into one compact interactive production that is sure to change the way you look at professional outdoor seminars forever…and it’s all live!

The all-star lineup includes Bassfan’s current #1 World Ranked Angler and four-time tour winner Jason Christie, Host of “One More Cast” and nine-time BASS winner Shaw Grigsby, 2006 FWC Champion and eight-time FLW winner Brent Ehrler, 2011 BASS Rookie of the Year and All-Star Event Champion Ott DeFoe, 2009 TTBC World Champion and five-time FLW winner Dave Lefebre, Host of Jimmy Houston Outdoors and Chevy Pro Jimmy Houston, six-time BASS Tour winner and 12-time Classic Qualifier Edwin Evers, 2013 Classic runner-up and two-time BASS tour winner Brandon Palaniuk, 2013 BASS Angler of the Year and six-time BASS tour winner Aaron Martens, and six-time FLW winner and Wal-Mart pro Mark Rose.

Pro Web Live asked fishing fans from across the country a couple of admittedly leading, but telling questions…

Would you rather put gas in your truck, fight downtown traffic all the way to the outdoor expo, pay to park, walk a half mile while being solicited twice, stand in line, buy a ticket, pay for a flat drink and a stale snack, fight the large crowds, sit behind the tall loud guy on a little rock-hard fold up chair in the back of an over-sized room, all to listen to someone you’ve never heard of before talk about how to tie a palomar knot…only to return to your dark home late on a work night, while finally spreading the flu virus to your entire family?

…Or, would you rather come home from work, eat dinner with your family, invite a few friends over, flip open your laptop and enjoy interacting with your favorite fishing pro as he educates you in your own setting?

“Basically, this deal is a win-win for everyone”, says Jason Christie, who finished the 2013 season as the #1 angler in the World. “Like everyone else in the PWL speaker line up, I am a very busy person. I’m traveling all the time, not just to tournaments, but also to various other appearances. What Pro Web Live is doing not only makes perfect sense to the fans, but also assists someone in my situation, and I’m excited about the possibilities of engaging with more of those fishing fans because of it.”

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