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Fish Monkey’s new Face Guards expands line of protective, performance angling apparel

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Fish Monkey’s new Face Guards expands line of protective, performance angling apparel

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Fish Monkey’s new Face Guards expands line of protective, performance angling apparel

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Destin, FL (July 5, 2018) – In terms of quality time on the water, putting your best face forward means keeping said mug protected from the brutal aquatic elements: sun, wind, rain, salt, spray . . . fish slime.

Concepted, crafted and tailored to the exacting standards of anglers who live on the water, Fish Monkey’s new Face Guard keeps your neck, nose, ears and mug in the game—cool, comfortable and fully protected.

Featuring the latest in Sun Protection Technology, Fish Monkey feather-weight Face Guards feature a super breathable fabric and an integrated laser-cut, sunglass fog-resistant mouth pattern.

“One of the biggest issues with most face and neck protection is frosted fishing glasses,” notes Fish Monkey founder Tim Mossberg. “We designed the Face Guard to literally breathe, providing a large, vented mouth zone. This feature allows for the total passage of exhaled air, eliminating moisture and the fog that might otherwise obscure your eyewear. This Face Guard keeps your polarized glasses clear and permanently in the game.”

The lightest weight, most comfortable and functional face guard on the market, Fish Monkey Face Guards utilize an advanced polyester-spandex material, yielding all-day comfort and a perfect fit. The special 4-Way Stretch construction keeps the Guard firmly in place without slipping, while gently hugging the contours of each anglers’ individual anatomy.

“Anglers can safely leave the sunscreen at home,” adds Mossberg, “The Fish Monkey Face Guard’s total UPF 50+ sun protection completely safeguards their skin from the full spectrum of the sun’s potentially damaging rays. The fabric is breathable and quick-drying, too, and when wet, the material actually offers a cooling effect on the skin.”

Available in February 2019, Fish Monkey Face Guards (MSRP $22.95) will be unveiled at ICAST 2018. Fourteen radical colors, including new Voodoo Swamp patterns, grace each Face Guard, individualized to put your best face forward. Come see Fish Monkey at ICAST booth #3636 or visit www.fishmonkeygloves.com for more information.

Lunkerhunt Fetch Swimbait Review By Jason Sealock

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Lunkerhunt Fetch Swimbait Review By Jason Sealock

I love to throw swimbaits. It’s pretty much all I want to throw anymore. I enjoy breaking the monotony and playing with as many different swimbaits as I can always looking for a new cricket. Lately, I’ve been throwing the Lunkerhunt Fetch as I’m fishing shallow a lot more.

The Fetch is a really good swimbait for the price. At $6.99 a 3-pack, I was figuring it would be like some pack swimbaits and be okay on a jighead or halfway decent on a weighted hook. I was really impressed with not only how well these baits swim, but also how level they stay and how well they stay on the hook correctly skip after skip.

Top-Secret new Neko Hooks key in Wheeler’s top-10 finish in Oahe tourney Posted on July 5, 2018 by Rapala

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Top-Secret new Neko Hooks key in Wheeler’s top-10 finish in Oahe tourney Posted on July 5, 2018 by Rapala

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In a Bassmaster tournament in which fish were hard to find, they were even harder to keep hooked. Angler after angler told tales of woe on the weigh-in stage of feisty, hard-fighting Lake Oahe smallmouth coming unbuttoned before coming in the boat. But Jacob Wheeler had no such hard-luck stories. He was drop-shotting with a new VMC® Neko™ Hook prototype.

“I lost one bass all week, and I caught a hundred-plus smallmouth,” says Wheeler, who finished 7th in the Bassmaster Elite tournament in South Dakota, ahead of 101 of the best bass fishermen in the world, many of whom didn’t catch a 5-bass limit on one or more days. “A lot of people lost quite a few fish this week. You know how smallmouth are – they were jumping, they were running, they were going crazy. But with these new Neko Hooks, I didn’t have to worry about those fish going crazy and jumping off.”

Neko Hooks feature a black-nickel finish, wide gap, 3-degree offset point, resin-closed eye and a forged, long shank. VMC, a Rapla Respected Brand, created the Neko Hook initially as a key component for Neko Rigging, a modern take on traditional nail rigging. But Rapala pros soon began using it as their go-to hook for wacky rigging and drop-shotting as well, touting a landing-percentage advantage that borders on ludicrous.

“Neko Hooks have got the most unbelievable hook-to-land ratio of any hook I’ve ever fished,” says fellow Rapala pro Michael “Ike” Iaconelli. “The shape of the Neko style – that particular bend of the hook – once you hook one, you’ll land that fish.”

Wheeler enthusiastically agrees.

“That bend on that hook, and the offset, and the diameter, it has everything you want in a hook,” he explains. “I’ve lost a lot of big smallmouth in my day, before Neko Hooks came out. So if I can throw that Neko Hook in anything I’m doing, I’m going to. Absolutely 110 percent I’m going to try to keep it in the game. Because I feel like when I get that bite, I’m going to make it count. That fish is coming in the boat.”

Wheeler’s drop-shot set-up comprised a main line of 8-pound test Sufix® NanoBraid®, a leader of 10- and 6-pound test Sufix Castable Invisiline™ 100% Fluorocarbon, a ½ oz. VMC Tungsten Drop Shot Cylinder Weight, a 3-inch soft-plastic stick-bait and a prototype of the Neko Hook not yet available for sale, the Finesse Neko Hook.

“That hook is no doubt, by far, the best hook for finesse tactics ever made,” Wheeler says.

Finesse Neko Hooks include all the design components that make original Neko Hooks so successful, plus additional features bass anglers will love. They will be available in four sizes: 2, 1, 1/0 and 2/0. Additional details will remain top secret until mid-July, when Finesse Neko Hooks will be officially unveiled at ICAST, the sportfishing industry’s largest trade show. Keep an eye out here for more information.

“I was actually threading a little 3-inch stick-worm on the Finesse Neko Hook, which will be new next year,” Wheeler says. “By doing that on Oahe, when the fish were just nipping it, I would hook all of them. That was a huge key.”

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Kelly Logan wins ABA with 20.03 lbs on Lake Hickory July 2,2018

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Kelly Logan wins ABA with 20.03 lbs on Lake Hickory July 2,2018

Logan wins on Lake Hickory

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ATHENS, Ala. – Kelly Logan of Morganton North Carolina won the American Bass Anglers Open Series North Carolina Division tournament held on June 30th on Lake Hickory. Running out of Wittenberg Wildlife Access in Hickory North Carolina, Logan weighed in a five-bass limit weighing 20.03 pounds. He anchored his catch with a bass weighing 5.63 pounds. For the boater division victory, he took home a check for $5000.00.

“I caught my fish shallow in five feet or less on a jig. I had around eleven keepers today,” said Logan.

In second for the boaters, Michael Fox of Statesville, North Carolina, landed a five-bass limit weighing 19.05 pounds.

“I caught my fish today on points in about 25 feet of water,” said Fox.

Mark Inman of Greensboro, North Carolina placed third with a five-bass limit weighing 16.43 pounds.

“I had around 14 keepers I caught deep cranking,” said Inman.

In fourth place for the boaters, Jeffrey Queen of Catawba, North Carolina, weighed in a five-bass limit weighing 15.70 pounds. Rounding out the top five, Mark Nelson of Hudson, North Carolina, weighed in five bass weighing 13.54 pounds.

Mike Hawks of Galax, Virginia weighed in the largest bass caught for the boaters weighing in at 6.03 pounds. He took home $390.00 for the bass and because he caught the largest bass of the tournament on an ABU Garcia reel, he was presented with an ABU Garcia Revo SX reel valued at $160.00.

In the co-angler division Steve Reynolds of Concord, North Carolina, weighed in a three-bass limit weighing 11.88 pounds. His catch was anchored by a bass that weighed 4.35 pounds. Reynolds took home a check for $1200.00 for the win.

“I caught four keepers today and had them all by 7:00. I caught three on an ol’monster worm and one on a chatter bait,” said Reynolds.

Taking second for the co-anglers, George Baucom of Charlotte, North Carolina, weighed in a three-bass co-angler limit weighing 11.61 pounds.

“I caught a limit on a worm and then I culled up a couple of fish on a crankbait,” said Baucom.

Taking third for the co-anglers, Chris Odom of Charlotte, North Carolina, weighed in three bass weighing 11.44 pounds.

“I caught a lot of fish today, all on a Carolina rig fishing deep holes,” said Odom.

In fourth among the co-anglers, Gerald Robbins Jr. of Asheboro, North Carolina, weighed in a three-bass limit weighing 9.29 pounds. Rounding out the top five, Bobby Henderson of Charlotte, North Carolina, weighed in three bass weighing 9.02 pounds.

Dylan Smith of Morganton, North Carolina weighed in the largest bass caught by a co-angler. His bass weighed in at 5.49 pounds. Smith took home $190.00 for his bass.

Slated for 10-06-07, the next event will be the two-day area championship on Lake Norman launching from Blythe landing.

About American Bass Anglers: American Bass Anglers is committed to providing low cost, close to home tournaments for the weekend angler and at the same time offer each competitor an upward path for individual angler progression. For more information about American Bass Anglers, the Open Series, the American Fishing Tour or the American Couples Series, visit www.americanbassanglers.com.

American Bass Anglers Inc. is supported by Triton Boats, Mercury Outboards, Geico, Berkley, ABU Garcia, T-H Marine,  Best Western Hotels, Maui Jim, Garmin, Sirius XM Marine weather and Optima Batteries.

American Bass Anglers can be contacted at (256) 232-0406 or by visiting americanbassanglers.com

Rayburn Rises To Best Bass Lake In The Country In Bassmaster Ranking

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Rayburn Rises To Best Bass Lake In The Country In Bassmaster Ranking
Bassmaster Magazine has released the 2018 rankings for the 100 Best Bass Lakes in America, and Sam Rayburn Reservoir, Texas, has been named the No. 1 fishery in the country.
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July 3, 2018

Rayburn Rises To Best Bass Lake In The Country In Bassmaster Ranking

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — After three years of hovering in the Top 5 of Bassmaster Magazine’s 100 Best Bass Lakes rankings, Texas’ Sam Rayburn Reservoir finally takes the crown for being the best bass lake in the nation for 2018.

The storied Lone Star State fishery has never ranked below 26th in the seven years the rankings have been published. However, the 114,500-acre lake started showing out in 2015, when it climbed to fifth. In 2016 it jumped to fourth. And last year, Rayburn was the bridesmaid, sitting in second place. But, Rayburn is a bridesmaid no more, and for the first time captures the title.

“Although there were some pretty spectacular numbers being produced from other lakes this year, Rayburn was a clear No. 1,” said James Hall, editor of Bassmaster Magazine. “While some lakes were boasting of a single 30-pound, five-bass limit being caught, Rayburn was spitting them out in rapid succession. And to top it off, a 40.28-pound limit was recorded in June.”

Countless limits of solid fish aren’t the only thing special about this lake.

“When it comes to double-digit bass, Rayburn also seems to top the list this year,” Hall continued. “Three 10-pounders were weighed in during a one-day February derby. Plus, a 12.05 and a 13.06 were landed here in March. The lake is simply on fire right now.”

The process to create the rankings takes about three months to complete. Data is received from state fisheries agencies across the U.S. This is coupled with catch data collected from dozens of tournament organizations across the country from the past 12 months. After the numbers are crunched, a blue-ribbon panel from the bass fishing industry debates the strength of the lakes, then settles on the final rankings.

The rankings identify the Top 10 lakes in the nation regardless of location, as well as the Top 25 lakes in four geographical divisions. “By dividing the Top 100 into four regions, anglers have perspective on fisheries nearby,” Hall explained.

Tennessee’s Chickamauga Lake, which takes the No. 2 slot this year, made a strong argument for No. 1, as it also produced 40-plus-pound limits this spring. Yes, that was plural — two five-fish limits exceeding 42 pounds were landed this year. Although this 36,240-acre fishery hasn’t produced quite as many big fish as Rayburn, there were two bass over 10 pounds recorded here since February, the biggest weighing 11.21 pounds.

California’s Clear Lake landed in the No. 3 position on the strength of its production of big largemouth. Lake St. Clair, a former No. 1 in 2013, climbed from ninth last year to the fourth spot in 2018, while Minnesota’s Mille Lacs Lake (last years’ No. 1 fishery) fell to No. 5. The remainder of the nation’s Top 10 are: sixth, Santee Cooper lakes (Marion/Moultrie), South Carolina; seventh, Diamond Valley Lake, California.; eighth, Thousand Islands (St. Lawrence River), New York; ninth, Lake Guntersville, Alabama; 10th, Falcon Lake, Texas.

Other highlights include the comeback of Lake Guntersville, which has finally turned the corner on several subpar years of production for the stalwart fishery. Newcomers to the rankings include Texas’ Belton Lake, Arkansas’ Lake Chicot, Maryland’s Potomac River, Mississippi’s Lake Ferguson and Oregon’s Tahkenitch Lake.

When it comes to bragging rights for the state with the most lakes to make the Top 100 list, Texas wins with 12. California boasts eight fisheries within the rankings, while Florida has the third most with seven.

Bassmaster’s 100 Best Bass lakes will be published in a 12-page section of the July/August issue of Bassmaster Magazine. The complete rankings can also be found in Bassmaster.com photo galleries.

2018 List Of Bassmaster Magazine’s 100 Best Bass Lakes      

Rank  Fishery State
Top 10
1 Sam Rayburn Reservoir Texas
2 Chickamauga Lake Tennessee
3 Clear Lake California
4 Lake St. Clair Michigan
5 Mille Lacs Lake Minnesota
6 Santee Cooper lakes (Marion/Moultrie) South Carolina
7 Diamond Valley Lake California
8 Thousand Islands (St. Lawrence River) New York
9 Lake Guntersville Alabama
10 Falcon Lake Texas
Central
1 Sam Rayburn Reservoir Texas
2 Mille Lacs Lake Minnesota
3 Falcon Lake Texas
4 Toledo Bend Reservoir Texas/Louisiana
5 Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin
6 Lake Conroe Texas
7 Lake Lyndon B. Johnson Texas
8 Lake O’ the Pines Texas
9 Millwood Lake Arkansas
10 La Cygne Lake Kansas
11 Lake Ray Roberts Texas
12 Lake Palestine Texas
13 Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees Oklahoma
14 Lake of the Ozarks Missouri
15 Lake Dardanelle Arkansas
16 Bull Shoals Lake Arkansas
17 Caddo Lake Texas/Louisiana
18 Newton Lake Illinois
19 Lake Ouachita Arkansas
20 Lake Oahe South Dakota
21 Belton Lake Texas
22 Table Rock Lake Missouri/Arkansas
23 Lake Chicot Arkansas
24 Lake Texoma Texas/Oklahoma
25 Lake Fork Texas
Northeastern
1 Lake St. Clair Michigan
2 Thousand Islands (St. Lawrence River) New York
3 Lake Erie New York
4 Lake Erie Ohio
5 Lake Champlain New York/Vermont
6 Bays de Noc Michigan
7 Saginaw Bay Michigan
8 Lake Charlevoix Michigan
9 Burt/Mullet lakes Michigan
10 Grand Traverse Bay Michigan
11 Potomac River Maryland/Virginia/West Virginia
12 Oneida Lake New York
13 Cayuga Lake New York
14 Lake Barkley Kentucky
15 Presque Isle Bay Pennsylvania
16 Upper Chesapeake Bay Maryland
17 Lake Cumberland Kentucky
18 Smith Mountain Lake Virginia
19 Webber Pond Maine
20 China Lake Maine
21 Great Pond Maine
22 Candlewood Lake Connecticut
23 Chatauqua Lake New York
24 Lake Winnipesaukee New Hampshire
25 Kentucky Lake Kentucky/Tennessee
Southeastern
1 Chickamauga Lake Tennessee
2 Santee Cooper lakes (Marion/Moultrie) South Carolina
3 Lake Guntersville Alabama
4 Lake Okeechobee Florida
5 Lake Tohopekaliga Florida (plus Kissimmee Chain of Lakes)
6 Pickwick Lake Alabama/Mississippi/Tennessee
7 Lake Istokpoga Florida
8 Shearon Harris North Carolina
9 Lake Eufaula Alabama/Georgia
10 Lake Seminole Georgia/Florida
11 Rodman Reservoir Florida
12 Cooper River South Carolina
13 Wilson Lake Alabama
14 Lake Ferguson Mississippi
15 Lake Burton Georgia
16 Lake Murray South Carolina
17 Falls Lake North Carolina
18 Harris Chain of Lakes Florida
19 Lake Greenwood South Carolina
20 Bay Springs Lake Mississippi
21 Kerr Lake (Buggs Island) North Carolina/Virginia
22 High Rock Lake North Carolina
23 Lake Hartwell Georgia/South Carolina
24 Kenansville Reservoir Florida
25 Logan Martin Lake Alabama
Western
1 Clear Lake California
2 Diamond Valley Lake California
3 Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta California

Z-Man Bait BinderZ Doublewide Secures and Sequesters ElaZtech and Other Softbaits

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Z-Man Bait BinderZ Doublewide Secures and Sequesters ElaZtech and Other Softbaits

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Z-Man Bait BinderZ Doublewide Secures and Sequesters ElaZtech and Other Softbaits 

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Ladson, SC – (July 2, 2018) – Anyone who’s fished the progressive softbait material figures it out pretty much after the very first bite: Z-Man’s ElaZtech® softbaits are different. Are they better? Do they catch more fish? Plenty of anglers would argue an affirmative “yes.” But facts are facts:

  • ElaZtech baits are significantly softer than traditional PVC baits.
  • The material is at least ten times tougher—a single Z-Man® softbait can hold up to several dozen fish catches, or more.
  • ElaZtech is significantly more buoyant than PVC baits, translating to more action and more realism in the water.
  • The material is non-toxic, both to the fish and within the aquatic environment.

The futuristic elements in Z-Man’s ElaZtech also necessitate specialized storage—nothing complicated, mind you. In fact, simply store Z-Man baits in their original packages—as many anglers do already—and they’ll last as long as the fish allow.

But for anglers who’ve discovered the true power of ElaZtech softbaits, carrying extra bags of the good stuff is essential. It’s now easier than ever when you grab a Bait BinderZ™ Doublewide, Z-Man’s newest softbait storage solution. With twice the bait-storage capacity of the original Bait BinderZ, the Bait BinderZ Doublewide (MSRP $34.99) offers ample real estate to house two side-by-side stacks of Z-Man ElaZtech bait bags—up to 20 packs or more.

Within the tough 500 denier nylon satchel, two sets of corrosion resistant nickel-plated rings align to accept pre-punched holes on all standard size Z-Man bait bags. Re-sealable bait bags allow anglers to access individual baits without removing packaging. The Bait BinderZ Doublewide is further outfitted with clear plastic pockets sized to store an array of jigheads, terminal tackle, leader spools and other essential tools.

Secure plastic clips and hook-and-loop enclosures eliminate zipper failure or breakdown via corrosion. Each Bait BinderZ Doublewide bag sports a built-in handle with a slip-free grip.

“Because ElaZtech is a completely different material, chemically, it can react with the plasticizers in a PVC bait,” notes Z-Man president Daniel Nussbaum. “To soften the PVC—the same material used to make pipes for plumbing—traditional soft plastics manufacturers have to add a healthy dose of plasticizers to make it practical for fishing. It’s those plasticizers that react with ElaZtech.

“Are Z-Man softbaits different? Absolutely. Different is good. Different catches fish. And different is the start of something big.”

Mark Daniels Jr. Cashes In At Bassmaster Elite At Lake Oahe

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Mark Daniels Jr. of Tuskegee, Ala., won the 2018 Berkley Bassmaster Elite at Lake Oahe presented by Abu Garcia held out of Pierre, S.D., Monday, with a four-day total weight of 69 pounds, 9 ounces.

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Mark Daniels Jr. Cashes In At Bassmaster Elite At Lake Oahe

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PIERRE, S.D. — For the first time in four days, the wind and waves were calm on mighty Lake Oahe. Mark Daniels Jr. was not. The Alabama pro started Championship Monday with a lead of more than 6 pounds over the rest of the field.

However, he struggled to get bites from the bigger bass he needed, and it seemed the Berkley Bassmaster Elite at Lake Oahe presented by Abu Garcia was slipping through his hands.

Former Bassmaster Classic winner Casey Ashley was reported on Bassmaster.com to have caught up to Daniels. However, when the scales settled, Daniels’ last-round 13-pound, 3-ounce limit was enough to take home the big blue trophy. His final tally was 69-9, besting Ashley, the runner up, by more than 3 pounds.

“This is a special place in South Dakota! Beautiful place, beautiful people and an awesome fishery. There is nothing you can complain about here,” Daniels said before getting emotional over his very first Elite Series win. “I have literally dedicated my life to this sport. And I never gave up. And let me say one thing, if anyone out there has something they love, pursue it. I’m living proof you can live your dream if you are willing to work for it.”

And Daniels worked hard for it this week. He found an area where postspawn bass were congregating after the spawn, and he used finesse techniques to catch them. “I was fishing deep points adjacent to shallow flats. The fish were pretty finicky, so I relied heavily on a Finesse TRD soft-plastic bait by Z-Man with the mushroom head (Ned rig), and drop shotting a Z-Man Finesse WormZ,” Daniels explained.

Although the majority of the field was drop shotting, he believes he was doing something a little different. “Instead of using the worm in a traditional manner, I was wacky rigging it on the drop shot. Plus, I was able to scan around my boat with my Garmin Panoptix. This allowed me to see fish 60 feet away and then cast to them. That was crazy important as the event went on because I wouldn’t spook the bass by getting too close.”

Daniels’ victory was especially meaningful to him because it came a week after veteran Elite Series angler Ish Monroe captured the Bassmaster Elite at Mississippi River presented by Go RVing. It is the first time African-American anglers have won back-to-back Elite Series events.

“Following up Ish’s win with a win here for me is monumental. Historic. As a black man representing this sport, I feel overwhelmed at the moment. I hope this inspires more people in the black community to get involved in the sport that has made my dreams come true,” Daniels said.

Ashley made a serious run at the title, bringing 16-9 to the scales today for a total of 66-5. The biggest limit of the day, however, was weighed in by Clifford Pirch. His epic comeback from 87th place on the first day of the event to a third-place finish was emphasized by the 20-pound, 11-ounce limit of bass he weighed in on Championship Monday. His monster catch included the Phoenix Boats Big Bass of the day, a 4-9 smallmouth. The $1,500 Phoenix Boats Big Bass bonus of the tournament, however, goes to Fred Roumbanis, who weighed in a 5-6 smallmouth on Saturday.

Not only did Daniels win the event, but he also claimed the Toyota Bonus Bucks Award of $3,000 for being the highest-placing entrant in the program. The second highest-placing eligible entrant, Casey Ashley, received $2,000. Ashley also won the Power-Pole Captain’s Cash award of $1,000 for being the highest-placing angler who is registered and eligible and uses a client-approved product on his boat.

Bradley Roy, who chalked up a solid sixth-place finish on Oahe, climbed to the top of the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year points race. He was awarded $1,000 for taking over the top spot.

The Oahe event was the seventh of nine regular-season tournaments on the prestigious Bassmaster Elite Series, and it marks the first time in B.A.S.S.’s 50-year history for the organization to hold a professional tournament on the 370,000-acre impoundment.

Next up is the Huk Bassmaster Elite at Upper Chesapeake Bay presented by Mossy Oak Fishing. The event is July 26-29 in Harford County, Md.

2018 Berkley Bassmaster Elite at Lake Oahe presented by Abu Garcia 6/29-7/2
Lake Oahe, Pierre  SD.
(PROFESSIONAL) Standings Day 4

Angler                   Hometown              No./lbs-oz  Pts   Total $$$

1.  Mark Daniels Jr.       Tuskegee, AL            20  69-09  110 $100,000.00
Day 1: 5   18-12     Day 2: 5   20-04     Day 3: 5   17-06     Day 4: 5   13-03
2.  Casey Ashley           Donalds, SC             20  66-05  109  $26,000.00
Day 1: 5   17-00     Day 2: 5   20-06     Day 3: 5   12-06     Day 4: 5   16-09
3.  Clifford Pirch         Payson, AZ              20  66-02  108  $20,000.00
Day 1: 5   07-10     Day 2: 5   18-04     Day 3: 5   19-09     Day 4: 5   20-11
4.  Boyd Duckett           Guntersville, AL        20  64-11  107  $15,000.00
Day 1: 5   16-09     Day 2: 5   17-02     Day 3: 5   16-06     Day 4: 5   14-10
5.  Dean Rojas             Lake Havasu City, AZ    20  63-04  106  $14,000.00
Day 1: 5   13-00     Day 2: 5   14-10     Day 3: 5   17-06     Day 4: 5   18-04
6.  Bradley Roy            Lancaster, KY           20  63-01  105  $14,500.00
Day 1: 5   16-11     Day 2: 5   14-13     Day 3: 5   17-15     Day 4: 5   13-10
7.  Jacob Wheeler          Harrison, TN            20  62-01  104  $13,000.00
Day 1: 5   16-12     Day 2: 5   14-02     Day 3: 5   14-02     Day 4: 5   17-01
8.  Josh Bertrand          San Tan Valley, AZ      20  61-12  103  $12,500.00
Day 1: 5   18-08     Day 2: 5   14-11     Day 3: 5   15-05     Day 4: 5   13-04
9.  Justin Lucas           Guntersville, AL        20  58-03  102  $12,000.00
Day 1: 5   17-05     Day 2: 5   15-09     Day 3: 5   09-08     Day 4: 5   15-13
10. Brent Ehrler           Redlands, CA            20  56-06  101  $11,500.00
Day 1: 5   14-12     Day 2: 5   13-07     Day 3: 5   13-06     Day 4: 5   14-13
11. Jordan Lee             Grant, AL               20  53-10  100  $11,000.00
Day 1: 5   18-09     Day 2: 5   13-14     Day 3: 5   09-10     Day 4: 5   11-09
12. Edwin Evers            Talala, OK              20  53-10   99  $10,500.00
Day 1: 5   15-11     Day 2: 5   11-14     Day 3: 5   14-07     Day 4: 5   11-10
PHOENIX BOATS BIG BASS
Fred Roumbanis           Russellville, AR    05-06      $1,500.00
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Totals
Day   #Limits    #Fish      Weight
1        93       515      1130-08
2        64       432       895-05
3        41       224       526-06
4        12        60       181-01
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210      1231      2733-04

Jeff Lugar Gives us a look Back Winyah Bay & Dale Wilson Gives us an Updated SML Lake Report

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Jeff Lugar Gives us a look Back Winyah Bay & Dale Wilson Gives us an Updated SML Lake Report

What an awesome show local Angler Jeff Lugar gives us a look back at the B.A.S.S. Nation Eastern Regional On Winyah Bay plus Captain Dale Wilson is back & gives us an updated look at Smith Mountain Lake.

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FORTY CREEK® FUNDS CONSERVATION PROJECTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH B.A.S.S.

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June 25, 2018

FORTY CREEK® FUNDS CONSERVATION PROJECTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH B.A.S.S.

$30,000 Donation Serves as Catalyst for Ongoing Sustainability Measures in SportsFishing Industry

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Forty Creek®, an award-winning Canadian whisky distiller based in Ontario, has signed on as a Conservation Partner of B.A.S.S. and sponsor of former Bassmaster Classic champion Casey Ashley of Donalds, S.C., B.A.S.S. CEO Bruce Akin announced today.

As part of the Conservation Partnership, the whisky brand will contribute $30,000 to B.A.S.S. Nation conservation projects in Georgia, Missouri and Texas. Each state organization will receive $10,000.

“We commend Forty Creek for focusing its support on two things our bass fishing fans care so much about — quality bass fishing and outstanding bass anglers like Casey,” Akin said. “These conservation donations will serve as an example of how other companies both outside and within the sportfishing industry can contribute to our natural resources and those who enjoy them.”

The B.A.S.S. Nation is a network of affiliated B.A.S.S. clubs in 47 states and 10 foreign countries. Organizations in each state or country have volunteer conservation directors who work with government agencies and volunteers to promote fisheries management, public access, youth fishing and more. Nation members are among the most avid and conservation-minded anglers among the 500,000 members of B.A.S.S.

“I think it is fantastic when companies that are not a traditional part of the fishing industry make a commitment to conservation like Forty Creek has done,” added Gene Gilliland, national conservation director for B.A.S.S. “It recognizes that our B.A.S.S. Nation members are dedicated stewards of our environment and that their work to protect and enhance aquatic habitats benefits the broader public.

“This partnership with Forty Creek will help shine a spotlight on projects in Texas, Georgia and Missouri and show how industry and bass anglers are not only working to make fishing better, but also are giving back to their communities.”

The company will be permitted to use the B.A.S.S. Conservation logo with its “Proud Partner” designation in signage and other media promoting the program.

Forty Creek also has engaged Ashley, one of the most popular and successful anglers on the prestigious Elite Series circuit, to promote and represent the brand. The 34-year-old professional angler has won four Bassmaster championships, including the 2015 Classic on Lake Hartwell, South Carolina.

“I’m really excited to partner with Forty Creek because, like us anglers, they are passionate about the outdoors and committed to the conservation and improvement of our fisheries,” Ashley said. “I’m fortunate to be working with a company that wants to use their resources to make a difference and that they’ve chosen me to take part in it.”

About B.A.S.S.
B.A.S.S. is the worldwide authority on bass fishing and keeper of the culture of the sport, providing cutting edge content on bass fishing whenever, wherever and however bass fishing fans want to use it. Headquartered ibn Birmingham, Ala., the 500,000-member organization’s fully integrated media platforms include the industry’s leading magazines (Bassmaster and B.A.S.S. Times), website (Bassmaster.com), television show (The Bassmasters on ESPN2), radio show (Bassmaster Radio), social media programs and events. For 50 years, B.A.S.S. has been dedicated to access, conservation and youth fishing.

The Bassmaster Tournament Trail includes the most prestigious events at each level of competition, including the Bassmaster Elite Series, Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens Series, Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation presented by Magellan Outdoors, Carhartt Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops, Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster High School Series presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods, Bassmaster Team Championship and the ultimate celebration of competitive fishing, the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods.

About Campari America
Campari America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Davide Campari-Milano S.p.A. (Reuters CPRI.MI – Bloomberg CPR IM).  At the heart of Campari America are two legends in the American spirits industry.  The first, Skyy Spirits, was founded in San Francisco back in 1992 by the entrepreneur who invented iconic SKYY Vodka.  The second is the world-famous Wild Turkey Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, where they have been making the world’s finest whiskies since the 1800’s.  Both companies were purchased by Davide Campari-Milano and together they form Campari America, which has built a portfolio unrivaled in its quality, innovation and style, making it a top choice among distributors, retailers and consumers.  Campari America manages Campari Group’s portfolio in the US with such leading brands as SKYY® Vodka, SKYY Infusions®, Grand Marnier®, Campari®, Aperol®, Wild Turkey® Straight Kentucky Bourbon, American Honey®, Russell’s Reserve®, Glen Grant® Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Forty Creek® Canadian Whisky, BULLDOG® Gin, Cabo Wabo® Tequila, Espolón® Tequila, Appleton® Estate Rum, Wray & Nephew® Rum, Coruba® Rum, Ouzo 12®, X-Rated® Fusion Liqueur®, Frangelico®, Cynar®, Averna®, Braulio® and Jean-Marc XO Vodka®.

Campari America is headquartered in San Francisco, California.  More information on the company can be found at www.campariamerica.com, www.facebook.com/campariamerica, Twitter: @CampariAmerica and www.camparigroup.com.  Please enjoy Campari America brands responsibly and in moderation.

OSAGE BEACH’S SYKORA WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE OZARK DIVISION TOURNAMENT ON LAKE OF THE OZARKS

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OSAGE BEACH’S SYKORA WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE OZARK DIVISION TOURNAMENT ON LAKE OF THE OZARKS

OSAGE BEACH’S SYKORA WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE OZARK DIVISION TOURNAMENT ON LAKE OF THE OZARKS

Dixon’s Fierce Takes Co-angler Title

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WARSAW, Mo. (July 2, 2018) – Boater Marcus Sykora of Osage Beach, Missouri, brought five bass to the scale Saturday weighing 18 pounds, 3 ounces, to win the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Ozark Division tournament on Lake of the Ozarks – his 11th career BFL victory, third-most all-time. For his efforts, Sykora pocketed $4,871.

Sykora made a long run from takeoff to the Grand Glaize arm of the lake, near Osage Beach, and worked through brush piles in 10 to 15 feet of water to catch his fish. He said he rotated between a ½-ounce Davenport Special-colored Chompers Brush Jig with a Root Beer Green Flake-colored Chompers Double Tail Grub trailer, a Texas-rigged green-pumpkin Zoom Brush Hog and a Gizzard Shad-colored Sixth Sense Cloud 9 Series C15 crankbait.

“I fished the jig or the Brush Hog first and then ran the crankbait before I’d leave,” said Sykora, who earned his seventh career win on Lake of the Ozarks. “I threw the jig because there was a bream spawn going on and it looks similar to one, but sometimes they wanted something bulkier like the Brush Hog.”

Sykora said he caught 10 keepers throughout the day.

“I probably hit 50 or 60 different piles,” said Sykora. “That’s what made the crankbait good. I could fish faster and cover more water, especially after that long run. It was about 172 miles round trip, but it paid off.”

The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:

1st:          Marcus Sykora, Osage Beach, Mo., five bass, 18-3, $4,871

2nd:         Stan Tucker, Festus, Mo., five bass, 17-12, $1,935

3rd:          Mark Tucker, Kirkwood, Mo., five bass, 17-11, $1,224

4th:          Jamie Edge, Pittsburg, Mo., five bass, 17-5, $1,326

5th:          Rob Bueltmann, Osage Beach, Mo., five bass, 16-11, $734

6th:          Wesley Myers, Raytown, Mo., five bass, 16-4, $673

7th:          Brian Hansen, Fenton, Mo., five bass, 16-0, $612

8th:          Andre Dickneite, Freeburg, Mo., five bass, 15-14, $551

9th:          Brad Jelinek, Deepwater, Mo., five bass, 15-9, $489

10th:        Darrell Durham, Saint Peters, Mo., five bass, 15-7, $428

Complete results can be found at FLWFishing.com.

Edge brought a 6-pound, 3-ounce, bass to the scale – the heaviest of the event in the Boater Division – and earned the day’s Boater Big Bass award of $470.

Christopher Fierce of Dixon, Missouri, won the Co-angler Division and $1,835 Saturday after catching five bass weighing 15 pounds, 8 ounces.

The top 10 co-anglers were:

1st:          Christopher Fierce, Dixon, Mo., five bass, 15-8, $1,835

2nd:         Spencer Clark, Maryland Heights, Mo., five bass, 15-7, $918

3rd:          Lane Becker, Steelville, Mo., five bass, 14-13, $612

4th:          Kit Lueg, Olathe, Kan., three bass, 12-14, $428

5th:          Jared McBride, Rolla, Mo., five bass, 12-13, $367

6th:          Walter Hammond, Lees Summit, Mo., four bass, 12-4, $336

7th:          Bobby Dennison, St. Louis, Mo., three bass, 9-2, $306

8th:          David Jones, Mackinaw, Ill., four bass, 8-6, $275

9th:          William Hoffert, Columbia, Mo., two bass, 7-5, $229

9th:          Tom Lloyd, Springfield, Mo., three bass, 7-5, $429

Steve Heitman of Osage Beach, Missouri, caught the largest bass in the Co-angler Division weighing in at 5 pounds, 9 ounces. The catch earned him the day’s Co-angler Big Bass award of $235.

The top 45 boaters and co-anglers in the region based on point standings, along with the five winners in each qualifying event, will be entered in the Oct. 18-20 BFL Regional Championship on Kentucky and Barkley lakes in Gilbertsville, Kentucky. Boaters will compete for a top award of a Ranger Z518C with a 200-horsepower Evinrude outboard and $20,000, while co-anglers will fish for a new Ranger Z518C with a 200-horsepower Evinrude outboard.

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. 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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