St. Croix Launches New Apparel Program

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November 12, 2018

St. Croix Launches New Apparel Program

Nearly 50 pieces of new St. Croix Rod apparel and growing for retailers and anglers

Park Falls, WI (November 12, 2018) – “We believe each angler deserves the best fishing experience possible,” says Director of Marketing Jesse Simpkins, “and for St. Croix to live up to the ‘Best Rods on Earth’ we also need to focus on every facet of our business, from our rods to our apparel.”

Dealer and angler demand propelled the expansion of St. Croix’s offerings, including apparel. The brand’s growth—fueled by the company’s values, beliefs and focus on service—extends their mission to bring more apparel to dealers and anglers, catering to that demand. That said, the company spent more than the last year listening to its dealers and anglers—as well as paying close attention to what type of apparel is popular on and off the water.

But as the market leader in so many rod categories, creating a diverse and exciting apparel program was no small task.

“We decided to partner with a leader in apparel programs who could help us provide an updated and ever-changing apparel program that captures the essence of who we are and mirrors our positioning in every category, from bass to musky to surf to fly, as well as inshore and near-shore saltwater. Our mission was to address this wide variety of markets and emerge with a new apparel program that is equal in quality and brand presence as any of our rods,” says Simpkins.

Indeed. The end result is a fresh, new apparel program that addresses all markets and features everything from performance shirts, casual wear, retro-styled offerings, head gear, women’s styles and more. St. Croix has also partnered with fishing industry apparel giants SIMMS and AFTCO on select items which offer even more choices for anglers.

The new apparel program also extends to dealers. St. Croix is making its nearly 50 pieces (and still growing) of new apparel available to its vast network of dealers.

“Whether anglers want to order direct or seek out the latest apparel at their favorite shop that carries St. Croix, we want to ensure these new clothing options are available. This entire program and its styles caters to them. St. Croix anglers are discerning, and our goal was to ensure we provide branded apparel that meets their expectations,” says Simpkins.

One look at the new apparel catalog and it’s evident St. Croix and its partnership with experts in the high-performance apparel field have done this. Strongly branded shirts, sweatshirts, hats and more in the MOJO BASS/BASS X series; casual and cool retro-styled offerings; saltwater-specific wear; apparel suited for fly fishing; professional performance gear; and much, much more round out the bill.

“We plan to continue expanding the program with season-specific offerings so anglers will be able to choose from fall, winter, spring, and summer specific apparel. This is really just a start to where we’re headed, but one that we’re very proud to launch with so many different offerings already,” says Simpkins.

For full access to this comprehensive apparel program and to shop for St. Croix branded apparel, please visit St. Croix Apparel. To become an official St. Croix apparel dealer, simply call (855) 706-1525 or email [email protected].

KENTUCKY’S CORN WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE WILD CARD TOURNAMENT ON OLD HICKORY LAKE

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November 12, 2018

KENTUCKY’S CORN WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE WILD CARD TOURNAMENT ON OLD HICKORY LAKE

Gustafson Grabs Co-angler Title

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GALLATIN, Tenn. (Nov. 12, 2018) – Boater Toby Corn of Calvert City, Kentucky, caught a two-day cumulative total of seven bass weighing 21 pounds, 2 ounces, to win the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Wild Card tournament on Old Hickory Lake. For his efforts, Corn one of the final berths into the 2019 BFL All-American Championship.

The BFL Wild Card tournament is a last-chance shot at the All-American for BFL anglers that didn’t qualify for a Regional Championship.

“This was the first time I’ve been there [to the lake], so I didn’t really know what to expect,” said Corn, who earned his fourth win in BFL competition. “I got there for practice the Sunday before the tournament and didn’t do well at all – I only caught one keeper. On Monday, I caught three keepers from three different locations.”

Corn said tornadoes and storms rolled through the Nashville area overnight Monday, pushing the water level up and turning just about everything to mud.

“I fished until noon on Tuesday and pretty much realized I was wasting my time, so I went back home and worked on Wednesday,” said Corn. “I returned Thursday and saw the water was falling, but it was still fairly muddy. Long story short, I’d had one decent day of practice.”

On Friday, Corn started the tournament near takeoff and caught one keeper on a black buzzbait, the lure that would produce most of his fish that day. He then ran up the Cumberland River to the areas that would win him the event.

“I had two different no-name sloughs,” said Corn. “I went into the first one and it was very muddy. I caught three in there – two of them were small and one was about a 3-pounder. Then I went to my second little slough and I didn’t realize what I’d found until I got in there. Between me and my co-angler, we caught 10 keepers in there in about 45 minutes.”

Corn’s two sloughs were both very shallow – no more than 2 to 3 feet deep – and well up the river, approximately a 40-mile run from takeoff. He said one was quite muddy, but the more productive one was clear.

Friday was cold and cloudy, with temperatures in the 40s all day long. Saturday dawned clear and even colder – in fact, temperatures remained below freezing for much of the day. Corn returned to his second slough Saturday morning and caught a 5-pounder in the first few minutes. After that, he struck out for the next several hours. Switching sloughs, Corn added a 3-pounder and that was it.

Corn said his 5-pounder ate a Dave’s Custom Baits Black Market Balsa square-billed crankbait in “Diet Dew splatterback”, which Corn described as a faded chartreuse with a black splatter. The crankbait also accounted for a good fish on Day One. Corn also rotated in a Riot Baits Minima Jig.

“When I caught that big one in the first 10 minutes Saturday, I felt like I’d made the All-American,” says Corn. “After I caught that second fish I still felt like I needed one more fish to win.”

The top six boaters that qualified for the 2019 BFL All-American were:

1^st: Toby Corn, Calvert City, Ky., seven bass, 21-2, $200

2^nd: Scott Towry, Lawrenceburg, Tenn., seven bass, 18-14, $3,049

3^rd: Stacey Edwards, Milton, Ky., 10 bass, 17-8, $1,475

4^th: Jason Grape, Attalla, Ala., eight bass, 17-6, $997

5^th: Keith Hays, Broken Arrow, Okla., six bass, 17-2

6^th: Sean McAllister, Checotah, Okla., five bass, 16-1

Rounding out the top-10 boaters were:

7^th: Mario Riojas, Blanchard, Okla., eight bass, 15-4, $897

8^th: Jared Kutil, Beaufort, S.C., four bass, 14-6, $962

9^th: David Wootton, Collierville, Tenn., seven bass, 14-1, $717

10^th: Donnie Rubel, Murfreesboro, Tenn., four bass, 13-0, $803

Complete results can be found at FLWFishing.com.

Rubel caught the biggest bass of the tournament in the Boater Division Friday, a fish weighing 6 pounds, 12 ounces, which earned him the day’s Boater Big Bass Award of $165.

Gary Gustafson of Gilbertsville, Kentucky, won the Co-angler Division with a two-day cumulative of three bass weighing 11 pounds, 12 ounces.

The top six co-anglers that qualified for the 2019 BFL All-American were:

1^st: Gary Gustafson, Gilbertsville, Ky., three bass, 11-12

2^nd: Keenan Hess, Herrin, Ill., four bass, 10-7, $100

3^rd: Zach Barnes, Chickamauga, Ga., five bass, 9-6

4^th: Scott Bussey, Hayden, Ala., five bass, 9-6, $1,208

5^th: Wayne Miller, Morgantown, Ky., five bass, 9-3, $604

6^th: Dickey Reece, Lafayette, Ky., three bass, 8-7, $408

Rounding out the top-10 co-anglers were:

7^th: Rick Lovall, Sikeston, Mo., three bass, 7-3, $417

8^th: Derek Henderson, St. Louis, Mo., three bass, 6-3

9^th: Dewayne Marshall, Folkston, Ga., three bass, 6-1, $327

10^th: Vincent Jones, Robertsville, Mo., two bass, 6-0, $351

Jones caught the heaviest bass of the tournament in the Co-angler Division Friday, a fish weighing 3 pounds, 14 ounces, which earned him the day’s Co-Angler Big Bass Award of $57.

The T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League Wild Card tournament on Old Hickory Lake was hosted by the Sumner County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau.

The 2018 BFL is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 128 tournaments throughout the season, five qualifying events in each division. The top 45 boaters and co-anglers from each division, along with the five winners of the qualifying events, will advance to one of six regional tournaments where they are competing to finish in the top six, which then qualifies them for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the BFL All-American. The 2019 BFL All-American will take place May 30-June 1 on the Potomac River in Marbury, Maryland, and is hosted by the Charles County Board of Commissioners and the Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism. Top performers in the BFL can move up to the Costa FLW Series or even the FLW Tour.

For complete details and updated information visit FLWFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League on FLW’s social media outlets at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Snapchat.

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Derrick Carter / Tony Barbado Win One Stop Mart Leesville Lake T.T. Classic with 20.75lbs

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November 12, 2018

Derrick Carter / Tony Barbado Win One Stop Mart Leesville Lake T.T. Classic with 20.75lbs

We had 18 boats competing today on Leesville lake in the one-stop mart Leesville lake tournament Trail classic tournament for 2018

1st place – Derrick Carter / Tony barbado – 5 fish – 20.75 lbs

2nd place – Ryan Reynolds / Lee white – 5 fish – 19.11 lbs

3rd place – Larry Witt / Tim Goff – 5 fish – 16.17 lbs

4th place – Don wheeler / Billy strain – 5 fish 13.51 lbs

5th place – jerry rice / Robert Reynolds – 5 fish 12.48 lbs

Fishing The North In The Fall: Trophy Hunt Big Bass Before The Freeze

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November 11, 2018

Fishing The North In The Fall: Trophy Hunt Big Bass Before The Freeze

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Fishing the north in the fall can be both challenging and rewarding. On any given cast the fish of a lifetime can bite and that’s why the fall fishing is so popular amongst anglers in the north country. It offers some of the best bass fishing in the country and is home to some of the most serene bodies of water. But, these lakes, rivers, pits, and ponds are (generally) only accessible via boat for a few months out of the year. Sometimes it seems as if the seasons up here consist of winter, winter, summer, and winter. Thus, as North Country anglers, we must optimize the time we have available and that means fishing well into the late fall.

It’s All About the O2 In The Fall

Believe it or not, bass love oxygen. In fact, they need it and so do the rest of the organisms that live in the watery ecosystem. During the late fall, the oxygen given off by remaining green vegetation is highly important. Bass flock to living vegetation like a child to candy. Conversely, dying vegetation gives off CO2 and tends to have a repelling effect on fish and microorganisms.

As fall progresses, the vegetation in the shallowest water will die off first. As temperatures get colder, the greenest vegetation will continue to “move” deeper and deeper. If you can find living vegetation like cabbage, coontail, milfoil, or hydrilla, congratulations; you have found the bass.

Fishing The North In The Fall: Give ‘Em A Mouthful

Now that you have found the fish, it is time to decide what to throw at them. In the fall an angler only needs a few baits. First and foremost, a spinnerbait is my go-to bait in all periods of the fall. It comes through vegetation like a champ and can be thrown in a foot of water or 15 feet of water. In Minnesota, bass love a chartreuse and white spinnerbait during all times of the year. My favorite size is 3/8 oz but I will go lighter (1/4 oz) or heavier (1/2 oz) depending upon depth, wind, and cover thickness. I prefer baits with bulkier skirts. This enables the bait to fall and move slower, maximizing time in the strike zone.

Fishing The North In The Fall: Choose Your Lakes Wisely

Being as the North Country (Minnesota in particular) has a plethora of lakes and rivers, it is wise to pick the places you want to fish strategically. Make sure to keep an eye on your weather app as this time of the year even one 60-degree day can cause the water in a smaller lake to jump by 5 or more degrees. This can trigger an incredible bite and is the reason I typically choose (after checking the DNR reports) smaller sized lakes in the fall. Make sure to pick lakes with healthy populations of both bass and smaller fish like bluegill, perch, and crappie. Lastly, if you know of lakes “off the beaten path”, these are typically the best choice as they will receive little to no fishing pressure this late in the season.

Joey & Kevin Dawson Win The Bass Cast T.T. SML Nov 10th 2018 with 16.88lbs

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November 11, 2018

Joey & Kevin Dawson Win The Bass Cast T.T. SML Nov 10th 2018 with 16.88lbs

We want to thank everyone that braved the cool weather & the wind to come out & fish the Bass Cast T.T. Stop 6 on SML. The day was tough for a lot of the ANgler’s but the team of Joey & Kevin Dawson was able to find 16.88lbs. Thank you to everyone that fished our last event of 2018 is November 24th see everyone then (before the classic).

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Current Dick’s Sporting Goods overall Big Fish Leaders

LM – Maurice & Robert Parker 6.25lbs Caught March 31SM – Mike Nichols & MArk Winn 4.38lbs CAught March 31Each Currently Taking home $110.00 In DICKS GIFT CARDSBut their is one more event left

California’s Randy Pierson Wins B.A.S.S. Nation Championship At Pickwick

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November 10, 2018

California’s Randy Pierson Wins B.A.S.S. Nation Championship At Pickwick

Randy Pierson of Oakdale, Calif., won the 2018 Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Magellan Outdoors with a three-day total weight of 55 pounds, 11 ounces on Pickwick Lake, Alabama.

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November 10, 2018

California’s Randy Pierson Wins B.A.S.S. Nation Championship At Pickwick

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FLORENCE, Ala. — Randy Pierson’s scouting trip to Alabama’s Pickwick Lake paved the way to victory for the Californian at the Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Magellan Outdoors.

Pierson of Oakdale, Calif., encountered the best of worst-case scenarios during the October visit.

“Every fishing scenario I could possibly come across on Pickwick happened while I was there,” said the Oro Madre Bass Anglers club member.

High water and tough post-front fishing conditions were all in play. As fate would have it, those same conditions prevailed this week.

Today, Pierson weighed 15 pounds, 8 ounces to complete his winning catch of 55-11. Kyle Dorsett of Odenville, Ala., finished second with 51-14, while Jacapo Gallelli of Firenze, Italy, took third with 46-4.

Pierson, Dorsett and Gallelli received invitations to bass fishing’s most prestigious event, the Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods. The Classic is March 15-17, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn., where the anglers will compete for a total purse of $1 million on the Tennessee River.

Pickwick’s water level rose 7 feet during Pierson’s rainy scouting trip. The Tennessee Valley Authority responded by releasing massive amounts of water from Wilson Lake into Pickwick. Pierson then took a crash course in how to pattern fish in strong current, which helped him win the tournament.

There was more of the same this week and the current put Pierson’s lesson to the test.

“It was all about the current,” he said. “When the current turned on, so did the fish.”

The current got stronger each day, ideally playing into his hand. Pierson rotated through areas where the bass sought refuge from the strong flow — behind rocks, bluff walls and points — where they fed on passing baitfish.

Timing was everything. Pierson located so many prime areas that eventually he would end up where the fish were actively feeding. When a stop at one area failed to produce he moved on to the next spot.

“Having plenty of areas to go through, which I found during the scouting trip, allowed me to increase my odds of eventually catching them sometime during the day.”

Early in the tournament he found the bass positioned on the extreme outside edges of the current breaks. As more water was released the fish moved away from the edges.

Pierson made his lure presentations down current in the swift water, which was nothing like he had experienced before.

He rotated through three lures for the win. A 1/4-ounce homemade hair jig with a Zoom trailer was his most productive bait. Alternatively, he used a 1/8-ounce homemade darter jighead with a 3.3 Keitech Swing Impact FAT Swimbait. A 5/8-ounce Zorro Aggravator Spinnerbait was another choice.

Dorsett fished the Wilson Dam tailrace, where he focused on current breaks created by isolated rocks, bluffs and points. Dorsett fished the same area all three days and never had another competitor near him.

“I caught all 13 of my keepers from one area,” he said. “It was a textbook kind of spot that really held a lot of fish in the strong current and the more of it, the better.”

Dorsett used a 1/2-ounce Kajun Boss Outdoors Spinnerbait without a trailer to catch all of his fish.

Gallelli became the first Italian angler to qualify for the Classic. His campaign to earn it was serious, considering the fact he bought a new fully rigged bass boat to fish the championship.

Like the other top finishers, he concentrated on current breaks created by rocks near the river channel. A 3/8-ounce spinnerbait was his best lure.

Pierson, Dorsett and Gallelli also earned the “Nation’s Best” package, which includes paid entry fees into the 2019 Basspro.com Bassmaster Opens Series division of their choice, and the use of a fully rigged Phoenix boat for the year.

Pierson also received an invitation to fish the 2019 Bassmaster Elite Series, and $16,000 toward entry fees. He also won a Nitro Z20, custom trailer with Mercury outboard, Minn Kota trolling motor and Lowrance electronics.

Dorsett won a Skeeter ZX190 with trailer, Yamaha outboard, Minn Kota trolling motor and Lowrance electronics. Gallelli won a Triton 189 TrX and trailer, Yamaha outboard, and factory-installed accessories.

The championship is the only international competition of its kind for bass club anglers. Competing were qualifiers from 47 states and 10 foreign nations. Canada, Mexico, Australia, Japan, Portugal, France, Italy, Zimbabwe, Namibia and the Republic of South Africa were represented.

The Florence/Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau was event host.

11/8-11/10
Pickwick Lake, Florence AL.
(BOATER) Standings Day 3
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Randy Pierson Oakdale, CA 15 55-11 0 $42,595.00
Day 1: 5 20-07 Day 2: 5 19-12 Day 3: 5 15-08
2. Kyle Dorsett Odenville, AL 13 51-14 0 $41,190.00
Day 1: 3 13-07 Day 2: 5 19-01 Day 3: 5 19-06
3. Jacopo Gallelli Firenze ITALY 15 46-04 0 $34,695.00
Day 1: 5 17-06 Day 2: 5 15-08 Day 3: 5 13-06
4. Joshua Miller Roberts, WI 13 43-08 0 $2,500.00
Day 1: 5 21-08 Day 2: 5 14-13 Day 3: 3 07-03
5. Albert Collins Nacogdoches, TX 13 43-01 0 $1,500.00
Day 1: 3 10-00 Day 2: 5 16-01 Day 3: 5 17-00
6. Caleb Sumrall New Iberia, LA 15 41-14 0 $1,000.00
Day 1: 5 13-00 Day 2: 5 16-01 Day 3: 5 12-13
7. Travis Lugar McGaheysville, VA 13 39-00 0 $2,000.00
Day 1: 5 15-08 Day 2: 4 13-08 Day 3: 4 10-00
8. Bob Bayless Indianapolis, IN 13 37-08 0 $500.00
Day 1: 5 18-03 Day 2: 4 09-04 Day 3: 4 10-01
9. David Cavell Prairieville, LA 10 36-03 0 $750.00
Day 1: 4 18-11 Day 2: 3 10-15 Day 3: 3 06-09
10. Jeff Lugar Cross Junction, VA 12 36-01 0 $500.00
Day 1: 4 12-06 Day 2: 5 13-07 Day 3: 3 10-04
BIG BASS OF TOURN
David Cavell Prairieville, LA 08-04 $0.00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 16 182 551-10
2 11 160 468-04
3 5 45 129-12
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32 387 1149-10

Fall Fishing In The South: 4 Keys To Catching BIG Southern Bass

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November 10, 2018

Fall Fishing In The South: 4 Keys To Catching BIG Southern Bass

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Fall fishing in the south can be challenging but it’s also the time of the year when some of the biggest fish are caught. The first frost has cooled the waters and beckoned baitfish to the shallows. Bass soon follow the forage and a feeding frenzy begins. This same scenario plays out each fall as bass fishing excels when the water continues to cool after a long, hot Southern summer. Anglers can enjoy weeks of excellent fishing if the cooler weather keeps dropping the water temperature. However, autumns in the South frequently experience a weather phenomenon known as Indian Summer that slows this whole process. After a couple of weeks or a month of cooler temperatures, a spell of hot weather returns warming up the water again.

Bass get hung up in transition during this time with the fish scattering and suspending. During this funky fall period, bass can still be caught if you try some of these tips.

1. Fall Fishing In The South: Stay Shallow

Try the same places that you fish early in the fall such as the backs of creeks and other shallow, dingy water areas. There is usually a shallow pattern that you can establish during Indian Summer. Shallow bass are scattered then so try to cover a lot of water with a topwater lure, spinnerbait or flipping and pitching tactics.

2.Fall Fishing In The South: Go Deep

During the calm, sunny days of Indian Summer, you can leave the bank and target the closest available structure such as a little ditch or in a creek channel near the back of a cove. Try a medium-diving crankbait or a Carolina-rigged soft plastic to catch the fish that have moved out of the shallows.

3.Fall Fishing In The South: Slow Down

An ultra-slow presentation seems to work best in the fall even if the bass are running around chasing shad. Try a slow presentation for fishing in stained water around hydrilla, riprap banks, points, and boat docks, but a faster retrieve works best in clear water. Slowly wind crankbaits at a pace where you can barely feel the lure vibrating if bass continue to ignore a faster retrieve.

4. Fall Fishing In The South: Scale Down

The bright skies and slick water of autumn days sometimes require downsizing lures. If the baitfish are a good size and the water has some color, you can go with a larger bait. But if you are using the larger lure and not getting strikes then you need to start dropping down in size. Try scaling down from a 3/8-ounce spinnerbait to a 1/4-ounce model or a 1/2-ounce flipping jig to a 5/16-ounce finesse jig.

California Angler Takes Over Lead In B.A.S.S. Nation Championship

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November 10, 2018

California Angler Takes Over Lead In B.A.S.S. Nation Championship

Randy Pierson of Oakdale, Calif., takes over the lead on Day 2 of the Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Magellan Outdoors on Pickwick Lake out of Florence, Ala.

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November 9, 2018

California Angler Takes Over Lead In B.A.S.S. Nation Championship

FLORENCE, Ala. — Californian Randy Pierson has found much to like about his first trip to Alabama’s Pickwick Lake — Pierson took the lead today in the second round of the Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Magellan Outdoors.

Pierson of Oakdale, Calif., added 19 pounds, 12 ounces to Thursday’s catch, yielding an overall weight of 40-3 for two days of fishing on the Tennessee River impoundment. Joshua Miller of Roberts, Wis., held onto second place with an overall weight of 36-5, while Jacopo Gallelli of Firenze, Italy, moved into third place with 32-14. Kyle Dorsett of Odenville, Ala., is fourth with 32-8 and Mark Pierce of Cadiz, Ky., is fifth with 32 pounds.

Stronger current created by more water released upstream from Wilson Lake into Pickwick greatly benefited the top anglers on Friday.

“It definitely made the bite better while it lasted,” said Pierson, a member of the Oro Madre Bass Anglers. “I didn’t have a fish until 9:30; then the current turned up, and I had a flurry of activity until noon.”

Pierson is fishing specific areas where the bass are seeking refuge from the strong current behind rocks, where they feed on passing baitfish.

“My success is all about timing,” continued Pierson. “Being on the right place, at the right time, is the key.”

The same theory applied to the strategy in play for Miller, who caught 14-3 today after weighing 21-8 on Thursday.

“They were there again but my execution as an angler was off,” said Miller, a member of the St. Croix Bass Anglers. “I was just really nervous and wanted to make the Top 10 cut, which I did.”

On Thursday, Miller fished flawlessly, catching his five-bass limit weighing 21 pounds in his first seven casts of the day. On Saturday, there will be no holding back.

“I’m going to drop the hammer on them,” he said. “The early bite was off because they didn’t release as much water, but when they did, the fishing really picked up.”

Stronger current also made Dorsett’s fish more active. After catching 13-7 Thursday, he added 19-1 today to grab fourth with a total of 32-0.

“I had three bites yesterday and six today,” said Dorsett, a member of the Coosa River Anglers. “The bite slowed back down when less water was generated.”

Being on his best spots when the most water is generated is a must.

“I have the area to myself, so I can really try and dial into the fish on Saturday,” he added.

After taking the Thursday lead with a limit weighing 22-4, Pierce only caught three bass today weighing 9-12. Pierce’s self-described “hero or zero” strategy held true today as he dropped to fifth place.

“It’s the Tennessee River in the fall,” said Pierce, a member of the Montgomery County Bass Club in Clarksville, Tenn. “When you are fishing river flats covered in grass, it all comes down to being in the right place at the right time.”

Pierce knows all too well the nuances of this river as a regular club tournament angler on the fishery nearer his home.

“I believe the cold front has already impacted the bite, slowed them down in my area,” added Pierce.

Today the nonboater champion was determined. Tim Ward won the title with 30-3 after catching 15-14 today and 14-5 on Thursday. Ward of Sylacauga, Ala., advanced to the championship round on Saturday.

Ward won a Skeeter ZX190 with trailer, Yamaha outboard, Minn Kota trolling motor and Lowrance electronics. He also received paid entry fees in the Basspro.com Bassmaster Opens Series division of his choice.

Ward gets to compete on Saturday from his boat as the nonboater champion. That was his goal for the tournament.

“I came here with that in mind and practiced really hard from my boat,” he said. “I prepared for this to happen, so I already have a plan in place for tomorrow.”

That makes winning the tournament his new goal. That is not a long shot, either. Louisiana nonboater Ryan Lavigne won the 2016 Championship, and Ward hopes to repeat the feat.

On Saturday the Top 3 pros earn invitations to bass fishing’s most prestigious event, the 2019 Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods. The Classic is March 15-17, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn.

Those anglers also receive the “Nation’s Best” package, which includes paid entry fees into the 2019 Opens division of their choice, and the use of a fully rigged Phoenix boat for the year.

The overall winner receives an invitation to fish the 2019 Bassmaster Elite Series, and $16,000 toward entry fees. He also receives a Nitro Z20, custom trailer with Mercury outboard, Minn Kota trolling motor and Lowrance electronics.

The second-place finisher receives a Skeeter ZX190 with trailer, Yamaha outboard, Minn Kota trolling motor and Lowrance electronics. The third-place angler wins a Triton 189 TrX and trailer, Yamaha outboard, and factory-installed accessories.

Takeoff begins at 6 a.m. CT Saturday at McFarland Park. The final weigh-in at the park begins at 2 p.m.

The Florence/Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau is event host.

2018 Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Magellan Outdoors 11/8-11/10
Pickwick Lake, Florence AL.
(BOATER) Standings Day 2
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Randy Pierson Oakdale, CA 10 40-03 0
Day 1: 5 20-07 Day 2: 5 19-12
2. Joshua Miller Roberts, WI 10 36-05 0
Day 1: 5 21-08 Day 2: 5 14-13
3. Jacopo Gallelli Firenze ITALY 10 32-14 0
Day 1: 5 17-06 Day 2: 5 15-08
4. Kyle Dorsett Odenville, AL 8 32-08 0
Day 1: 3 13-07 Day 2: 5 19-01
5. Mark Pierce Cadiz, KY 8 32-00 0
Day 1: 5 22-04 Day 2: 3 09-12
6. David Cavell Prairieville, LA 7 29-10 0
Day 1: 4 18-11 Day 2: 3 10-15
7. Caleb Sumrall New Iberia, LA 10 29-01 0
Day 1: 5 13-00 Day 2: 5 16-01
8. Bob Bayless Indianapolis, IN 9 27-07 0
Day 1: 5 18-03 Day 2: 4 09-04
9. Strati Orphanides Marondera ZIMBABWE 9 26-15 0
Day 1: 4 14-14 Day 2: 5 12-01
10. Albert Collins Nacogdoches, TX 8 26-01 0
Day 1: 3 10-00 Day 2: 5 16-01
11. Jeff Lugar Cross Junction, VA 9 25-13 0
Day 1: 4 12-06 Day 2: 5 13-07
12. Jacob Shull Willcox, AZ 10 25-04 0
Day 1: 5 14-11 Day 2: 5 10-09
13. Greg Phillips Humboldt, TN 8 24-01 0
Day 1: 4 11-04 Day 2: 4 12-13
14. Don Allphin Provo, UT 8 23-07 0
Day 1: 5 13-09 Day 2: 3 09-14
15. Harry Marsh III New Berlin, WI 9 22-02 0
Day 1: 5 14-04 Day 2: 4 07-14
16. Alan McNamara Muswellbrook NSW AUSTRA 7 21-13 0
Day 1: 4 12-06 Day 2: 3 09-07
17. David Morton Suwanee, GA 7 21-12 0
Day 1: 3 09-07 Day 2: 4 12-05
18. Luke Shrader Barrington, NJ 5 20-12 0
Day 1: 3 09-12 Day 2: 2 11-00
19. T.J. Martin Owasso, OK 8 20-10 0
Day 1: 5 12-12 Day 2: 3 07-14
20. Eddie Levin Westerville, OH 8 20-02 0
Day 1: 5 11-02 Day 2: 3 09-00
21. Mark Cavanaugh Port Perry ONTARIO CANA 8 19-05 0
Day 1: 4 09-14 Day 2: 4 09-07
22. Bob Blumenstein Bolingbrook, IL 6 19-03 0
Day 1: 5 17-02 Day 2: 1 02-01
23. Corey Brant Minnetonka, MN 6 18-14 0
Day 1: 1 04-03 Day 2: 5 14-11
24. Jesse Weener Holland, MI 6 17-08 0
Day 1: 4 11-07 Day 2: 2 06-01
25. Justy Varkevisser Johannesburg SOUTH AFRI 5 17-08 0
Day 1: 3 09-15 Day 2: 2 07-09
26. Patrick Martin Mascouche Quebec CANADA 6 16-11 0
Day 1: 2 04-08 Day 2: 4 12-03
27. Shane Stiehl Winner, SD 5 15-13 0
Day 1: 3 09-08 Day 2: 2 06-05
28. Joe Conway Colorado Springs, CO 5 15-10 0
Day 1: 2 06-12 Day 2: 3 08-14
29. Joe Cole Coalville, UT 6 15-05 0
Day 1: 3 07-09 Day 2: 3 07-12
30. Juanro Chagollan Zapopan MEXICO 6 14-14 0
Day 1: 2 04-15 Day 2: 4 09-15
31. Dan Parker Guttenburg, IA 6 14-13 0
Day 1: 4 09-10 Day 2: 2 05-03
32. Soshi Kataoka Ohtsu-Shi Shiga-Ken Jap 5 14-02 0
Day 1: 1 03-12 Day 2: 4 10-06
33. Doyle Helmink Lincoln, NE 6 14-00 0
Day 1: 2 05-03 Day 2: 4 08-13
34. Brian Maloney Osage Beach, MO 5 13-14 0
Day 1: 5 13-14 Day 2: 0 00-00
35. Norman Mullinax Wilmington, NC 6 13-14 0
Day 1: 5 11-05 Day 2: 1 02-09
36. Nicholas Kincaid Coweta, OK 5 13-02 0
Day 1: 3 07-10 Day 2: 2 05-08
37. Ken Day Kennewick, WA 5 12-10 0
Day 1: 3 06-08 Day 2: 2 06-02
38. Jason Hickey Weiser, ID 5 11-08 0
Day 1: 2 04-05 Day 2: 3 07-03
39. Tyler Webb Glen Daniel, WV 4 10-14 0
Day 1: 2 05-07 Day 2: 2 05-07
40. John Roth Lawrenceburg, IN 4 10-06 0
Day 1: 3 06-03 Day 2: 1 04-03
41. Gabriel Rivera Portales, NM 5 09-15 0
Day 1: 1 02-05 Day 2: 4 07-10
42. Gregg Fogner Conway, SC 3 09-12 0
Day 1: 2 06-10 Day 2: 1 03-02
43. Timothy Thompson Jr New Milford, CT 4 09-03 0
Day 1: 3 06-14 Day 2: 1 02-05
44. Mark Fournier Londonderry, NH 2 08-08 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 08-08
45. Mark Hogan Milford, DE 3 08-03 0
Day 1: 1 02-07 Day 2: 2 05-12
46. Donald Tully Acworth, GA 3 07-12 0
Day 1: 3 07-12 Day 2: 0 00-00
47. Shane Baertsch Missoula, MT 3 07-08 0
Day 1: 1 02-06 Day 2: 2 05-02
48. Luis Mendes PT PORTUGAL 3 07-07 0
Day 1: 1 03-02 Day 2: 2 04-05
49. Kane Stein Trafford, PA 2 07-06 0
Day 1: 1 02-04 Day 2: 1 05-02
50. Chris Jones Conway, SC 3 06-11 0
Day 1: 2 04-09 Day 2: 1 02-02
51. Addam Gross Pendleton, OR 1 06-05 0
Day 1: 1 06-05 Day 2: 0 00-00
52. Paul Gietka Abingdon, MD 2 05-08 0
Day 1: 1 03-07 Day 2: 1 02-01
53. Jeremy Sadowski Valuntower, CT 2 05-07 0
Day 1: 1 02-15 Day 2: 1 02-08
54. Terrell Foster Natchez, MS 2 04-07 0
Day 1: 2 04-07 Day 2: 0 00-00
55. Dave Turner Crystal River, FL 2 04-05 0
Day 1: 2 04-05 Day 2: 0 00-00
56. Alec Williams Windhoek NAMIBIA 1 04-05 0
Day 1: 1 04-05 Day 2: 0 00-00
57. Kevin Rose Jr Anniston, CT 1 02-13 0
Day 1: 1 02-13 Day 2: 0 00-00
58. Cameron Smith Wareham, MA 1 02-10 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 02-10
59. Brent James St George, UT 1 02-02 0
Day 1: 1 02-02 Day 2: 0 00-00
60. George Cooper Buxton, ME 1 01-14 0
Day 1: 1 01-14 Day 2: 0 00-00
61. Tom Alsop Overland Park, KS 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
61. Ken Carter Enterprise, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
61. Troy Morrison North Little Rock, AR 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 14 172 521-13
2 10 151 438-14
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24 323 960-11

(NON_BOATER) Standings Day 2
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Tim Ward Sylacauga, AL 10 30-03 0 $41,190.00
Day 1: 5 14-05 Day 2: 5 15-14
2. Travis Lugar McGaheysville, VA 9 29-00 0 $1,500.00
Day 1: 5 15-08 Day 2: 4 13-08
3. Eduardo Marcos San Luis Potosi MEXICO 7 18-13 0 $1,250.00
Day 1: 4 10-11 Day 2: 3 08-02
4. Phil Coffin Pittsburgh, PA 7 17-11 0 $1,000.00
Day 1: 5 13-04 Day 2: 2 04-07
5. Danny McGarry Newtonville CANADA 5 17-01 0 $750.00
Day 1: 4 12-10 Day 2: 1 04-07
6. Jody Adkins Navarre, OH 4 15-13 0 $750.00
Day 1: 2 05-05 Day 2: 2 10-08
7. Gary Pope Jr Georgetown, SC 6 15-01 0 $500.00
Day 1: 4 11-01 Day 2: 2 04-00
8. Dylan Fryer Hervey Bay Queensland A 5 15-01 0 $500.00
Day 1: 3 09-06 Day 2: 2 05-11
9. Matt Stearns Lakeville, MN 6 15-00 0 $250.00
Day 1: 2 05-03 Day 2: 4 09-13
10. Tim Cartwright Sand Springs, OK 5 14-10 0 $250.00
Day 1: 3 08-12 Day 2: 2 05-14
11. Josh Crededio Chicago, IL 6 14-07 0 $250.00
Day 1: 5 11-11 Day 2: 1 02-12
12. Trevor Yates Norman, OK 6 14-06 0 $250.00
Day 1: 1 03-01 Day 2: 5 11-05
13. Josh Cotier Clinton, MA 5 14-06 0
Day 1: 3 08-07 Day 2: 2 05-15
14. Bert Petrie McKinney, TX 5 13-15 0
Day 1: 1 01-13 Day 2: 4 12-02
15. Ben Vincent Syracuse, NY 4 13-02 0
Day 1: 2 06-04 Day 2: 2 06-14
16. John Fritz Coal City, IN 5 12-02 0
Day 1: 4 08-14 Day 2: 1 03-04
17. Tucker Cappella Alcova, WY 3 11-14 0
Day 1: 3 11-14 Day 2: 0 00-00
18. Willie Adkins Jr Wayne, WV 5 10-14 0
Day 1: 3 06-08 Day 2: 2 04-06
19. Loren Bryant Phoenix, AZ 4 09-11 0
Day 1: 3 07-06 Day 2: 1 02-05
20. Joe Johnson Clarksville, TN 3 09-01 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 09-01
21. Neels Benekie Kwazulu Natal SOUTH AFR 2 08-13 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 08-13
22. Jim Morris Jr Milford, CT 3 08-12 0
Day 1: 2 07-00 Day 2: 1 01-12
23. Hideaki Kasuyama Osaka JAPAN 3 08-04 0
Day 1: 3 08-04 Day 2: 0 00-00
24. Justin Dodd Kennewick, WA 3 08-03 0
Day 1: 1 02-05 Day 2: 2 05-14
25. Nick Coleman Kuttawa, KY 3 08-03 0
Day 1: 1 02-09 Day 2: 2 05-10
26. Morgan Fitzgerald Denver, CO 3 08-02 0
Day 1: 2 05-10 Day 2: 1 02-08
27. Michael Duarte Middle River, MD 3 08-00 0
Day 1: 3 08-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
28. Fernando Henriques Cernache do Bonjardim P 3 08-00 0
Day 1: 2 05-07 Day 2: 1 02-09
29. Bryce Hauf Colome, SD 3 07-09 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 07-09
30. Steven Brown Adel, GA 3 07-06 0
Day 1: 2 05-03 Day 2: 1 02-03
31. Jason Billmaier Las Vegas, NV 2 06-14 0
Day 1: 1 02-14 Day 2: 1 04-00
32. Brian Penney Haverhill, MA 3 06-12 0
Day 1: 1 02-01 Day 2: 2 04-11
33. Stacey Jefferson Proctor Conway, SC 2 06-11 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 06-11
34. Neil Gulab Harare ZIMBABWE 2 06-07 0
Day 1: 1 03-06 Day 2: 1 03-01
35. Jeremy Barbour Lucedale, MS 2 06-04 0
Day 1: 1 02-11 Day 2: 1 03-09
36. Nicholas Mandes N Stongington, CT 2 05-08 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 05-08
37. Michele Fanfani Impruneta ITALY 2 04-14 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 04-14
38. Mark Bartosch Clarksville, TN 2 04-13 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 04-13
38. Jake Haas Sewell, NJ 2 04-13 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 04-13
38. Luke Johns Folsom, CA 2 04-13 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 04-13
41. Tom McArt Jr Albany, OR 2 04-11 0
Day 1: 2 04-11 Day 2: 0 00-00
41. Ted Tinlin Des Moines, IA 2 04-11 0
Day 1: 2 04-11 Day 2: 0 00-00
43. Mike Powell Midway, UT 2 04-10 0
Day 1: 1 02-03 Day 2: 1 02-07
44. Clay Williams Athol, ID 2 04-03 0
Day 1: 2 04-03 Day 2: 0 00-00
45. Brock Bila Louisburg, KS 2 03-12 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 03-12
46. Todd Newchurch Livonia, LA 1 03-04 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 03-04
47. Matt Marques Seneca, IL 1 03-03 0
Day 1: 1 03-03 Day 2: 0 00-00
48. Quincy Grupenhoff Noxon, MT 1 03-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 03-00
49. Angela Mayo Maiden, NC 1 02-10 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 02-10
50. Mike Estrada Belen, NM 1 02-09 0
Day 1: 1 02-09 Day 2: 0 00-00
51. Harry Marsh II New Berlin, WI 1 02-05 0
Day 1: 1 02-05 Day 2: 0 00-00
52. Dolyn Brown Valley, NE 1 02-00 0
Day 1: 1 02-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
53. Mike Szczechowski Strafford, MO 1 01-14 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 01-14
54. Zachary Gunter El Dorado, AR 1 01-09 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 01-09
55. Tate Brown Orem, UT 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
55. Toby Cross Bowdoinham, ME 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
55. Joshua DeKoning Lawton, MI 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
55. Jim Keith Newberry, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
55. Tanguy Marlin Yvrac Aquitaine FRANCE 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
55. Jimmy Myers Wyoming, DE 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
55. Bob Wetzler Rutland, VT 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
55. Weston Wilkes Swainsboro, GA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
55. Thinus Williams Windhoek NAMIBIA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
———————————————————————–
Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 4 93 253-02
2 2 86 242-07
———————————-
6 179 495-09

Soft Plastics Enter the Twenty-First Century – LIVETARGET

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Soft Plastics Enter the Twenty-First Century

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The “Nature of Competition” in soft plastics design drives LIVETARGET to develop industry-first process: Injected Core Technology (ICT)

Niagara-on-the-Lake (November 8, 2018) – Let there be no doubt, soft plastic lures are effective fish tempters. Available in profiles ranging from simple to gaudy and colors that vary from muted to other-worldly, soft plastics are well-established staples in the arsenals of bass, walleye, and panfish anglers in fresh water, as well as those chasing a wide range of finned predators in the salt. Yet, the majority of soft lures that we thread on hooks and dress on jigs have changed little since the advent of grubs and worms in the 1950s. Warm polymer stews, steeped with colored dyes and glitter, are injected or poured into metal molds; when the whole operation cools, soft lures emerge.

While the sizes and shapes of soft plastic lures are limited only by the bounds of anglers’ imaginations, they all suffer from precisely the same shortcomings: stated simply, most soft baits don’t look anything like the natural forage that predator fish eat, and few behave like a vulnerable prey item that is about to play its part in Nature’s food web.

But that’s changing, thanks to Injected Core Technology (ICT) from LIVETARGET, the leader in lure design and forage replication.

Injected Core Technology welcomes soft plastic baits into the twenty-first century, uniting artistry with engineering to deliver unprecedented levels of soft plastic form and function. Lures manufactured with Injected Core Technology are effectively a bait-within-a-bait, featuring a vibrant, biomimetic, forage-profile interior that is fully encapsulated and intimately linked to a clear, soft polymer exo-skin. Matching anatomical features are aligned on both the interior core and its protective shell, producing unique three-dimensional, flash-generating textures that are both robust and ultra-realistic.

ICT Skip Shad in Silver Pearl (134)

By carefully controlling the density of both the interior core and the outer shell during the molding process, Injected Core Technology lures are instilled with perfectly-balanced, strike triggering actions – right out of the package.

Nose hook a lure and fish ICT baits unweighted, and witness a soft plastic with a remarkably slow descent, its body on a horizontal plane as it falls, perfectly mimicking the behavior of an injured baitfish descending to its demise. Injected Core Technology lures don’t tumble or spiral, they simply drift tantalizingly downward with a gentle shimmy along their length until they come to rest on the bottom – or are consumed by a predator.

ICT Twitch Minnow in Silver Green (952)

But that simple unweighted rig is just the beginning. Soft lures manufactured using Injected Core Technology are extraordinarily versatile, and can be rigged and presented in every way imaginable. From traditional Texas and Carolina rigs, to drop shots and Neko rigs and everything in-between. For example, while ICT was tested, schooling, shad-based bass slurped up Skip Shads when other classic baits put up zeros. In another case, shallow, inshore ranging trout and redfish pounced on weightless, freefalling ICT baits…and in aquarium clear water!

Unveiled at ICAST 2018 and soon appearing in tackle shops across North America, Injected Core Technology lures from LIVETARGET will be first available in two bio-inspired profiles: the slender Twitch Minnow and the full-bodied Skip Shad. Each of these two lure families stands ready to tempt and trigger your favorite predator fish, whether it feasts on a diet of shiners, smelt, sardines, or shad

Let the era of realistic soft plastics begin…thanks to LIVETARGET’s Injection Core Technology.

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