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Archive for January 2008

January 28th, 2008

New Maryland State Record Bass Caught.

     Justin Riley has contacted BassFan.com claiming to have caught a new Maryland record largemouth out of the Potomac River. The current Maryland record of 11-02 and the current tidal water record of 9-01 are in jeopardy thanks to Riley’s catch of 11-18 during an U.S. Anglers Choice tournament. The fish is in quarantine right […]

By Don Zaegel -- 1 comment

January 28th, 2008

Top 10 Reasons Why The BWS Will Survive 2008

     Although the American Bass Anglers Association is only going into it’s 2nd year of managing the Bassmaster Weekend Series, the series itself is only a half a second much older than that. With many anglers writing the BWS off once it was announced that the ABA would assume all management responsibilities, here are 10 […]

By Don Zaegel -- 1 comment

January 28th, 2008

Richmond Fishing Expo A Success?

     This weekend I was able to find time to attend the 1st Annual Richmond Fishing Expo out at the Richmond Intl’ Raceway. This event was actually formerly known as the Bass-arama Fishing Expo, but after being sold to another company, the name was changed and thus we have the “1st Annual” pre-text.
     I was able […]

By Don Zaegel -- 0 comments

January 27th, 2008

“King Kenney” Repeats Success On Okeechobee

FLW Series - BP Eastern Division - Lake Okeechobee:
Former Lake Okeechobee guide, JT “King” Kenney won the 1st FLW Series BP Eastern Division tournament of the year on his old stomping grounds with a four day total of 68 lbs 13 oz. good for a $125,000 payday. Kenney won the event fishing in a shallow shrimp grass […]

By Don Zaegel -- 0 comments

January 25th, 2008

Poll Results - Which Boat Manufacturer Do You Prefer?

     One of the biggest expenses for a fisherman is their boat rig. Whether avid tournament angler or a weekend caster, importance in confidence and reliability is required. After all, many of the rigs seen today cost an upward of $45,000. Pay to play I guess. So it is no wonder that when you ask fisherman their […]

By Don Zaegel -- 0 comments

January 24th, 2008

Get Your “Fantasy Fish” On!

     Football and Baseball aren’t they only thing that you can occupy your empty hours with anymore. The sports of fishing is now on tap at many of your favorite fantasy counters. In some cases you can win things like trucks, boats, cash, and tons of other prizes.
     The two authority on fishing organizations (ESPN/BASS and […]

By Don Zaegel -- 2 comments

January 23rd, 2008

Will Mark Zona Grant Wish For 2008 Classic?

We all know that many companies endemic to the fishing industry always bring something new to the Bassmaster Classic every year. Last year one of the biggest new showings was the Berkley Chigger Craw which was used by Alabama’s own, Boyd Duckett to help secure the win. While it is already known that Berkley will […]

By Don Zaegel -- 3 comments

January 23rd, 2008

Skeeter/Yamaha Are Official For BASS

     In the wake of Triton/Mercury backing down their commitment levels with BASS, the door was left wide open for another to become the official Boat/Motor Sponsors for BASS. After much revolving speculation that Skeeter/Yamaha would fill the vacancy, it was announced that they would indeed become the new official Boat/Motor Sponsors for BASS. The […]

By Don Zaegel -- 0 comments

January 23rd, 2008

Hackney Strikes New Sponsorship Deal For ‘08

     Former Toyota Pro, Greg Hackney will sport a new look for 2008 after announcing his new sponsorship deal with BASS Sponsor, Advanced Auto Parts. He will join exsisting team members John Crews and Marty Stone.
     Missing from last years Advanced Auto Parts Team is BASS Pro Gerald Swindle. I am not sure if Swindle was […]

By Don Zaegel -- 0 comments

January 19th, 2008

Results -Southern Open, St.Johns River

     The first event of the 2008 BASS season kicked off this past weekend ending with a familiar face leading the way to victory. BASS Veteran Pro, Peter Thliveros edged outh the rest of the field this weekend for the 1st of 3 Southern Open Division tournaments on the St. John’s River. His 3 day […]

By Don Zaegel -- 2 comments

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