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Ain’t Over Til It’s Over

Ain’t Over Til It’s Over

Whitewater Fishing’s new Wool Fingerless Glove and Knit Logo Beanie poised to handle any spring weather surprises. 

 

 

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Hard To Beat Jigs & Blades

Hard To Beat Jigs & Blades 

Two must-have armaments for the spring walleye run

 

 

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Wild Foraging

Wild Foraging 

On the hunt for morels, fiddlehead ferns, and ramps

 

 

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The Tiniest TATULA

The Tiniest TATULA

DAIWA adds a second Bait Finesse baitcaster – new TATULA BF70 – to its expanding collection.

 

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Motor City Walleyes

Motor City Walleyes

Tips and tricks learned on the Detroit River can play into your walleye fishing hand.

 

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The Clean Power Backbone

The Clean Power Backbone

Connect-Ease® GRAPH POWER® kits offer anglers plug & play solutions for rigging today’s advanced fishing electronics and the brightest, cleanest imaging possible

Prior Lake, MN (April 17, 2024) – We’ve all been there—either standing at the boat dealer wondering if we should have a professional rigger install all the new fishing electronics we purchased—do it ourselves in the garage—or convince friends to help who might know a lot more about rigging than we do…

 No matter what category you fall into, there’s a boat rigging system that reduces labor costs with dealer services or professional riggers, on our own in the shop, or with buddies who’ve rigged more boats than maybe we have. And no more trips to the hardware store to find components they probably don’t have in the first place.


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Dial In Prespawn Bass Now

Dial In Prespawn Bass Now

2024 Classic 4th place finisher, Jay Przekurat, shares tips for more early spring bass

 

MUSKEGON, MI (April 13, 2024) – 24-year-old Wisconsin-based tournament bass pro, Jay Przekurat, finished fourth at the recent 2024 Bassmaster Classic on Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees near Tulsa, Oklahoma. 

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After the Eclipse

After the Eclipse

Sun back in full posture, Whitewater Fishing proudly rolls out the new Rays Performance Hoodie.

 

MUSKEGON, MI (April 9, 2024) – To make it in the competitive world of dedicated fishing wear, you better have something special. And that’s what Whitewater Fishing has done since producing hits like the Tamer Jacket and Bibs, Torque Heated Vest, new Great Lakes Pro Jacket and Bibs, and others. 

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Best Bait Container You’ll Ever Own

Best Bait Container You’ll Ever Own

EGO’s Soft Side Bait Cooler/Bucket is a life saver for bait and insurance policy for your investment.

 

Caldwell, ID (April 8, 2024) – Fresh live bait is sometimes the only path to fishing success – hard stop. As much as we like throwing the latest and greatest soft plastics and hardbaits, there are instances when live bait will outproduce 10 to 1. 

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Purposeful Yet Casual

Purposeful Yet Casual

Blocker Outdoors’ new Fused Cotton Hoodie offers quality, comfort, and technology at the right price.

 

MUSKEGON, MI (January 1, 2024) - $40 will get you decent logo-wear from every brand under the sun. But beyond the marketing and branding exercise are you getting function along with the form? Likely not. In the case of the new Fused Cotton Hoodie, Blocker considered field performance first, and then made it sweet looking. 

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Canary in the Coalmine

Canary in the Coalmine

Recent move made by a state agency signals next-level concerns over forward-facing and 360-degree sonar.

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Top Tournament Performers Have Something in Common

Top Tournament Performers Have Something in Common

Five of the top 12 finishers at the 2024 Bassmaster Classic are NPAA members; “no coincidence” says President, Pat Neu 

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A Chance to Make KVD’s Last Ride, Your New Ride

A Chance to Make KVD’s Last Ride, Your New Ride

Enter the VanDam Victory Lap sweepstakes to win Kevin VanDam’s tournament-used boat.

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Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Marine Batteries – But Were Afraid To Ask

Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Marine Batteries – But Were Afraid To Ask

 

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Ladies Nailed Peacock Bass at South Florida Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing Freshwater University, March 2, 2024    Ladies came from all over Florida and as far away as Maryland to learn skills and release fish at the popular “Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!” freshwat

Ladies Nailed Peacock Bass at South Florida Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing Freshwater University, March 2, 2024

  
Ladies came from all over Florida and as far away as Maryland to learn skills and release fish at the popular “Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!” freshwater fishing seminar with guided fishing on March 2 at Bass Pro Shops Dania Beach, FL. Hosted by the nonprofit Ladies, Let's Go Fishing Foundation, the educational event offered classroom instruction, conservation, hands-on fishing activities, networking, a guided fishing experience from land and gifts. The featured speaker was Michael Coleman.
In two hours of fishing, participants released ten fish including peacock and largemouth bass as well is cichlids.  
  The program offered rod and reel basics, lure usage, casting techniques, fish retrieval, release, strategy and conservation, hands-on fishing skill practice for rod rigging, spin casting, releasing, fish fighting techniques and an on-water fishing experience.
“I came to learn so I could fish with my son,” commented Tawni Blambie of Hollywood, FL. 
 Featured on national network television and more, the series is supported by major partners including Recreational Fishing and Boating Foundation, Take Me Fishing, Vamos a Pescar, Mercury, Magic Tilt trailers, Shearwater Boats, Power-Pole, Penn, TACO Metals, Lowrance, Fish and Wildlife Foundation of Florida and Fish Florida. Largest Annual Sponsors are Freedom Boat Club, ICOM, CCA Florida STAR, Bob’s Machine Shop, AFTCO, Costa, Smith Optics, Frogg Toggs, Hubbards Marina, Star Brite, Future Angler Foundation and Big Rock Sports Conservation Foundation. Top donors are Yeti, Fishing Headquarters, Engel, AO Coolers, Big Rock Sports Conservation Foundation, Egret Baits/Vudu, Hobie Eyewear, Canoe Outpost, Flying Fisherman, Pelagic Gear, Flanigans, Guy Harvey, TTI Blakemore, The Fish Grip, Engel, Danco, Flambeau, Guy Harvey and Outpost Resorts, FishBites and Brella. Supporters and other contributors are listed on the website.
  Participants must register in advance for all events online at www.ladiesletsgofishing.com.  
2024 LLGF upcoming events, with optional or included fishing are: 
March 23-24 South Gulf Coast Saltwater Weekend Inshore Seminar Fort Myers, FL 
April 19-21, 2024 Florida Saltwater Weekend Seminar Fort Lauderdale, FL
May 17-19, 2024 Keys Fishing Learning on the Water Islamorada, FL
Sept. 20-21, 2024 Guy Harvey Outpost Bass Seminar & Tournament Camp Mack, Lake Wales, FL
Oct. 18-20 2024 Keys Saltwater Weekend Seminar and fishing Islamorada, FL 
Nov. 23-24, 2024 St. Augustine Surf Fishing Academy Guy Harvey Resort
Additional: Several Virtual Meetings and more events are in the works. 
  Contact: Phone: (954) 475-9068; [email protected]; www.ladiesletsgofishing.com, www.facebook.com/ladiesletsgofishing.           
 
 
About “Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!"
The Ladies, Let's Go Fishing Foundation (LLGF) is a nonprofit 501C3 organization dedicated to attracting women and families to fishing while encouraging conservation and responsible angling. Known as the "No-Yelling School of Fishing," LLGF conducts weekend, immersion-based educational programs in multiple regions of Florida with classroom presentations, hands-on practice, networking and an option to fish from boats or land, depending on the venue. No equipment or experience is necessary. The organization also offers fishing experiences and international trips.
 
Founded in 1997 by Betty Bauman of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, LLGF has over 9,000 graduates from around the country, representing the largest organization of its kind. The effort is supported by sponsors and donors. Both Bauman and the University series are known nationally in the fishing and marine industries. The organization has earned rave reviews from media including Inside Edition, The Early Show, NBC Nightly News, CBS, Good Morning America, Outdoor Life Network, USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, Southern Living and more. More details are on https://ladiesletsgofishing.com

Award-Winning Women’s Fishing and Outdoors Podcast Announces New 2024 Season

Award-Winning Women’s Fishing and Outdoors Podcast Announces New 2024 Season

 

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Protecting the Rights of Sportfishers

Protecting the Rights of Sportfishers

In the age of tribes, it seems we all need to stake out our positions and marshal our forces around us.

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Angler Rights Activism

Angler Rights Activism

Those who would nix your right to fish in an instant are active and organized – recreational anglers need to be equally vigilant. 

 

FORESTVILLE, WI (February 12, 2024) – Those who would nix your right to fish in an instant are active and organized – recreational anglers need to be equally vigilant.   

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Ladies to Tackle Bass March 2 and Offshore Fishing April 19-21 in South Florida with Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing

Ladies to Tackle Bass March 2 and Offshore Fishing April 19-21 in South Florida with Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing 

Changing the tide of fishing by encouraging more female participation 

  

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Key Adjustment Guides Rasmussen To Victory At B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier On Lake Eufaula

Eufaula, AL — After some anxious moments in the morning hours, Adam Rasmussen caught a limit weighing 18 pounds, 13 ounces Friday to win the Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier at Lake Eufaula presented by Lowrance with a three-day total of 62-5. 

Along with the trophy, Rasmussen earned $9,728 and a berth in the 2024 B.A.S.S. Nation Championship. 

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