EVAN WILLIAMS BOURBON CONTINUES PARTNERSHIP WITH BASSMASTER AND ANNOUNCES SPONSORSHIP OF TWO ANGLERS
Second largest selling Kentucky Bourbon in the nation and the world strengthens tie in with professional bass fishing
BARDSTOWN, KY. – Evan Williams Bourbon, the second largest selling Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey both in the US and globally, and one of the top non-endemic sponsors of the Bassmaster Elite Series, announces that top anglers John Crews and Hank Cherry have joined Team Evan Williams for the 2013-2014 season.
Evan Williams, which has consistently seen the greatest year-on-year growth of any mid-tier high volume Bourbon brand, began its involvement with professional bass fishing in 2003 through a sponsorship agreement with BASS, and the next year began sponsoring its first Bassmaster Elite Series pro. Evan Williams has steadily increased their stake in Bassmaster, which includes the Elite Series, Opens and BASS Nation, and is now the title sponsor of two Elite Series events: The Evan Williams Bourbon Showdown on the St. Lawrence River in upstate New York and the Evan Williams Bourbon All-Star Championship in Muskegon, Michigan.
Joining Team Evan Williams will be John Crews, who throughout 13 years as a professional has fished several tournament trails, most notably the Bassmaster Elite Series. Currently ranked among the top 20 anglers in the world, John is a seven- time Bassmaster Classic qualifier and and has placed 3rd in two Elite Series events so far this year. He has 17 top ten Elite Series finishes, and hails from Salem, VA.
Also coming on board Team Evan Williams for the upcoming season will be North Carolina native Hank Cherry, who is new to the Bassmaster Elite Series, but is having a breakout rookie season in 2013. After winning the Southern Open on Lewis Smith Lake, AL in 2012, Hank qualified for the coveted Bassmaster Classic on Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees in Tulsa, OK where he placed 3rd. He is also currently ranked among the top 25 anglers in the world and has three top ten Elite Series finishes.
The brand will also have a presence at all the other events on the Bassmaster Elite Series and at the consumer exposition shows that accompany all of the fishing tournaments, including next year’s Bassmaster Classic in Birmingham, AL in February.
“Evan Williams has for a number of years made a significant investment in Bassmaster,” stated Susan Wahl, Senior Brand Manager at Heaven Hill. “The consumer demographics are very positive towards Bourbon and it engenders real brand loyalty, especially for a non-endemic sponsor such as us. We are pleased to be adding John Crews and Hank Cherry as members of Team Evan Williams and anticipate them appearing often on the weigh-in stage in their Evan Williams logoed uniforms.”
About Evan Williams Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Named after Kentucky’s First Commercial Distiller of 1783, Evan Williams Bourbon—at an average national retail price of $13.99 for the 750ml size—is a two time “Best Buy Whiskey of the Year” from Whisky Advocate Magazine and a Gold Medalist at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. It is produced according to a traditional 200 year old recipe by Heaven Hill’s father and son Master Distillers Parker and Craig Beam. Bottled at 86 proof (43% alcohol by volume), Evan Williams is available in 1.75 liter, 1.0 liter, 750ml, 375ml, 200ml, 100ml and 50ml bottle sizes.
To further the brand’s consumer awareness and take advantage of the huge increase in Bourbon tourism and interest in the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®, Heaven Hill is opening the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience this Fall. Featuring an immersive visitor experience that takes guests back to Evan Williams’ distillery on the banks of the Ohio, which was established over 200 years ago just across Louisville’s Main Street from where the facility will be located, the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience will include an artisanal distillery and guided tours and tastings.
About Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc.
Founded in 1934, Bardstown, KY-based Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc. (www.heavenhill.com) is the nation’s largest independent, family-owned and operated spirits producer and marketer and the world’s second-largest holder of Kentucky Bourbon. Heaven Hill’s diversified portfolio of brands includes Evan Williams Bourbon; Burnett’s Vodkas and Gin; HPNOTIQ and HPNOTIQ Harmonie Liqueurs; Admiral Nelson’s and Blackheart Rums; The Christian Brothers Brandies; PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur; Lunazul Tequila and Rittenhouse Rye Whisky. Heaven Hill reminds you to “Think Wisely. Drink Wisely.”
EVAN WILLIAMS BOURBON CONTINUES PARTNERSHIP WITH BASSMASTER AND ANNOUNCES SPONSORSHIP OF TWO ANGLERS
Second largest selling Kentucky Bourbon in the nation and the world strengthens tie in with professional bass fishing
BARDSTOWN, KY. – Evan Williams Bourbon, the second largest selling Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey both in the US and globally, and one of the top non-endemic sponsors of the Bassmaster Elite Series, announces that top anglers John Crews and Hank Cherry have joined Team Evan Williams for the 2013-2014 season.
Evan Williams, which has consistently seen the greatest year-on-year growth of any mid-tier high volume Bourbon brand, began its involvement with professional bass fishing in 2003 through a sponsorship agreement with BASS, and the next year began sponsoring its first Bassmaster Elite Series pro. Evan Williams has steadily increased their stake in Bassmaster, which includes the Elite Series, Opens and BASS Nation, and is now the title sponsor of two Elite Series events: The Evan Williams Bourbon Showdown on the St. Lawrence River in upstate New York and the Evan Williams Bourbon All-Star Championship in Muskegon, Michigan.
Joining Team Evan Williams will be John Crews, who throughout 13 years as a professional has fished several tournament trails, most notably the Bassmaster Elite Series. Currently ranked among the top 20 anglers in the world, John is a seven- time Bassmaster Classic qualifier and and has placed 3rd in two Elite Series events so far this year. He has 17 top ten Elite Series finishes, and hails from Salem, VA.
Also coming on board Team Evan Williams for the upcoming season will be North Carolina native Hank Cherry, who is new to the Bassmaster Elite Series, but is having a breakout rookie season in 2013. After winning the Southern Open on Lewis Smith Lake, AL in 2012, Hank qualified for the coveted Bassmaster Classic on Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees in Tulsa, OK where he placed 3rd. He is also currently ranked among the top 25 anglers in the world and has three top ten Elite Series finishes.
The brand will also have a presence at all the other events on the Bassmaster Elite Series and at the consumer exposition shows that accompany all of the fishing tournaments, including next year’s Bassmaster Classic in Birmingham, AL in February.
“Evan Williams has for a number of years made a significant investment in Bassmaster,” stated Susan Wahl, Senior Brand Manager at Heaven Hill. “The consumer demographics are very positive towards Bourbon and it engenders real brand loyalty, especially for a non-endemic sponsor such as us. We are pleased to be adding John Crews and Hank Cherry as members of Team Evan Williams and anticipate them appearing often on the weigh-in stage in their Evan Williams logoed uniforms.”
About Evan Williams Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Named after Kentucky’s First Commercial Distiller of 1783, Evan Williams Bourbon—at an average national retail price of $13.99 for the 750ml size—is a two time “Best Buy Whiskey of the Year” from Whisky Advocate Magazine and a Gold Medalist at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. It is produced according to a traditional 200 year old recipe by Heaven Hill’s father and son Master Distillers Parker and Craig Beam. Bottled at 86 proof (43% alcohol by volume), Evan Williams is available in 1.75 liter, 1.0 liter, 750ml, 375ml, 200ml, 100ml and 50ml bottle sizes.
To further the brand’s consumer awareness and take advantage of the huge increase in Bourbon tourism and interest in the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®, Heaven Hill is opening the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience this Fall. Featuring an immersive visitor experience that takes guests back to Evan Williams’ distillery on the banks of the Ohio, which was established over 200 years ago just across Louisville’s Main Street from where the facility will be located, the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience will include an artisanal distillery and guided tours and tastings.
About Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc.
Founded in 1934, Bardstown, KY-based Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc. (www.heavenhill.com) is the nation’s largest independent, family-owned and operated spirits producer and marketer and the world’s second-largest holder of Kentucky Bourbon. Heaven Hill’s diversified portfolio of brands includes Evan Williams Bourbon; Burnett’s Vodkas and Gin; HPNOTIQ and HPNOTIQ Harmonie Liqueurs; Admiral Nelson’s and Blackheart Rums; The Christian Brothers Brandies; PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur; Lunazul Tequila and Rittenhouse Rye Whisky. Heaven Hill reminds you to “Think Wisely. Drink Wisely.”
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STRIPER- With the water warming into the mid to upper 80’s, the striper are actively chasing baitfish at first light and aggressively taking trolling baits after sun up. If you see schooling fish, nothing beats a top water strike!!!!!!! Pop R’s, Zara Spooks and Torpedos all are great choices. If they are playing volley ball with your bait, it is hard to pass up a Cotton Cordell Broken Back Redfin. Just wake the bait under the surface to create a disturbance they cannot resist!!!!
After the top water feed evaporates, stay on the school with your depth find and drop Toothache Spoons down to them. If trolling is more your speed, Deep Diving Red Fins trailed with a 1/4 or 3/8 bucktail will provide all day action for you. DD22’s, XPS LEC 15’s and Luck E Strike Freak baits all work well. Colors should be Chart/Blue or a Natural Shad for best results.
CRAPPIE- The Specks are a little more challenging at this time of year. They go to deep water and can get finicky. Bridge pilings, deep boat docks and brush piles will all hold fish. Small minnows rigged either on a slip bobber or a jig head will produce the best results.
LAKE LEVEL- FULL POOL
WATER TEMPS
UP LAKE- 85-88
MID LAKE- 82-87
DOWN LAKE- 85-90
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When fishing for bass during late summer and early fall anglers have turned to a tactic for years that many have guarded as a secret. Summer anglers successfully fish for bass that are suspended in relation to the shaded structure of bluffs in reservoirs with a finesse jig and the pattern has worked very well in tournaments over the years. The go to bait for this tactic, the finesse jig has remained unchanged for many years, however innovation and technology has changed the way many anglers think about this summer technique. The lighter finesse jig that has been used so long to target fish in really deep water during summer by parachuting it down the face of the bluffs has been replaced with a new slow falling “Prowler Jig” from Bass Attacker. The balance of a lighter jig head designed to provide a certain amount of bouncy along with a skirt material that provides a neutral buoyance allows the rate of descent to be controlled and adjusted by the angler with the choice of trailers used.
Many summer bites from largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass occur as the jig falls down the face of the bluff. This jig keeps the offering in the strike zone longer than standard lead-head jigs by design. With realistic eyes and endless color schemes, Bass Attacker has met the needs of summer as well as winter anglers when a slower bait is needed to catch suspended bass.
These advancements along with side imaging technology enhanced even more by companies like Humminbird with the new 360 imaging, summer fishing can now be more productive and more fun. Summer bluffs and ledges can be among the most productive structure to pattern with a slow falling jig. Ledges are great places to find large schools of big bass to catch a limit in the shortest amount of time. Ledges are basically “old river banks” that existed before a reservoir was created by a damming a river. With the correct location and a slow decent jig, bluffs and ledges can be summer hot spots for bass.
When fishing a lake with floating docks, the slow descent Prowler jig also will catch bass that are using docks for ambush cover and shade. Boat docks in the summer are another productive pattern as long as anglers are targeting the shaded side of the docks. Casting the Prowler into the places where it can be difficult to throw a heavy jig greatly increases the chance of a kicker bass. Along with a slow descent, the Prowler jig can be swum around the docks to imitate bait fish and entice the lunkers lying in the shadows waiting to devour un-expecting bait. The Prowler fished on 17 to 20 lb fluorocarbon line or up to 50 lb braid to meet the needs of the type of cover you are fishing, will prevail.
Color selection is another factor that should be taken into consideration when fishing a slow falling Prowler finesse jig. In clear water anglers prefer more natural colors like green pumpkin or brown, but in stained to muddy water, bright colors do well as well as the classic a black and blue that is an over cast day best selection. Bass Attacker has an unbelievable line of color choices to fit the needs of virtually all conditions.
Depending on water clarity, holding depth and the bass activity anglers select the size and type of trailers needed to be productive. In clear water a smaller more subtle presentation can be the best and in clouded water bass prefer a larger bait that provides more contrast and more vibration from water displacement.
When there is money on the line, there is a majority of tournament anglers that put their confidence in a finesse jig, and Bass Attacker Jigs can increase that confidence even more. The Prowler is armed with a surgically sharp Trokar hook that almost guarantees once hooked the bass will be in the livewell. The jig also has an innovative designed with the screw-lock bait keeper. This feature alone can save money in trailers being lost of missed hook sets when the soft plastic fails.
Summer finesse jigging is not a new technique, but with the innovation of the Prowler Jig has brought has changed this tactic in such a way that it is more productive and more rewarding. Bass Attacker showcases a complete line of innovative and quality products that are all producing bass for tournament anglers as well for weekend recreational fishermen. You can learn more about the company and their products on Facebook and at their site: http://bassattackerlures.com/
Happy Fishing!
Clear Lake with Jared and Ike Part 4 – This week Jared and Ike get to work froggin’ & punchin’ on Clear Lake.
Clear Lake with Jared and Ike Part 4 – This week Jared and Ike get to work froggin’ & punchin’ on Clear Lake.
