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Raymarine LightHouse 3.3 Now Available, eS and gS Series MFDs Supported

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Raymarine LightHouse 3.3 Now Available, eS and gS Series MFDs Supported

Raymarine LightHouse 3.3 Now Available, 

eS and gS Series MFDs Supported

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New software update offers increased functionality for Raymarine Axiom, Axiom Pro, eS, and gS users 

WILSONVILLE, OR (February 7, 2018) – Big news for Raymarine users of all stripes! Raymarine is proud to announce the release of Lighthouse 3.3 software, which not only offers increased functionality for Axiom and Axiom Pro users, but boaters and anglers using Raymarine eS and gS Series units.

Across these unit families, the LightHouse 3.3 operating software update provides numerous enhancements and an even more intuitive, seamless, and fluid user experience.

RealVision 3D Depth Scale

Owners of current Raymarine eS and gS systems who upgrade to the latest LightHouse 3 operating system will experience faster performance and streamlined operation. They also have the option of networking eS and gS-Series multifunction displays with Axiom and Axiom Pro. The feature set and operation is identical regardless of whether you have an Axiom, Axiom Pro, eS-Series or gS-Series. eS and gS Series users will now be able to view RealVision 3D display data, provided there is an Axiom or Axiom Pro on the network.

Installing the new update is simple. Axiom owners can update wirelessly by connecting your MFD to your home Wi-Fi or your phone’s mobile hotspot. You can also download Lighthouse 3.3 via Raymarine’s web site here. Owners of eS and gS Systems will need to download their software update from Raymarine.com and then install it using a microSD card.

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Lighthouse 3.3 Overview

RealVision 3D Historical Sensitivity

LH 3.3 adds full historical sensitivity adjustments to the RealVision 3D sonar channel. In LH 3.2, this feature was only available on the DownVision, SideVision and conventional CHIRP sonar channels. This feature allows users to instantly see adjustments to the sonar gain, sensitivity, intensity and surface filter in both the live sonar feed, as well as in the previously-imaged data. Users can now tweak the settings, and see the impact immediately in the sonar history. Sonar rewind allows users to scroll back to somewhere you’ve already imaged and reveal fish, bait or structure previously hidden. From there, it’s simple to drop a waypoint and return to the exact location.

Sirius XM Marine Weather

LH 3.3 brings SiriusXM Marine Weather to LH 3 for the first time. The weather mode is now fully integrated into the chart app. Weather data can be layered onto any navigation chart for easy display of storms, fronts, sea surface temperatures, wave heights and more. Full offshore, coastal and city forecasts are available, too.

RealVision 3D Depth Legend

In RealVision 3D, LH3.3. adds an optional legend to the RealVision 3D grid that defines target depth color-coding. When set to color targets by depth, this scale makes it even easier to tell at a glance how deep any given target is on the 3D display.

Battery Supply Voltage

Navionics Plotter Sync

LH 3.3 now supports Navionics Plotter Sync. When linked to the Navionics Boating app on your smartphone or tablet, a user’s LH3.3-enabled MFD can synchronize waypoints, routes and tracks with the Navionics App Recorded sonar logs can be synced and uploaded to Navionics for processing, and updates to your Navionics charts are synced back to your MFD. This means there is no need to ever remove your Navionics charts from the boat and you can easily keep them up-to-date.

‘Disable All Sonar’ Quick Button

For trailer-boat anglers and boaters with boat lifts, LH3.3 adds a quick button for “Disable All Sonar.” This instantly puts all sonar systems and transducers into standby, ensuring nothing is transmitting when the boat is out of the water. This is primarily a concern for the latest generation of  CHIRP Broadband transducers working at 1kW and above. These high-performance models do generate heat internally that is normally dissipated by the water. If the boat is on a trailer or boat lift, it is possible to damage them if that are left transmitting in the air.

 

Battery Voltage Display

For all boaters — especially kayak anglers and sailors — LH3.3 adds a new data item that displays the battery voltage being fed to the MFD. In prior versions, battery voltage could be displayed on-screen, but via a NMEA2000-compatible battery charging system. This additional data item reads the actual supply voltage being fed at the power cable plugged in the MFD. It can be displayed as a floating data item on any screen — or place it on the data bar.

Enhanced AIS Icon Overlay Mode on Radar

LH3.3 adds enhanced AIS icon overlay mode to radar display. Previously, this was only available on the chart display. Enhanced AIS icons are vessel-type specific (freighters, tankers, sailboats, yachts, etc.) so the icons are distinguishable from one another. At certain range scales, the icons are actually shown to-scale, too. Icons scale according to the actual length and width reported by their ship’s AIS transmission.

 

 

LTA MANUFACTURING LLC OFFERS STORMASTER STORAGE DRAWERS AND BED SYSTEMS PACKAGES

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LTA MANUFACTURING LLC OFFERS STORMASTER STORAGE DRAWERS AND BED SYSTEMS PACKAGES

LTA MANUFACTURING LLC OFFERS STORMASTER
STORAGE DRAWERS AND BED SYSTEMS PACKAGES

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – LTA Manufacturing LLC now manufactures the StorMaster Combo, which packages together two secure storage drawers beneath a 57″ wide LoadMaster bed system. Designed to provide unrivaled security and convenience, the StorMaster Combo is the perfect pickup bed accessory.

Storage is safe and secure in the StorMaster from LTA Manufacturing LLC. A bulkhead option is available to prevent cargo from hitting the rear window or falling behind the StorMaster. Cargo is organized, secure and easily accessed. Available for 5 1/2-foot, 6 1/2-foot  and 8-foot full size truck beds as well as 5- and 6-foot compact truck beds, the StorMaster is a convenient storage solution.

“An open truck bed is difficult to organize, and accessing necessary items can often mean having to jump into the bed and search for items that rolled around while you were driving. LTA’s StorMaster Combo is a simple solution to this problem. Hunters, campers, athletes, field scientists and more will find this to be a valuable addition to their pickup truck,” said Dustin Geyer, President of LTA Manufacturing LLC.

The StorMaster Combo is compatible with the LTA LoadMaster Standard Duty (SD) cargo management tray. StorMaster Combo units consist of the SD sliding tray and the storage drawers. Storage drawers are not sold separately and are specifically designed to fit under the SD sliding tray.

About LTA Manufacturing LLC
LTA Manufacturing LLC is a subsidiary of the DeBruce Manufacturing Group. The company acquired ATC Truck Covers, Jason Industries and Ranch Fiberglass in 2017 and handles the sales, marketing and manufacturing of all three brands. ATC, Jason and Ranch all produce truck caps and tonneau covers at two manufacturing plants, one in Elkhart, Indiana and the other in Ottawa, Kansas. For more information, contact ATC at 800-983-2787 or visit http://www.atctruckcovers.com/. Contact Ranch Fiberglass at 800-776-2340 or visit http://www.ranchfiberglass.com/.

Navico and Garmin® Resolve Patent Disputes February 7,2018

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Navico and Garmin® Resolve Patent Disputes February 7,2018

Navico and Garmin® Resolve Patent Disputes

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Egersund, Norway and Olathe, Kan. – Navico, parent company to the Lowrance®, Simrad® and B&G® brands and Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), announced today that they have ended a three-year-long legal dispute relating to sonar and auto guidance patents. The agreement includes a broad cross licensing of patents and other intellectual property, which will allow both companies to bring new innovations to the market faster and benefit all marine customers.

“Research and development of game-changing technologies like our DownScan Imaging is the lifeblood of our business and the marine electronics industry,” said Leif Ottosson, CEO, Navico. “We are very pleased with this resolution, which includes guidelines for the future cross licensing of technologies for the benefit of both of our customers.”

”This is an exciting time as new technology is bringing positive change to the marine market,” said Cliff Pemble, President and CEO, Garmin. “This resolution allows us to focus all of our energy to bring even more innovation to our marine customers.”

For more information on the Navico brands, please visit www.lowrance.com, www.simrad-yachting.com, pro.simrad-yachting.com and www.bandg.com, and to find out more about the Navico Group of companies, visit www.navico.com.  For more information on Garmin, please visit www.garmin.com.

6 Ways To Rig Hog Style Creature Baits – MTB

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6 Ways To Rig Hog Style Creature Baits – MTB

6 Ways To Rig Hog Style Creature Baits

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Hog style creature baits like the Catch co. Gator Hawg and the Zoom Brush Hog used to be one of the most popular bass fishing bait styles in the game. They feature a slim profile, flapping arms, and a curly tail – all things that attract bass big time.

In the last few years, however, they’ve been overshadowed slightly by newer and more compact style creature baits and craws. That’s unfortunate, because “hog” style baits never stopped catching bass – and for that reason 2018 may be prime time to get out there and fish one.

Here are 6 ways to rig a hog style creature bait.

1. Jig Trailers

Many folks would think them too long, but a little trimming turns a hog style bait into dynamite jig trailers that shows the bass something they probably haven’t seen. In lakes with big bass – don’t be afraid to go “whole hog” and thread the big boy on there without any trimming.

2. Hog Style Creature Baits On a Carolina rig

The old standby still works. They’re about as good a Carolina rigging bait as you can get. They hold up well, and provide the perfect target for bottom oriented bass.

3. Wobble Head

Another great solution – “Hogs” are irresistible when slowly crawling along the bottom on the back of a wobble head.

4. Weightless

This may not seem obvious, but weightless hog style creature baits skip surprisingly well, and shows something totally off the wall to bass hanging around shallow cover like docks and laydowns.

5. Texas Rigged Bed Fishing Bait

Texas rig a hog style creature, and you’ll be hard pressed to find a better bed fishing bait. They look pretty natural, and have all kinds of big fish appeal when worked right in a bedder’s face.

6. Hog Style Creature Baits On A Drop Shot

Say what? Yep, the narrow profile of a “hog” style creature bait looks amazing on a drop shot. Whether it’s full sized on a bubba shot, or a smaller model on a normal drop shot – bass won’t be able to resist it.

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Set the Hook! with Pat Rose – Jan 13, 2018 Todd Hammill from Wired2Fish, FLW Touring Pro Buddy Gross, and Bassmaster Opens Pro Fisherman Miles “Sonar” Burghoff

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Set the Hook! with Pat Rose – Jan 13, 2018 Todd Hammill from Wired2Fish, FLW Touring Pro Buddy Gross, and Bassmaster Opens Pro Fisherman Miles “Sonar” Burghoff

Set the Hook! with Pat Rose – Jan 13, 2018

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WOW!  The 10 year anniversary show, our 500th!  Congrats, Pat and to everyone who’s helped through the years!

Our special guests were Todd Hammill from Wired2Fish, FLW Touring Pro Buddy Gross, and Bassmaster Opens Pro Fisherman Miles “Sonar” Burghoff.

podcastIf you missed the show, you can listen to the podcast here.

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Raymarine Pro Bobby Lane Wins Bassmaster Eastern Open

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Raymarine Pro Bobby Lane Wins Bassmaster Eastern Open

Raymarine Pro Bobby Lane

Wins Bassmaster Eastern Open

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Florida pro goes wire-to-wire on hometown waters, fellow Raymarine pro Brandon Lester takes second

Kissimmee, FL (February 6, 2018) – Earlier this year, BASS Elite pro Bobby Lane made the decision to swing for the fences. “Rather than worry about getting paid, I decided to go out this season, stay deeper, and fish for big fish.”

This past weekend Lane’s resolution paid off, as Lane went wire-to-wire at the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Eastern Open on Florida’s Kissimmee Chain. For Lane, the win on hometown waters seemed a lifetime in the making.

“After being close so many times before, winning on the Kissimmee Chain was starting to elude me. Actually, it had become a burden. You can know too many spots, the weather starts changing, and panic can set in. Honestly, I was under a great deal of pressure right up to the end of the weigh-in on the final day,” admits Lane.

Fortunately, Lane had discovered something in practice that gave him a huge confidence boost.

“I knew I was on to something when I caught two five pounders in practice. The hurricane had blown some hydrilla away and changed other hydrilla spots—but if you could find the combination of hydrilla and holes in flat pads, Kissimmee grass, or sticks the hurricane had blown around, there were probably bass there. Didn’t matter if the hydrilla was off shore or three feet from the bank. I think the fish felt secure in the hydrilla with all the crazy weather we’ve had. They were either right in it or on the edges.”

Much of the fish-producing hydrilla was located with Lane’s electronics.

 

“I was running at 65 mph and could see bottom perfectly with my Raymarine Axiom Pro units. I might travel five miles, graph hydrilla on my screen, and stop and fish. I found five or six spots like that, three which paid off. Even though this is my home lake, I caught fish where I’ve never caught them before. The hurricane definitely changed the habitat. The real benefit of my electronics was being able to eliminate water quickly and keep the hydrilla lines in view on my bow unit,” says Lane.

Specifically, Lane’s Phoenix is installed with three Raymarine Axiom Pro 12 MFDs—two at the console and one on the bow.


“This is the first year I’ve fished tournament days with two units on the dash. It’s nice having two big screens running everything in full view or split screen to give me lots of info at the same time. The clarity and speed is absolutely amazing. If it looks like there’s a fish there, it’s a fish. The CHIRP Sonar, DownVision, SideVision, RealVision 3D, and how fast the mapping responds is just amazing.”

On Day 1, Lane says he didn’t get a lot of bites, but all the right ones. As boat five in the first flight from Lake Toho, Lane made it through two locks quickly, after which he caught a five pounder in Lake Hatchineha. Lane then ran to Kissimmee where he caught an 8-7 on a PowerBait Rib Toad, followed by a nine pounder on the south end of the lake. Two giant Florida bass in the livewell, he returned to Hatchineha where he boxed another five pounder. Lane made the decision to fish the last hour of the tournament on Lake Toho, where he caught a three-pounder prior to the 3 pm weigh-in.

“Day One was just phenomenal,” says Lane. He finished Day 1 in first place with a whopping 31-7 five-fish limit.

Lane repeated exactly the same process on Day 2, but didn’t find the big fish he wanted, weighing 10-9. Still, he entered the final day with a 10-pound-plus lead. Hatchineha and Toho produced an 18-pound sack for Lane on the final day, which cemented the wire-to-wire win. He finished with 60 pounds even and over $52,000 in winnings.

“The hydrilla wall pattern and those big fish saved me, which I wouldn’t have found without my Axiom units. I’m able to get solid bottom readings at 65 mph and the units are fast and responsive. It’s nothing to zoom in to the mapping with my finger or the knob and find spots just like the spots that produce fish. Bottom line is I can count on my Raymarine electronics when I need them.”

Fellow Raymarine pro Brandon Lester finished second at the event with 47 pounds, 11 ounces.

 

SAM RAYBURN RESERVOIR SET FOR COSTA FLW SERIES SOUTHWESTERN OPENER PRESENTED BY YETI

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SAM RAYBURN RESERVOIR SET FOR COSTA FLW SERIES SOUTHWESTERN OPENER PRESENTED BY YETI

SAM RAYBURN RESERVOIR SET FOR COSTA FLW SERIES SOUTHWESTERN OPENER PRESENTED BY YETI

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JASPER, Texas (Feb. 6, 2018) – More than 440 pros and co-anglers are set to open the Southwestern Division next week, Feb. 15-17, at the Costa FLW Series at Sam Rayburn Reservoir – the largest FLW Series event ever held on the fishery. The tournament, presented by YETI, is the first regular-season event scheduled in the FLW Series Southwestern Division. Hosted by the Jasper-Lake Sam Rayburn Area Chamber of Commerce, the event will feature anglers competing for a top award of up to $99,000, including a brand new Ranger Z518C boat with a 200-horsepower Evinrude outboard.

“The water is warming up, the weather has been mild and I’ve seen this before – the lake is setting up,” said FLW Tour pro Todd Castledine of Nacogdoches, Texas, who has 10 previous top-10 finishes – four wins – on Sam Rayburn in FLW competition. “We’re starting to see some big weights in the local events, and I think we could be hitting this tournament at just the right time. This is going to be a really fun event.

“I normally would never say this, but I don’t think that 20 pounds a day is going to cut it in this one,” Castledine continued. “There are so many big fish in Sam Rayburn that no lead is safe. A 33- or 34-pound limit is absolutely possible, especially the way the lake is setting up right now.”

Castledine predicted that this tournament would strictly be a prespawn event – no sight fishing or springtime patterns.

“You’re going to be able to catch them a lot of different ways,” he said. “The fish are staging all over the lake – in the grass and offshore. I don’t think you can win this tournament fishing just one way. I think you’re going to have to mix it up.

“The lake is getting better and better every year, and this year is no different,” Castledine went on to say. “The key will be finding an area or fish that you have to yourself, and then managing those fish over the three days of competition. We’re going to have to figure out how to catch some big ones – I think it will take 70 pounds to win this event.”

Anglers will take off and weigh-in at the Umphrey Family Pavilion, located at 5438 RR 255, in Brookeland. Takeoff will be held at 7 a.m. CST each day of competition and weigh-ins will start at 3 p.m. All takeoffs and weigh-ins are free to attend 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 Sam Rayburn pros will fish for a top prize of $99,000, including a brand new Ranger Z518C boat with a 200-horsepower Evinrude outboard if Ranger Cup qualified. Co-anglers will cast for a brand new Ranger Z175 boat with a 90-horsepower Evinrude 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 2018 Costa FLW Series Championship is being held Nov. 1-3 on Lake Guntersville in Guntersville, Alabama, and is hosted by the Marshall County Convention and Visitors Bureau.

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, YouTube and Snapchat.

Bradford Beavers – Dwight Beavers win Carolinas Bass Challenge SC Division February 3,2018 on Lake Murray

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Bradford Beavers – Dwight Beavers win Carolinas Bass Challenge SC Division February 3,2018 on Lake Murray
Place Team Name Team # Fish Weight Big Fish Winnings Skeeter Bonus Points
1 Bradford Beavers – Dwight Beavers 120 5 27.270 6.350 $10,000 $4,000 310
2 Thomas Hardwick – Tommy Williams 59 5 26.820 6.870 $4,950 $3,000 309
3 Travis Parrish – rodney tapp 99 5 24.980 5.950 $3,400 308
4 Barry Holloman – Joey Bramlett 34 5 24.710 6.160 $2,300 $2,000 307
5 Mike Stephens – Bryan New 27 5 23.090 7.630 $1,700 306
6 Brent Long – Brock Taylor 76 5 22.630 0.000 $1,150 305
7 Scott Farmer – Samuel Freeman 161 5 21.530 0.000 $950 304
8 Phillip Randolph – Ronald Moss 22 5 21.400 5.750 $850 303
9 Toby Keisler – Bill Wilson 83 5 20.990 7.040 $750 302
10 Al Odom – Barry Odom 140 5 20.980 6.470 $700 301
11 Nick Gant – wesley williamson 1 5 20.960 5.890 $600 300
12 Chris Coxey – Stacey James 12 5 20.470 6.320 $525 299
13 TIM HUFFSTETLER – Neil Huffstetler 138 5 20.340 6.250 $500 298
14 Terry Thomas – David Kneece 51 5 19.030 0.000 $450 297
15 Ron Brown – Robert Brown 93 5 18.830 0.000 $430 296
16 Joey Sabbagha – Dalton Dowdy 58 5 18.270 0.000 $400 295
17 Kevin Fulmer – Clay Riddle 87 5 18.150 0.000 $355 294
18 David Winters – Brian Huskins 35 5 17.800 0.000 $330 293
19 Shane Cantley – Michael Richardson 145 5 17.400 6.980 $320 292
20 Michael Williams – Kevin Richbourg 52 5 17.350 0.000 $300 291
21 RHETT MANUS – Doug Lown 158 5 17.060 0.000 $280 290
22 Bobby Wade – Pete Sherbert 82 5 16.990 5.820 $260 289
23 Ronnie McCoy – Jason McCoy 146 4 16.750 5.720 $240 288
24 Wesley Cashwell – Shane Doughtie 39 5 16.680 0.000 $230 287
25 Rodney Cromer – Roger Farr 71 5 16.670 0.000 $220 286
26 Wayne Frierson – Ronnie Mueller 142 5 16.630 0.000 $210 285
27 Eddie Smith – Michael Carson 86 4 16.460 0.000 $200 284
28 Chad Pennell – Derek Smithson 156 5 16.380 0.000 283
29 Dennis Reedy – Jeffrey Thomas 150 5 16.250 0.000 282
30 John Sturkie – Blake Strickland 139 3 16.150 6.590 281
31 Conrad Bolt – Kevin Dickson 152 5 15.570 0.000 280
32 Michael Fuller – Chris Morris 38 5 15.420 0.000 279
33 làrry Mckissick – Jay Mckissick 104 5 15.060 0.000 278
34 Justin Stoltzfus – Matthew Benge 125 5 14.680 0.000 277
35 Jim Davis – Josh Rennebaum 132 5 14.450 0.000 276
36 Steve Christie – Sammy Freeman 73 5 14.350 0.000 275
37 Alan Fletcher – Donald Hinson 17 5 14.300 0.000 274
38 Glenn Gentry – Shannon Jordan 101 5 14.250 0.000 273
39 Bradley Rhodes – chris dorlan 9 4 14.240 7.120 272
40 Stan Gunter – Kevin Ashley 19 5 14.110 0.000 271
41 Sam Hopkins – Craig Matthews 60 5 13.950 0.000 270
42 Eric Moser – Jeff McQuaigue 56 5 13.910 0.000 269
43 Jimmy Bass – Johnny Houser 69 5 13.900 5.740 268
44 James Cook – Justin Hallman 134 5 13.880 0.000 267
45 Keith Porter – Tony Price 14 5 13.850 0.000 266
46 Dave Franklin – Gunnar Franklin 23 5 13.640 0.000 265
47 Sean Anderson – George Berry 124 5 13.630 0.000 264
48 Greg Davis – Dennis Parks 67 5 13.590 0.000 263
49 Jeremiah Jensen – David Gilson 97 5 13.330 0.000 262
50 Darrell Shull – James Vining 84 5 12.970 0.000 261
51 Michael Smith – Joshua Queen 28 5 12.960 0.000 260
52 Brad Nappier – Nathan Luke 10 5 12.920 0.000 259
53 Peyton Frick – Cody Page 103 3 12.610 5.720 258
54 Tommy Floyd – Randy Weltch 151 5 12.290 0.000 257
55 Ryan Aaron – Scott Perrine 29 5 12.280 0.000 256
56 Mack Cook – Patrick Cook 31 5 12.180 0.000 255
57 Steve Borton – Brian Bultman 13 3 11.940 4.300 254
58 Justin Marlowe – Jordan Marlowe 118 5 11.890 0.000 253
59 Casey Warren – Ryan Thompsom 122 5 11.730 0.000 252
60 Gary Michaud – Doc McDaniel 89 3 11.500 7.270 251
61 Sandy Oliver 108 5 11.430 0.000 250
62 Rodney Bell – Tommy Jones 15 5 11.320 0.000 249
63 Kiel Kelly – chuck whitaker 70 5 10.920 0.000 248
64 mark krengel 3 3 10.890 6.340 247
65 Vinson Blanton – Randy Settle 21 4 10.740 0.000 246
66 Emmett Maynor – Karson Grubbs 153 5 10.670 0.000 245
67 Shane Abbott – Bobby Stanfill 78 4 10.600 0.000 244
68 Alton Rockett – Robert Kale 18 3 10.530 5.330 243
69 Gary Atkinson – Troy Buffington 144 5 10.430 0.000 242
70 Thad Driggers – Thad Driggers IV 121 3 10.240 0.000 241
71 gerald bennett – James 007 Bond 126 3 9.560 0.000 240
72 Jerry Freezon – Jeff Douglas 72 4 9.530 0.000 239
73 Mike Phipps – Mark Richardson 43 3 9.460 0.000 238
74 Ricky todd – Andy Liles 79 5 9.320 0.000 237
75 Greg Rikard – Norm Attaway 44 4 9.280 0.000 236
76 J.w. Smith – Ben Nye 107 3 9.150 0.000 235
77 Juddie Revels 114 4 9.130 0.000 234
78 Todd Gambrell – Brandt Tumberg 81 3 8.730 0.000 233
79 David Arnold – Billy Collins 157 5 8.650 0.000 232
80 Winkey Watford – scotty mixon 24 3 8.220 0.000 231
81 Lee Morris – Robert Ross 110 2 8.190 0.000 230
82 Craig Jurgonski – Jack Belt 116 4 8.090 0.000 229
83 Nathan Burgess – Brent Riley 54 3 7.900 0.000 228
84 Thomas King – Clayton King 16 4 7.730 0.000 227
85 Sammie Grier – David Strickland 147 4 7.410 0.000 226
86 BRENT bartman – Ben Smith 141 2 7.400 0.000 225
87 Timmy Squires – River Squires 41 2 7.090 4.840 224
88 Kevin Rake – Terry Morris 159 2 6.970 0.000 223
89 Albert Darminio – Steve Harris 90 2 6.900 0.000 222
90 Wayne Marlow – Scott Peavy 11 3 6.880 0.000 221
91 Chase Stewart – Andrew Allen 106 3 6.800 0.000 220
92 Joey Outlaw – Ray Dowey 92 3 6.640 0.000 219
93 todd sinclair – Jeff Horton 74 3 6.510 0.000 218
94 Allan Collins – michael collins 130 3 6.350 0.000 217
95 Greg Wright – Blake Wright 155 2 6.090 0.000 216
96 Jeremi Beatty – David Brookshire 64 2 5.970 0.000 215
97 Billy Dean Jacobs – Mark Cummings 40 3 5.900 0.000 214
98 Bill Grier – Robby Byrum 91 2 5.890 0.000 213
99 Larry Moss – Michelle McLain 48 2 5.590 0.000 212
100 Bo Chappell – Judy Chappell 160 3 5.400 0.000 211
101 Travis Knight – Brian Upton 45 1 5.230 5.230 210
102 johnny player – John Gardenhire 20 2 5.080 0.000 209
103 Sean Skey – Tim Harmon 162 3 4.990 0.000 208
104 Mike Boatright – Gary Angel 6 1 4.930 4.930 207
105 Todd Ledford – Andrew Starnes 37 2 4.890 0.000 206
106 Jason Miles – Andy Rutledge 33 2 4.800 0.000 205
107 Brad Petway – TYLER JACKSON 109 2 4.620 0.000 204
108 Charles Martin – Bradley Moore 53 3 4.350 0.000 203
109 Perry Banks – Corey Banks 136 2 4.110 0.000 202
110 Carlton Thompkins – Joel Barfield 131 1 3.860 0.000 201
111 tony cook – Chad Cook 163 2 3.430 0.000 200
112 Robert Wood – Justin Wood 123 1 2.410 0.000 199
113 Gary Avery – Mike Goodman 135 1 1.210 1.210 198
114 Jerry Mullinax – Heath Rhinehart 2 0 0.000 0.000 197
114 George Lauster – Bryan Tilly 4 0 0.000 0.000 197
114 Bradley Formby – David Miller 5 0 0.000 0.000 197
114 Clint Postell 7 0 0.000 0.000 197
114 Pete Brantley – JL Arnett 8 0 0.000 0.000 197
114 Jonathon Peeler – Colt Peeler 25 0 0.000 0.000 197
114 Larry Parker – Glenn Altman 26 0 0.000 0.000 197
114 Jeff Norris – jacob norris 30 0 0.000 0.000 197
114 justin tingen – Brick Tingen 32 0 0.000 0.000 197
114 Patrick Ricks – Michael Brown 36 0 0.000 0.000 197
114 Christopher Smith – David Skinner 42 0 0.000 0.000 197
114 Todd Garner – Shane Hartman 46 0 0.000 0.000 197
114 Kipton Burba – Kiwon Anderson 47 0 0.000 0.000 197
114 Chris Epting – Johnny Mayer 49 0 0.000 0.000 197
114 Tim Chapman – Marcus Leech 50 0 0.000 0.000 197
114 John parker – Ric Rhyne 55 0 0.000 0.000 197
114 Johnathan Crossland – Chris Blanchette 57 0 0.000 0.000 197
114 Gene Gibbs – Keith Wilson 61 0 0.000 0.000 197
114 Roger Hoover – Scott Hamrick 62 0 0.000 0.000 197
114 Hampton Anderson – Justin Collet 63 0 0.000 0.000 197
114 Josh Gardner – Jamie Dunn 65 0 0.000 0.000 197
114 Randall Miller – Mack Altman 66 0 0.000 0.000 197
114 Tripp Owings – Daniel Cook 68 0 0.000 0.000 197
114 Travis England – Chris Marshall 75 0 0.000 0.000 197
114 William Hastings – Larry Michalec 77 0 0.000 0.000 197
114 Wesley Bell – Kerry Bell 80 0 0.000 0.000 197
114 Phillip Mays – Rob Thames 85 0 0.000 0.000 197
114 Brandon Jeffcoat – Wendell Causey 88 0 0.000 0.000 197
114 grady allen – Calvin Hewitt 94 0 0.000 0.000 197
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The Econo Lodge Brand Returns as Presenting Sponsor of First Two Bassmaster Elite Tournaments for a Third Consecutive Year

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Feb. 5, 2018

The Econo Lodge Brand Returns as Presenting Sponsor of First Two Bassmaster Elite Tournaments for a Third Consecutive Year

Sponsorship includes offering fans the chance to win a day of fishing with pro Justin Lucas

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. and ROCKVILLE, Md. — The Econo Lodge brand, part of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE:CHH) is the presenting sponsor of two Bassmaster Elite Series tournaments in 2018, and is offering fans the chance to win a day of fishing with professional angler Justin Lucas, a two-time Bassmaster Elite Champion.

“The Econo Lodge guests are outdoor enthusiasts who love to hunt, hike and fish, and are willing to travel long distances to do so,” said Craig Mustard, head of domestic brand management for economy brands for Choice Hotels. “With more than 800 locations, Econo Lodge hotels provide great value and convenience across the United States, with many nearby lakes, rivers, mountains and streams.”

The Econo Lodge brand is the presenting sponsor of the first two 2018 Bassmaster Elite Series tournaments, including the Bassmaster Elite at Lake Martin, February 8 – 11, in Alexander City, Alabama, and the Bassmaster Elite at Sabine River, April 6 – 9 in Orange, Texas.

Bruce Akin, B.A.S.S. CEO, applauded the return of Econo Lodge as a presenting sponsor, stating, “Our research tells us that many of the 500,000 B.A.S.S. members across the country enjoy traveling to hot fishing destinations out of town and out of state. Whether competing in tournaments, attending tournaments or just fishing for fun, these avid bass anglers appreciate having a comfortable, reliable and affordable place to stay near their destination lakes.”

The two tournaments are part of the 11-event Bassmaster Elite Series, including nine regular-season tournaments and two postseason events: the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship on Lake Chatuge, Georgia, and the Bassmaster Classic Bracket at Carters Lake, Georgia.

A total of 110 professional anglers have qualified for the Elite Series, which begins its 13th season at Lake Martin. In 2017, the Econo Lodge brand sponsored Elite tournaments on Toledo Bend at Many, Louisiana, and Lake Dardanelle out of Russellville, Arkansas. In 2016, the brand sponsored the Elite tournament on the Potomac River in Charles County, Maryland.

Econo Lodge: Easy Stop on the Road
With the amenities you need, the price you want and a brand you trust, Econo Lodge hotels make traveling easy. The Econo Lodge brand is one of the most trusted and recognized in the economy segment with more than 800 hotels located around the United States. Every property provides the amenities guests need to feel refreshed, including free Wi-Fi, complimentary continental breakfast, in-room refrigerators, convenient device recharge throughout guest rooms and premium movie channels. For more information, visit EconoLodge.com.

About Choice Hotels
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the world’s largest hotel companies. With over 6,500 hotels franchised in more than 40 countries and territories, Choice Hotels International represents more than 500,000 rooms around the globe.  As of September 30, 2017, over 800 hotels were in our development pipeline. Our company’s Ascend Hotel Collection®, Cambria® Hotels, Comfort Inn®, Comfort Suites®, Sleep Inn®, Quality®, Clarion®, MainStay Suites®, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel®, Econo Lodge®, Rodeway Inn®, and Vacation Rentals by Choice Hotels® brands provide a spectrum of lodging choices to meet guests’ needs. With more than 33 million members, our Choice Privileges® rewards program enhances every trip a guest takes, with benefits ranging from instant, every day rewards to exceptional experiences, starting right when they join.  All hotels and vacation rentals are independently owned and operated. Visit us at www.choicehotels.com for more information.

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 in 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 Open 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.

GEORGIA’S MCCAY WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE SAVANNAH RIVER DIVISION OPENER ON LAKE KEOWEE PRESENTED BY NAVIONICS

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GEORGIA’S MCCAY WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE SAVANNAH RIVER DIVISION OPENER ON LAKE KEOWEE PRESENTED BY NAVIONICS

Williamston’s Lesley Earns Co-angler Title

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SENECA, S.C. (Feb. 5, 2018) – Boater J.R. McCay of Helen, Georgia, caught five bass weighing 15 pounds, 7 ounces, Saturday to win the 2018 T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Savannah River Division opener on Lake Keowee presented by Navionics. For his efforts, McCay took home $4,004.

“I had a couple places where I was catching 10 or 11 pounds consistently during practice, but by 9 a.m. Saturday morning I didn’t have a bite from either,” said McCay, who earned his first career win in FLW competition. “I decided to head into the back of a creek on the north end that had stained water, laydowns, docks and stump flats. I threw a swimbait and only had one fish swirl on it, which told me they weren’t very active.”

McCay said he began flipping a ½-ounce brown Spot Sticker Casting Jig with a green-pumpkin-colored Strike King Rage Tail Craw trailer, and was able to put two 4-pounders and a 3-pounder in the boat. Around 2 p.m., he said that he left the area for a long flat with scattered rock on the main lake.

“I used the Spot Sticker and nabbed another 3-pounder,” said McCay. “I caught my last fish on the south end, in 70 feet of water, from a rock pile where fish typically school up. I guess I pulled up to the right place at the right time.”

McCay said he used a blueback-colored Tim Farley Custom Baits Pro X Swimbait to catch his last keeper.

The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:

1st:          J.R. McCay, Helen, Ga., five bass, 15-7, $4,004

2nd:         Jayme Rampey, Liberty, S.C., five bass, 13-11, $2,002

3rd:          Brian Tidwell, Seneca, S.C., five bass, 13-8, $1,267

4th:          Edward Humphreys, Alum Creek, W. Va., five bass, 12-8, $888

5th:          Matthew Justice, Fair Play, S.C., five bass, 11-10, $761

6th:          Daniel Atkins, Anderson, S.C., five bass, 11-9, $697

7th:          Marcus Church, Seneca, S.C., five bass, 11-3, $634

8th:          Chris Nelson, Social Circle, Ga., five bass, 11-1, $571

9th:          Brian Callahan, Gainesville, Ga., five bass, 11-0, $507

10th:        Jerry Morgan, Inman, S.C., five bass, 10-12, $444

Complete results can be found at FLWFishing.com.

Joshua Popham of Central, South Carolina, nabbed a bass weighing 4 pounds, 13 ounces – the heaviest of the event in the Boater Division – and earned the day’s Boater Big Bass award of $505.

Ryan Lesley of Williamston, South Carolina, won the Co-angler Division and $2,097 Saturday after catching a five-bass limit weighing 11 pounds, 4 ounces.

The top 10 co-anglers were:

1st:          Ryan Lesley, Williamston, S.C., five bass, 11-4, $2,097

2nd:         Tim Watson, Martin, Ga., five bass, 11-2, $999

3rd:          Westley Denny, Westminster, S.C., five bass, 9-5, $633

4th:          Keith Lewis, Franklin, N.C., five bass, 8-12, $443

5th:          Kevin Landreth, Seneca, S.C., four bass, 8-8, $379

6th:          Chris Nunziato, Elberton, Ga., five bass, 8-7, $348

7th:          Vern Schmucker, Westminster, S.C., four bass, 8-4, $316

8th:          Michael Senn, Anderson, S.C., five bass, 7-9, $285

9th:          Gary Murphy, Homer, Ga., five bass, 7-8, $253

10th:        Brandon Graham, Greer, S.C., three bass, 6-10, $221

Thomas Morris of Walhalla, South Carolina, caught the largest bass in the Co-angler Division – a 4-pound, 4-ounce fish. The catch earned him the day’s Co-angler Big Bass award of $247.

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 Lake Norman in Huntersville, North Carolina. 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. The 2018 BFL All-American will be held May 31-June 2 at Cross Lake in Shreveport, Louisiana, and is hosted by the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission. 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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