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Jack Dice talks Yamacraw for those Smith Mountain Lake Bass
Jack Dice gives us a look at why you should have the Yamacraw in your tackle box to help you catch more of them Smith Mountain Lake Bass.
Justin Lucas Runs with Battle Born Batteries & why you should
Take a listen as MLF Pro Justin Lucas gives us a look at why you should have Battle Born Batteries in your boat or kayak.
Thrift takes the lead into knockout round #2 at REDCREST 2023 on Lake Norman
Take a listen Bryan Thrift, Adrean Avena & Alton Jones Jr a few of the top 5 anglers that will be fishing Knockout Round #2 at REDCREST 2023 are doing to stay in the game right here on Lake Norman for there chance to take home $300,000 on Sunday.
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| EGO Fishing Partners with Traditions Media for Progressive PR and Marketing |
| Caldwell, ID (March 10, 2023) – No fishing trip—whether in a freshwater or saltwater boat, kayak, canoe—or even wading or bank fishing—is complete without the right tackle storage, a quality net, tools and accessories, and a cooler for food and beverages or keeping fish fresh and cold on ice.A demonstrated leader in the category of all of these fishing products is technical and tactical fishing equipment manufacturer EGO Fishing Gear, a company that has a product solution for every step from successfully netting the fish boatside to transporting to the tournament weigh-in healthy or to the cleaning shack and table in top-form. |
| Traditions Media Cofounder, Noel Vick, remarks: “Before they were acquired a couple different times, we worked with the then unchallenged leader in landing nets. I still remember one year at ICAST when an unknown brand was named for a “Best New Product” award. We were floored. And that brand was EGO Fishing.”“Now, years later, Traditions Media has the distinct honor to be working with them. The EGO crew knows how to engineer the most advanced landing nets and problem-solving fishing accessories and tools. And we know these categories well, and how to intensify EGO’s momentum,” adds Vick. “Also attractive to us was EGO’s expansion into other fishing categories. They are building some of the most technical and tactical soft-sided coolers, bait coolers, tackle box bags, dry bags, weigh-in bags, in addition to high-end fishing accessories/tools, and probably the best fishing pliers on-the-planet. There’s no shortage of premium gear to talk about,” notes Vick. |
| EGO Brand HistoryFounder and CEO Grant Corbett recalls, “I started EGO in 2004 out of sheer necessity. I was visiting fishing retailers prior to fishing trips looking for products to meet my needs and there just wasn’t a good product selection. In the net and tool space, there had been no change for countless years and the available products were basically the same as what my grandfather bought countless decades ago. I thought I could do it better. So, that’s how EGO was born.”Corbett launched EGO in a small, 10,000-square foot business in Georgia that was aligned with suppliers who could provide what he wanted to do on the fishing side. EGO has greatly expanded since and operates out of giant warehouse and office space near Boise, Idaho—conveniently located amidst some great angling opportunities for Corbett and his growing staff. From a branding perspective, Corbett named the company EGO because he wanted something short, distinctive, memorable, and something with an emotional connection to the angler. “I’ve never heard a fish story where the fish gets smaller. They always get bigger, so I think every fisherman out there has a reasonably healthy ego, myself included,” laughs Corbett. |
| A Fishing Company Run By Anglers“We all fish a lot and keep our fingers on the pulse of what’s going on across all fishing markets in the U.S. We have an extensive network of end-users we stay in touch with constantly as well,” notes Corbett. “I grew up fishing in British Columbia. My dad, my grandfather, and I would fly into a lot of great waters by float plane during summers in northern B.C. That’s where I gained my love of fishing. I grew up in the outdoors with my entire family hunting deer, moose, and everything in between, besides fishing every chance we got.”Not Another Me-Too“I intentionally positioned EGO as a higher-end option, but one where the customer would get more for his/her dollar than competitors. I didn’t want to be the cheapest. I wanted to be the best,” states Corbett. |
| EGO Design “All EGO products are conceived by me in terms of concepts, but I have a designer who takes my ideas and vision and brings it to life graphically. Product design and brand design goes hand in hand with EGO. I want the product to look cool, different than anything out on the market, and function the way I want it to. So, we start with the graphic design side of it and then go to engineering and let our team tell us if we’ll have compromise anywhere. It’s really the design that drives everything,” offers Corbett.EGO Products and Customer-BaseCorbett says that while he sells a lot of products to inshore, offshore, fly anglers, and others – and the legion grows. EGO offers a vast selection of nets for boat fishing, bank fishing, wade fishing, river fishing, kayak fishing, float tube/small jon boat fishing—really, the entire spectrum of fishing applications. “We also have the EGO Big Game series for muskie, salmon, saltwater, and catfish anglers—and a very popular bass fishing-driven series of nets with shorter handles. We cover all the bases,” adds Corbett. In terms of their number one seller by volume, that’s the S2 Slider-Reach PVC Large PVC landing net. “You can use it bass fishing, walleye fishing, and saltwater fishing. It’s the all-around best net solution. The handle extends to 60” and that’s just the handle,” notes Corbett. |
| The Only Modular Net System On The MarketEGO is the only company that offers a truly customizable net solution. Anglers can select from different hoops, netting materials, and handles to meet their specific needs. This is also unique in the opportunity for retailers to carry all the components they need to customize solutions that perfectly match individual angler needs. |
Shelby’s Bryan Thrift Leads Knockout Round at Major League Fishing’s REDCREST 2023 Presented by Shore Lunch on Lake Norman
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Thrift Leads the Charge with 17-Pound, 12-Ounce Limit to Take 2½-Pound Lead, 15 Anglers Advance to Saturday
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 10, 2023) – Shelby, North Carolina pro Bryan Thrift, caught a five-bass limit Friday weighing 17 pounds, 12 ounces – the largest limit of the tournament thus far – to grab the early Knockout Round lead after Day 3 of the Major League Fishing (MLF) REDCREST 2023 presented by Shore Lunch , the Bass Pro Tour championship. The field is now trimmed to 15, and competition resumes Saturday as the anglers compete to get inside the top 10 to advance to Championship Sunday. The five-day event, hosted by the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority, Visit Lake Norman and the Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Department, features anglers competing to become pro bass fishing’s newest world champion, and a top cash prize of $300,000.
“I started the first period on the same place I’ve been starting every day, and I caught a pretty good limit on a little ¼-ounce Damiki Underspin with a 3-inch (Damiki) Armor Shad,” Thrift said. “I came out of there with almost 12 pounds, and that gave me the confidence to go and run my big fish pattern – throwing a bigger swimbait around docks.
“I ended up getting four bites on it and they were all 3-pounders, which is a very good day on Lake Norman. I’m looking forward to getting back out there tomorrow. If they keep biting that swimbait and I can keep catching them on this underspin, we might have a chance at this one.”
Behind Thrift in second place is reigning Bass Pro Tour Angler of the Year Jacob Wheeler, who boated five bass weighing 15 pounds, 4 ounces.
“I had a solid day out on Norman and survived Day 1,” Wheeler said in his post-game interview. “We have our work cut out for us. I’ve got to catch a big bag tomorrow, to sort of make up that margin on Thrift.
“The thing about Lake Norman is it’s really easy to slip up here,” Wheeler continued. “If someone catches 12 pounds and you can catch 16, you can make up that weight margin quickly. But we at least survived and made it to where we have a chance going into the next couple of days. I think I figured something out today, so hopefully we can put that in our hand and go out here and try to reel a couple of bass in again tomorrow.”
The top 15 pros that made the cut and will advance in competition on Lake Norman:
1st: Bryan Thrift, Shelby, N.C., five bass, 17-12
2nd: Jacob Wheeler, Harrison, Tenn., five bass, 15-4
3rd: Alton Jones, Jr., Waco, Texas, five bass, 14-9
4th: Adrian Avena, Vineland, N.J., five bass, 14-4
5th: Jonathon VanDam, Kalamazoo, Mich., five bass, 14-2
6th: Casey Ashley, Donalds, S.C., five bass, 12-3
7th: Edwin Evers, Talala, Okla., five bass, 12-3
8th: Randy Howell, Guntersville, Ala., five bass, 12-3
9th: Jesse Wiggins, Addison, Ala., five bass, 12-0
10th: Dakota Ebare, Brookeland, Texas, five bass, 11-15
11th: Dustin Connell, Clanton, Ala., five bass, 11-11
12th: Matt Lee, Cullman, Ala., five bass, 11-9
13th: Cody Meyer, Star, Idaho, five bass, 11-7
14th: Ott DeFoe, Blaine, Tenn., five bass, 11-1
15th: Anthony Gagliardi, Prosperity, S.C., five bass, 10-15
Finishing in 16th through 20th place are:
16th: Brent Ehrler, Redlands, Calif., five bass, 10-13
17th: Zack Birge, Blanchard, Okla., five bass, 10-13
18th: Jeremy Lawyer, Sarcoxie, Mo., five bass, 9-7
19th: Fletcher Shryock, Guntersville, Ala., five bass, 8-12
20th: Andy Montgomery, Blacksburg, S.C., four bass, 7-2
A complete list of results can be found at MajorLeagueFishing.com.
Overall, there were 173 scorable bass weighing 362 pounds, 10 ounces caught by the 20 pros Friday.
Pro Alton Jones, Jr. of Waco, Texas, earned Friday’s $1,000 Berkley Big Bass Award with a stout 5-pound, 7-ounce spotted bass that he caught during Period 1. Berkley awards $1,000 to the angler that weighs the biggest bass each day, and a $1,000 bonus to the angler who weighs the largest bass of the tournament.
All 40 Anglers competed on Days 1 (Wednesday) and 2 (Thursday) of the event. After two days of competition, the field was cut to just the top 20 based on two-day total (10 bass) cumulative weight. Weights were zeroed, and the top 20 anglers competed on Day 3 (Friday). Now the field is trimmed to 15 anglers on Day 4 (Saturday), then only the final 10 anglers compete on Day 5 (Sunday). The winner is determined by the heaviest three-day total (15 bass) cumulative weight with the winner earning the top prize of $300,000 and the REDCREST 2023 trophy.
The General Tire Take Off Ceremony Presented by X2 Power will begin at 6:15 a.m., Saturday, and 7:15 a.m. on Championship Sunday, at Blythe Landing Park, located at 15901 N.C. 73 HY, in Huntersville, North Carolina. Anglers will depart at 7 a.m. Saturday, and 8 a.m. on Sunday. Fans are welcome to attend all launch events and also encouraged to follow the event online throughout the day on the MLF NOW!® live stream and SCORETRACKER® coverage at MajorLeagueFishing.com.
The Sweet Looking Rides & Wraps from REDCREST 2023
It’s so cool taking a look & checking out some of the great looking trucks & wraps from each event. We hope that you enjoy this slideshow.
Major League Fishing Partners with MONSTERBASS to Create a New Champions Club Subscription Box
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BENTON, Ky. (March 10, 2023) – Major League Fishing (MLF), the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, and MONSTERBASS, the industry-leading provider of fishing tackle subscription boxes, announced a partnership to relaunch the MLF Champions Club subscription tackle program. The project allows both companies to combine experience and resources to deliver superior baits, terminal tackle and content for the best subscription box available for passionate anglers.
“Our partnership with Major League Fishing is a huge win-win for all fishing fans and outdoorsmen and for the brands showcased each month,” said Rick Patri, President & CEO of MONSTERBASS. “The new Champions Club gives anglers everything they need to catch more fish each time they hit the water. Every month we provide the best seasonally appropriate baits from the hottest brands in fishing, access to how-to content created by MLF pros, as well as a live call-in show where anglers can ask questions about the baits they received. It’s literally the easiest and most affordable way for someone to become a better angler by learning how to fish new baits & techniques from MLF pros.
Champions Club by MONSTERBASS is a monthly subscription service tailored specifically for anglers looking to take their skills to the next level. In addition to the hottest tournament-winning baits and lures included in each box, subscribers also receive content and products from top MLF pro anglers and industry-leading brands. Each box contains a value of more than $75.
Champions Club by MONSTERBASS is available for preorder at MONSTERBASS.com with new co-branded boxes shipping in May. Subscriptions are available in one, three, six and 12-month terms.
“We’re excited to join forces with MONSTERBASS, as they are a great partner that truly understands what MLF is all about,” said MLF President and CEO Boyd Duckett. “Like MLF, MONSTERBASS consistently strives to improve its products and subscriber engagement. We look forward to continually combining our efforts to provide our fans and anglers with the best bass fishing subscription box on the market.”
Each month Champions Club by MONSTERBASS subscribers will receive:
- 7 to 8 regionally & seasonally appropriate baits
- 24-page guidebook with tips from MLF pros on how to fish each bait
- Access to 400+ instructional videos that’ll help you catch bigger bass
- Weekly livestream with top MLF pros with a 1-800 call-in number
- Individually numbered Golden Ticket – a chance to win $1,000 worth of fishing tackle
- $10 gift card
- Champions Club mobile app – fishing challenges & online tournaments
- Free Bait Friday – Club members receive a code via text to pick out a free bait every Friday
- Stickers & more…
For complete details and updated tournament information, news and more, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. To learn more about MONSTERBASS and the new Champions Club subscription box, visit MONSTERBASS.com.
About Major League Fishing
Major League Fishing (MLF) is the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, producing more than 250 events annually at some of the most prestigious fisheries in the world, while broadcasting to America’s living rooms on CBS, the Discovery Channel, the Outdoor Channel, CBS Sports Network, the World Fishing Network and on-demand on MyOutdoorTV (MOTV). Headquartered in Benton, Kentucky, the MLF roster of bass anglers includes the world’s top pros and more than 30,000 competitors in all 50 states and 13 countries. Since its founding in 2011, MLF has advanced the sport of competitive fishing through its premier television broadcasts and livestreams and is dedicated to improving the quality of life for bass through research, education, fisheries enhancement and fish care.
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Fishing Our National Forests
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| Educational video and lesson plan encourage exploring and fishing our National Forests |
| Forestville, WI (March 9, 2023) – Everyone agrees that kids need to spend more time outside. And now, more than ever, that requires some effort given the urge to stay indoors immersed in video games, streaming video, texting, and social media.Not to say that’s all bad. Video games sharpen hand-eye coordination, teach strategy, and when played live, even promote teamwork. Streaming television brims with educational material. Texting, frankly, is modern communication. And in moderation, social media provides real-time updates on friends, family, and even news and events. But alone, a childhood spent inside is one-dimensional. Seeing a fish on your smartphone is one thing – finding, catching, and releasing, or cooking, quite another. |
| In this educational video from the Outdoors Education Network and sponsored by the Future Angler Foundation and US Forest Service, an adventurous and ambitious youngster puts together a plan to fish in a National Forest.The video is accompanied by a lesson plan for students, fishing clubs, youth groups, or anyone who wants to educate others about our natural world.YOU own access to 2.5 million acres of lakes and over 150,000 miles of fishable streams. We encourage you to use them. |
Oklahoma Pro Edwin Evers Paces Top 20 Anglers That Advance to Weekend at Major League Fishing’s REDCREST 2023 Presented by Shore Lunch on Lake Norman
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Carolina Pros Casey Ashley (2nd), Andy Montgomery (17th), Bryan Thrift (19th) and Anthony Gagliardi (20th) all Advance in Top 20 – Weights Now Zeroed for Three-Day Weekend Shootout
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 9, 2023) – Pro Edwin Evers of Talala, Oklahoma, caught a two-day total of 10 bass weighing 29 pounds, 15 ounces, to pace the Qualifying Round field and advance to the weekend at the Major League Fishing (MLF) REDCREST 2023 presented by Shore Lunch, the Bass Pro Tour championship. Also advancing with Evers was pro Casey Ashley of Donalds, South Carolina, who weighed in 10 bass for 28-8 to end the round in second place, and California’s Brent Ehrler, who boated 10 scorable bass for 27-3, good for third.
Carolina pros Andy Montgomery of Blacksburg, South Carolina (18th), Bryan Thrift of Shelby, North Carolina (19th), and Anthony Gagliardi of Prosperity, South Carolina (11th) also advanced inside the top 20 cut.
The 40-angler field is now trimmed to 20, and weights are zeroed as competition moves into the Championship Round. The top 20 anglers will compete Friday, the field is cut to 15 on Saturday and then the final 10 anglers compete on Championship Sunday. The five-day event, hosted by the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority, Visit Lake Norman and the Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Department, features anglers competing to become pro bass fishing’s newest world champion, and a top cash prize of $300,000.
Link to HD Video – Fish-Catch Highlights of REDCREST 2023 Day 2 on Lake Norman
Link to Photo Gallery of REDCREST 2023 Day 2 Afternoon Highlights
“For these first two days, I’ve pretty much just put the trolling motor down and fished everything in front of me,” said Evers, who won the inaugural REDCREST Championship event in 2019. “This lake is one of those lakes where you try to duplicate your patterns, and I’ve spent a lot of time really just narrowing down where the bites are coming from. It’s been pretty random – from the back of a pocket to a point, and everything in between – but the more days on the water, the more pieces to the puzzle I get.
“Today it got a little bit clearer, where the better fish were,” Evers said. “I’ll know more tomorrow when I really start running that water again, but I’m not really sure how the spotted bass are going to react to the cloudy conditions (being forecast), so that’s going to be kind of interesting to see what happens.”
Evers caught nine bass Thursday – all spotted bass – with his largest going for 3½ pounds. Fans watching live on the MLF NOW! livestream watched Evers catch some on a big glide bait, some on a boot-tail swimbait and some on a topwater wake bait.
“I’ve been getting it narrowed down as the tournament goes on,” Evers said. “I’ll have three or four baits tied on tomorrow to do what I need to do.”
When asked about his history on Lake Norman, Evers spoke highly of the fishery.
“I love this lake,” Evers said. “I’ve got some history here – I’ve won two major events on this lake. I relate to it really well, and it fits with how I grew up fishing. Lake Norman is just a fun lake to fish.”
Evers went on to predict what the winning weight on Sunday will be.
“The lake is fishing good – it’s going to take every bit of 45 pounds over the next three days,” the Oklahoma pro went on to say. “I think a 15-pound-a-day average is going to do it. And I’m excited to get back out there.”
The top 20 pros that made the cut and will advance in competition on Lake Norman:
1st: Edwin Evers, Talala, Okla., 10 bass, 29-15
2nd: Casey Ashley, Donalds, S.C., 10 bass, 28-8
3rd: Brent Ehrler, Redlands, Calif., 10 bass, 27-3
4th: Dustin Connell, Clanton, Ala., 10 bass, 27-3
5th: Dakota Ebare, Brookeland, Texas, 10 bass, 26-12
6th: Adrian Avena, Vineland, N.J., 10 bass, 26-9
7th: Jeremy Lawyer, Sarcoxie, Mo., 10 bass, 26-7
8th: Jesse Wiggins, Addison, Ala., 10 bass, 25-15
9th: Ott DeFoe, Blaine, Tenn., 10 bass, 25-15
10th: Randy Howell, Guntersville, Ala., 10 bass, 25-12
11th: Zack Birge, Blanchard, Okla., 10 bass, 25-12
12th: Cody Meyer, Star, Idaho, 10 bass, 25-11
13th: Jonathon VanDam, Kalamazoo, Mich., 10 bass, 25-10
14th: Alton Jones, Jr., Waco, Texas, 10 bass, 25-9
15th: Matt Lee, Cullman, Ala., 10 bass, 25-9
16th: Fletcher Shryock, Guntersville, Ala., 10 bass, 25-6
17th: Andy Montgomery, Blacksburg, S.C., 10 bass, 25-6
18th: Jacob Wheeler, Harrison, Tenn., 10 bass, 25-6
19th: Bryan Thrift, Shelby, N.C., 10 bass, 25-3
20th: Anthony Gagliardi, Prosperity, S.C., 10 bass, 24-5
Finishing in 21st through 40th are:
21st: Greg Vinson, Wetumpka, Ala., 10 bass, 24-2, $5,000
22nd: Shinichi Fukae, Osaka, Japan, 10 bass, 23-15, $5,000
23rd: James Elam, Tulsa, Okla., 10 bass, 23-10, $5,000
24th: Jordan Lee, Cullman, Ala., 10 bass, 23-2, $5,000
25th: Justin Lucas, Guntersville, Ala., 10 bass, 22-14, $5,000
26th: Mark Rose, Wynne, Ark., 10 bass, 22-3, $5,000
27th: Mark Davis, Mount Ida, Ark., nine bass, 22-1, $5,000
28th: Jared Lintner, Covington, Ga., 10 bass, 22-0, $5,000
29th: Josh Bertrand, Queen Creek, Ariz., 10 bass, 21-10, $5,000
30th: Mark Daniels, Jr., Tuskegee, Ala., 10 bass, 21-7, $5,000
31st: Kevin VanDam, Kalamazoo, Mich., 10 bass, 21-7, $5,000
32nd: Michael Neal, Dayton, Tenn., 10 bass, 21-3, $5,000
33rd: Stephen Browning, Hot Springs, Ark., 10 bass, 20-12, $5,000
34th: Andy Morgan, Dayton, Tenn., 10 bass, 19-12, $5,000
35th: Chris Lane, Guntersville, Ala., 10 bass, 18-9, $5,000
36th: Randall Tharp, Port Saint Joe, Fla., eight bass, 18-4, $5,000
37th: Alton Jones, Lorena, Texas, six bass, 15-12, $5,000
38th: David Walker, Sevierville, Tenn., seven bass, 14-8, $5,000
39th: Todd Faircloth, Jasper, Texas, eight bass, 14-2, $5,000
40th: Wesley Strader, Spring City, Tenn., eight bass, 13-10, $5,000
A complete list of results can be found at MajorLeagueFishing.com.
Overall, there were 336 scorable bass weighing 698 pounds, 10 ounces caught by the 40 pros Thursday.
Pro Casey Ashley of Donalds, South Carolina, won Thursday’s $1,000 Berkley Big Bass Award, weighing in a 4-pound, 9-ounce largemouth during Period 3. Berkley awards $1,000 to the angler that weighs the biggest bass each day, and a $1,000 bonus to the angler who weighs the largest bass of the tournament.
All 40 Anglers competed on Days 1 (Wednesday) and 2 (Thursday) of the event. Now, after two days of competition, the field is cut to just the top 20 based on two-day total (10 bass) cumulative weight. Weights are zeroed, and the top 20 anglers compete on Day 3 (Friday). The field is trimmed to 15 anglers on Day 4 (Saturday), then the final 10 anglers compete on Day 5 (Sunday). The winner is determined by the heaviest three-day total (15 bass) cumulative weight with the winner earning the top prize of $300,000 and the REDCREST 2023 trophy.
The General Tire Take Off Ceremony Presented by X2 Power will begin at 6:15 a.m., Friday and Saturday, and 7:15 a.m. on Championship Sunday, at Blythe Landing Park, located at 15901 N.C. 73 HY, in Huntersville, North Carolina. Anglers will depart at 7 a.m. on Days 1-4, and 8 a.m. on Day 5, and return after competition ends at 4 p.m. on Days 1-4 and 5 p.m. on Day 5. Fans are welcome to attend all launch events and also encouraged to follow the event online throughout the day on the MLF NOW!® live stream and SCORETRACKER® coverage at MajorLeagueFishing.com.
In conjunction with the event, the FREE, family-friendly General Tire Outdoor Sports Expo Presented by Shore Lunch will also take place throughout the weekend, March 10-12 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day at The Park Expo and Conference Center, located at 800 Briar Creek Road, in Charlotte. Fishing and outdoor enthusiasts will have the opportunity to visit numerous booths and vendors, showcasing the latest and greatest in fishing, boating and the outdoors. The biggest names in the outdoor industry will be on hand, including the professional anglers that compete on the Bass Pro Tour and fishing legends like Jimmy Houston, Roland Martin and Hank Parker.
Throughout the day there will be giveaways and prizes, including signed MLF angler jerseys, rods and reels, gift cards, and more. On Friday evening one lucky fan will win a Toro 42-inch TimeCutter Zero Turn Mower, on Saturday night one lucky attendee will win a Tracker Off Road 300 ATV, and on Sunday one lucky attendee will walk away with a brand new 2023 Toyota Tundra SR5 Crew Max. Fans must be present to win the Grand Prize drawings. For more information on the General Tire Outdoor Sports Expo Presented by Shore Lunch, visit REDCRESTExpo.com.
The 2022 Bass Pro Tour featured a field of 80 of the top professional anglers in the world competing across seven regular-season tournaments around the country. The top 40 anglers in the Angler of the Year (AOY) standings after the seven events qualified to compete in REDCREST 2023 Presented by Shore Lunch.
The MLF NOW!® broadcast team of Chad McKee, Marty Stone and J.T. Kenney will break down the extended action from 7:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the first four days of competition, and from 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Championship Sunday. MLF NOW!® will be live streamed on MajorLeagueFishing.com and the MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) app.
Television coverage of REDCREST 2023 Presented by Shore Lunch will be showcased across two, two-hour episodes, premiering at 7 a.m. ET, on Saturday, July 1 and July 8 on Discovery Channel. Starting in July 2023, MLF episodes premiere each Saturday morning on Discovery Channel, with re-airings on Outdoor Channel.
Proud sponsors of the 2023 MLF Bass Pro Tour include: 13 Fishing, Abu Garcia, Ark Fishing, ATG + Wrangler, B&W Trailer Hitches, Bally Bet, Bass Cat Boats, Bass Pro Shops, Berkley, Black Rifle Coffee, Daiwa, Epic Baits, Favorite Fishing, Ferguson, Fox Rent A Car, General Tire, Grundéns, Humminbird, Lowrance, Minn Kota, Mercury, Mossy Oak, Onyx, Power-Pole, Rapala, Star tron, T-H Marine, Toro, Toyota, U.S. Air Force, Yellowstone Bourbon, Yo-Zuri and Zoom Baits.
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, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.