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EUFAULA, Okla. (April 18, 2024) – The Major League Fishing (MLF) Bass Pro Tour is set to visit Lake Eufaula in Eufaula, Oklahoma, April 30 – May 5, for the fourth event of the 2024 season – the MillerTech Stage Four at Lake Eufaula Presented by REDCON1.
The six-day tournament, hosted by Vision Eufaula, will feature a field of 79 professional anglers, including Ott DeFoe , back-to-back Angler of the Year (AOY) Jacob Wheeler, two-time REDCREST Champion Dustin Connell, reigning REDCREST Champion Bryan Thrift and Oklahoma superstars like Zack Birge of Blanchard, Oklahoma, James Elam of Tulsa, Oklahoma and 2019 REDCREST and AOY champion Edwin Evers of Talala, Oklahoma. They’ll be competing for a purse of $659,000, including a top payout of $100,000 and valuable Angler of the Year (AOY) points in hopes of qualifying for the General Tire Heavy Hitters all-star event and REDCREST 2025, the Bass Pro Tour championship.
“We are thrilled to welcome Major League Fishing to Eufaula, Oklahoma,” said Andrea Oldham, Community Development Director for the City of Eufaula. “We invite all anglers, staff and their families to experience our small town’s unique charm and warm hospitality.”
The tournament will feature the MLF catch, weigh, immediate-release format, in which anglers catch as much weight as they can each day, while also feeling the pressure and intensity of the SCORETRACKER® leaderboard. The tournament is being filmed for broadcast later this year on Discovery.
“Vision Eufaula is excited that Major League Fishing and the Bass Pro Tour is coming to Eufaula,” said Karen Weldin, President of Vision Eufaula. “As an organization dedicated to making Eufaula one of the best destination places in Oklahoma, we love that organizations like MLF agree that Lake Eufaula is a great place to fish and attract thousands of people to our city by their presence here.”
MillerTech pro Greg Vinson of Wetumpka, Alabama, who will be among the 79 anglers competing, said he feels like the timing of the event is spot on and this will be a tournament where the entire field will be able to fish their strengths.
“I’m really excited about this event and think the timing will make it interesting,” said Vinson. “It’s a new lake to me, but I started doing my homework as soon as it came out on the schedule. The first thing I noticed was that Lake Eufaula sets up for both shallow and deep-water fishing, especially this time of year. I expect the fish to be in late spawn, early post-spawn, which leaves the door wide open for a variety of techniques.”
Vinson said he expects to see anglers targeting offshore structure in the cleaner portions of the lake and utilizing shallow-water power-fishing techniques in the areas with more color.
“The quality of the fish should be really good,” said Vinson. “I also expect to see a good shad spawn in the morning and maybe even some bream starting to bed, which opens up those shallow-water techniques. Obviously topwater buzzbaits and spinnerbaits could be in play, as well as flipping and pitching around boat docks.
“In the deeper portions of the lake, I’ll be looking for some offshore structure,” Vinson continued. “I know Lake Eufaula has some good rock piles, humps, points, brush piles and even some natural timber in it. So, there are a lot of options for that offshore cover fishing as well.
“In typical five-fish tournaments, 18 to 20-plus-pounds is a good limit on Lake Eufaula, which sets us up to have to catch probably 25 pounds or more per day, just to make the cut, so it should be a good shootout.”
Local Bass Pro Shops pro Edwin Evers of Talala, Oklahoma, said Lake Eufaula has been fishing really good and had a lot of great spawning seasons over the past several years.
“It’s a monster lake, so being able to spread out on this fishery is going to be a lot of fun,” said Evers. “Anglers are liable to find an area and not ever see another boat the rest of the day.
“It typically takes 20-22 pounds to win most five-fish tournaments at Lake Eufaula,” Evers continued. “I don’t see it as being a big numbers event like we just had at Dale Hollow. I think if a guy can catch 10-15 scorable bass per day, he’ll be doing pretty well.”
Evers agreed that the event is hitting the fishery at an opportune time, when a variety of techniques will be in play.
“I think this will be a straight power-fishing event,” Evers explained. “I don’t think we’re going to see a lot of the jighead minnow-type stuff that we’ve been seeing. I think it’s going to be a lot of spinnerbaits, crankbaits, a jig – just your typical power-fishing type baits. There will probably be quite a bit of sight-fishing going on as well, so I think it will be a really fun tournament with plenty of options.”
Anglers will launch at 7:30 a.m. CT each day from the Peter’s Point-Nichols Point Boat Ramp, located on Dabbs Road in Eufaula. Each day’s General Tire Takeout will be held at the boat ramp, beginning at 4 p.m. Fans are welcome to attend all launch and takeout events and also encouraged to follow the event online throughout the day on the MLFNOW!® live stream and SCORETRACKER® coverage at MajorLeagueFishing.com.
On Saturday and Sunday, May 4-5, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. MLF welcomes fans of all ages to visit Peter’s Point-Nichols Point for the MLF Watch Party and Kids Fishing Derby. Fans can watch the pros live on the MLFNOW! big screen, enjoy free food, enter to win hourly giveaways and cheer on their favorite pros. The first 50 kids 14 and under will receive a free rod and reel from Pure Fishing each day. Additional fishing gear will be provided onsite for the fishing derby or kids can bring their own. The final 10 Championship Round Bass Pro Tour anglers will be on hand at the trophy celebration on Championship Sunday to meet and greet fans, sign autographs and take selfies.
The MillerTech Stage Four at Lake Eufaula Presented by REDCON1 will feature anglers competing with a 1-pound, 8-ounce minimum weight requirement for a bass to be deemed scorable. The MLF Fisheries Management Division determines minimum weights for each body of water that the Bass Pro Tour visits, based on the productivity, bass population and anticipated average size of fish in each fishery.
The Bass Pro Tour features a field of 79 of the top professional anglers in the world, competing across seven regular-season tournaments around the country, for millions of dollars and valuable points to qualify for the annual General Tire Heavy Hitters all-star event and the REDCREST 2025 championship.
The 39 Anglers in Group A compete in their two-day Qualifying Round on Tuesday and Thursday – the 40 anglers in Group B on Wednesday and Friday. After each two-day Qualifying Round is complete, the anglers that finish first through 10th from both groups advance to Saturday’s Knockout Round. In the Knockout Round, weights are zeroed, and the remaining 20 anglers compete to finish in the top 10 to advance to Sunday’s Championship Round. In the final-day Championship Round, weights are zeroed, and the highest one-day total wins the top prize of $100,000.
The MLFNOW!® broadcast team of Chad McKee and J.T. Kenney will break down the extended action live on the final four days of competition from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT. MLFNOW!® will be live streamed on MajorLeagueFishing.com and the MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) app.
Television coverage of the MillerTech Stage Four at Lake Eufaula Presented by REDCON1 Knockout Round will air as a two-hour episode starting at 7 a.m. ET, on Saturday, Oct. 12 on Discovery, with the Championship Round premiering on Oct. 19. New MLF episodes premiere each Saturday morning on Discovery, with re-airings on Outdoor Channel.
Proud sponsors of the 2024 MLF Bass Pro Tour include: Abu Garcia, B&W Trailer Hitches, Bass Pro Shops, Berkley, BUBBA, Epic Baits, Fishing Clash, Garmin, General Tire, Humminbird, Lowrance, Mercury, MillerTech, Minn Kota, Mossy Oak Fishing, NITRO, Onyx, Plano, Power-Pole, Rapala, StarBrite, Suzuki, Toyota and U.S. Air Force.
For complete details and updated information on Major League Fishing and the Bass Pro Tour, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow MLF’s social media outlets at Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube.
Lakeport, Calif. – April 17, 2024 –– The conditions leading up to the 2024 Ranger Boats WON Bass Clear Lake Open presented by Mercury had become the conversation. Long range forecasts predicted warm and mild conditions, however the colder weather seemed to be hanging around, and one began to wonder if the forecasts were going to ring true.
As practice progressed it appeared that the forecasts for the 177 pros and their AAA anglers were going to come to fruition as if Nostradamus himself predicted them. The field was blessed with Chamber of Commerce type weather with high skies, warm temperatures, no rain and very light breezes. For a field expecting to target bedding bass as a part of their tactics, the conditions could not be better.
There was also a lot of discussion about the potential for a lot of heavy weights to be weighed in during the 2024 Clear Lake Open, and on the first day of the event, the field – and Clear Lake – did not disappoint. Nick Klein, from Oroville, Calif. and his AAA partner Jiongbo (Bob) Zhang lead day one with 35.59 pounds. He is followed by Winters, Calif. pro Joe Mariani who totaled 34.34 pounds with his AAA partner Chase Harrell of San Jose, Calif. finished the day in second place.
Third place for the day went Templeton, Calif. pro Austin Bonjour and his AAA Anthony Madrigal of Auburn Calif. with 33.84 pounds. They were followed in fourth place by Turlock, Calif. pro Christian Ostrander and AAA Daniel Martinez of Murrieta, Calif. with 31.83 pounds, and pro Vance Hayes of Chico, Calif. and his AAA partner Mike Flores of San Diego, Calif. rounded out the top five with 31.17 pounds.
In all, there were six limits on the first day of the 2024 WON Bass Clear Lake Open that eclipsed the 30-pound mark and 55 five fish limits that eclipsed 20 pounds for the day. With that many heavy weight limits touching the scales, one might assume that there were some individual big bass weighed in as well, and that would be correct.
Bill Brown of Grand Junction, Colo. Weighed a 9.93-pound largemouth that was the big bass on the pro side, and Damon Motley of Orange, Calif. brought a 9.39-pound monster to the scales that was big bass in the AAA Division. Altogether, across both divisions, there were seven bass over 9 pounds that were weighed in, six more that topped 8 pounds, seven more that eclipsed 7 pounds and another seven bass that weighed greater than 6 pounds on day one.
The 27-year-old Klein, who is the son of Steve Klein, brother of Alex and nephew of Bass Fishing Hall of Famer Gary Klein, said that it was a good day. “I had a limit that weighed 30 pounds by noon and was able to cull up five more pounds in the afternoon,” he said. “I feel pretty good that I can have a good day tomorrow, but it’s spring and these fish can decide to move up any time.”
What may make him sleep a little easier overnight is that he is running through several different areas. “I covered a lot of the lake today, and I caught them on several different baits, so hopefully I’ll be able to continue with similar results,” he said. “All I can say is that today was a really fun day.”
Mariani, in contrast to Klein’s multitude of areas, caught his first limit of pre spawn fish by 8:30 AM – which topped 30 pounds – off of one spot. “I have a little spot that I’ve had to myself so far, and it’s got good ones on it,” he said. “I was able to leave them biting and catch the best bed fish I found at 10:30 to get my weight. I thought she was seven pounds until I hooked her, and then I thought she was a ten pounder – she weighed 9.21. I feel pretty good about tomorrow, if the fish on my early stuff are still there and don’t move toward the beds.”
Day Two of the Clear Lake Open will commence at Safe Light Friday April 18, 2024, from Library Park in Lakeport, Calif. with the first flight due to return at 2:30 PM. Daily Weigh-ins are streamed on Facebook.com/WONBassTournaments beginning at 3:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time.
The winner of the 2024 WON Bass Clear Lake Open will earn the Ranger Boats / Mercury Motor prize boat provided by Bass Pro Shops, and the Golden Tickets to the 2025 Bassmaster BASS Nation National Championship will be awarded to the top five Pro and AAA anglers and will further develop the season long competition to see who will receive guaranteed slots into the 2025 Bassmaster Opens Elite Qualifiers.
The 2024 WON Bass Western Opens Series of events Consisting of five events in California, Arizona and Nevada moves next to the California Open at Clear Lake April 17 to 19, 2024. The series will culminate with the 2024 WON Bass U.S. Open at Lake Mohave in October. The full schedule of the five event dates are as follows:
Jan. 31–Feb. 2, Lake Shasta – Champion Nick Wood – 47.42 pounds
The 2024 WON Bass Northern California Lake Shasta Open is brought to you by Bass Pro Shops, Ranger Boats, Mercury Marine, Nitro Boats, Triton Boats, Bridgford Foods, Phenix Rods, Yamamoto Baits, Bill Lewis Lures, Buckeye Lures, Steel Shad, Bioenno Power, SOG Knives, Cold Steel Knives, Gamma Line, Power Pole, Lowrance, Daiwa, AFTCO, Costa, Berkley, Abu Garcia, DD26 Fishing, Anderson Toyota, A&M Graphics, Anglers Marine and Signature Gates.
Local presenting sponsors are Clear Lake Outdoors and the City of Lakeport. Daily takeoffs and weigh-ins will happen at Library Park in the City of Lakeport, California.
Blair Erickson and Jackson Pontius of the University of Montevallo (Ala.) have taken the lead on Day 1 of the 2024 Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Kentucky Lake presented by Bass Pro Shops with five bass for a total of 22 pounds, 8 ounces.
Photo by Tyler Bridges/B.A.S.S.
April 17, 2024
Montevallo’s Erickson and Pontius take lead in Bassmaster College Series event on Kentucky Lake
Blair Erickson and Jackson Pontius of the University of Montevallo (Ala.) caught the heaviest bag on Wednesday, weighing five bass for a total of 22 pounds, 8 ounces. That was one of 145 limits caught by 216 teams entered in this two-day derby — a sure sign that Kentucky Lake has rebounded after enduring a few lean years due mainly to an influx of the invasive Asian carp.
This is the first B.A.S.S. event on the mammoth fishery since 2020 when the Bassmaster High School National Championship was held here. As was proved at that tournament, and again on Wednesday, the smallmouth bite is especially strong on Kentucky Lake.
“We caught a mix of smallmouth and largemouth today,” Erickson said, “but we wound up weighing five smallmouth bass.”
“We upgraded with a 4-14 smallmouth to finish the day,” Pontius said. “And we actually came in an hour early. It was a really good day.”
Fortune smiled early on the pair of 21-year-old juniors. They had 21 pounds in the livewell by 9 a.m., fishing current in anywhere from 4 to 13 feet of water. But the duo struggled to improve on that total until the kicker smallie later in the day.
Erickson said the overcast skies early on Wednesday helped their bite, but bright sun and warmer conditions as the morning wore on slowed things considerably.
Fishing pressure was also a factor, the Day 1 leaders said.
“The area we were in got pretty loaded,” Erickson said. “We burned that area to the ground today, but we have another tomorrow that’s hopefully as good.”
Pontius said he’s confident they can make a run for the tournament title on Thursday.
“I think we can catch 17 or 18 pounds tomorrow, at the worst,” he said. “And we should be able to get 20. That gives us a chance.”
Jack Hay and Eli Jaime of Southwestern Michigan College are in second place with 20-11. Rounding out the Top 5 after Day 1 are Dylan Fogerty and Hunter Fillmore of Bethel University (Tenn.), third, 20-5; Easton Fothergill and Nick Dumke of Montevallo, fourth, 20-4; and Dylan Akins and Chase Cary of Emmanuel College (Ga.), fifth,19-13.
The teams of Sam Moll and Will Burch of Murray State (Ky.) University, and Quade Lobo and Nick Owens of Adrian College (Mich.), each weighed a 6-13 smallmouth on Wednesday to tie for the heaviest bass on Day 1.
This week’s College Series stop at Kentucky Lake is the second of three events on the new Legends Trail, the first being held on South Carolina’s Lake Murray in January and the final tournament set for Michigan’s Saginaw Bay in June. Teams finishing in the top 10% of the field at any of the college events will qualify for the Strike King Bassmaster College National Championship scheduled for Aug. 22-24 at Lake Hartwell in Anderson, S.C.
The second and final day of competition on Kentucky Lake will begin at 6:30 a.m. CT. The closing weigh-in is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. Follow the action on Bassmaster.com.
2024 Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Kentucky Lake presented by Bass Pro Shops 4/17-4/18 Kentucky Lake, Paris TN. (BOATER) Standings Day 1
Angler Club/School Pts
1. Blair Erickson – Jackson Pontius University of Montevallo 250 Day 1: 5 22-08 Total: 5 22-08 2. Jack Hay – Eli Jaime Southwestern Michigan College 249 Day 1: 5 20-11 Total: 5 20-11 3. Dylan Fogarty – Hunter Fillmore Bethel University 248 Day 1: 5 20-05 Total: 5 20-05 4. Easton Fothergill – Nick Dumke University of Montevallo 247 Day 1: 5 20-04 Total: 5 20-04 5. Dylan Akins – Chase Carey Emmanuel College 246 Day 1: 5 19-13 Total: 5 19-13 6. Derek Rodriguez Jr. – Dalton Mollenkopf Adrian College 245 Day 1: 5 19-11 Total: 5 19-11 7. Drake Sturgill – Beau Browning University of Montevallo 244 Day 1: 5 19-10 Total: 5 19-10 8. Banks Shaw – Nathan Reynolds University of North Alabama 243 Day 1: 5 19-08 Total: 5 19-08 9. Colby Carrier – Justin Frey Bethel University 242 Day 1: 5 19-07 Total: 5 19-07 10. Lane Stephens – Ethan Fields McKendree University 241 Day 1: 5 19-06 Total: 5 19-06 11. Brenton Godwin – Hunter Odom University of Montevallo 240 Day 1: 5 19-03 Total: 5 19-03 12. Collin Barnett – Sander Ludeman Minnesota State University – Man 239 Day 1: 5 19-02 Total: 5 19-02 13. Jackson Kulijof – Aiden Clark Murray State University 238 Day 1: 5 19-01 Total: 5 19-01 14. Andrew Howell – Jordan Pennington University of Montevallo 237 Day 1: 5 18-13 Total: 5 18-13 15. Adrian Urso – Corbin Templon Murray State University 236 Day 1: 5 18-10 Total: 5 18-10 16. Hunter Russell – Benny Blank Wabash Valley College 235 Day 1: 5 18-07 Total: 5 18-07 17. Daniel Schroeder – Jacob Autry Murray State University 234 Day 1: 5 18-06 Total: 5 18-06 18. Quade Lobo – Nick Owens Adrian College 233 Day 1: 5 18-04 Total: 5 18-04 18. Chase Milholen – Koltyn Harbin Bethel University 233 Day 1: 5 18-04 Total: 5 18-04 20. Elliot Wielgopolski – Aaron Jagdfeld Adrian College 231 Day 1: 5 18-03 Total: 5 18-03 21. Hayden Marbut – Auburn University 230 Day 1: 5 17-12 Total: 5 17-12 22. Henry Vincent – Tommy Parker Adrian College 229 Day 1: 5 17-12 Total: 5 17-12 23. Benjamin Travis – Brendin Simich Auburn University 228 Day 1: 5 17-11 Total: 5 17-11 23. Carson Tucker – Kade MacDonald University of Wisconsin – Whitew 228 Day 1: 5 17-11 Total: 5 17-11 25. Sam Moll – Will Burch Murray State University 226 Day 1: 5 17-09 Total: 5 17-09 25. Hank Sturm – Matt Amosby Adrian College 226 Day 1: 5 17-09 Total: 5 17-09 27. Lucas Washburn – Braylon Eggerding Adrian College 224 Day 1: 5 17-07 Total: 5 17-07 28. Tyler Finley – Christopher Kistler University of North Alabama 223 Day 1: 5 17-01 Total: 5 17-01 28. Tyler Leachman – Mark Bixler Murray State University 223 Day 1: 5 17-01 Total: 5 17-01 30. Jerry Brumbaugh Jr. – Brady Pinwar Adrian College 221 Day 1: 5 17-00 Total: 5 17-00 31. Kai Barnett – Parker Welch McKendree University 220 Day 1: 5 16-14 Total: 5 16-14 31. Carter Nutt – Dylan Nutt University of North Alabama 220 Day 1: 5 16-14 Total: 5 16-14 33. Logan Plueger – Charlie Wright University of Montevallo 218 Day 1: 5 16-13 Total: 5 16-13 33. Peyton Rose – Brogan Gregg Wabash Valley College 218 Day 1: 5 16-13 Total: 5 16-13 35. Tyler Eggers – Dustin Swafford Catawba Valley Community College 216 Day 1: 5 16-11 Total: 5 16-11 36. Hayden Fry – Vance Roberts McKendree University 215 Day 1: 5 16-11 Total: 5 16-11 37. Austin Marley – Jack Richardson Georgia Southern University 214 Day 1: 5 16-10 Total: 5 16-10 38. Cameron Smith – Thomas Phillips Ohio State University 213 Day 1: 5 16-10 Total: 5 16-10 39. Luke Davis – Chance Schwartz University of Montevallo 212 Day 1: 5 16-09 Total: 5 16-09 39. Nick Seitz – Paxton Giem Adrian College 212 Day 1: 5 16-09 Total: 5 16-09 41. Cy Lambert – Austin King University of North Alabama 210 Day 1: 5 16-08 Total: 5 16-08 42. Ryan Olsen – Delaney Platt Southwestern Michigan College 209 Day 1: 5 16-07 Total: 5 16-07 43. Blayner Leeman – Cameron Dials Kentucky Christian University 208 Day 1: 5 16-06 Total: 5 16-06 44. Lake Norsworthy – Calup Williams Blue Mountain Christian Universi 207 Day 1: 5 16-05 Total: 5 16-05 45. Brody Robison – Colton White University of Montevallo 206 Day 1: 5 16-05 Total: 5 16-05 46. Kyle Hopping – Colsyn Head McKendree University 205 Day 1: 5 16-04 Total: 5 16-04 47. Jonah Potts – Connor Lacy Murray State University 204 Day 1: 5 15-15 Total: 5 15-15 48. Max Heaton – Brooks Anderson Emmanuel College 203 Day 1: 5 15-13 Total: 5 15-13 49. Dawson Burton – Ethan Burnette Kentucky Christian University 202 Day 1: 5 15-12 Total: 5 15-12 49. Owen Januszewski – Mitch Straffon Adrian College 202 Day 1: 5 15-12 Total: 5 15-12 49. Brady Metzger – Mason Bohland Purdue University 202 Day 1: 5 15-12 Total: 5 15-12 52. Wyatt Pearman – Ridge Rutledge Campbellsville University 199 Day 1: 5 15-10 Total: 5 15-10 53. Harrison Terry – Zachary Bowen Bethel University 198 Day 1: 5 15-09 Total: 5 15-09 54. Jonathon Garbacz – Owen Moss University of North Georgia 197 Day 1: 5 15-08 Total: 5 15-08 55. Chandler Pruett – Wes Bailey Blue Mountain Christian Universi 196 Day 1: 5 15-07 Total: 5 15-07 56. Zane Roberts – Elijah McDonald University of North Alabama 195 Day 1: 5 15-06 Total: 5 15-06 56. Harlan Thomas – Jack Thompson Murray State University 195 Day 1: 5 15-06 Total: 5 15-06 58. Hunter Petrovic – Kaiya Ziga Southwestern Michigan College 193 Day 1: 5 15-05 Total: 5 15-05 58. Ethan Tedder – Hunter Brewer University of North Alabama 193 Day 1: 5 15-05 Total: 5 15-05 60. Reece Keeney – Brantley Anders Kentucky Christian University 191 Day 1: 5 15-04 Total: 5 15-04 61. Chris Baker – Elijah Kelley Kentucky Christian University 190 Day 1: 5 15-02 Total: 5 15-02 61. Brennan Berglund – Neal Braddy University of Montevallo 190 Day 1: 5 15-02 Total: 5 15-02 61. James Willoughby – Phillip Herring University of Montevallo 190 Day 1: 5 15-02 Total: 5 15-02 64. Jarrett Prunty – Chase Fleenor Western Kentucky University 187 Day 1: 5 14-15 Total: 5 14-15 64. Jake Thornbury – Lane Pohlman Campbellsville University 187 Day 1: 5 14-15 Total: 5 14-15 66. Dylan Levin – Dalton DeFelice Southwestern Michigan College 185 Day 1: 5 14-14 Total: 5 14-14 67. Will Gordon – Murray State University 184 Day 1: 5 14-13 Total: 5 14-13 67. Payton Sodervick – Adam Troyer Indiana University 184 Day 1: 5 14-13 Total: 5 14-13 69. Riley Lawson – Joe Bob Burchett Kentucky Christian University 182 Day 1: 5 14-12 Total: 5 14-12 70. Connor Westerman – Michael Mcnulty West Virginia University 181 Day 1: 5 14-11 Total: 5 14-11 71. Jordan Bezold – Joe Bezold Nku Bassmasters Club 180 Day 1: 5 14-10 Total: 5 14-10 72. Hagan Marlin – Chris Fallon University of Montevallo 179 Day 1: 5 14-08 Total: 5 14-08 72. Levi Seagraves – Scooter Ligon Jr Emmanuel College 179 Day 1: 5 14-08 Total: 5 14-08 74. Hunter Shelton – Colten Drawdy Bethel University 177 Day 1: 5 14-06 Total: 5 14-06 74. Jack Stephens – Jason Qualich McKendree University 177 Day 1: 5 14-06 Total: 5 14-06 76. Harmon Marien – Maxwell Trotter McKendree University 175 Day 1: 5 14-05 Total: 5 14-05 77. Tyler Altizer – Landon Lawson King University 174 Day 1: 5 14-03 Total: 5 14-03 77. Jacob Swanson – Zack Cooper University of Montevallo 174 Day 1: 5 14-03 Total: 5 14-03 79. Joseph Woods – Anthony Cicero IV Bethel University 172 Day 1: 5 14-03 Total: 5 14-03 80. Tomas Matual – Colton Hill McKendree University 171 Day 1: 5 14-02 Total: 5 14-02 81. TJ McKenzie – Will Wester Emmanuel College 170 Day 1: 5 13-12 Total: 5 13-12 82. Tucker Dottley – Jordan Hampton Bethel University 169 Day 1: 5 13-11 Total: 5 13-11 83. Dalton Phelps – Gannon Stork Wabash Valley College 168 Day 1: 5 13-09 Total: 5 13-09 83. Nathan Preston – Reece Tremaglio Auburn University 168 Day 1: 5 13-09 Total: 5 13-09 85. Jack Mcillwain – Jake Krauth University of North Alabama 166 Day 1: 5 13-08 Total: 5 13-08 86. Cole Hadlock – Braiden Koerber Murray State University 165 Day 1: 5 13-07 Total: 5 13-07 86. Andrew Jones – Tyler Malone Southern Union State Community C 165 Day 1: 5 13-07 Total: 5 13-07 88. Joe Lutz – Jake Monti UNC – Charlotte 163 Day 1: 5 13-06 Total: 5 13-06 88. Max Pierlott – Mike Pierlott UNC – Charlotte 163 Day 1: 5 13-06 Total: 5 13-06 90. Nick Redlin – Ben Redlin University of Wisconsin – Platte 161 Day 1: 5 13-05 Total: 5 13-05 91. Kaleb Brown – Cole Moulton Lander University 160 Day 1: 5 13-03 Total: 5 13-03 91. Luke Dardeen – Connor Becker Wabash Valley College 160 Day 1: 5 13-03 Total: 5 13-03 93. Andrew Oswalt – Evan Mabrey University of Montevallo 158 Day 1: 5 13-01 Total: 5 13-01 94. Carson Calvert – Austin Thomas University of North Alabama 157 Day 1: 5 13-01 Total: 5 13-01 95. Nick Shoffner – Drake Page UNC – Charlotte 156 Day 1: 5 12-15 Total: 5 12-15 96. Brock Blazier – Colby Joseph Campbellsville University 155 Day 1: 5 12-14 Total: 5 12-14 96. Logan East – Conner Giles Bryan College 155 Day 1: 5 12-14 Total: 5 12-14 98. Kobe Thompson – Cole Carr Adrian College 153 Day 1: 5 12-11 Total: 5 12-11 99. Bryson Hatcher – Matthew Dopp Bryan College 152 Day 1: 5 12-10 Total: 5 12-10 99. Karsten Raney – Ben Sadler Campbellsville University 152 Day 1: 5 12-10 Total: 5 12-10 101. Jackson Holbert – Joshua Hayes University of North Alabama 150 Day 1: 5 12-09 Total: 5 12-09 101. Caden Pearson – Nathan Kallstrand Wabash Valley College 150 Day 1: 5 12-09 Total: 5 12-09 103. Jake Peck – Carty Shoen Auburn University 148 Day 1: 4 12-09 Total: 4 12-09 104. Will Hart – Logan Fisher Emmanuel College 147 Day 1: 5 12-08 Total: 5 12-08 105. Carter Smith – Sam Ausbrooks Wabash Valley College 146 Day 1: 4 12-08 Total: 4 12-08 106. Emily Freeman – Charly Hutson Murray State University 145 Day 1: 5 12-07 Total: 5 12-07 107. Zach Pocos – Tucker Siminak McKendree University 144 Day 1: 5 12-06 Total: 5 12-06 107. Kyle Smith – Aaron Mills Kentucky Christian University 144 Day 1: 5 12-06 Total: 5 12-06 109. Wes Newman Jr. – Holden Zinda Liberty University 142 Day 1: 5 12-04 Total: 5 12-04 110. Jake Kimbrough – Tyler Hill Blue Mountain Christian Universi 141 Day 1: 5 12-04 Total: 5 12-04 111. Jack Carroll – Joseph Senn Bethel University 140 Day 1: 5 12-03 Total: 5 12-03 111. Max Newkirk – Makenzie Shelton Murray State University 140 Day 1: 5 12-03 Total: 5 12-03 111. Hunter Palmer – Eli Stevenson Bryan College 140 Day 1: 5 12-03 Total: 5 12-03 114. Jackson Smith – Sawyer Williams Bethel University 137 Day 1: 5 12-03 Total: 5 12-03 115. Nick Pemberton – Will Holloway University of Montevallo 136 Day 1: 5 12-01 Total: 5 12-01 115. Dustin Weinberg – Sawyer Brady Blue Mountain Christian Universi 136 Day 1: 5 12-01 Total: 5 12-01 117. Gus Dietrich – Jack Wilson University of Alabama 134 Day 1: 5 12-00 Total: 5 12-00 118. Jonathan Yazdi – James Yuska Indiana University 133 Day 1: 5 11-15 Total: 5 11-15 119. Hunter Sandschafer – Blake Beckmann Wabash Valley College 132 Day 1: 5 11-13 Total: 5 11-13 120. Harrison McCall – Cameron Yates Lander University 131 Day 1: 5 11-13 Total: 5 11-13 121. Nate Triplett – Holden Johnson University of North Alabama 130 Day 1: 5 11-12 Total: 5 11-12 122. William Vickery – Hunter Starling Georgia Southern University 129 Day 1: 5 11-12 Total: 5 11-12 123. Dylan Bush – Tyler Hudson Western Kentucky University 128 Day 1: 5 11-11 Total: 5 11-11 123. Branson Campbell – Hayden Short Kentucky Christian University 128 Day 1: 5 11-11 Total: 5 11-11 123. Colton Odom – Tyler Madden Auburn University 128 Day 1: 5 11-11 Total: 5 11-11 123. Ethan Vue – Christian Vue UNC – Charlotte 128 Day 1: 5 11-11 Total: 5 11-11 127. TJ Davis – Dillan Mcglothern Webber International University 124 Day 1: 5 11-09 Total: 5 11-09 127. Tristen Dubbs – Parker Wilburn Grace College 124 Day 1: 5 11-09 Total: 5 11-09 127. Allen Powe – Jonathan Combs Campbellsville University 124 Day 1: 5 11-09 Total: 5 11-09 127. Evan Sutton – Grant Olsen McKendree University 124 Day 1: 5 11-09 Total: 5 11-09 131. Peyton Harris – Dalton Head University of Montevallo 120 Day 1: 5 11-07 Total: 5 11-07 131. Turner Hart – Summer Dees Bryan College 120 Day 1: 5 11-07 Total: 5 11-07 131. Jake Hope – Alex Nesmith Murray State University 120 Day 1: 5 11-07 Total: 5 11-07 134. Bryce Dimauro – Tripp Berlinsky Bryan College 117 Day 1: 5 11-04 Total: 5 11-04 134. Chase Loftus – University of Iowa 117 Day 1: 5 11-04 Total: 5 11-04 136. Ben Brockwell – Will Rooker Kentucky Christian University 115 Day 1: 5 11-02 Total: 5 11-02 137. Evan Barker – Corey Yarish Campbellsville University 114 Day 1: 5 11-01 Total: 5 11-01 138. Braden Cox – Joel Berelsman Ohio State University 113 Day 1: 4 11-01 Total: 4 11-01 139. Carson Winn – Grady Mcclendon University of North Alabama 112 Day 1: 5 11-00 Total: 5 11-00 140. Tyler Cory – Scott Sledge University of Montevallo 111 Day 1: 5 10-14 Total: 5 10-14 141. William Brogan – Cole Bubenzer Indiana University 110 Day 1: 5 10-12 Total: 5 10-12 142. Jake Brown – Walker Brown University of North Alabama 109 Day 1: 5 10-03 Total: 5 10-03 143. Caleb Bridges – Jonathan Fann Bryan College 108 Day 1: 4 10-02 Total: 4 10-02 144. Gavyn Rapp – Ephraim Cretsinger Adrian College 107 Day 1: 5 09-15 Total: 5 09-15 145. Spencer Grooms – Kyle Knoll Auburn University 106 Day 1: 5 09-13 Total: 5 09-13 146. Dylan Thomson – Trey Marco King University 105 Day 1: 5 09-12 Total: 5 09-12 147. Campbell Coyle – Tanner Davis University of Kentucky 104 Day 1: 4 09-12 Total: 4 09-12 148. Jadon Spencer – Chase Martin Catawba Valley Community College 103 Day 1: 5 09-10 Total: 5 09-10 149. Mitch Johnson – Jonathan Fitch Kentucky Christian University 102 Day 1: 4 09-09 Total: 4 09-09 150. William Henry – Hunter Heckman Purdue University 101 Day 1: 5 09-08 Total: 5 09-08 151. Dade Vincent – Murray State University 100 Day 1: 4 09-06 Total: 4 09-06 152. Dawson Woerner – Wyatt Cash Purdue University 99 Day 1: 4 09-04 Total: 4 09-04 153. Casey Cornelius – Zion Dunaway Purdue University 98 Day 1: 4 09-02 Total: 4 09-02 154. Aidan Kolb – Tanner Brockman Murray State University 97 Day 1: 4 08-13 Total: 4 08-13 155. Drew Bradstreet – Florida Gateway College 96 Day 1: 4 08-07 Total: 4 08-07 156. Nickolas Illobre – Bethel University 95 Day 1: 4 08-01 Total: 4 08-01 157. Brooks Parker – Hudson Choquette University of Montevallo 94 Day 1: 5 07-15 Total: 5 07-15 158. Lucas Thornton – Lucas Snyder University of North Alabama 93 Day 1: 3 07-15 Total: 3 07-15 159. Hayden Pirman – Luke Chaddock West Virginia University 92 Day 1: 3 07-14 Total: 3 07-14 160. Nick Harenda – Nick Mallmann Conto University of Wisconsin-Whitewat 91 Day 1: 4 07-11 Total: 4 07-11 160. Gavin Sheffer – Liberty University 91 Day 1: 4 07-11 Total: 4 07-11 162. Braden Thompson – Mason Gross Wabash Valley College 89 Day 1: 2 07-11 Total: 2 07-11 163. Tyler Dubois – Grayden Scibilia Bethel University 0 Day 1: 3 07-10 Total: 3 07-10 164. River Blanton – Brock Catlett Campbellsville University 87 Day 1: 4 07-08 Total: 4 07-08 165. Cole Berry – Braci Ault Purdue University 86 Day 1: 3 07-07 Total: 3 07-07 166. Easton Lindus – Seth Jenkins Emmanuel College 85 Day 1: 3 07-06 Total: 3 07-06 167. Briggs Alavezos – Solomon Glenn University of Montevallo 84 Day 1: 3 07-03 Total: 3 07-03 167. Billy Erdakos – Davis Klimczak Southwestern Michigan College 84 Day 1: 3 07-03 Total: 3 07-03 169. Coleman Self – David Gummow Bethel University 82 Day 1: 3 07-02 Total: 3 07-02 170. Cal Austin – Robert Richbourg Catawba Valley Community College 81 Day 1: 3 06-15 Total: 3 06-15 171. Bryson Dotson – Kobi May Bryan College 80 Day 1: 4 06-08 Total: 4 06-08 172. Jacob Highley – William Copley Kentucky Christian University 79 Day 1: 3 06-08 Total: 3 06-08 173. Kyle Zainitzer – Brock Vogel University of North Alabama 78 Day 1: 3 06-08 Total: 3 06-08 174. Chris McGregor – Preston Kolisek University of North Alabama 77 Day 1: 3 06-07 Total: 3 06-07 175. Tanner Herndon – Bryan College 76 Day 1: 2 05-14 Total: 2 05-14 176. Josh Richardson – Logan Greeno 75 Day 1: 3 05-08 Total: 3 05-08 176. Jaxson Smoak – Dylan Reid Georgia Southern University 75 Day 1: 3 05-08 Total: 3 05-08 178. Colin Chavers – Aiden Macks Southern Union State Community C 73 Day 1: 2 05-06 Total: 2 05-06 179. Garrett Ring – Peyton Sorrow University of Montevallo 72 Day 1: 3 05-03 Total: 3 05-03 180. Sam Harvey – Jordan Brewer Auburn University 71 Day 1: 1 05-03 Total: 1 05-03 181. Jacob Butts – Mark Kershaw-Klara University of South Carolina – U 70 Day 1: 2 05-02 Total: 2 05-02 182. Thomas Smith – Kaleb Butts University of South Carolina – U 69 Day 1: 2 05-01 Total: 2 05-01 183. Owen Wheeler – Caleb Neu Bethel University 68 Day 1: 2 05-00 Total: 2 05-00 184. Butler Cochran – Bryce Evans University of South Carolina 67 Day 1: 2 05-00 Total: 2 05-00 185. Carter Doren – Brett Hill Campbellsville University 66 Day 1: 2 04-11 Total: 2 04-11 186. Ryan Thomas – Nathaniel Harper University of Pikeville 65 Day 1: 2 04-08 Total: 2 04-08 187. Hunter Barrow – Caleb Dugger King University 64 Day 1: 2 04-06 Total: 2 04-06 188. Ryan Foster – Will Hornsby McKendree University 63 Day 1: 2 04-00 Total: 2 04-00 189. Kolby Clark – Rees Williams University of North Alabama 62 Day 1: 2 03-11 Total: 2 03-11 190. Gage Starks – Anthony Ethridge Murray State University 61 Day 1: 2 03-10 Total: 2 03-10 191. Luke Caylor – Joe Gollmer Indiana University 60 Day 1: 2 03-05 Total: 2 03-05 192. Hampton Shull – Lander University 59 Day 1: 1 02-15 Total: 1 02-15 193. William Travis – Caleb Griffin Bryan College 58 Day 1: 1 02-08 Total: 1 02-08 194. Nick Staub – Sam Schmitz University of North Alabama 57 Day 1: 1 02-05 Total: 1 02-05 195. Carson Aarup – Matt Peine UNC – Charlotte 56 Day 1: 1 02-01 Total: 1 02-01 195. Brendan Vinton – Jacob Vanscoik Catawba Valley Community College 56 Day 1: 1 02-01 Total: 1 02-01 197. Sam Hoesley – Malcolm Patton Auburn University 54 Day 1: 1 01-12 Total: 1 01-12 198. Jaxson Freeman – Connor Hall McKendree University 53 Day 1: 1 01-08 Total: 1 01-08 199. Clayton Cruze – Murray State University 52 Day 1: 4 00-00 Total: 4 00-00 200. Victor Alford – Christian Misciagna Bryan College 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00 200. Kyle Ashe – Bobby Beck JR University at Buffalo 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00 200. Blake Bullock – John Mark Berry Blue Mountain Christian Universi 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00 200. Lynn Chitwood – Trevor Moore Virginia Tech 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00 200. Ryan Daugherty – Brantley Barrentine Campbellsville University 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00 200. Owen Day – Morehead State University 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00 200. Allen Everett – Matthew Tomolonis Murray State University 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00 200. Alex Geroulis – Harrison Bomba Indiana University 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00 200. Gavin Grossman – Nicholas Jones Indiana University 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00 200. William Gully – Preston Barnett Southern Union State Community C 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00 200. Jeffrey Jones – Coleman Bingham Bethel University 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00 200. Camden Lewis – TJ Edwards Jr Blue Mountain Christian Universi 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00 200. Aaron Mcgill – Coastal Carolina University 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00 200. Blake Milligan – Carson Maddux Auburn University 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00 200. Kevin Palmer – Sydney Rice Pellissippi State Community Coll 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00 200. Ty Reynolds – Murray State University 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00 200. Alan Ter Molen – Luke Rosebrook Grace College 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00 ———————————————————————– Totals Day #Limits #Fish Weight 1 145 874 2454-06 ———————————- 145 874 2454-06
Forestville, WI (April 17, 2024) – Kids and even parents today can’t seem to “disconnect” from their cell phones long enough to make time for meaningful face-to-face connections with family and friends.So, what’s the solution? One innovative teacher created a summer-school homework assignment that required two “cell phone-addicted” students to make it their “mission to go fishin”. As you watch the TV show, try to identify a handful of key elements that can make real family fishing adventures happen. And if you’re a student of R3, see where recruitment, retention, and reactivation come into play.Besides enjoying the action in this program, kids and teachers can share the education that’s part of almost every fishing adventure by watching the companion classroom videos and lesson activities. They’re free, fun and easy to download for engaging peer-driven classroom learning… complete with hands-on sections for getting kids and families fishing.
Fishin’ For Food and Fun comes with complete educational content about how to clean and cook your catch and was provided by our friends at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.Fishing YOUR US Forests is your educational “passport to angling adventure”. This classroom video has tons of companion lesson activities and resources on how to plan a family fishing adventure on YOUR National Forests.
For spring worm fishing, choosing the right rod and reel setup is crucial. A 7 to 7.2-foot rod with medium power and fast action is ideal, as it provides the necessary versatility and responsiveness needed for effective worm fishing. Pair this rod with a reel that has a gear ratio in the low 6 range, such as 6.3:1 or 6.2:1. This slower reel speed is beneficial because it forces anglers to maintain a more deliberate and controlled retrieval, which is often necessary to entice bass during the cooler spring months when they may be less aggressive. The choice of fishing line is pivotal in any fishing setup but particularly so in worm fishing where sensitivity and stealth are paramount. A fluorocarbon line with around 15-pound test is recommended due to its nearly invisible nature underwater and its superior abrasion resistance. This type of line sinks faster than monofilament, keeping the worm in the strike zone longer and transmitting bites more effectively without the need for a leader, making it ideal for navigating through various covers where bass may be hiding.Selecting the right weight for your worm setup can greatly influence the fall rate and movement of your lure, which are key to triggering bites from bass. In the spring, particularly during the pre-spawn, lighter weights ranging from an eighth to a quarter ounce are preferable. These weights allow the worm to descend slowly through the water, mimicking natural prey more closely. The slow fall keeps the worm in the strike zone longer, enhancing the chances of a bass encountering and striking the lure. The hook is another critical component in worm fishing setups. A size three extra wide gap hook is typically sufficient for most situations, providing a good balance between size and functionality. This type of hook accommodates the worm snugly, allowing for effective hook sets while minimizing the chances of the worm slipping or being thrown off during casts or strikes. The use of a normal wire hook, as opposed to a heavier flipping hook, ensures that the natural action of the worm is not impeded.
Different phases of spring — pre-spawn, spawn, and post-spawn — require different fishing techniques. During the pre-spawn, when water temperatures are cooler, focus on deeper waters using a light weight to achieve a slow, enticing fall. Techniques such as dragging the worm slowly along the bottom can be effective. During the spawn, a weightless approach is often necessary to avoid spooking fish guarding their beds. Cast beyond the target and retrieve the worm slowly, allowing it to swim naturally over the bed. Post-spawn techniques shift towards more active retrievals; for instance, swimming the worm across the surface or near visible structures can provoke strikes from more aggressive, post-spawn bass. Additionally, during the spawn, subtle movements can be particularly effective as bass are more focused on protecting their territory than feeding. For post-spawn bass, varying the speed and intensity of retrieves can mimic the behavior of natural prey, making the lur appealing.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!
Location is key in targeting bass efficiently. During the pre-spawn, anglers should target structural features in the water such as points, drop-offs, or submerged objects, where bass are likely to congregate. Start in moderate depths and adjust based on activity or water clarity. During the spawn, focus on shallow areas near the shoreline where bass typically make their beds. Post-spawn fishing should concentrate around areas with ample cover, such as docks, logs, or weed beds, where bass may retreat after the spawning period. Additionally, consider the influence of current and wind as these can affect where bass position themselves. Look for transition zones where different types of habitat meet, such as where rocky areas shift to muddy bottoms, which can be hot spots during the spring. Always be mindful of water temperature changes, as bass often move to areas that offer the most stable conditions. During periods of high sunlight, bass may seek shelter under thick cover or deeper water, making these spots effective for targeting during the day.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.
Adapting to the behavior of bass as they transition through spring is crucial. In colder water, slow, meticulous movements with longer pauses between retrieves can be more productive. As the water warms, bass become more active, and techniques should shift towards faster retrieves and reduced pauses. Observing the day-to-day behavior of bass and adjusting techniques accordingly can significantly increase the success rate. By focusing on these key factors, anglers can enhance their approach to spring worm fishing, adapting to the dynamic conditions of the season and the behavior of bass to maximize their fishing success. It’s also important to note that bass may change their preferred feeding zones and times throughout the day, so flexibility in fishing strategy is key. Monitoring weather patterns and barometric pressure changes can also provide insights into bass activity, helping anglers decide when and where to fish. Lastly, engaging with local fishing reports or forums can offer additional insights and tips tailored to specific lakes or regions, enhancing overall fishing strategies.Our terminal tackle selection is expertly crafted to elevate your worm fishing. The Owner All Purpose Hook, with its extra-wide gap, is ideal for a variety of worm sizes, ensuring a perfect fit and superior performance. For anglers keen on drop-shotting with worms, our Mosquito Hooks offer a precise match, enhancing the natural presentation of your lure. The Block Head Jig, designed with a mushroom-style head, excels in ned rigging, seamlessly pairing with worm baits for an effortlessly natural presentation. When precision is key, the Shakey Ultrahead’s unique twist lock coil spring allows for flawless rigging of your worm, ensuring it’s perfectly secured for every cast. The Ultrahead Wacky Jig, with its precise weight positioning and hook orientation, is tailor-made for the ultimate wacky presentations, enhancing the action and effectiveness of your lures. For Texas rigging, our Bullet-Type Rig offers unmatched efficiency, featuring an attached weight that streamlines the setup process, especially when fishing in dense cover. And for targeting bigger catches in tough conditions, the robust 4x Jungle Flippin Hook is your go-to choice, compatible with a wide range of worm baits and designed for optimal performance. Each item in our collection is tailored to enhance your fishing experience, providing you with the right tools for every weather condition year-round.
BYRDSTOWN, Tenn. (April 16, 2024) – Although Center Hill Reservoir is already a hot spot for largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, the surrounding community should be on the lookout for even more places to catch bass in the near future.
This team of volunteers built 20 40-inch MossBack Fish Habitat Conservation Cubes, which were deployed in pairs in locations in Indian and Holmes creeks. The GPS locations were recorded on the TWRA habitat barge’s Humminbird Helix 10 and will be available in the coming weeks on the TWRA website. Each cube was weighted down using cinder block anchors supplied by the Dayton Lowes Home Improvement Store No. 2866.
Throughout 2024, Minn Kota and the Major League Fishing Fisheries Management Division will continue to improve habitat on fisheries using the Bass Recovery Zone model near popular tournament destinations.
The next Minn Kota Habitat Restoration Project supported by Humminbird will take place in Eufaula Oklahoma, in conjunction with the MLF Bass Pro Tour MillerTech Stage Four.
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