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Archive for July 2008

July 24th, 2008

BASS Northern Open Scenarios?

BASS, as many of us already know, has announced the return of the Northern Opens for next year. This brings some interesting scenarios to light regarding room for advancement to the Elites and Classic qualification. BassFan has a few ideas of some possible scenarios that might play out:
BassFan.com, Posted 7/23/2008:
When BASS announced next year’s return of […]

By Don Zaegel -- 1 comment

July 21st, 2008

Casey Ashley’s Completed “Fisherman” Video

     Casey Ashley’s music video to his first musical release, “Fisherman” has been completed. To view the completed video or to purchase the song, click here. 

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July 17th, 2008

‘Getting Reel’ With WBT Pro Christie Bradley

     GettingReel recently had some time to catch up with ESPN/BASS Womens Bassmaster Tour (WBT) angler and Geico Insurance pro Christie Bradley to try and get to know the angler and her thoughts on the WBT along with this season. This is also Gettingreel’s first installment into the ‘Pro’s Corner’.
     Bradley, who is a Bealeton, Virginia native has been fishing […]

By Don Zaegel -- 4 comments

July 17th, 2008

BASS Removes Co-Anglers From Elites

     In an attempt to further establish the Elite Series as exactly that, BASS has removed the co-angler from the equation starting in 2009. “This decision is the best possible thing for our sport,” said Ish Monroe, an Elite angler. “It takes the elite anglers and turns them into truly Elite anglers, where they compete […]

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July 17th, 2008

ESPN Outdoors Announces New Saltwater Series

*ESPN Outdoors    
     Busy has been the word for ESPN so far at this years ICAST. ESPN, who is owner of BASS released the Elite Series schedules for the next two years yesterday and have now released there new saltwater tournament series that is being called the, ESPN Outdoors Saltwater Series.
     The series will host 6 […]

By Don Zaegel -- 0 comments

July 16th, 2008

Forrest Wood Cup Qualifiers - Finalized

     It was an exciting finish at the recent FLW Tour event on the Detroit River that finalized the roster for the 2008 Forrest Wood Cup to be held August 14-17 on Lake Murray in Columbia, South Carolina.
     The field will be made up of 77 Pros and 77 Co-Anglers who qualified through various arenas:
FLW […]

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July 16th, 2008

Brad Lear Casts Shadow Over Local Competitors

   Brad Lear (left) & Chad Bell (right) holding their 21.19 limit     
     Rick Clunn put it best by saying, “When an angler gets hot, he becomes indestructible for a period of time”. That could be true for Brad Lear who is one of the Potomac River’s most successful tournament anglers of recent. His winnings over the […]

By Don Zaegel -- 0 comments

July 16th, 2008

My Initial Thoughts: ‘09 & ‘10 Elite Series Schedule

   The schedule has just been released, but here are my initial thoughts after looking over the 2009 & 2010 Elite Series schedule for the first time.
   Gas prices seem to effecting not only the anglers, but BASS as well. There are an awful lot of tournaments scheduled to take place in Alabama as well […]

By Don Zaegel -- 2 comments

July 16th, 2008

2009 & 2010 BASS Elite Series Schedules

     For the first time, BASS has simultaneously released their Elite Series schedules for the next 2 seasons. Earlier this year (February) they announced the sites for the next three Bassmasters Classics.  ”This reaffirms our commitment to the anglers, fans and sponsors,” said Tom Ricks, vice president and general manager, BASS. “We appreciate the support of our […]

By Don Zaegel -- 0 comments

July 14th, 2008

Dudley Wins FLW Tour AOY Title

Dudley lets success go to his head as he performs a balancing act with 
the AOY trophy.  Photo Credited: Patrick Baker/FLW Outdoors   
     With every success comes failure and that’s exactly what happened this past weekend at the FLW Tour’s Chevy Open in Detroit. David Dudley of Lynchburg, VA went into the event sitting 5th in the AOY standings and […]

By Don Zaegel -- 1 comment