Hold Fast Marine Tip of the Month – Taking care of your Batteris – 1.1.13
Follow the guys from Hold fast Marine each and every month as a give you a great tip on taking care of that boat as well as buying your next boat. This months tip is all about taking care of your Batteries.
ZAFS 2013 Preview – Mark Zona.com
Take a look at what you can expect this year from Mark Zona in 2013. And don’t forget to look for show updates as we follow the most interesting man in bass fishing.
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Gary Klein: Football Jig Tips – Major League Fishing.com
Today’s major league fishing tip is from Gary Klein. Take a listen as he gives a great look at fishing the Football Jig. Don’t forget the 2013 Season Begins January 3rd. Enjoy this tip and more at Major league fishing.com
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Takahiro Omori: Square Bill Crankbait Colors – Major League Fishing.com
Today’s major league fishing tip is from Takahiro Omori, take a listen as he gives a great look at using the right Square Bill Crankbait Colors on your next trip to the lake. Don’t forget the 2013 Season Begins January 3rd. Enjoy this tip and more at Major league fishing.com
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Bomber signs Lee brothers – Bassmaster.com 12-26-12
Bomber signs Lee brothers
Matt and Jordan Lee are now Bomber pro staffers
B.A.S.S.
FORT SMITH, Ark. – Matt and Jordan Lee, the Auburn University brothers who advanced to the Carhartt College Series Bassmaster Classic Finals Bracket to fish against each other for a spot in the Bassmaster Classic, have signed to fish for Bomber Lures. Matt won that event and will fish the Classic at Oklahoma’s Grand Lake in February; Jordan is currently ranked as the No. 1 College Angler according to Bass Rankings.
In addition to Bomber Lures, Matt and Jordan also will represent Booyah Bait Company, YUM Soft Plastics, Heddon Lures and Smithwick.
“The Good Lord has blessed me with some incredible days on the water over the past year, and I am so grateful,” Matt said. “Winning the College Bracket has, of course, earned me a chance to fish in the Classic, but also has opened many doors in the fishing industry. Now, I am very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with some of the biggest and most-used brands in our industry.”
Jordan Lee became the top-ranked college angler by winning or placing near the top in several prestigious tournaments, including a win at the 2012 FLW College Fishing tournament at South Carolina’s Lake Wylie. He also won a BFL tournament at Lake Guntersville during the past year. Jordan is a strong competitor in college and professional fishing despite the demands of completing his senior year at Auburn.
“These two men are super competitors, but what may be more important is that Jordan and Matt also are principled and honorable individuals,” said Melinda Hays, pro-staff coordinator for Bomber Lures. “We are so happy to have them on our team. Matt and Jordan have shown they have the character we demand from our pro staff, and they both are fantastic anglers. They are strong competitors we believe will be a real force in professional fishing for years to come.”
The two brothers fished as partners in the Bassmaster College Classic and finished second to the Oklahoma State University team. The top four teams in that event, however, then competed head-to-head with the winner qualifying to fish the Classic. The finals featured Matt versus Jordan, resulting in an emotional final weigh-in for the entire Lee family.
“It was a great experience fishing against Matt for a shot at the Classic,” Jordan said. “I admit I was a little bitter to know I was that close to my dream coming true, but I am excited and happy for him. He’s not satisfied with just making it there, so look for a strong finish — he definitely has the skills to do it.”
SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE FISHING REPORT – January 2013
SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE FISHING REPORT
January 2013
DALE WILSON’S
SML GUIDE SERVICE
PHONE NO: 540-297-5650 / 540-874-4950
www.captaindalewilson.com
Captain Dale Wilson with a 27 lb. Striper caught 11/29/12, while fishing with John Jones of Vinton.
OVERVIEW: Winter is a great time of the year to catch a large fish! The mild weather makes it more comfortable to be on the water. Water temperature will be in the upper 40s. Early morning, late afternoon and cloudy days will be the best times to try your luck. *Please be extremely careful when operating your boat due to the low water levels.
Largemouth Bass-Fishing will be fair. Best lures will be spoons, Carolina rigs, shaky heads, football head jigs and crank baits. Most largemouth bass will be caught around rocky shorelines, points, brush piles and docks. Best depths will be from the 5 to 40 feet deep. Cloudy days with wind will be the best time to fish this month.
Smallmouth Bass- Fishing should be fair. Best areas will be rocky banks, humps and main channel points. Best lures will be floating-fly rigs, crawfish colored crank baits, tube lures, drop shot rigs and shaky heads. Best areas will be in the mid to the lower sections of the lake. Cloudy days will be the best time to try your luck. Most smallmouth bass will feed on crawfish.
Striped Bass- Fishing will be good. Stripers will be caught mostly in the mid sections of the lake and the major creeks. Best lures will be spoons, Alabama rigs, swim baits, buck tails, and Zoom flukes fished with 1/2 to 3/4 oz. jig heads. Jigging will be a good method to catch stripers this month. Live bait and trolling will also be a productive method.. The best depths will be from the surface to 50 feet deep. Best time to try your luck will be early mornings & late afternoons. Seagulls will be active this month.
Crappie-Fishing for crappie will be good. They will be found 10 to 20 feet deep this month. Best areas will be in the main creeks around deep docks, fallen trees, and brush piles in the mid to upper sections of the lake. Small live minnows and 1 ½ inch tubes fished on 1/16 to 1/8 oz. lead heads will work best to catch crappie this month. Small Gulp minnows also work well when fished on small lead heads or drop shot rigs.
Tip of the month: Chemical hand warmers will help keep your hands and feet warm during the cold winter days. It is a good idea to always fish with a partner in the cold months. Keep your running lights on when fishing after dark. Take a kid fishing.
*Happy New Year!
Kevin VanDam: Using Good Trebles on Crankbaits- Major League Fishing
The tip for today is from Mr Kevin Damn on stressing the importance of having of using good trebles on Crainkbaits. If you have enjoyed this great tip then follow the link bellow to see more great tips from the guys at Major League Fishing.com.
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Kevin VanDam: Using Good Trebles on Crankbaits- Major League Fishing
The tip for today is from Mr Kevin Damn on stressing the importance of having of using good trebles on Crainkbaits. If you have enjoyed this great tip then follow the link bellow to see more great tips from the guys at Major League Fishing.com.
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Revo Winch Offers Superior Cranking Power – Berkley.com
Revo Winch Offers Superior Cranking Power
Whether you find yourself at Clear Lake, Falcon Lake, Lake El Salto or any other place where big bass reside, large baits are likely to be part of your arsenal. Finding a reel that can handle the stress of throwing those baits can be exhausting.
Built with a low gear ratio for super-cranking situations, the latest generation of the Abu Garcia Revo Winch is designed around high-resistance baits and the anglers who love to throw them.
To gain this cranking advantage, the Revo Winch features an improved D2 Gear Design – an efficient and powerful gear system that improves the overall durability of the reel.
With a body that includes an X2-Cräftic alloy frame and C6 carbon-infused sideplates, anglers will notice a dramatic 19- percent weight reduction over previous Winch models. The relaxed feel of the Revo Winch is highlighted by an ergonomic, compact design and extended bent handle to give anglers more control during long battles.
The improved Infini brake system allows almost unlimited adjustability to handle any fishing situation while the dual anti-reverse gives anglers additional backup for those high-pressure situations.
The Revo Winch has eight stainless steel ball bearings plus one roller bearing, making this reel one smooth operator. A titanium-coated line guide rounds out the multiple features of the Revo Winch.
The lightweight 6.91-ounce Revo Winch comes in two models and each cranks in 22 inches of line per turn with the 5.4:1 gear ratio.
The Revo Winch has a line capacity of 180 yards of 12-pound monofilament line or 180 yards of 30-pound braid. MSRP is $199.95.
For complete specs on the Winch, click here.
12 Best B.A.S.S. Nation Moments of 2012 – Bassmaster.com
Look who made the cut
10. Copley by an ounce
Virginia’s Bryant Copley snuck up and won the 2012 Cabela’s B.A.S.S. Nation Mid-Atlantic Divisional by a single ounce, on the Upper Chesapeake in Maryland. He took over the lead spot from Robby Fleshman of West Virginia, who had led the previous two days.Congratulations to him on another great moment in 2012.
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10. Copley by an ounce
10. Copley by an ounce
Virginia’s Bryant Copley snuck up and won the 2012 Cabela’s B.A.S.S. Nation Mid-Atlantic Divisional by a single ounce, on the Upper Chesapeake in Maryland. He took over the lead spot from Robby Fleshman of West Virginia, who had led the previous two days.Congratulations to him on another great moment in 2012.