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Postponed & Rescheduled: Surviving the Corvid-19 by Ben Jacobi

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Postponed & Rescheduled: Surviving the Corvid-19 by Ben Jacobi

So here we are, staring at the calendar, wondering when the next event will be. We are checking emails and media sites daily to see if they are postponing the next event, when the events will be rescheduled to, wondering, and hoping, if and when the season will return for 2020. This whole situation has been bad for a lot of people and I pray everyone is able to recover to some extent to the so called normal life we had.

But I am here to talk about how this whole situation has effected me personally as far as not having any more events right now and honestly it has been VERY tough. Looking forward to the next event is my everyday motivation. The fact is, I live for the competition side of tournament fishing for sooo many reasons that I could talk for hours about it. But just to name a few, I love being able to go to new bodies of water, to meet the locals around the area and get see the new scenery. Of course the biggest part is getting to figure out the new puzzle ahead. Unlocking the bites on a new body of water! Then getting to see everyone at the meetings and weigh ins as well! I’ve gained some amazing friendships from such!

Last year I wasn’t able to compete at the level I wanted to because after my 2018 season I was all but flat broke. I qualified for the Regional on Lake Norman but had to disqualify myself after practicing on a off day. Then I came home to fish the final Elite 70 Tournament, The Classic, and Day 2 was canceled which ended my 2018 and 2019 seasons.

After starting my own business and working my rear off, I had finally gotten back to the point where I could take another shot at fishing competitively and the excitement was back full force in me. But it was short lived unfortunately. My fishing partner and I started the season with a 1st and a 2nd place finish in the HawgSnatchers and Pamunkey Series and I finished 80th in the first Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) in the Shenandoah Division on Smith Mountain Lake. Then the Corvid-19 virus shut down everything and just like that the season was over again and I’m left wondering what to do with myself.

I thrive from the competition and challenges the sport brings and without it I feel all but lost. So, in order to stay competitive and tournament ready, I continue to fish hard and keep my fishing skills honed and sharp, and my fishing boat rigged and ready, hoping and waiting that the season may be salvaged.

I am blessed that my sponsors are able to stay on board and at also being able to stay a float during all this. A huge thank you to Imperial Automotive, HawgSnatchers, The Rod Glove, Woo tungsten, Wild Wear America, The Lawn Don Landscaping, Propeller Dynamics, and Denali rod! I’ve been with these companies for years and love the family feel!
Well folks until next time..hope to see you on the water and tight lines.

Take care
Ben Jacobi Fishing

Texas Nurse Wins Sweepstakes And Chance To Fish With Angler Of The Year

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Texas Nurse Wins Sweepstakes And Chance To Fish With Angler Of The Year

Texas Nurse Wins Sweepstakes And Chance To Fish With Angler Of The Year

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Scott Tomez, of Lufkin, Texas, is a surgical nurse who has spent the past month working in a local emergency room on the frontlines of a national health crisis. For this avid angler, who says the past several weeks have been “pretty exhausting,” learning that he won the Fish With Scott Canterbury sweepstakes has been both a blessing and source of hope.

“I’ve never won anything like this before,” said Tomez. “After the way this year has been, winning was a huge blessing and a great surprise. I would like to thank B.A.S.S. and Mr. Canterbury for giving me this amazing opportunity and look forward to catching fish again.”

As part of a prize package valued at over $52,500, Tomez will be joining 2019 Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Scott Canterbury for an all-expenses paid fishing trip, where he hopes to pick up tips for fishing on his home lakes – Sam Rayburn Reservoir and Toledo Bend.

“I would like to know what Scott looks for to help him find fish and eliminate dead water on both his own home lakes and especially new lakes he travels to,” Tomez said. “And any little helpful tricks of the trade would be great!”

In addition to his fishing trip, Tomez’s incredible prize package includes a Skeeter ZX190W boat with Yamaha SHO150 engine, Skeeter-built trailer, Lowrance HDS-9 LIVE fishfinder with active imaging 3-in-1 transducer, Power-Pole shallow-water anchor apparel package, Gill tournament jacket and bib, three Ardent Apex reels plus culling system, Orion cooler, assorted Halo Fishing, NetBait Tackle, Snag Proof products, Bagley lures, Tactical fluorocarbon and Titan Tungsten pro-series products, and a Dirty Jigs tackle shopping spree.

For more information on current sweepstakes, including the Rapala Focus On Fishing Challenge, visit Bassmaster.com/current-sweepstakes.

MLF Announces Premiere Episode of Major League Fishing’s Cup Overflow

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MLF Announces Premiere Episode of Major League Fishing’s Cup Overflow

Watch Party Show Pilot Episode Features MLF Pros Brent Chapman, Ott DeFoe and Wesley Strader Breaking Down the On-The-Water Action as They View for First Time

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April 23, 2020 (Tulsa, Okla.) Major League Fishing (MLF) announced today that the premiere episode of Major League Fishing’s Cup Overflow is now available for viewing at MajorLeagueFishing.com. MLF Cup Overflow features pro anglers that compete in the MLF Cup events together in a virtual watch party, viewing the episode for the first time and allowing fishing fans to watch the show right alongside the competitors.

New episodes of Cup Overflow will premiere each Wednesday afternoon, in conjunction with the latest television broadcasts of the MLF Cup events. Episode No. 1 features pros Brent Chapman, Ott DeFoe and Wesley Strader breaking down Elimination Round 3 of the Sqwincher Patriot Cup presented by Venmo from Muskogee, Oklahoma, which premiered on the Outdoor Channel on Saturday, April 18.

“It was a lot of fun to be a part of the first episode of Major League Fishing’s Cup Overflow. The show gives fans complete access to what is going through our heads as we relive our time on the water,” said Chapman, winner of the Patriot Cup Elimination Round 3. “They get to hear it all – the jokes, the questions, and the true breakdowns that happen as we watch the episodes for the very first time, together.”

The premiere and future episodes of Major League Fishing’s Cup Overflow can be found at MajorLeagueFishing.com/videos/overflow.

The Sqwincher Patriot Cup Presented by Venmo continues with Sudden Death Round 1 on Saturday, April 25 at 2 p.m. EST on the Outdoor Channel. Nine anglers will race to be one of the first four pros to reach the Target Weight for the right to advance on to the Championship Round.

For a complete listing of the MLF television schedule, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com/tv-schedule.

How to Catch Bass When They’re Not Biting By Shaye Baker – Wired2Fish

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How to Catch Bass When They’re Not Biting By Shaye Baker – Wired2Fish

While watching Bassmaster LIVE during the 2020 Bassmaster Classic, I picked up on an interesting moment between commentator Davy Hite, 1999 Bassmaster Classic Champ, and his guest Rick Clunn, four-time Bassmaster Classic Champ. The action had been slow at the time Clunn was welcomed on stage. There had been little to no action on all of Lake Guntersville in about an hour and a half. Which is astonishing enough in itself.

But the real puzzler was that the fish had been biting all over the lake and in rapid succession for 30 minutes prior to them shutting down. Lake Guntersville is a massive fishery and the anglers were stretched out for 50 miles, but somehow the fish were behaving the same throughout.

So the question arose, “What do you do when they’re not biting?” What a simple and profound question. In years past, when we didn’t have metrics from the likes of BassTrakk (Bassmaster’s unofficial live leaderboard), we’d notice lulls in our own fishing. But they were singular events in our minds. When the fish would stop biting, anglers would just write it off as pulling into the wrong pocket or having caught all the fish on a spot.

Now with glaringly obvious data, we know that it’s not just us, our fishing or our spots. There’s something larger at play. So I caught up with Clunn to get his take on why we see this shutdown and how he recommends targeting bass when they’re not biting.

The Nitty Gritty to Spawn Fishing with Seth Feider on Bass Cast Radio

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The Nitty Gritty to Spawn Fishing with Seth Feider on Bass Cast Radio

Seth Breaks down how he fishes the Spawn. Plus answers your Facebook questions & more.

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The Season of Cancellation: When Will It End? by Bruce Callis Jr

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The Season of Cancellation: When Will It End? by Bruce Callis Jr

When will it end? We are facing difficult times with the Corvid-19 virus pandemic right now. Life as we know it is truly being turned upside down. And the fishing industry is truly being tested. What we enjoy to do is being put on hold as far as most tournaments and events.

The Bassmaster Elites, the Bass Pro Tour and the FLW have shut down their tournaments for now. A lot of the local tournament trails, like the VA Top 100 and the Elite 70 have shut down too. Granted some local clubs are still fishing, but it is different. They are supposed to keep the contact to a bare minimum by having the group spread out and not all gathered together. Right or wrong, it is what it is now.

Now the ICAST, our industry’s trade show event down in Orlando, FL this July has been canceled. That is huge too. It is the time when so many companies bring out the newest products for the year, friendships are made, and business partnerships are forged and fostered. I had hoped to go cover it this year, but that is out the window now. They are planning to produce ICAST 2020 Online, their version of a “virtual trade show,” that will provide a wide variety of tools and a wealth of information for us. But that is a work in progress and we will find out more soon.

But what about us, the angling community, the weekend warriors who are the meat of the fishing industry. How are they handling the spring fishing season and no tournaments for many. How are the news groups that cover the tournaments handling these difficult times?

We at the BassCast are thriving to do our best to bring you the readers as much information as possible. With the professional anglers on hold, we are producing new podcasts to bring you relevant information about fishing and other news. New writers are helping us bring you new stories each week. And we are always looking for things that you want to hear or read about. If you have questions, ideas, or are a company that wants to talk about how you are handling the pandemic or new products, send us a message through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or email Brian at [email protected] and let us know.

This year The BassCast started a new kayak series. The BassCast.com Kayak Bass Series. The first tournament never even had a chance to happen before all this mess started. We had hoped to get it started earlier, but have now revised the schedule and, with crossed fingers, we have a new start date of the first tournament for June 20th on the Staunton River.

My life has changed a lot since the outbreak and shutdown has happened. I had planned to do a few tournaments, but that is out for now. I am still writing as you can tell, but it’s not a subject I thought I would ever need to cover. My personal fishing has been hampered as well. I had planned to spread out and do a lot of new bodies of water around the state this year with Tiffany Risch, Jacob Stephens, and some others. But those plans are now on hold for now. Most of my fishing has been confined to the local ponds around me.

With so much shut down in the state, fishing is still one of the few activities that is still allowed. You can see families out on the banks of local ponds enjoying the time outdoors. It is an opportunity to teach the kids how to fish and educate them about the outdoors. I’ve seen a father and his son on the bank at one of my local ponds on one of my adventures. On another occasion, an entire family was fishing together. Another family took the opportunity to explore the trails around the pond, taking photographs and learning about nature. John Crews can’t fish the Elites, but he is making the most of the family time, getting out with his son and 2 daughters. The virus may have shut down so many things, but it has also had a positive effect in that it has produced more family activities and allowed us to reconnect with one another. The fishing industry is still selling plenty of baits and supplies as we continue to survive and fish our way through this difficult time. We are passing on so much positive information to our kids and teaching them our passion.

These are difficult times for all of us. It has brought out the best in some of us, for some, the worse. As a fishing community, we will survive this and we will be stronger. Things can be tough right now, but we are still doing what we love to do, fish. Stay strong, support each other, be smart about what we do, and keep the faith.

As Ike says, “never give up!” We will survive!

Fish Hippie Partners With Conservationist Champion Captain Benny Blanco To Launch All-New TV Series

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Fish Hippie Partners With Conservationist Champion Captain Benny Blanco To Launch All-New TV Series

New fishing series supports the fight for clean water, highlighting world-class fisheries and the water issues that threaten their existence

 

MT. AIRY, N.C., April 20, 2020 – On April 4, Captain Benny Blanco launched an all-new TV series called Guiding Flow, where he navigates the open water, tackling topics and issues that impact the climate of fisheries and threaten water quality. The show was made possible through the sponsorship of Fish Hippie – the originator of authentic, coastal-inspired lifestyle apparel, and conservation advocates.

Guiding Flow highlights the journeys to vulnerable pristine waters across Florida and the world, as Blanco explores endangered estuaries and fisheries and is joined by others who are championing the fight for clean water. The issues addressed in the show are critically important to the main sponsor, Fish Hippie, a company and brand committed to the fishing lifestyle and water conservation.

“We are extremely proud to be sponsoring Benny and his new TV series, and to support the fight for clean water,” said Ben Webb, co-founder of Fish Hippie. “Guiding Flow is about education, stewardship, empowering community, and igniting cultural change to see healthy fisheries for generations to come. As a brand inspired from life on or by the water, it’s our duty to be advocates and contribute to the conservation of our waters.”

In the premier episode, Blanco and Captain Chris Wittman, co-founder of Captains for Clean Water, travel to Charlotte Harbor, Florida in search of tarpon and to discuss the impact of a “good summer” without discharges from Lake Okeechobee.

“Charlotte Harbor is a complex web of ecosystems that provide some of the best fishing Florida has to offer,” explains Blanco. “When Lake Okeechobee discharges are reduced, Mother Nature has a chance to heal resulting in cleaner waters and healthier estuaries. We are very excited to have Fish Hippie as a sponsor of our new TV show and for their support of keeping our waters clean.”

For more information and updates about Guiding Flow, visit www.GuidingFlowTV.com or follow along on Instagram and Facebook. Catch the full first episode, “One Good Summer in Charlotte Harbor” on WaypointTV.

 

FLW Replaces High School Fishing Summer Camp, Announces Free Minicamps in Conjunction with Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit

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FLW Replaces High School Fishing Summer Camp, Announces Free Minicamps in Conjunction with Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit

BENTON, Ky. (April 20, 2020) – In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Murray State University announced that it will not host any summer camps this year. As a result, FLW is replacing its traditional High School Fishing Camp, scheduled for July 22-24, with a series of FREE minicamps held in conjunction with three Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit tournaments. Campers already registered will receive a full refund and are invited to participate in any of the FREE minicamps.

Each camp will be held on a Saturday in conjunction with a Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit event and will provide valuable instruction from top pros and industry executives for students, coaches and boat captains.

Participants will check in on site and receive a free camp t-shirt, free product from participating sponsors and a free lakeside cookout. Campers will have time to practice their newfound skills with some fishing from the bank and will be invited to help mentor grade-school children during an FLW Foundation Unified Fishing Derby held at the same location. Each of the first two camps will conclude at the start of the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit weigh-in with participating campers recognized on the popular FLW LIVE webcast. The third camp will be held at the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit TITLE championship with camp integrated into opening-day festivities. FLW is hosting these exciting new camps to help encourage high school anglers throughout the country to pursue their passion for fishing.

“We are disappointed to announce the cancellation of our annual High School Fishing Camp, but we are excited to replace it with three minicamps that will allow many more young anglers the opportunity to attend,” said FLW Executive Vice President and General Manager Kathy Fennel. “We believe the minicamps will provide students, coaches and boat captains a fantastic opportunity to learn and network.”

Registration for the minicamps is now open. To sign up for each camp, or for more information visit FLWFishing.com/camp.

Minicamp Locations:
Sat., June 13 – TVA Dam Boat Launch (Cherokee) – 2805 TN-92, Jefferson City, Tenn.

Sat., July 25 – Lake Dardanelle State Park (Dardanelle) – 2428 Marina Rd, Russellville, Ark.

Sat., Aug. 8 – Massena Intake Boat Launch (St. Lawrence) – 1415 State Hwy 131, Massena, N.Y.

Saturday Minicamp Tentative Schedule:
10 – 11 a.m.                            Registration and check-in

  • Collect your camp t-shirt and swag from participating sponsors
  • Meet your fellow campers

11 – 11:15 a.m.                       Welcome address

11:15 – 11:45 a.m.                  Session 1: Finding fish in all seasons & practice strategies

11:15 – 11:45 a.m.                  Adult Session 1: Best practices for sanctioned teams

11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.          Lakeside cookout with the pros

12:30 – 1 p.m.                         Session 2: Flipping & pitching instruction

1 – 1:30 p.m.                           FLW Foundation Unified Fishing Derby

  • Free fishing time and help youth in attendance

1:30 – 2 p.m.                           Session 3: Lure building

2 – 2:30 p.m.                           Session 4: Sight fishing with Wiley X sunglasses

2:30 – 3 p.m.                           Session 5: Backing a boat trailer

3 – 3:30 p.m.                           Session 6: Off the water fishing careers & resume building

  • Explore careers in marketing, PR, editorial and social media

3 – 3:30 p.m.                           Adult Session 2: Fish care at weigh-ins

3:30 – 4 p.m.                           Session 7/Adult Session 3: Ethics & etiquette on the water

  • What’s cool and what’s not when tournament fishing
  • Practical applications of the Golden Rule

4 – 6 p.m.                                Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit weigh-in

  • Campers recognized from the stage during FLW LIVE

For complete details and updated information visit FLWFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow FLW’s social media outlets at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

8 Cult-Classic Squarebills You Need to Own By Walker Smith

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8 Cult-Classic Squarebills You Need to Own By Walker Smith

A lot of companies are able to create and manufacture great fishing lures. But only a small percentage of these lures garner fanatical attention from all over the world. We’ve seen it many times throughout our careers; a specific lure will come to market and it picks up steam quicker than any of its competitors. Even though it may not have the marketing money behind it, word spreads organically and before you know it, you can barely find the lure anywhere. eBay prices are through the roof and anglers are flooding message boards trying to barter any gear they have to get their hands on these lures.

Just like those small-budget movies that have grown a huge following, the same goes for a select few fishing lures. They’re essentially cult classics.

Walker, Terry and Jason are all lure collectors and have a special affinity for crankbaits. We wanted to put together a list of a few special squarebill crankbaits that, if you happen to run across them, you should certainly be prepared to buy.

Here Are The 6 Best Places To Find Bass Around The Spawn – MTB

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Here Are The 6 Best Places To Find Bass Around The Spawn – MTB

Here Are The 6 Best Places To Find Bass Around The Spawn

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Here are six simple tips to help you target the bass spawn more efficiently. Location and timing are key factors for improving your chances of catching fish but here are a few more things to keep in mind on your quest for that FAT bass.

1) Northern Bays

The northern section of lakes receives the most sunlight, which means those areas warm up the fastest in the spring. Locating warm water is essential when locating spring bass, and there are few better places to look than shallow northern bays.

1)River/Creek Channels

Bass treat river channels like underwater highways each spring as they push from deep wintering holes to shallow pre-spawn locations. Targeting bass as they move from deep holes to shallow spawning grounds becomes much easier when you follow creek or river channels.

3) Hard Cover (Docks, Rocks, Metal, Wood)

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On bright sunny days look for pieces of cover that retain heat. Rocks, metal pilings, and wood will hold heat from the sun during a warm spring day. Bass and other fish will nestle closely to these areas trying to grasp a little of the added warmth.

Pro Tip: When you see a turtle perched on top of a log in the springtime, you’re in the right spot.

4) Water Inflow (Creek Channels, Discharges)

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Creek mouths, warm water discharges and other areas where water is flowing into a lake can be a prime area for prespawn fish. Look for inflowing water in the backs of creeks and bays and you should find the bass.

5) Secondary Points

Female bass often loiter in deeper water near spawning grounds before actually pushing up to start spawning. During this time, male bass will be shallow waiting for the females to arrive while the girls sit safely in deeper water. Look for secondary points near spawning grounds to target big female bass at this time.

The first point inside of a ”main lake point” is known as a secondary point. These are prime staging areas for big prespawn fish.

6) Docks 

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The shade, structure, and fact that docks are in shallow water make them popular areas for targeting bass throughout the spawning process. Look for docks near shallow flats, or with hard bottom like rocks, gravel, or sand.

Using finesse baits and casting from a distance will increase your chances at targeting spawning dock fish.

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