PLATTSBURGH READIES FOR ROUND TWO – FLW RETURNS WITH COSTA FLW SERIES AT LAKE CHAMPLAIN PRESENTED BY POLARIS

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July 9, 2019

PLATTSBURGH READIES FOR ROUND TWO – FLW RETURNS WITH COSTA FLW SERIES AT LAKE CHAMPLAIN PRESENTED BY POLARIS

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PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (July 9, 2019) – The 2019 Costa Fishing League Worldwide (FLW) Series Northern Division presented by Gajo Baits will open the season next week at Lake Champlain, July 18-20, with the Costa FLW Series at Lake Champlain presented by Polaris. Hosted by the City of Plattsburgh and the Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau, the three-day tournament will feature more than 320 of the best regional bass-fishing pros and co-anglers casting for a top prize of up to $95,000, including a brand new Ranger Z518L boat with a 200-horsepower Evinrude or Mercury outboard in the pro division.

“Like the Tour event, this tournament is going to be dominated by the largemouth,” said FLW Series pro Chris Adams of Shrewsbury, Vermont, who has five top-10 finishes on Lake Champlain in FLW competition. “Champlain, right now, is in transition time. There are a lot of patterns that are dying off and we’re starting to see some new things pick up. The key to this event will be timing – can you land in the right area as it’s hitting its peak?

“It will be important to find a group of fish – or several – that are starting to build up,” Adams continued. “The smallmouth won’t be real grouped up yet, so I think it’s going to be standard largemouth stuff – flipping, cranking and frogging. Fishing grass and hard cover.”

Adams went on to predict that the winning angler would bring a three-day total nearing 60 pounds to the scale.

“I think we’re going to need to catch at least 18 pounds a day to make the top-10 cut and fish the final day,” Adams went on to say. “It could be a little less, or a little more, but I say the winner will need 56 pounds to have a shot.”

Anglers will take off from the Plattsburgh City Marina located at 5 Dock Street in Plattsburgh at 6 a.m. EDT each day of competition. The weigh-ins will be held each day at the Marina beginning at 2 p.m. All takeoffs and weigh-ins are free and open to the public.

In Costa FLW Series regular-season competition, payouts are based on the number of participants competing in the event. At Lake Champlain, pros will fish for a top prize of up to $95,000 including a brand new Ranger Z518L boat with a 200-horsepower Evinrude or Mercury outboard if Ranger Cup qualified. Co-anglers will cast for a brand new Ranger Z175 boat with a 115-horsepower Evinrude or Mercury outboard, and $5,000 if Ranger Cup qualified.

The Costa FLW Series consists of five U.S. divisions – Central, Northern, Southeastern, Southwestern and Western – along with the International division. Each U.S. division consists of three regular-season tournaments with competitors vying for valuable points that could earn them the opportunity to compete in the season-ending Costa FLW Series Championship. The 2019 Costa FLW Series Championship is being held Oct. 31 – Nov. 2 on Lake Cumberland in Burnside, Kentucky.

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

Who is A True Angler?

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There is so much debate going around about who is a true angler. I have heard that unless you fish tidal water, you aren’t a true angler. I’ve heard that if you fish ponds, you aren’t a true angler. I’ve heard that if you aren’t in a big, fancy bass boat, you aren’t a true angler. If you don’t fish big tournaments, you aren’t a true angler. So many people have an opinion about who is and who isn’t a true angler.

Personally, an angler is anyone who goes fishing. I started out as a kid with a cane pole with a length of line attached. I had a bobber attached to the line and at the end of the line I had a hook and split shot weight to keep the hook under the water. I had a piece of earthworm threaded onto the hook and caught my first fish that way, a bream that was probably 5 inches long. I was so proud that I did it with my dad and grandfather. We fished what was called a pond, but in some areas, they call it a lake because of its size. I still enjoy the peace of doing just that.

As the years went by, my equipment changed to a Zebco 202, and I fished for bass and perch with it. I ate the perch and bass I returned to the water. My baits changed from an earth worm to artificial lures. Who I was never changed, I was still an angler. I fished in ponds and the river, although it was for a different type of fish. I caught bass, crappie, pickerel, bream, white perch, yellow perch, and catfish. Some perch, crappie, and catfish ended up in the frying pan or baked. As all anglers often do. But who I was, never changed.

And then I started to take bass fishing more serious. I started to acquire more tackle, different rods and reels, and more artificial lures. I became a member of a BASS Youth Club. My knowledge expanded with my experience. And as I grew, I expanded my fishing territory, moving into rivers and bigger lakes. But who I was, that same person as when I started, never changed.

I have, since those humble beginnings, learned a lot. I have had the opportunity to fish in many tournaments from Florida to Virginia. I have fished upon the St. John’s River, the James River, the Potomac River and many lakes and reservoirs along the way. My expertise as a bass angler has grown and expanded. By no means am I an expert angler. I truly believe there are no expert anglers, as we all keep learning every time we hit the water. I do believe that there are some that know a lot more than I do, but may still be able to learn something from me. I know I can learn from them. But I am still the same person inside, an angler, who began this journey

I as most anglers, started off the bank or dock. I moved from the dock into different styles of boats. I fished from a canoe, and old wooden rowboat, to an aluminum jonboat, and then a bass boat and finally a kayak. No matter where I cast the line into the water, I am still an angler, a real angler.

According to the dictionary, an angler is a person who fishes with a hook (angle) and line as a hobby or sport. This a broad definition that includes anyone who uses a hand line, a cane pole, a rod with a reel attached, or flyrod. It does not specify the type of water that is fished. It does not specify age or sex of the person. It does not specify from where they fish. An angler can stand on the bank of a pond, on the bank of a lake or river, they can wade into the water and fish. They can float on a tube or raft, ride in a canoe or kayak, fish from a jonboat or a bass boat. It does not specify the expertise of the person, whether a beginner or a 50 year veteran. A true angler is someone who fishes. Don’t you agree?

TVA Grants Funding to AMLA for Giveaway at Tennessee Valley Hunting and Fishing Expo

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July 8, 2019

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TVA Grants Funding to AMLA for Giveaway at Tennessee Valley Hunting and Fishing Expo

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Decatur, Ala (July 8, 2019) – The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA) have come together to give away 600 backpacks to children at the Tennessee Valley Hunting and Fishing Expo on July 12-14, 2019. The giveaway promotion encourages parents to take children fishing or camping in the Tennessee Valley region.

Each year TVA sponsors its Community Outreach Support Program that assists with funding in several areas related to environmental stewardship, which is part of its mission of service. With funding provided by TVA, AMLA will give away backpacks to the first 200 kids to AMLA’s booth each day of the annual expo held at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville.

“The Tennessee Valley region is filled with numerous natural wonders, parks, campgrounds and eight lakes that offer endless opportunities for families to experience together,” said AMLA President and CEO Tami Reist. “TVA has a long history of commitment to the region it serves. We appreciate their willingness to give back and to promote the use of the natural resources found across the region.”

The Tennessee Valley Huntsville and Fishing Expo is a destination event for hunting, fishing and outdoor enthusiasts, as well as the top outdoor retailers and organizations. The expo will feature hands-on product demonstrations from a wide range of hunting and fishing venues.

Show hours are:

Friday, July 12^th / 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Saturday, July 13^th / 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Sunday, July 14^th / 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission to the Expo is $10 per person with free admission for children 12 years old and younger. The Von Braun Center is located at 700 Monroe Street Southwest in downtown Huntsville. For more information, visit www.tvhfe.com.

For more information on TVA and its mission of service, visit https://www.tva.gov/About-TVA/Community-Relations.

FLIR Introduces Fishidy Sync Mobile Integration for Raymarine Axiom Multifunction Displays

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FLIR Introduces Fishidy Sync Mobile Integration

for Raymarine Axiom Multifunction Displays

New Feature Offers Waypoint Data Sharing and Next-Level Fishing Intelligence

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ARLINGTON, Va. (July 8, 2019) – FLIR Systems (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced today Fishidy™ Sync for Raymarine Axiom® multifunction displays (MFDs), a powerful new feature for Axiom owners who also use the Fishidy mobile app. Fishidy Sync delivers seamless sharing of waypoint data between Axiom MFDs and mobile devices running Fishidy, along with next-level fishing intelligence available through Fishidy’s connected, online community of anglers.

Fishidy, a part of the Raymarine product portfolio, is an iOS and Android app serving as a one-of-a-kind resource for anglers of all kinds. The Fishidy app and community deliver the information to help catch more fish through the integration of interactive fishing maps, social connections, and proven fishing intelligence covering thousands of waterways across North America. Fishidy’s online community of over one million anglers have access to detailed waterway information enhanced with Fishing Hot Spots® researched fishing tips, techniques, and local knowledge. Fishidy members can use the app to identify the best times to go fishing for specific species, log catches, record data on fishing conditions, and track successful patterns.

“The Fishidy mobile app complements our Raymarine electronics product portfolio and FLIR’s focused effort on delivering innovative products to both recreational and professional anglers,” says Grégoire Outters, Vice President and General Manager for FLIR’s Maritime Division. “We are excited to extend the power of Fishidy’s fishing intelligence tools to our Raymarine Axiom users as they plan their next on-the-water adventures and aspire to become better anglers.”

Setting up Fishidy Sync to a Raymarine MFD takes just minutes. Anglers simply connect their mobile device to their Axiom MFD’s Wi-Fi access point, enable Sync in the Fishidy app from their mobile device, and acknowledge the request on Axiom for Sync to begin.

With waypoint data shared across devices, Fishidy Sync provides anglers the flexibility and convenience to plan their fishing trips from anywhere and be ready to execute once on the water. The Sync feature is seamless and continues in real-time, allowing visibility of the angler’s waypoint icons and data inside the Fishidy app, and all Fishidy data on Axiom. Additionally, object appearance, metadata, waypoint customization, and privacy settings remain preserved across all devices.

Fishidy Sync will be released in late July for Raymarine Axiom MFD owners. The Fishidy mobile app is free to download and requires the creation of a free basic Fishidy user account.

Attendees at this week’s ICAST show in Orlando can learn more about Fishidy Sync in the Raymarine Booth (#3429), and in the ICAST 2019 New Product Showcase.

For more information about Fishidy Sync, visit http://www.raymarine.com/fishidy-sync/

Download high-res imagery from the Fishidy Sync Media Folder at https://flir.app.box.com/v/Raymarine-Fishidy-Sync

Ivan & Janet Morris Win CATT Lake Gaston, NC/VA June 30, 2019 with 20.51 lbs

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Ivan & Janet Morris Win CATT Lake Gaston, NC/VA June 30, 2019 with 20.51 lbs

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Next Lake Gaston CATT is August 3rd at Summitt Landing! Remember guys any CATT event you enter after June 1, 2019 goes toward your 2020 CATT Championship Qualification!

Ivan & Janet Morris claimed the top prize with a 5 bass limit weighing 20.51 lbs! They took home $1,725.00!

Michael Chlomoudis & Marty Warren claimed 2nd with 14.97 lbs and took home $780.00!

3rd went to Ryan & Carter Harrell with 14.72 lbs!

Randy Groves & Chuck Murray finished 4th with 14.23 lbs!

Gregory Kropp with the 2nd BF 5.44 lbs!

26 Teams	BF	Weight	Winnings	Points
Ivan & Janet Morris	5.49	20.51	$1,725.00	110
Michael Chlomoudis- Marty Warren	3.27	14.97	$780.00	109
Ryan Harrell & Carter Harrell	3.91	14.72	$440.00	108
Chuck Murray- Randy Groves	3.43	14.23	$200.00	107
Eric Schell- Todd Smith	3.32	14.06	$125.00	106
Wesley Bennet Chris Bishop	0.00	11.75		105
Jt Palmore- Bobby Crisman	3.75	11.67		104
Lee Gay- John Jackson	0.00	11.23		103
Scott Golden – Jessie Medlin	3.90	11.18		102
Mikey Anderson – Randy Black	0.00	10.43		101
Shawn Evans- William Cross	0.00	9.46		100
Shane Doughtie- Evan White	2.86	8.91		99
Gregory Kropp- Dave Fowler	5.44	8.91	$75.00	98
Adam Richardson-Gene(Bentley sub)	0.00	8.29		97
Bubba Haywood- David Frye	0.00	7.43		96
David Enos- Carl Enos	0.00	6.65		95
Greg Creech- Chris McDuffie	0.00	5.98		94
Kent Pearson- Cris Wells	0.00	5.55		93
Rich Hartman	0.00	0.00		92
Clay Ausley – Ken McNeil	0.00	0.00		92
Robert Carter- Larry Whitt	0.00	0.00		92
Kevin Dickens- Justin Dalton	0.00	0.00		92
Bobby Peedin- TJ Myrick	0.00	0.00		92
Vincent Wells- Dustin Sturm	0.00	0.00		92
Matthew Little – Derrick Bowden	0.00	0.00		92
John Caldwell – Robert Thompson	0.00	0.00		92
Total Entrys			$3,000.00
BONUS $			$680.00
Total Paid At Ramp			$3,345.00
Gaston 2019 Final Fund			$330.00
2019 CATT Championship Fund			$50.00
2019 Gaston Spring Final Fund Total			$1,130.00
2019 CATT Championship Fund Total			$1,685.00

Ryan Reynolds & Kenny Reynolds Win One Stop Mart Leesville Lake Tournament Trail July 7,2019

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We had 19 boats competing today on Leesville lake in a one stop mart Leesville lake tournament Trail tournament.

1st place – Ryan Reynolds / Kenny Reynolds – 5 fish – 13.37 lbs

2nd place – Tyler Farmer / Jeff Peake – 5 fish – 12.48 lbs

3rd place – Rodney Weeks /Jonathan Arrington – 5 fish – 12.39 lbs

Big fish of the day – Keith Roberts – a 4.85 lb largemouth

Z-Man® collaborates with Freedom Tackle™ on vibrant ChatterBait® Freedom CFL™ Football Bladed Swing Jig

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July 5, 2019

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Z-Man® collaborates with Freedom Tackle™ on vibrant ChatterBait® Freedom CFL™ Football Bladed Swing Jig

A Bladed Bass Jig for the Deep Thinker

Z-Man^® collaborates with Freedom Tackle^™ on vibrant ChatterBait^® Freedom CFL™ Football Bladed Swing Jig

LADSON, SC (July 5, 2019) – Effective collaborations aren’t just about merging two cool concepts—e.g. a pair of running shoes with a built-in iPhone^®, or two killer craft beers in one can. Leading edge brands bring an exceptional talent to the table, and when a terrific twosome becomes one, amazing things can happen.

Already the undeniable trailblazer in bladed bass jigs, Z-Man is set to unveil its newest entrant in the ChatterBait^® category, a collaborative effort with Freedom Tackle Inc., innovator of hinged, free-swinging fishing lures. The last time Z-Man teamed with another top tackle brand—Japan’s Ever Green International—the ChatterBait JackHammer™ was born. The sensation created by that influential bladed jig stands alone.

Hailed for its high-performance on deeper structure, the ChatterBait Freedom™ CFL™ melds Freedom Tackle’s patented free-swinging football shaped head and hook with Z-Man’s own patented hex-shaped ChatterBait blade.

Freedom Tackle owner and designer Michael Tamburro says the new bladed swing jig exhibits a unique set of perfectly melded component parts. “We used a lead-free zinc football head and exclusive hook attachment that allows the back end of the lure to pivot and swing freely as you retrieve the lure,” says Tamburro. “The patented Freedom hook-release even allows the angler to make quick hook changes, if needed.”

Tamburro also calls attention to the direct, free-swinging joint between the football head and stainless ChatterBlade^®, as well as a super-strong quick clip line tie. “The blade-connecting eyelet is actually molded into the jighead for a completely bulletproof linkage. As the blade oscillates, its continuously colliding with the football head, echoing with a high-resonating clack.

“You’ve got two pivot or swing points in one lure, producing more articulation and more organic action. Depending on retrieve speed and trailer selection, the hook swings side-to-side or undulates up and down. Moreover, the lure’s spider-cut silicone skirt gives off a flared profile. This is unquestionably the most dynamic deepwater swing jig on the market.”

Built to traverse almost any terrain, the ChatterBait Freedom CFL glues itself to structure while retrieved fast or slow, yet glides effortlessly over snags.

“Reel this bait as fast as you want,” says rising FLW Tour star, Miles “Sonar” Burghoff. “The ChatterBait Freedom CFL is built to stay on bottom and won’t plane toward the surface like similar baits, even when you burn it. The lure also shines when you slowly drag it across the rocks or yo-yo it down a ledge. Each time the head contacts a rock or change in the terrain, the pivoting hook undulates with action.

An all-new trailer keeper locks soft plastics tightly in place.

“The blade hits the dense zinc football head the whole time, giving off a sharp ticking sound; less of the dull thud you get with a lead jighead.

“Honestly, I’ve been throwing this bait in a lot of places I used to fish a crankbait. It really excels in that 10-foot zone and deeper. In current, over shell beds and gravel bars, as well as on deeper grass—this ChatterBait is a player, and it comes clean through vegetation like other Z-Man bladed jigs. Definitely gives bass a different look and sound than a traditional swing head.”

For trailers, Burghoff adds a Z-Man Turbo CrawZ™ when imitating a crawfish, or a RaZor ShadZ™ when mimicking a shad. Each lock tightly into place over Z-Man’s all-new, specialized trailer keeper. “The heavy-duty VMC flipping hook and trailer act like a keel when you retrieve the lure, keeping it tracking nice and straight,” adds Burghoff. “An ElaZtech trailer adds buoyancy, assuring the hook slowly rises off bottom on the pause—it’s a super lifelike look that keeps you out of hang-ups, too.”

Beyond its radical action, sound and vibration, the ChatterBait Freedom CFL, says Tamburro, hooks bass and stays put at a high rate. “When a bass attempts to inhale the bait, the free-swinging hook pivots into its jaw without resistance,” he explains. “The hook design also means bass cannot gain leverage against the weighted lure, nor easily expel it.”

A cutting-edge bladed jig design, the ChatterBait Freedom CFL is the result of a comprehensive project between Z-Man Fishing and Freedom Tackle Inc. Available in 3/8-, ½- and ¾-ounce sizes, the ChatterBait Freedom CFL features six color-matched patterns, compatible with a variety of ElaZtech softbaits. MSRP is $9.99. Look for the radical bladed jig at retailers in mid-July. For more information, visit www.zmanfishing.com.

California Angler Wins Fish With Keith Combs Sweepstakes

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John Fresz of Anderson, Calif., was selected from 142,855 entries as the winner of the Fish With Keith Combs Sweepstakes.

Photo courtesy of John Fresz

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California Angler Wins Fish With Keith Combs Sweepstakes

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Getting the chance to meet and fish with seven-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier and Texas Elite Series pro Keith Combs has become a reality for one lucky California man.

John Fresz of Anderson, Calif., was selected from 142,855 entries as the winner of the Fish With Keith Combs Sweepstakes.

The sweepstakes was part of a month-long promotion to help launch a partnership between B.A.S.S. and Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores designed to raise funds for and increase awareness of Operation Homefront, a national nonprofit organization that works to build strong, stable and secure military families.

“Fishing is one of my main pastimes,” Fresz said. “I enjoy fishing with a local club close to Anderson, where I am from.”

When asked how he felt to receive the news he had won the sweepstakes Fresz said, “It was a great! I have been entering B.A.S.S. contests for a while.”

Fresz said he enjoys fishing a lot, especially on his local lake. That body of water is Lake Shasta, which was recently named the No. 9 lake in the Western division of the annual Bassmaster 100 Best Bass Lakes rankings.

“I am most looking forward to gaining some tips from Keith,” said Fresz. “He has a lot of knowledge and I look forward to learning more about him and his skills.”

Fresz will take a trip to a to-be-determined fishery in the U.S. at a later date to fish with Combs.

In addition to Fresz being chosen as the grand-prize winner, daily winners were selected throughout the month of May to receive $100 Cracker Barrel gift cards.

Fans will have another chance to win an awesome prize soon through the Fish With Hunter Shryock Sweepstakes. One lucky winner will be selected to not only fish with Shryock, but also receive a new Phoenix bass boat and a prize pack. This prize has a total value of $48,000. This contest runs through July 29, 2019.

Fans may also enter daily through Sept. 29 for a chance to win a 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road in the Ultimate Toyota Tacoma Sweepstakes. The grand prize includes the Tacoma, a Genuine Toyota accessories package, additional accessories from B&W Trailer Hitches, Covercraft and Line-X. The total value of the grand prize is $43,167.

Wayne Andrews & Andy Somonco win Wet Line Productions June 29,2019

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Wayne Andrews & Andy Somonco win Wet Line Productions June 29,2019

Wow what a long HOT day! Results of today’s WLPCBS are as follows. 1st place awards go to the team of Wayne Andrews & Andy Somonco for weighing in their 5 fish limit of 13.87 to take home the $1000 1st place prize and trophies. 2 nd place went to John Doyle & Taylor McCann with a five fish limit weighing 13.73 anchored with a 3.74 big fish good enough for $500.00. 3 rd place awarded to a new team of Jim Jarvis & Joe Bandish weighing in 5 fish for 12.94 worth $210 & taking the Big Fish pot of $180.00 with a nice 4.33 lb chunk. Great work and congratulations to all… While temps were a scorching 101 degrees at weigh in, we skipped any raffles for the event to get everyone out of the heat! We will double them up at the next event on July 13th @ LKA. Thanks for the continued support as we continue to grow. If your looking for a super fun event that pays great (100%) and makes it about the angler, come on out and join us. We have 5 events remaining for 2019. Yes you heard that correctly, WLPCBS has scratched the September 21, 2019 event to help out a truly awesome cause and given our spot to Bob Critcher for the fall Bass Classic with the Wounded Warriors program. There were some scheduling conflicts so we did not blink an eye when asked to help them out! So we ask that anyone who planned to fish that event with us pay it forward and volunteer that day as a boat captain. If you have never attended before, you will be glad you did! Pay it forward to those who afford us the opportunity to do what we love to do!! Shout out to our volunteers who helped us set up & tear down after a brutal day in the heat, we could not do this with out you! Blessings everyone, and we will go live Sunday evening on the group to update you with more goodies, so tune in @ 6:30 pm tomorrow evening. Lastly WLP would like to give a shoutout to the team of Preston Cox & Larry Lawrence Wollersheim for giving up their weigh in returning late after rescuing another team who lost a lower unit on their rig and bringing them back to shore. Talk about brotherhood & fellowship, this is a testament to the character of not only Larry & Preston but the sport itself!! So when you see them out there, let them know they are first class. I preach this simply because these two men virtually gave up their points battle of 2nd place for this good deed. Priceless gentlemen!!

Thank You for your continued support.

Jon B Breaks Down The Game Changing Trashmaster Jig – MTB

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July 4, 2019

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Jon B Breaks Down The Game Changing Trashmaster Jig

Watch Jon B break down one of his new favorite jigs!

Jon B Does It Again

Jon B is one of the most watched YouTube anglers on the internet. Known for legendary antics, a slick camera presence, and a keen ear for finding DOPE BEATS. Jon also happens to be an absolute bass hammer when you put a jig in his hand.

Recently, Jon set out for an afternoon of fishing with the all-new GameChanger Trashmaster and quickly put this revolutionary jig to work. Watch Jonny B get RIGGED up and lean into a big bass with one of his famous heavy hammer hooksets.

Two Ways To Rig The Trashmaster

Jon starts off by pairing his GameChanger Trashmaster with the Googan Baits Bandito Bug and then transitions into Swimjig showcase. Each technique presentation will get you jacked up and ready to go catch a toad. Here is a quick rigging breakdown: