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Catch More & BIGGER Fish this Spring!

Brian Carter
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Catch More & BIGGER Fish this Spring!
As spring sets in, the opportunity for successful bass fishing increases dramatically, giving anglers the chance to land some of the season’s best catches. Understanding the intricacies of bass behavior during the pre-spawn period is crucial for targeting these fish effectively. This includes recognizing environmental cues that can influence bass movements, mastering the use of specific lures and techniques, adapting to changing water conditions, and embracing continuous learning through observation and experience. By diving deep into the details of pre-spawn bass fishing, anglers can learn how to maximize their catches in both size and quantity, setting the stage for a rewarding spring fishing season. With the right knowledge and strategies, you can enhance your fishing success and enjoy the dynamic environment of spring bass fishing. Leveraging these crucial insights will not only increase your catch rate but also improve your chances of landing trophy-worthy bass, ensuring that every trip to the water more exciting.Our newest FreshBaitz Mandingo Trick Worm is the ultimate game-changer for anglers with a passion! Engineered for the angler who knows SIZE does matter, this lure is designed to attract only the BIGGEST bass with a penchant for the larger bait. The Mandingo Trick Worm boasts a solid 7-inch body enhanced with a hyperactive ribbed design, ensuring irresistible mouth-watering action for those trophy bass. Officially available in a vibrant array of 8 colors. Each worm is made from durable, high-grade Non-Salted plastic for lifelike action and unparalleled durability. Perfectly balanced for a variety of rigging options and scented for total and maximum attraction, the Mandingo Trick Worm promises year-round effectiveness in lakes, rivers, and streams. Whether you’re rigging it on a Shakey Head, Drop Shot, Texas Rig, or Carolina Rig, these worms are your ticket to landing the big ones. Proudly made in the USA by real anglers to help elevate your fishing experience and catch more bass year-round!
During spring, bass are not immediately active in spawning but spend a considerable amount of time in a lethargic state as they prepare for this phase. As the water temperatures gradually increase, these fish begin to migrate from deeper, colder waters to more accessible shallower areas. They typically gather in warmer, sheltered waters like sandy pockets or secluded coves, which offer protection from harsh environmental elements and provide an ideal pre-spawn staging area. These locations are often rich in natural forage, providing bass with the necessary resources to build energy for the spawning process. The presence of vegetation in these areas can also offer bass ample cover, making them more comfortable and easier to target. Recognizing this behavior is crucial for timing your fishing efforts effectively, as it allows anglers to anticipate the movement patterns of bass. Anglers understanding these seasonal behaviors can aid in selecting the most productive fishing spots, enhancing both the overall experience and the results of your fishing trips.The new FreshBaitz Lizards deliver a realistic profile that excels in both power and finesse techniques. Act fact, we just released a new 10w30 Syntheic Lizard color! The unique forward-facing leg design creates drag that holds it in the strike zone longer or produces wild flapping action with every pull of the rod. Additionally, its slightly ribbed solid body and large head hold your hook in place and provide much better weedless performance making it the ideal bait to use in any condition. Water clarity always plays a super big role in color selection but in any season year-round, you can’t miss when using colors such as Watermelon Red, Black & Blue, or Green Pumpkin. Its flexible tail design ensures added movement, tempting even the most cautious fish. The superior 5.5-inch profile stretches to a whole 7 inches which is perfect for predatory fish including bass year round. Made from long-lasting durable high-grade non-salted plastic for total and maximum attention-grabbing action underwater.
Successful spring fishing hinges on pinpointing where bass congregate before spawning. Bass often select pre-spawn areas based on water temperature, clarity, and the availability of food, which are all influenced by the changing season. These pre-spawn locations are critical for intercepting bass as they transition into active spawning behavior. Identifying submerged structures like logs, rocks, and drop-offs can also lead you to these pre-spawn congregations, as bass use these features for cover and as ambush points for feeding. By understanding the typical habitats and conditions that attract pre-spawn bass, anglers can significantly increase their chances of a successful catch. Key indicators such as sudden changes in water depth or areas with abundant aquatic vegetation can be hotspots for pre-spawn bass. Paying attention to the phases of the moon can also help predict bass movement patterns, as many anglers believe bass behavior is influenced by lunar cycles. Plan fishing trips to align with the peak times for bass activity, optimizing their opportunities for landing larger and more plentiful bass.We use our Fresh Scorpion because it closely imitates a crawfish. Our newest 10w30 Synthetic , Slimer Green, and Barbie Pink Scorpion colors work wonders. The Scorpion is a revolutionary new look to soft plastics. Its intricate detailing and texture mimic the nuances of a real crawfish, making it hard for bass to resist. Of course, water clarity always plays a role in color selection but in any season, you can’t miss using colors such as Green Pumpkin Seed, Brown Bark, Magneto. This bait not only appears natural to fish but gives them something to become curious about. The Scorpion paired with a stand-up jig is deadly because the jig actually sits the bait upright in a defensive stance. The subtle color variations across the bait further enhance its appeal, mimicking the natural color shifts found in live prey. Each Fresh Scorpion has a unique and exclusive 3-axis tail design that is engineered like no other soft plastic bait. Our Scorpions are made by anglers from high-grade non-salt plastic to provide superior life-like action-triggering strikes!
In the period leading up to spawning, bass often group together with other bass of similar size. This social behavior is primarily driven by the bass’s need for safety in numbers and the shared benefit of easily accessible food sources in their chosen habitats. This behavior can be advantageous for anglers, as finding one large bass can lead to discovering more large fish in the same area. It’s crucial to use lures and baits that mimic the natural prey found in these habitats, as this can increase the likelihood of attracting these groups. Such insights about the grouping behavior of bass can guide anglers in choosing the right spots and techniques to target larger fish. When targeting these groups, anglers should employ stealth and minimize disturbances in the water to avoid spooking the fish. Using sonar technology can help in locating these congregations more efficiently, saving time and increasing catch rates. A versatile approach in lure selection and retrieval techniques can also adapt to the varying conditions and behaviors observed by bass. These behavioral patterns can significantly enhance the fishing experience.Our Fresh HellaMite is scented for complete and total attraction underwater along with being made in the USA by real fishermen just like you. Our newest 10w30 Synthetic HellaMite color is a must-have. We also just released new eye-catching colors including the Slimer Green and Barbie Pink HellaMite. Act fast, these colors won’t stay in stock for long. If you’re fast enough you can also grab our seasonal limited-release Pumpkin Spice HellaMite along with the Money HellaMite. We also recently restocked our Ghost, Red Bug, Purple Rain, Brown Bug, Electric Chicken, and Goby Wan colors. The HellaMite’s solid body and hyperactive ribbed tail design produce a life-like quivering action with every twitch of the rod. Additionally, its unique flat underbelly detail enables this bait to be fished as a drop shot, Ned rig, neko rig, and even a small Carolina-rig, making it the ideal bait in any condition. When the water is clear, the fish can see the bait and look like real food, causing strikes. 
Instead of solely relying on sight fishing during the spawning period, anglers should consider utilizing soft plastics for pre-spawn bass fishing. Soft plastics, such as worms, creature baits, or flukes, can be very effective when bass are staged near potential spawning sites. These lures can be rigged in various ways, such as Texas or Carolina rigs, to mimic natural prey and entice bass that are preparing for the spawn but hasn’t yet moved into shallow waters. The flexibility and subtle movements of soft plastics make them particularly appealing in colder water, where bass might be less aggressive towards harder, faster-moving lures. This approach can help anglers target bass more discreetly and increase their chances of catching larger fish. Experimenting with different colors and sizes of soft plastics can also be beneficial, as conditions such as water clarity and light levels can influence bass behavior. Using scent-infused soft plastics can provide an edge by engaging more of the bass’s senses to trigger strikes. Slowly dragging or hopping a rigged soft plastic along the bottom can imitate the movements of prey.Our Fresh Beetle delivers ultimate versatility in a soft plastic bait. Its slim yet wide body design and four claws are engineered to naturally glide and wobble as it moves through the water. This design ensures they remain enticingly active longer than conventional baits. Its unique texture also provides a realistic feel, making bass hold on longer once they bite. Water clarity plays a big role in color selection but year-round you can’t miss when using go-to colors such as Chocolate Mint, Ox Blood, or 10w30 Synthetic beetles. The hyper-active swimming claws are designed thin with long-lasting durable non-salt plastic to make them come alive with the slightest movement. The Fresh Beetle offers an enticing 4-inch profile and is scented for complete and total attraction! You can rig these Beetles as a Jig/ Chatter Trailer, Flippin/ Punching, Texas Rig, Swing Jig, and Carolina Rig. Making the beetle beyond perfect in any weather condition year-round!
By strategically focusing on the areas where bass stage before spawning and employing the right techniques, anglers can maximize both the quantity and quality of their catches in spring. Understanding the pre-spawn patterns of bass not only leads to catching more fish but also significantly increases the likelihood of landing bigger bass, enhancing the overall spring fishing experience. Effective strategies include monitoring water temperatures and weather patterns, which play a crucial role in predicting bass movement and behavior. Additionally, adapting tactics based on the time of day can be beneficial, as bass may feed more aggressively during dawn and dusk. Utilizing a variety of baits and lures that reflect the seasonal dietary preferences of bass can further improve catch rates. Anglers should also consider the impact of water clarity on visibility; clearer waters may require more subtle, realistic presentations to fool wary bass. By combining these insights with a patient, methodical approach, anglers can significantly enhance their effectiveness during the crucial pre-spawn period, leading to more productive fishing outings.Using a stick-styled worm is the most tried and true ways to catch fish. We have a wide variety of 5-inch Worms to choose from but released NEW Ghost Worms which are a must-have! You can also experience our new wacky rigging kit while it’s ON SALE! The WACKY Pack offers our most popular colors and essential tools for wacky rigging. If you’re fast enough you might be able to grab the limited-release Pumpkin Spice Worm before it’s completely sold out along with some of our newest colors including the Brown Worm, Electic Chicken Worm, and Goby Wan Worm colors. The high-grade non-salt plastic they’re made from provides positive buoyancy and it even floats underwater! We also released new 6-inch Worms including Charmeleon, Rainbow TRT, Bone, Chocolate Mint, and Fire TGR are all available in 5 and 6-inch. We’ve also recently released new 8-count packs of worms available in Watermelon Red, Black & Blue, and Green Pumpkin. We also offer worms that have the unique ability to shift from one color to another. Scented for total attraction.
Spring bass fishing demands a nuanced understanding of bass behavior, particularly during the pre-spawn stage. By focusing on key areas where bass group before spawning and utilizing targeted fishing techniques, anglers can greatly enhance their fishing success. An understanding of how to identify bass grouping behaviors, effectively use soft plastics, and adapt tactics according to environmental conditions are all critical. Additionally, knowledge of lunar cycles and water temperatures can further refine your fishing approach. Understanding the specific dietary preferences of bass during this transitional period can also guide bait and lure selection, ensuring more effective presentations. Regular scouting of fishing areas can provide invaluable insights into bass activity patterns, enabling more strategic fishing plans. Armed with these strategies, anglers are equipped to not only increase their catch rate but also to capture larger, trophy-worthy bass, making each fishing trip this spring both productive and exhilarating. With these insights, you are prepared to experience some of the most rewarding fishing of the year, filled with both challenges and significant achievements.We have a wide variety of terminal tackle to choose from. For Scorpions, we love to use the Stand-Up Jig because it sits your bait up-right in a defensive stance! The popular Owner All Purpose Hook is built with an extra-wide gap and is made to accommodate a wide range of soft plastics. The Owner Mosquito Hooks work for drop-shotting and are perfectly designed to better accommodate a wide range of soft plastics. The Block Head Jig is perfect for ned rigging the HellaMite with its mushroom-style head that seamlessly matches a wide variety of soft plastics such as lizards and worms. The Shakey Ultrahead can permanently secure baits by inserting the pin in the center and screwing the twist lock coil spring for perfect rigging every time! The genius Owner Ultrahead Wacky Jig features precise weight positioning and hook orientation for the ultimate wacky presentations. For fast Texas rigging, we use the Bullet-Type Rig which has an attached weight saving you pressure time when fishing cover. The 4x Jungle Flippin Hook is designed for big fish and the toughest conditions. Covering a wide range of soft plastics including worms and other types of creature-styled lures.



A full Logan Martin will offer many options for Bassmaster Opens Field

Brian Carter
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A full Logan Martin will offer many options for Bassmaster Opens Field

Alabama’s Logan Martin Lake will host the 2024 St. Croix Bassmaster Open presented by SEVIIN May 2-4. 

Photo by James Overstreet/B.A.S.S.

April 26, 2024

A full Logan Martin will offer many options for Bassmaster Opens FieldOpens_StCroix_Sevin_4C-RASTER.png

LINCOLN, Ala. — The notion of ups and downs is nothing new to bass tournament anglers, but Alabama native and Bassmaster Elite Series champion Wes Logan said the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Logan Martin Lake presented by SEVIIN will be heavily influenced by a down-and-up deal.

Competition days will be May 2-4 with daily takeoffs from Lincoln Landing at 6 a.m. CT and weigh-ins each day back at the landing at 2 p.m.

A Logan explained, winter drawdown lowers this 17,000-acre Coosa River reservoir to a winter pool level of about 462 feet (2023-24). With Alabama Power Company gradually bringing the lake back to full pool (465) by early May, the lake stood about 1.75 feet from that mark a week prior to the event.

With warm weather forecast and water temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s, Logan Martin’s shaping up for a good dose of spring patterns. That being said, the event’s timing, shortly after a major hydrologic adjustment could just as easily see a restrained mood or a wide-open stick fest.

“I think a lot of what people found in pre-practice is going to be null and void because of how those fish (reposition) when the water starts moving,” Logan said. “It’s going to be interesting, because fish will be moving with the water.”

From a lifetime of fishing Coosa River lakes, Logan expects that some of the bass will have spawned, but the annual spring water rise certainly factors into the fish’s timing. With water temperatures warm enough, successful bedding may occur during the rise. But as the water level increases, greater depth may limit sunlight penetration.

“Those drawdown fish are smart; they learn not to do it too early,” Logan said of the water level change. “From one week to the next, the fish can be completely different. I think this will make it interesting to see who can figure out the new pattern.

“If someone comes across something the last day of practice, they might be able to run a pattern that nobody else knows yet.”

Describing the lake as what he calls “Coosa River Clear” — about 1 to 1 1/2 foot visibility — Logan said tournament week will likely present a clean-slate scenario that could include a mix of spawn and postspawn scenarios. Given the significant water level change, he believes much of what pre-practicing anglers found before the April 14 off-limits date will be largely irrelevant.

On the upside, Logan said he believes the event could be won from the Neely Henry tailrace down to the Logan Martin Dam impounding this lake. For its relatively modest size, Logan Martin offers abundant habitat diversity.

“There will be a lot of stuff in play; there’s a lot of docks on Logan Martin — floating docks, pole docks, and around those docks are a lot of seawalls,” Logan said. “If we get back on a warming trend, there could be a few times where we have a shad spawn and those seawalls will play really well. As the sun rises, the shad leave and the fish pull to the docks or the first available shade.”

Logan expects to see a large segment of the field spending their days offshore looking for fish on forward-facing sonar. Plenty of spots to check and rising water won’t have much impact on this game. The biggest challenge for the “scopers” will be crowding and fishing pressure.

Other common targets include stump flats and water willow. The latter’s a Coosa River favorite, but Logan said anglers will have to gauge how firmly the fish have committed to this habitat. Growth happens quickly with the returning water, but the degree to which water willow plays has yet to be determined.

“Upriver from Lincoln Landing (takeoff site) to the (Neely Henry) Dam, anglers will fish your basic river structure,” Logan said. “You’ll have current swings, river bends with some current hitting off some bluff banks, laydowns and offshore rockpiles.

“Down lake there’s a lot of underwater humps where those spotted bass like to get on this time of year. From the Stemley Bridge (Highway 34) down to the Logan Martin Dam, in that lower lake area the water stays relatively cleaner and there’s a few major creeks that have a really good population of big spotted bass.”

While unlocking the Logan Martin bounty will require intense search and analysis, during this spring transitional time, Logan said competitors can fish their strengths.

“You can catch ’em on a vibrating jig, a buzzbait early, a spinnerbait (especially for the shad spawn) and a 1/2-ounce flipping jig,” Logan said. “For spotted bass, jerkbaits, crankbaits and jigs are good. A shaky head is a good way to cover water and get bites, and a Carolina rig with a finesse worm is really good for spots on those offshore humps.

“Even though it’s a smaller lake, you’re gonna be able to fish the way you want to. You’re not going to have to do one particular thing. There’s a lot of ways the tournament could be won.”

While spotted bass will almost certainly play a significant role in this event, Logan said he’s not looking for a winning weight solely comprising spots. The occasional spotted chunk will likely highlight competitive limits, but the dependable weight typically comes from largemouth.

“I don’t know if you can catch a 4-pound spot, or a couple of them every day,” Logan said. “It seems like there’s been a little better population of spotted bass here lately, but somebody who can figure out how to catch 14 to 16 pounds of spots for three days will be hard to beat.

“I think it will be dominated with largemouth; that’s going to be most consistent. It could be a mixed bag, but if someone figures out that largemouth deal, they could really run away with it.”

Canadian angler Evan Kung currently leads the Tackle Warehouse Bassmaster Elite Qualifiers race with 568 points. Texas pro Dakota Ebare is second with 555 points, followed by Matt Adams in third with 529, Mike Surman in fourth with 504 and Easton Fothergill in fifth with 502 points. Andy Newcomb is sixth with 501 points, followed by Bobby Bakewell in seventh with 491, Cody Meyer in eighth with 491 and Christian Ostrander in ninth with 488.

Bassmaster LIVE will be streaming on Bassmaster.com all four days. The event is being hosted by the City of Lincoln.



Phillip Smith & Lonnie Whitfield Win CATT Kerr Lake, VA Spring Final April 21, 2024

Brian Carter
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Phillip Smith & Lonnie Whitfield Win CATT Kerr Lake, VA Spring Final April 21, 2024

We paid back $10,300.00 at the 2024 Kerr Lake Spring Final and the total payback this Spring at Kerr was $39,425.00! Thanks for fishing guy!

The 2024 CATT Academy Championship is May 18-19, 2024! $10,000 1st Place GAURANTEED! Tap on this link!

Phillip Smith & Lonnie Whitfield weighed in 5 bass at 17.83 lbs along with the BF at 4.65 lbs taking 1st Place and collecting $4,040.00!

David Owen finished 2nd with 16.85 lbs and took home $2,160.00.

Kerr Spring Trail Point Winners! Kenny Wilson – David Mathews

Top 3 Kerr Lake Point Teams!

1st – Kenny Wilson – David Mathews    $1,000 PLUS Free Entry at the Final!

2nd – Randy Waterman – Donnie Avant   $500

3rd – Jay Fogleman – Dave Stallings   $250

TeamBFWeightWinnings
Lonnie Whitfield – Phillip Smith4.6517.83$4,040.00
David Owen4.4516.85$2,160.00
Eric Christian – Ken Minor0.0014.46$1,320.00
Matthew Little – Derek Bowden0.0013.42$750.00
Donnie Avant – Randy Waterman0.0012.73$1000.00
Bryson Peed – Mike Corbishley0.0012.50$450.00
Logan Thornton – David Jenkins0.0012.10$400.00
Ben Hudson – Robert Hudson0.0011.89$300.00
David Farrington – Jerry Bono0.0011.83$200.00
Jay Fogleman – Doug Stallings0.0011.66$430.00
Marty Warren – Zach Smith0.0011.56
Michael Burr0.0011.46
Jason Houchins – Danny Houchins0.0011.29
Will Nash0.0011.22
Emmitt R Whitby – Monte Allman0.0011.01
Jason Lloyd – Bucky Duffer0.0010.71
James Condrey – Jimmy Condrey0.0010.60
Michael Stewart – Buck Clark3.8110.46
Mitch Garner – Billy Shelton4.0310.12
Kenny Wilson – David Mathews0.009.94$1,000.00
Tony Tombs – Bryan Calloway0.009.94
David Bullock – Jimmy Henderson0.009.92
Marty Stone – JT Stone0.009.86
Michael Dikun – Jenny Li0.008.81
Tim Tait – Wayne Andrews0.008.01
Chuck Morton – Mike Riggs0.000.00
Eddie Fore0.000.00
Kris Goin0.000.00
Scottie Melton – Shawn Smith0.000.00
Jeff Hodges – Lynn Fox0.000.00
Matt Harrison0.000.00
Eddie Glascock – Billy Dunn0.000.00
Scott Canady – Glenn Elliott0.000.00
Donald Coleman0.000.00
Tyler Trent – Ricky Trent0.000.00
Bobby Overby – Tony Milan0.000.00
Shannon Breeding – Ricky Bomag0.000.00
Ben Dalton0.000.00
Johnny Wilder – Mike Harris0.000.00
Travis Owen – Mark Herndon0.000.00
Kevin Hayslett – Tim Nobles0.000.00
Brandon Grey – Robert Perkins0.000.00
Andy Thomas0.000.00
Aaron Falwell – Steven Coleman0.000.00
Tate Fogleman – Seth Ellis0.000.00
Damon Brock0.000.00
Brian Welch – Mark Inman0.000.00
Tony Staney – Chase Stanley0.000.00
Tommy Marrow – Dennis Reedy0.000.00
Jonathan Rhew – Roger Clary0.000.00
Gary Stallings – Ricky Grant0.000.00
Justin Rhew – Mike Rhew0.000.00



Johnny Kendrick & Brian Trentham Win CATT Lake Chesdin, VA April 21, 2024

Brian Carter
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Johnny Kendrick & Brian Trentham Win CATT Lake Chesdin, VA April 21, 2024

Next Pamunkey River series event is May 25 at Mattaponi!

Johnny Kendrick & Brian Trentham Lake Chesdin with 5 bass weighing 18.89 lbs!

TeamBFWeightWinningsPoints
Johnny Kendrick – Brian Trentham4.9318.89$500.00110
Harvey Reese4.7618.61109
Jared Williams – Alex Richard5.7116.92$50.00108
Chris Roberts – Dillon Roberts4.8016.39107
Justin Smith – Rico Senegal2.517.53106
Total Entrys$600.00
BONUS $$100.00
Total Paid At Ramp$550.00
2024 Pamunkey Spring Final Fund$75.00
CATT$0.00
2024 CATT Championship$75.00
2024 Pamunkey Spring Fund Total$785.00



“World’s Greatest Fishing Auction” Now Open

Brian Carter
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“World’s Greatest Fishing Auction” Now Open
MN-FISH’s On-line auction includes include trips with legendary anglers, resort stays, world-class tackle and much more. Bidding ends May 2!
Rogers, Minn. (April 25, 2024) — MN-FISH’s popular “World’s Greatest” online auction of fishing adventures, resort vacation stays and products is now open. More than 40 items are up for bid, and new items are being added daily.Hosted by the nonprofit MN-FISH Sportfishing Foundation and Coalition, the 14-day online auction closes at 7 pm CST on Thursday May 2nd. Auction items may be drooled over and bids placed at the MN-FISH.COM Auction page. 
MN-FISH executive director Mark Holsten said the auction is one of the nonprofit’s most important fundraising efforts of the year. It allows MN-FISH to continue its mission working to protect and improve fishing in Minnesota. Last year, MN-FISH successfully pushed for more than $98 million dollars in state funding to upgrade Minnesota’s aging hatchery system, improve public boat access sites statewide, and enhance shore-fishing opportunities in key urban areas. 
“This year, we are working to stop invasive carp from moving up the Mississippi River, fighting the potential loss of key public waters, and continuing our efforts to rebuild the critical St. Paul fish hatchery, which not only helps maintain fishing in key metro waters, but could also serve as a research and education center for the public. But our most important role is monitoring potential regulation changes that affect all anglers.” “Our work has the support of state anglers, which is why so many legendary personalities have donated fishing adventures to this year’s auction,” said Ron Schara, MN-FISH president. “We have more than 30 trips from anglers including Al Lindner, Babe Winkelman, Dave Genz, Tony Roach, Jason Mitchell and many others. Who doesn’t want to share a boat with these anglers.” 
“The auction includes fishing adventures or vacation stays on waters across Minnesota, as well as the Dakotas and Canada,” said MN-FISH secretary Steve Pennaz. “There’s also some great tackle from manufacturers including Abu Garcia, Rapala, DAIWA, and Zebco, as well as equipment from Milwaukee Tool.”Fishing is big business in Minnesota, generating $4.4 billion annually in economic impact and about $300 million in state taxes. MN-FISH is working to increase reinvestment back into the state’s vital fisheries. This auction represents the outdoors industry giving back to the state’s diverse angler make-up by giving them the chance to win once-in-a-lifetime fishing experiences, besides resort stays and products.  
GO TO LIVE AUCTION



Woody & White Win 5 Alive/ ALTEC Trail Qualifier #3 Mayo Lake 4/20/2024

Brian Carter
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Woody & White Win 5 Alive/ ALTEC Trail Qualifier #3 Mayo Lake 4/20/2024

We had the 3rd Qualifer of the ALTEC Guaranteed $7000.00 Trail last Saturday at Mayo Lake. Shockingly the weather was actually great!

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Want to start off by saying THANK YOU to everyone that came out and fished with us Saturday!
We had 47 teams show up on Saturday. The fishing was good but the good fish didn’t want to cooperate for everyone. When it was all over at the end of the weigh in it was the team of Austin Woody & Adam White that stood at the top. Rite where they have been for 3 straight weeks at Mayo Lake. They brought in a 5 fish limit weighing 18.03 pounds. That earned them a total of $2150.00. They have definitely proven that they are King at the present time at Mayo Lake. Great Job Guys!!
They were followed by the team of Pearson & Reynolds with a bag weighing 17.55 pounds anchored by a 5.89 pound fish that also won them Big Fish for the tournament. That earned them a total of  $1320.00.Good Job Guys!!
There was also 5 drawings at the end of the tournament for the fishermen. Our Title sponsor ALTEC give a 20v Dewalt battery drill set to be drawn out. There was a drawing for 1 of the NASTY Lure jerk baits by KC Chokusall ( also 1 of our sponsors) and 5 Alive Team Trail gave four $25 bass Pro Gift Cards to be drawn. Unfortunately I didn’t get the names to all the winners of the drawings.Sorry about that!
Want say Congratulations to everyone that placed in the money and won a prize!!!

Our next Qualifier will be at Kerr Lake – Flemingtown Ramp on 6/8/2024.

We are having the 3rd tournament of the Foundations Xperts Kerr Trail this Sunday 4/28/2024 at Kerr Lake – Ivy Hill Boat Ramp.  We will be blasting off at 6:30 am Sunday.

If anyone wants to pre register for any of these tournaments you can contact me Kevin Sheppard at 336-264-8416 and I will get you the information you need to make it happen!

Thanks and hope to see yall at the next one!!

Results!
1st. Woody & White – 18.03 pounds- $2150.00 TWT
2nd. Pearson & Reynolds- 17.55 pounds- $1320.00-
TWT
3rd.Ballard & Stamps – 17.06 pounds – $450.00
4th. Mayton & Patterson- 16.72 pounds- $925.00 TWT
5th. Overby & Milam – 16.25 pounds- $500.00 TWT
6th. Strickland & Mister – 16.16 pounds- $200.00
7th. Aidan Fine  – 15.32 pounds- $110.00
8th. Green & Wiles – 15.17 pounds
9th. Hall & Carter – 15.02 pounds
10th. Whicker & Joyce – 14.56 pounds

Big Fish
Pearson & Reynolds- 5.89 pounds -$470.00



Lake Havasu Readies to Host MLF Toyota Series Western Division Presented by Tackle Warehouse 

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Lake Havasu Readies to Host MLF Toyota Series Western Division Presented by Tackle Warehouse 

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. (April 25, 2024) – Lake Havasu City, Arizona is set to host the Major League Fishing (MLF) Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats next week, May 2-4, for the second event of the 2024 Western Division Presented by Tackle Warehouse – the Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats at Lake Havasu.

The three-day bass-fishing tournament, hosted by Go Lake Havasu, will feature a roster of the region’s best bass-fishing pros and Strike King co-anglers competing for a top prize of up to $75,000 in the pro division and a new Phoenix 518 Pro boat with a 115-horsepower outboard motor in the co-angler division.

“Lake Havasu is a great fishery – the most diverse lake on the Colorado River chain – and I know they’re going to catch them in this one,” said Bass Pro Tour angler Dean Rojas who resides in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. “Right now it’s the end of the spawn – most of the fish are already into their postspawn patterns and the fishing has been pretty good.

“This time of year on Havasu is a lot of fun. You can catch them almost any way you want to, both smallmouth and largemouth,” Rojas continued. “I think the tournament will probably be won weighing in all largemouth, but it would not surprise me at all to see a couple of guys in the top five that have mixed bags or limits that include three or four big smallmouth.”

With the lake fishing so freely right now, Rojas expects to see a variety of different tactics in play by competitors.

“We’re going to see a wide variety. Some guys will be throwing swimbaits, others will be using drop-shot rigs. I think we’ll see some jigs. And the flipping bite has been known to be pretty good this time of the year. You can do a lot of different things there, but the key is going to be finding the right areas and fishing to your strengths.”

When the Toyota Series last visited Lake Havasu in February of 2023, San Clemente, California pro Todd Kline was the only angler to weigh more than 60 pounds over the three days of competition, and won the event with a total of 60-14. Rojas said that he thinks the early May event will be very similar weight-wise in this postspawn event.

“It took 19 pounds to win a team tournament here last weekend, so the lake is fishing strong,” Rojas said. “It’s not the best it has ever fished, but it is certainly doing well. A lot of factors depend on the water fluctuations, but I think the three-day winner next week catches between 58 to 64 pounds.”

Anglers will launch at 6 a.m. MT each day from Windsor Beach at Lake Havasu State Park, located at 699 London Bridge Road in Lake Havasu City. Weigh-ins will also be held at Windsor Beach and will begin at 2 p.m. each day. Fans are welcome to attend and encouraged to follow the event online through the “MLF Live” weigh-in broadcasts and daily coverage at MajorLeagueFishing.com.

In Toyota Series regular-season competition, payouts are based on the number of participants competing in the event, scaling up for every 20 boats over 160 and scaling down for every boat below 160. With a 160-boat field, pros fish for a top prize of up to $75,000, if Phoenix MLF Bonus qualified. Strike King co-anglers cast for the top prize of a new Phoenix 518 Pro bass boat with a 115-horsepower Mercury or Suzuki outboard (valued at $33,500). With a 260-boat field, pros fish for a top award of up to $100,000, if Phoenix MLF Bonus qualified. Strike King co-anglers cast for the top prize of a new Phoenix 518 Pro bass boat with a 115-horsepower Mercury or Suzuki outboard plus $5,000 cash.

The 2024 Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats consists of six divisions – Central, Northern, Plains, Southern, Southwestern and the Western Division Presented by Tackle Warehouse – each holding three regular-season events, along with the International and Wild Card divisions. Anglers who fish in any of the six divisions or the Wild Card division and finish in the top 25 will qualify for the no-entry-fee Toyota Series Championship for a shot at winning up to $235,000 and a qualification to REDCREST 2025. The winning Strike King co-angler at the championship earns a new Phoenix 518 Pro bass boat with a 115-horsepower Mercury outboard. The 2024 Toyota Series Championship will be held Nov. 7-9 on Wheeler Lake in Huntsville, Alabama, and is hosted by the Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Madison County Commission, and the Huntsville Sports Commission.

Proud sponsors of the 2024 MLF Toyota Series include: 7Brew, Abu Garcia, B&W Trailer Hitches, Berkley, BUBBA, E3, Epic Baits, Fishing Clash, FX Custom Rods, General Tire, Lew’s, Mercury, Mossy Oak, Onyx, Phoenix, Polaris, Power-Pole, Strike King, Suzuki, Tackle Warehouse, T-H Marine, Toyota, WIX Filters, YETI.

For complete details and updated information visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular Toyota Series updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the MLF5 social media outlets at Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.




MLF Announces Launch of New Multi-Year Sponsorship and Licensing Partnership with REDCON1

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MLF Announces Launch of New Multi-Year Sponsorship and Licensing Partnership with REDCON1

Premium sports nutrition brand REDCON1 secures exclusive partnership as the Official Energy Drink & Sports Nutrition partner of MLF and will also serve as the presenting sponsor of Bass Pro Tour Stage Four at Lake Eufaula

BENTON, Ky. (April 25, 2024) – Major League Fishing (MLF), the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, and REDCON1, a premier supplement and energy brand for people who demand the most out of their workout and workday, announced a multi-year sponsorship and licensing partnership that brings together category leaders in the fishing and outdoors space and the booming supplement and protein energy industry.  

REDCON1 will become the Official Energy Drink, Official Protein Bar, Official Protein Powder, and Official Pre-Workout of MLF, integrating the premier supplement provider into a wide range of MLF media and tournament assets, including television and livestream broadcasts. REDCON1 will also be the presenting sponsor of MillerTech Stage Four at Lake Eufaula Presented by REDCON1, held April 30-May 5 in Eufaula, Oklahoma.

The exclusive partnership comes on the heels of REDCON1’s February announcement that Hall of Fame two-sport athlete Super Bowl Champion, and Division 1 college football head coach Deion Sanders had taken an ownership stake in the company. REDCON1 and “Coach Prime” have been developing a Prime Time-inspired line of products, which will debut with an energy drink.

REDCON1 will also license the MLF logo and brand on products in retail locations around the country.

“This multi-year partnership with REDCON1 is designed to raise the bar for both of our brands,” said MLF Vice President of Sponsorship and Business Development Michael Mulone. “Aaron Singerman and Coach Prime are building REDCON1 into the best premium energy and sports nutrition brand on the planet. With their strong presence in retailers nationwide and MLF’s brand-loyal audience, this sponsorship is a massive win for both companies. Whether you’re on the boat, working out or just working hard, REDCON1 should be every fishing fan’s first choice for an energy drink or protein supplement.”

“We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Major League Fishing. As MLF’s Official Energy Drink and Sports Nutrition partner, we are excited to support the high-performance lifestyle of anglers everywhere—whether they’re at the lake, on the road, or in the gym. At REDCON1, readiness isn’t just a core value; it’s our mission,” stated Aaron Singerman, Founder of REDCON1.

In addition to the extensive broadcast presence at Stage Four, REDCON1 will receive prominent exposure across all MLF circuits, including the Bass Pro Tour and as a sponsor of all MLF5 tournaments, and the General Tire Team Series (which will be livestreamed for the first time this season). REDCON1 will be featured in all MLF media platforms, including tournaments and activations, website and social media channels, MLF Bass Fishing magazine and television programming on CBS, Discovery Channel, Outdoor Channel, CBS Sports Network, World Fishing Network and on demand on MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) and Rumble.

The MLFNOW!® broadcast team of Chad McKee and J.T. Kenney will break down the action at MillerTech Stage Four at Lake Eufaula Presented by REDCON1 live on the final two days of the Qualifying Rounds, the Knockout Round and the Championship Round of competition. MLFNOW!® is livestreamed on MajorLeagueFishing.com, the MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) app and Rumble.

Television coverage of MillerTech Stage Four at Lake Eufaula Presented by REDCON1 will premiere as a two-hour episode on Discovery starting at 7 a.m. ET, on Saturday, Oct. 12, with the Championship Round premiering on Saturday, Oct. 19. New MLF episodes premiere each Saturday morning on Discovery, with re-airings on Outdoor Channel.

For additional information about MLF, its tournaments and sponsors, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. To learn more about REDCON1 and its complete line of energy drinks, protein bars, protein powders and pre-workout supplements, visit REDCON1.com.



Jake & John Murdock Win CATT Roanoke Rapids Lake, NC April 21, 2024

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Jake & John Murdock Win CATT Roanoke Rapids Lake, NC April 21, 2024

Next Spring CATT on the Roanoke River Lake is May 26!

Jake & John Murdock win the Roanoke Rapids Lake with 5 bass weighing 21.08 lbs!

TeamBFWeightWinningsPoints
Jake Murdock John Murdock5.0821.08$500.00110
Dennis Bradley Allen Mitchell0.0019.04$140.00109
Bryan Edwards Kent Edwards5.7418.54$90.00108
Robby Butler Michael Midgett4.5816.14107
Tyler Dix Hunter Sainato0.0015.68106
Cory Byrum Scott White0.0015.36105
Cort Garner Miles Garner0.0014.38104
Shane Doughtie Evan White0.0013.28103
Michael Pembleton0.000.0093
Total Entrys$720.00
BONUS $$200.00
Total Paid At Ramp$730.00
2024 Roanoke Rapids Spring Final Fund$165.00
CATT$0.00
2024 CATT Championship Fund$25.00
2024 Roanoke Rapids  Spring Final Fund Total$700.00



Christian Johnson Wins CATT Lake Norman, NC Open April 20, 2024

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Christian Johnson Wins CATT Lake Norman, NC Open April 20, 2024

Next Lake Norman Open is April 27th at Pinnacle!

Here are the results from Saturday’s CATT Open on Lake Norman. We had 19 boats in the field with 16 weighing in and 2 6+ LBS largemouth were brought to the scales. Top three were paid…here are the results:

In third place with a total 5 fish bag weighing 13.75 LBS was to solo fisherman Tj Murphy Jr who also brought in one of the two six plus pounders to me as well weighing in at 6.47 LBS as the first fish weighed in. He would be outdone later in the weigh in. TJ won a check for $105.00 for his efforts.

The BIG FISH that overtook the 6.47 LBS pig was delivered to me by Mr. Jason Padgett who added another quarter pound to the equation with a 6.75 LBS HOG. This earned Jason a check for $90.00.

2nd place went to the duo of Scott Hamrick and Roger Hoover who brought me 5 very alive fish weighing in at 15.63 LBS and a big fish weigh in matching the date of 4.20 LBS. The second-place finish earned them a check for $210.00. They also won the 2nd place, $50 side pot for an additional $250.00 for a total payday of $460.00.

Our winner for the day was our last fisherman to the scales who brought to the tent a bag of 5 fish weighing in at a robust 15.96 LBS. That fisherman was soloist Christian Johnson who earned a check for the 1st place finish in the amount of $370.00. Christian also participated in both side pots for checks in the amount of $450.00 for the $25 side pot and $550.00 for the $50 side pot for a total day’s earnings of $1,370.00. Congratulations Christian and thank you to EVERYONE who came out.

CATT Lake Norman will be back at it next weekend out of PINNACLE LANDING / 150 bridge access. The cost is $60.00 per boat with two optional $25 and $50 side pots. We will be posting up in the parking lot between 4:30 and 5 AM for registration (you can also register on-line @ https://www.cattteamtrail.com/ Launch is anticipated at 6:30 AM accompanied by a 3 PM return.

Have a wonderful and safe week everyone!

TEAMBFWEIGHTWINNINGS
CHRISTIAN JOHNSON0.0015.96$1,370.00
SCOTT HAMRICK & ROGER HOOVER4.2015.63$460.00
TJ MURPHY6.4713.47$105.00
ADAM PARKER & JEFF QUEEN0.0013.23$90.00
ROB DIGH & BRYAN THRIFT0.0013.03
JASON EAKER & MIKE SEAWRIGHT0.0012.62
SHANE SHARPE & WILL MITCHELL0.0012.34
TITUS WARD & TIM WARD3.8211.25
GREG SIMS & STEPHEN S.0.0011.10
LUKE CLARK0.0010.62
TONY COLACURCIO0.0010.17
JEFF NICHOLS & TIMOTHY PENNINGER0.0010.15
DAVID CALBERT & BILL CARUTHERS0.009.31
DJ TROJANOWSKI & LEWIS0.007.84
JASON PADGETT0.006.75
TIM WADDELL & MARK BESHEARS0.000.00
DANIEL RAY0.000.00
BP HURDING & ERIC TRESSEL0.000.00
WILL HAMMOND & WILL H.0.000.00



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