AFTCO To Sponsor Elite Event On St. Johns River

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December 6, 2019

AFTCO To Sponsor Elite Event On St. Johns River

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — AFTCO, maker of precision tackle and performance fishing clothing, has signed on as title sponsor for the premier event of the 2020 Bassmaster Elite Series season, B.A.S.S. announced today. The 2020 AFTCO Bassmaster Elite at St. Johns River will be held Feb. 6-9 in Palatka, Fla.

“We are proud to partner with AFTCO to present the first tournament of what is sure to be an exciting 2020 season,” said Bruce Akin, B.A.S.S. CEO. “Both brands have a long history focused on both conservation and growing the sport of bass fishing, and our enthusiastic fans are the perfect audience for AFTCO to promote their gear and clothing.”

As part of the festivities at the Bassmaster Outdoors Expo, fans can enjoy live music, kids’ activities, Elite angler clinics, opportunities to meet their favorite pros and more prior to weigh-in.

According to AFTCO President Casey Shedd, “It is a great association for AFTCO to further partner with B.A.S.S. the same year they are celebrating the 50th Bassmaster Classic. In an industry where clothing and tackle companies are increasingly encroached upon by private equity firms looking to maximize short term profits over quality, B.A.S.S. is a heritage organization that, like AFTCO, is ultimately owned and operated by a family business that prioritizes long-term thinking. From outfitting anglers with the perfect set of cold weather clothing to their favorite sun hoodie, we look forward to being the title sponsor of first 2020 Bassmaster Elite Series event at Palatka, Florida.”

More than 9,350 fans attended last year’s tournament on the St. Johns, which was one of the most exciting in B.A.S.S. history. Legendary angler Rick Clunn weighed 34 pounds, 14 ounces — a bag that included two bass over 9 pounds — on Championship Sunday to come from behind and win with 98-14.

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FLW, TBF Extend Strategic Partnership

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FLW, TBF Extend Strategic Partnership

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: BENTON, Ky. (Dec. 5, 2020) – Fishing League Worldwide (FLW) and The Bass Federation (TBF) announced today a new strategic partnership. This agreement extends bass fishing’s longest-running alliance between two pioneering organizations in service to grassroots anglers from coast to coast and around the world. Terms were not disclosed.
The partnership between FLW and TBF, two independent companies, continues to afford opportunities for co-membership and FLW tournament bids to TBF anglers in this agreement. The top boater and co-angler from each of seven divisions at the TBF National Championship will advance to FLW’s Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American. Additionally, TBF introduces a revamped and expanded “Living the Dream” prize package for anglers in 2020 and beyond. Preston Craig, the 2019 TBF National Champion from Philadelphia, Tenn., will be the first “Living the Dream” angler to benefit from the new partnership with his entry fees paid for the 2020 FLW Pro Circuit.
“We are proud to continue our longstanding relationship with FLW to provide grassroots fishing opportunities for our adult and student anglers alike,” said Robert Cartlidge, TBF President. “We value of the tradition of TBF and FLW working together. This relationship allows TBF the flexibility to do more for our members.”
FLW and TBF will continue to co-manage the nation’s largest High School Fishing program that includes 66 tournaments and a host of sanctioned trails serving more than 20,000 students across the United States. Participation in FLW and TBF High School Fishing tournaments is free to all Student Angler Federation (SAF) members, as SAF membership includes both TBF and FLW membership.
“We are thrilled to announce our continued partnership with TBF,” said Kathy Fennel, FLW Executive Vice President and General Manager. “Since 2006 we’ve worked more closely than any two organizations in the history of our sport, and we intend to strengthen that relationship under our new ownership for the benefit of all the anglers we serve.”
The “Living the Dream” prize package, continues to include fully paid FLW Pro Circuit entry fees, use of a tow vehicle and boat, and travel stipends for many events. Previous winners include MLF pro Mark Daniels, Jr.
“Living the Dream kicked off my career,” Daniels said. “It literally changed my life. I always dreamed of an opportunity to fish for a living, and TBF was the saving grace that granted me that chance.”
Daniels won the 2013 TBF National Championship, which led to him fishing the 2014 FLW Tour. He fished the FLW Tour in 2014, 2015 and 2016. Daniels finished 28^th in the 2019 inaugural Bass Pro Tour and has won more than three-quarters of a million dollars fishing professionally. Daniels will continue as a competitor on the 2020 MLF Bass Pro Tour.
“MLF fully supports the continuation of the long relationship between TBF and FLW,” said Don Rucks, MLF Executive Vice President and General Manager. “TBF competitors now have a dream path that leads all the way to the no-entry-fee Bass Pro Tour.”

“The proof of the partnership is in the things we have accomplished together,” said Cartlidge. “When TBF founded the national High School Fishing Program, FLW was our first partner and together we have invested to grow it into something neither organization could have accomplished alone, which will underpin our sport for decades to come.”
TBF members will continue to receive priority entry into FLW tournaments and will receive a subscription to the FLW Bass Fishing magazine.
About TBF
The Bass Federation Inc. (TBF) is the nation’s largest and oldest organized grassroots fishing, youth and conservation organization and a member of the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame. TBF is owned by those it serves and dedicated to the sport of fishing. TBF-affiliated state federations and member clubs conduct more than 20,000 events each year and have provided a foundation for the entire bass fishing industry for nearly 50 years. Visit bassfederation.com or highschoolfishing.org for more information.

FLW ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE, RULES AND ENTRY DATES FOR 2020 HIGH SCHOOL FISHING SEASON

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FLW ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE, RULES AND ENTRY DATES FOR 2020 HIGH SCHOOL FISHING SEASON

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Both Members of Winning Team at the High School Fishing National Championship Advance to the FLW Series Championship to Compete as Co-anglers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: BENTON, Ky. (Dec. 5, 2019) – Today FLW (Fishing League Worldwide) announced the schedule, rules and entry dates for the 2020 FLW High School Fishing season. New for 2020, the winning team (two anglers) at the National Championship will both advance to the 2020 FLW Series Championship to compete as co-anglers and fish for the top prize of $30,000, in addition to each receiving a $5,000 scholarship to a school of their choice.

“We are extremely excited to announce our plans for the 2020 season, and I am confident that it will be the most successful High School Fishing season yet,” said Kevin Hunt, FLW Senior Director of Tournament Operations, College and High School. “The fact that both anglers from the National Championship winning team will now advance to the FLW Series to compete as co-anglers alongside some of the top anglers from around the world is a great reward for the young anglers. I’m confident that our High School Fishing anglers will be very excited with this new opportunity.”

Registration for the 2020 FLW High School Fishing season is now open. Teams can register at FLWFishing.com or by calling 270.252.1000. There is no entry fee for high school anglers to compete in any FLW or TBF High School Fishing tournament, however both anglers must be a member of the Student Angler Federation (SAF). The $25 SAF membership fee includes membership to both FLW and The Bass Federation (TBF) and eligibility to fish any Student Angler Federation tournament, including FLW High School Fishing events, TBF State Championships and TBF Challenge tournaments. Membership can be purchased at FLWFishing.com or HighSchoolFishing.org.

FLW High School Fishing tournaments are two-person (team) events for students in grades 7-12, and open to any SAF-affiliated high school club in the United States. The top 10-percent of each FLW High School, TBF State Championship and TBF Challenge tournament held prior to June 8, 2020, will advance to the 2020 High School Fishing National Championship held in conjunction with the High School Fishing World Finals June 23-27 on the Mississippi River in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Launched by TBF in 2010, the World Finals is the world’s largest open high school bass tournament. At the 2019 World Finals and National Championship anglers competed for more than $2.8 million in scholarships and prizes.

The majority of FLW High School Fishing tournaments are held on Saturdays, following an FLW College Fishing tournaments that take place on Fridays. This allows high school anglers the opportunity to network with prospective college fishing teams and coaches to help them decide if and where they would like to start their collegiate fishing career.

2020 FLW High School Fishing Schedule:

Feb. 8 Lake Seminole Bainbridge, Ga.
March 7 Table Rock Lake Branson, Mo.
March 15 Lake Havasu Lake Havasu City, Ariz.
March 28 Fort Gibson Lake Wagoner, Okla.
April 18 Smith Mountain Lake Huddleston, Va.
April 25 Lake Guntersville Guntersville, Ala.
May 3 California Delta Bethel Island, Calif.
May 30 Mississippi River La Crosse, Wis.
Aug. 1 Lake Erie Sandusky, Ohio
Sept. 12 Ohio River Paducah, Ky.
Sept. 26 Chesapeake Bay Edgewood, Md.
Sept. 27 Clear Lake Lakeport, Calif.
Oct. 3 Ouachita River Monroe, La.
Oct. 17 Lake Hartwell Anderson, S.C.
Nov. 14 Sam Rayburn Reservoir Brookeland, Texas

2020 FLW/TBF High School Fishing National Championship & World Finals

June 23-27 Mississippi River La Crosse, Wis.

Complete rules for the 2020 FLW High School Fishing circuit can be found online at FLWFishing.com.

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

About FLW
FLW is the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, providing anglers of all skill levels the opportunity to compete for millions in prize money across five tournament circuits. Headquartered in Benton, Kentucky, FLW and their partners conduct more than 290 bass-fishing tournaments annually around the world, including the United States, Canada, China, Italy, South Korea, Mexico, Namibia, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, and Zimbabwe.

FLW tournament fishing can be seen on the Emmy-nominated “FLW” television show while FLW Bass Fishing magazine delivers cutting-edge tips from top pros. Acquired by Major League Fishing in late 2019, FLW programming expands in 2020 to the Outdoor Channel and the Sportsman Channel as well as on-demand at MyOutdoorTV (MOTV).

PHOENIX BOATS SIGNS AS EXCLUSIVE BOAT SPONSOR FOR FLW

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PHOENIX BOATS SIGNS AS EXCLUSIVE BOAT SPONSOR FOR FLW

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: BENTON, Ky. (Dec. 4, 2019) FLW (Fishing League Worldwide) announced Tuesday that it has reached a sponsorship agreement with Phoenix Boats, a leading boat manufacturer known for innovation, performance and an angler-centric business approach. Effective immediately, Phoenix will assume title sponsorship of the FLW Bass Fishing League, which recently announced decreased entry fees to offer grassroots anglers the best payouts at the lowest cost available. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

“The partnership with FLW and the Bass Fishing League is a perfect fit for Phoenix Boats,” said Gary Clouse, President of Phoenix Boats. “I know from personal experience from fishing my first BFL in 1981 and many more since that the FLW platform delivers a great angler experience at each of their 128 tournaments. That alone makes this a perfect fit for Phoenix.”

“Phoenix Boats is the only boat company whose co-Founder and current President is also a Pro Angler,” said Teresa Johnson, Chief Operating Officer of Phoenix Boats. “We focus on building a product from an angler’s perspective and are extremely invested in the sport of tournament bass fishing.”

The Phoenix Bass Fishing League includes 24 divisions devoted to weekend anglers with five tournaments in each division plus six no-entry-fee regional championships, a no-entry-fee wild card championship and the prestigious no-entry-fee All-American that pays $100,000 to the winning boater and $50,000 to the winning co-angler. The 2020 Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American will be held April 30 through May 2 at Lake Hartwell in Anderson, South Carolina. The highest-finishing boater and co-angler from each regional championship and the wild card at the All-American also qualify for the 2020 FLW Series Championship where pros compete for a $200,000 first-place award and co-anglers fish for a new Phoenix bass boat. The top 45 boaters and co-anglers plus tournament winners from each Phoenix Bass Fishing League division earn priority entry into the FLW Series, the pathway to the FLW Pro Circuit and ultimately the MLF Bass Pro Tour, where top pros compete with no entry fees.

“We built our company around delivering a positive customer experience, and FLW is a natural fit with that. FLW tournaments are known for their family-type feel, and they have always treated their fans, customers and employees with respect and genuine care, and that is really important to us. We know that anglers will have a great experience fishing the Phoenix Bass Fishing League,” said Clouse.

A professional angler since 1982, Phoenix President Gary Clouse first worked in Customer Service and Sales for Stratos Boats before becoming the National Sales Manager for Triton Boats in 1996. He returned to Stratos as President in 2001 and worked for six years before launching Phoenix Boats in 2007 alongside his colleague Teresa Johnson – all while maintaining his career as a pro angler. Clouse’s unique background of marine sales, customer service and proven leadership in the bass boat market have earned Phoenix Boats a reputation for their high-quality, innovative, angler-focused bass boats with an unmatched customer service experience.

In addition to its title sponsorship, Phoenix Boats will also receive exposure across all FLW platforms, including the FLW Pro Circuit, FLW Series, FLW College Fishing and FLW High School Fishing, on-site activation, FLWFishing.com, FLW Live on-the-water and weigh-in streams, social media, FLW Bass Fishing magazine and the Emmy-nominated “FLW” television show, which will air 312 hours of programming in 2020 on the Outdoor Channel and the Sportsman Channel.

“FLW is excited to start our partnership with Phoenix, a brand known for its performance, reliability and commitment to tournament anglers,” said Kathy Fennel, FLW Executive Vice President and General Manager. “The team at Phoenix is committed to expanding the sport at the grassroots level, and we look forward to building on this mutually beneficial partnership to do exactly that.”

Registration for the 2020 Phoenix Bass Fishing League opens Dec. 9 at 8 a.m. Central time. Visit FLWFishing.com for complete details. The season kicks off Jan. 4 at Sam Rayburn Reservoir in Brookeland, Texas.

Details on a lucrative enhanced Phoenix First Flight contingency program for FLW anglers will be announced soon.

About Phoenix Boats

Phoenix Boats is a Tennessee corporation founded in 2007 by bass anglers for bass anglers. It has risen to become known as one of the industry leaders in quality and innovation. It is headquartered in Winchester, Tennessee, in a modern 150,000 square foot facility located on 52 acres.

For more information, visit phoenixbassboats.com.

Traditions Media recruits two of the brightest young talents in the fishing industry

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Traditions Media recruits two of the brightest young talents in the fishing industry

Minneapolis, MN (December 4, 2019) – Traditions Media, a pioneering provider of fishing-, hunting- and outdoors-focused public relations, media buying, and digital/social marketing strategy is proud to announce the onboarding of two exceptional talents, Kristine Fischer and Lee Rose Koza. Both have joined the marketing team under the guidance of Dena Vick, Director of Fishing and Marine Marketing Strategy and Communications.

“These two accomplished women have already established themselves as successful and respected tournament anglers and solid influencers,” says Traditions Media co-owner, Leslie Sundahl. “The fact that they want to leverage their authentic fishing skills and knowledge through communications is good for the industry and good for our clients here at Traditions Media. Women are one of the fastest-growing segments of the fishing population, but remain largely underserved in media coverage. We’re proud to help provide a platform for their voices, keyboards, and knowledge, and welcome Kristine and Lee Rose to the Traditions Media family.”

Kristine Fischer, who got underway with Traditions Media in October, works side by side with Dena implementing advertising strategies and delivering and tracking creative materials on behalf of several of the agency’s clients.

Kristine Fischer

Kristine, a familiar fishing face on social media, worked at a major sporting goods retailer for five years before chasing her dream to live a freer lifestyle, while still being engaged in the outdoors industry. She left her fulltime job to pursue a career in competitive angling. Kristine now travels the country with her fiancé fishing in national kayak bass tournaments (Hobie Bass Open Series and Kayak Bass Federation), freelance writing, generating engaging social media content… and now providing valuable support to Traditions Media.

Results prove Kristine’s potency in competitive kayak angling; she earned three national-level victories and a runner-up in 2019 and claims the title of being the first women to qualify for the Hobie Fishing Worlds. Kristine is also co-founder of the Women’s Worldwide Fishing Federation (WWFF), an organization created to empower and educate women to get out and participate in the sport.

Lee Rose Koza, a communications major at Carson-Newman University and a proud member of the Carson-Newman Eagle Anglers, also joins the Traditions Media team. Lee Rose, as an intern, will be aiding Dena with media buying, in addition to developing and managing social media for Traditions Media clients.

An avid angler, Lee Rose earned several first-place tournament wins fishing the Georgia Bass Nation 2018-2019 season, even claiming Angler of the Year. Recently, she and her teammate Maddux Walters earned second place out of 216 boats on Lake Hartwell in the FLW College Southeastern Open, claiming a spot in the 2020 Yeti FLW College Fishing National Championship. Lee Rose also works with youth fishing camps to help children learn the sport of fishing.

Dena Vick and Lee Rose Koza

Aspiring for a career in the industry, Lee Rose wants to “learn the business of fishing, versus just learning how to keep fishing better.”

Vick, a well-known fishing-industry veteran, has become a respected mentor to women who have what it takes to advance in the adapting, but still-male-dominated fishing biz. She gives specific thanks for being introduced to Kristine and Lee Rose: “Randy Hamilton, Regional Area Manager for St. Croix Rod encouraged both women to reach out to me. After meeting and learning more about them and their goals, I invited both to work with me at ICAST this past July. Their professionalism, work ethic and knowledge of the sport and business was impressive. Bringing them on was a no brainer,” says Dena.

“It’s refreshing to work with women who share my passion for fishing. In these roles, both can grow their communications and marketing careers while still pursuing tournament fishing dreams. Traditions Media has developed positions that allow for their growth in competitive angling while simultaneously learning the business side of the sport,” she adds.

Others in the industry share Vick’s enthusiasm, while applauding her, Traditions Media and other companies for having the foresight to seek out hires that speak to recreational fishing’s increasing diversity.

Lee Rose Koza

“Over the last several years, women have increasingly made up a larger percentage of fishing participants overall, so it doesn’t surprise me that they’re making waves in the industry too,” said Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) SVP of Marketing & Communications, Stephanie Vatalaro. “Here at RBFF we like to say, ‘The Water is Open to Everyone,’ and I truly believe that having a diverse mix of fishing-industry talent that includes women and other non-traditional groups will give us the insight we need to help shape the future of the sport.”

Today, we have a new generation of young anglers with sharp marketing minds that, like me, dreamt of a career in the fishing industry. An increasing number of them happen to be women, which is a great thing,” Dena says. “Traditions Media is very fortunate to have reeled in two of the best.”

Bassmaster Team Championship On Hartwell To Determine Final Classic Spot

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December 4, 2019

Bassmaster Team Championship On Hartwell To Determine Final Classic Spot

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ANDERSON, S.C. — The Bassmaster Team Championship is obviously one of the most important tournaments on the schedule each year because a pair of anglers will be crowned the top team after a year’s worth of team trail events from around the world.

But what truly makes the Team Championship such a hotly contested derby is that one angler is going to grab the last spot in the 2020 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk.

The race for the 53rd and final spot in the 2020 Bassmaster Classic begins Dec. 11 on Lake Hartwell in the northwest corner of South Carolina, and bass fishing fans can expect the finest team trail anglers in the country to be gunning for glory during full days on one of America’s foremost fisheries.

The team portion of the event will be held Dec. 11-12 and will feature anglers from 30 states and several foreign countries. The winning duo will win a $20,000 Nitro/Mercury cash prize and handsome trophies to commemorate the accomplishment, but they’ll also lead the charge into the Classic Fish-Off which will take place Dec. 13-14.

The top three teams through Day 2 — six anglers in all — will have their weights zeroed and then compete individually in the Fish-Off. The competitor with the heaviest two-day total of the group will nab the final coveted berth in the historic 50th Bassmaster Classic, which will be held March 6-8, 2020 on Lake Guntersville in Alabama. Weigh-ins will take place daily at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex in downtown Birmingham.

B.A.S.S. Nation Director Jon Stewart said any tournament that has a spot in the Classic on the line is a big event. But the chance to fish in the 50th installment of what has is known as the “Super Bowl of Bass Fishing” brings added luster.

“That whole Classic week next March is going to be a celebration of our sport and all of its history,” Stewart said. “It’s going to be amazing. For anyone to be a part of that is going to be really, really special. I’m sure it’s going to be on the minds of many of the anglers competing on Lake Hartwell in the Bassmaster Team Championship. The Classic is what everyone shoots for, and they’ll have a chance to get there if they do well.”

The tandems set to battle on Hartwell have been tested through a series of qualifying tournaments on their respective team trails from around the globe. Stewart said there were between 10,000 and 11,000 anglers vying for a spot in the Team Championship, which is a record number for B.A.S.S.

“The way these anglers are qualifying through the trails, it’s impressive,” Stewart said. “The grass roots of our sport is excelling. It’s as strong as ever before.”

William Samples of South Boston, Va., and Charles Purcell of Townsville, N.C., teamed to win the 2018 Bassmaster Team Championship on Florida’ Harris Chain of Lakes last December. Matthew Robertson of Kuttawa, Ky., won the Classic Fish-Off and finished 47th of 52 anglers competing in the 49th Bassmaster Classic on the Tennessee River in Knoxville, Tenn.

Daily take-offs and weigh-ins during the Bassmaster Team Championship will be held at Green Pond Landing in Anderson, S.C.

The event is sponsored by Visit Anderson.

Follow all the action on Bassmaster.com.

How You Should Really Be Fishing A Jerkbait

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December 4, 2019

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How You Should Really Be Fishing A Jerkbait

Most bass anglers agree that suspended bass are the hardest to catch, but there is a solution to catching these fish. Bass suspend most often from early winter to early spring and late summer through early fall. One surefire way to keep a lure in a bass’ strike zone and tempt the fish into biting is to throw a suspending jerkbait. The Googan Squad Jerkbait Scout is ideal for this tactic because the suspending lure dives 4 to 6 feet deep and lingers in that depth range. When fished in clear water, the suspending lure will draw strikes from nearby bass in the same depth range or fish moving up from depths of 15 to 20 feet.

A suspending jerkbait is a prime lure to throw after the fall turnover on Northern lakes when smallmouth bass scatter and suspend. You can catch these roaming smallmouths on a suspending jerkbait worked along sandy bottoms that quickly drop from a 5-foot flat to 20 feet deep. Position your boat on top of the drop-off and cast to either the shallow or deep side of the bottom change. That boat position gives you the ability to make a long cast up onto the flat or well in front of the boat so you can fish your bait over 20 feet of water. An erratic retrieve with two- to three-second pauses produces best.

The suspending jerkbait also shines any time the wind blows from late fall to early spring for hibernating bass on clear-water reservoirs. The channel swings in creek arms are key locations to throw a suspending jerkbait in the winter. Maneuver your boat so you can throw the Scout at a 45-degree angle along with the channel swing. A good rule of thumb is to make sure you are no more than a cast away from pretty deep water.

After making a long cast, turn your reel handle hard seven or eight times to drive the lure to its maximum depth. Then employ a twitch-and-pause retrieve with your rod pointed toward the water throughout the presentation. Let the lure sit for a long time—sometimes as long as 30 seconds– between jerks and keep your line semi-taut throughout the pause.

This allows the lure to seductively wiggle as it suspends. After letting the lure sit for what seems like an eternity, slowly sweep your rod to pull the lure a couple of inches and let it sit again for a while. Once you get a bite or two it gives you the confidence to just let the lure soak all day but until you get bit it is hard to make yourself fish that slowly. As the water continues to warm in early spring, you can shorten the pauses of your retrieve to trigger strikes.

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Monster Energy Partners with the American Bass Anglers

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Monster Energy Partners with the American Bass Anglers

Athens, AL (November 25, 2019) – American Bass Anglers, Inc (ABA) announced today that Monster Energy will become the official and exclusive energy drink sponsor of the American Bass Anglers tournament trail and will be showcased at ABA Open Series, Team trail and Military Team events including all Championships.

“We are very proud to include Monster Energy to our sponsorship family, they are renowned for providing support to outdoor activities across the country and will be showcased at the Bass Pro Shops Open Series, Team Tour and Military Team event. They will be onsite hosting tastings for our anglers at various events.”, said Morris Sheehan. “Monster Energy like fishing is more than an experience, it is a lifestyle.”

“We are very excited to partner with ABA and provide the tour with some of our signature Monster Energy Drinks as well as our brand-new innovation! “Unleash The Beast “, unless it’s a prize winning Monster!” said James “Prime” Rolfe, Senior Field Marketing Manager for Monster.

Most companies spend their money on ad agencies, TV commercials, radio spots, and billboards to tell you how good their products are. At Monster we choose none of the above. Instead, we support the scene, our bands, our athletes and our fans. We back athletes so they can make a career out of their passion. We promote concert tours, so our favorite bands can visit your home town. We celebrate with our fans and riders by throwing parties and making the coolest events we can think of a reality.

Some companies won’t let you have any gear unless you’re on the payroll. We’re all about our fans rockin’ the Monster logo the way they want – on hats, shirts, mx bikes, trucks, gear, or even on themselves. Our idea of a promotion isn’t giving away a TV you already got. Our promos offer exclusive VIP access, insane trips hanging with top musicians and athletes, and real gear like dirt bikes, snowboards and helmets.

In short, at Monster all our guys walk the walk-in action sports, punk rock music, partying, hangin’ with the girls, and living life on the edge. Monster is way more than an energy drink. Led by our athletes, musicians, employees, distributors and fans, Monster is… A LIFESTYLE IN A CAN!

About the American Bass Anglers
American Bass Anglers is committed to providing low cost, close to home tournaments for the weekend angler while offering an upward path for individual angler progression. For more information about American Bass Anglers and all their bass tournament trails visit www.americanbassanglers.com.

American Bass Anglers is sponsored by: Bass Pro Shops, Triton Boats, Nitro Boats, Tracker Boats, Mercury Marine, MotorGuide, Garmin, T-H Marine, Abu Garcia, Berkley, Lucas Oil, Engel Coolers, Maui Jim and Power-Pole.

Boo Whitaker & John Miller Win CATT Lake Norman, NC Fall Final Nov 30, 2019

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Boo Whitaker & John Miller Win CATT Lake Norman, NC Fall Final Nov 30, 2019

We closed out Lake Norman with a bang! Plenty of fish caught and Boo Whitaker & John Miller take the win with 13.27 lbs! They took home $2,7320.00! They also received a Lews Baitcast Reel!

Maurice Freeze & Rock Poplin took 2nd with 13.17 lbs worth $1,040.00!

Jeff & KJ Queen earned 3rd with 13.08 lbs and collected $1,350.00 with the 1st BONUS added in!

Huge thanks to Academy Sports for their support!

Goodwill Industries NWNC awarded a total $1,000 to the top 3 Veteran teams in the Norman points!

28 Teams	BF	Weight	Winnings
Boo Whitaker – John Miller	5.31	13.27	$2,732.00
Maurice Freeze – Rick Poplin	4.19	13.17	$1,040.00
Jeff & KJ Queen	3.34	13.08	$1,350.00
Mike Stephens	3.48	12.84	$830.00
Nick Miller	3.47	11.77	$520.00
Craig Chambers – Derek Cummings	2.80	11.18
Chris Baumgardner	4.39	10.95	$78.00
Steve Addington – Matt Stout	2.31	10.62
Greg Mauldin	2.88	10.26
Luke Helms – Kevin Toler	3.22	9.99
Preston & Stanton Harris	2.85	9.50
Scott Hamrick – Roger Hoover	3.01	9.82
Matt McBee – Matt Haywood	2.32	9.10
Jimmy & Alex LeShock	2.80	9.08
Todd Anders – Wendell Ireland	2.23	8.79
Kenny & David Beard	2.57	8.78
Gene Webster	2.58	8.75
David & Ty Cooke	2.72	8.50
Fred Moore – Shane Suddeth	0.00	6.67
TJ Rumpf	0.00	2.46
Rodney Lambert – Mark Morrison	0.00	0.00	$500.00
Kenny Seagle	0.00	0.00
Tim Chapman	0.00	0.00
Aaron Jordan	0.00	0.00
Jason Eaker – Mike Seawright	0.00	0.00
Bobby Snyder – Tim Cline	0.00	0.00
Keith Speece – Willie Norman	0.00	0.00
Dylan Fulk – Adam Waters	0.00	0.00
Joel Marcotte			$200.00
Total Entrys			$3,120.00
BONUS $			$1,100.00
2019 Norman Fall Final Fund			$2,030.00
Total Paid At Ramp			$7,250.00
Total Paid 2019 Fall Lake Norman			$16,720.00
Grand Total Paid Lake Norman 2019			$28,440.00

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FLW ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE, RULES AND ENTRY DATES FOR 2020 HIGH SCHOOL FISHING SEASON

FLW ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE, RULES AND ENTRY DATES FOR 2020 HIGH SCHOOL FISHING SEASON

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How You Should Really Be Fishing A Jerkbait

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