Forestville, WI (November 7, 2022) – The National Professional Anglers Association (NPAA) 2023 Annual Conference is a go for Fort Myers, Florida, January 6 through 8, and the buzz is now hitting fever pitch. That’s no wonder when you consider the incredible slate of speakers scheduled to address business related topics that are paramount to success across the ranks of the recreational fishing industry. The can’t miss event targeted at anglers who make a living fishing will be in…
Read MoreAs Florida continues to emerge from the wake of Hurricane Ian, which devastated parts of the state’s west coast last month, the recovery effort continues daily. From the reopening of the Sanibel Bridge earlier this week to the on-going clean-up in Fort Myers, progress continues at a break-neck pace, bringing hope for a quick return to normalcy to even the hardest hit areas. “While Hurricane Ian has impacted our community, our destination and our spirit remains strong,” says Ray Sarracino,…
Read More“Everyone thinks halibut just sort of sit on the bottom like a doormat, sulking and waiting for a meal to swim along,” remarks Z-Man pro angler Miles “Sonar” Burghoff. “But when you watch ‘em on an underwater camera, you quickly discover these eccentric fish are anything but bottom feeders. In fact, they’re one of the coolest predators you’ll ever encounter—and if you want to experience an incredible halibut bite, amp up your approach with multifaceted ElaZtech® baits.” Recently, during his…
Read MoreYesterday, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation returned to central North Carolina for the 18th year in a row to host the Annual Wine, Wheels & Wildlife event in partnership with NASCAR Hall of Famer and CSF Board of Directors Vice-Chair Richard Childress. The event, hosted at Childress Vineyards in scenic Lexington, North Carolina, brought together leaders from the sporting-conservation community including federal and state legislators, advocacy partners, industry allies, and NASCAR representatives. With fall in the air, attendees gathered to celebrate…
Read MoreLargemouth bass famously cruise inside weedlines, slop, and thick salad for quick and easy meals. They also lurk deeper in cabbage, coontail, and milfoil beds and depth breaks doing the same thing. Bass are eating machines, no bones about it. Find a way to penetrate the jungle and the days can be rod-bendingly epic. Of course, this can make our job as bass anglers difficult. It’s a hassle cleaning off vegetation after every cast. And while every tackle manufacturer offers…
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