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Archive for February 2008

February 15th, 2008

Consensus On ‘08 Classic - Tough!

     After the first couple days of practice for the 2008 Bassmaster Classic on Lake Hartwell, many of the anglers are speaking on what kind of challenges they feel that the conditions will present.
      Last week I wrote an article on my prediciton as to who will win the 2008 Classic if the conditions are as […]

By Don Zaegel -- 0 comments

February 15th, 2008

Michael Iaconelli’s New Show To Debut Tonight On Versus

     Fishing’s jaw dropping, vein popping, hell raising, break dancing wild child from the city streets now has a new show called, “City Limits Fishing”,  which will have it’s first airing tonight at 8:30pm on the Versus channel.
     In a press release BassFan.com did, Ike said that his goal of the show was to help bring something […]

By Don Zaegel -- 1 comment

February 15th, 2008

Weekley Poll Results

     In a two part series were I wanted to try and figure out some of the reasons and considerations anglers take into account before purchasing a bass boat, I have completed the task. In this weeks poll I asked, What is your biggest consideration before choosing a brand of boat”? Here is how you […]

By Don Zaegel -- 1 comment

February 13th, 2008

5 Reasons Fishermen Are Great Valentines

     If you have ever wondered exactly what it is that women love about a great fishermen, than wonder no more. GettingReel.com took a pole from 10 women in a local Gander Mountain while looking for a Valentine Day gift for the fisherman closest to their heart. Not really. I just sat around and thought about what […]

By Don Zaegel -- 1 comment

February 12th, 2008

A Weekend For A Warrior

     I knew that the effort and time I had spent this past weekend working the Fredericksburg, VA Outdoor Expo would make me tired. What I didn’t know until Monday morning showed up was just how tired I was. It’s all good. I’d have done it Monday too if the show was still on.
     My […]

By Don Zaegel -- 0 comments

February 8th, 2008

Day 1: East/West Fish-Off Results

     When I first saw the roster of the participants for FLW’s East/West fish-off presented by BP & the National Guard on Lake Amistad, I took a glance at it and figured I could probably pick 3 of the top 5 finishers. Well so far my guesses are “in the rear with the gear” as […]

By Don Zaegel -- 1 comment

February 8th, 2008

Bass Fishing Goes Hollywood With New Movie

     BASS has reported that there is currently a bass fishing movie in the works that will star Comedian and Avid Angler Bill Engvall, Country Music Superstar and Actor Billy Ray Cyrus, along with cameo appearances by Elite Series Pro Preston Clark, and BASS TV Personalities Mark Zona and Keith Alan.
     The movie is said to […]

By Don Zaegel -- 5 comments

February 7th, 2008

It’s True: Gerald Swindle & Toyota

In a recent write up I did that talked about Greg Hackney’s new deal with Advanced Autoparts, I noted about the surrounding speculation that Gerald Swindle (who was an Advanced Auto Pro) may be fulfilling the vacancy left by Greg Hackney. After a recent announcement, it has been discovered that the speculation was true and […]

By Don Zaegel -- 2 comments

February 7th, 2008

BASS Lands Battery Sponsor

Recently announced was that Optima Batteries has joined in sponsorship with BASS. The sponsorship will entail the Elite Series, Opens, Federation Nation, and the Women’s Bassmaster Tour. They will also participate with youth events such as the Junior Bassmaster World Championship. The always popular with the fans, “Angler’s Alley”, in which fan can enjoy some […]

By Don Zaegel -- 0 comments

February 5th, 2008

Three “Lane” Highway In Pro Fishing

       
   Chris Lane             Bobby Lane             Russ Lane 
     This year we added another VanDam to the list of same last named anglers. We also have Father/Son combinations amongst us such as the Grigsbys and the Brauers. What do all these names have in common? Their last names show a relationship  association amongst one another. While there […]

By Don Zaegel -- 3 comments