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Troll Perfect Install with Chris Murphy
Want to get the most out of your trolling motor? Add a Troll Perfect and fight the fish not your motor. Our very own Chris Murphy takes you through the simple installation and explains some of the benefits.
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Buying on a Budget
If you’re just getting into the sport or just have to keep a tight budget, this article is for you. There have been times where you want the top of the line “tools” but just can afford them. Here, we outline the basics to get you on the water for a day of fishing without emptying your wallet and leaving you enough for a nice dinner on the way home.
Most people may look right away for the right lure to catch all the fish your local lake but take a step back and think about your rod, reel and line. Without these three key components, your day of fishing could turn into a day of misery pretty quick. If you have to spend a couple extra dollars, this is where you will want to, while still keeping it within budget.
Denali Rods offers great all around spinning and casting rods at a very affordable price. You get the sensitivity of the high end rods with the price to fit the need of the everyday angler. These rods are equipped with a small piece of solid hardwood just in front of the fore grip which allows for better transfer of vibrations from the water to your hands. The series is called the J2 series and is available here Denali Rods for a budget price of $99
Pair that Denali J2 with a Okuma Cerros Casting reel in the 6.6:1 ratio or the Okuma RTX Spinning Reel in the 2500 size, and you’ll be ready for a great reliable day on the water. Both reels come with oversized foam handles that help make a long day of fishing more comfortable while allowing the true features of the reels shine through. These reels are in the $100 range but perform at a level equivalent of a much more expensive reel. Okuma makes reels for every level of angler so be sure to check out their entire line here Green Top Sporting Goods
The line is the one tool that an angler has that directly ties them to the fish. Spend the money here so your day of fishing can be more like a day of catching. A good all-around line for hassle-free fishing is braid, known for its strength, durability and small diameter. Check out the Daiwa J-Braid in 20-pound test. You can use this line for just about everything so no need to go out and buy multiple rods and multiple reels. You can pick up a spool of the Daiwa J-Braid for $15 here Green Top Sporting Goods
To get into lures on a budget, look for your plastics. If you head out to your local shop, look for a soft stick style bait that’s in your budget. One of my personal favorites is for the price is a bag of the Strike King KVD Perfect Plastic Ocho. For under $5 per bag of 8 5-inch baits, these will be sure to last you the day. Utilize the diversity of this bait and fish it weightless wacky style or texas rigged with a small weight in the ¼-oz range or under. This will get you fish in the boat without the hassle of changing baits all day long. Find all of the lures you need here.
One last bait you’ll need for sure is a top water popper. Using a popper in conjunction with your stick bait, allows you to cover all levels of the water necessary for a fun successful day. Strike King makes the Spit-N-King which is a great popper that catches fish and only costing the angler $6.
So let’s do the math now:
Denali J2 $100
Okuma Cerros or RTX $100
Daiwa 20-lb J-Braid $15
2 bags of Strike King Perfect Plastic Ocho’s $10
2 Strike King Spit-N-Kings $12
Total cost from top to bottom for a budget day and year of fishing only costing the angler $237. This set up will be sure to get you fish in the boat on a strict budget but perform at a higher level. The durability of the rod, reel and line will be sure to allow you to fish the entire year and then some without having to buy additional rods or reels. Get out on the water and enjoy what Mother Nature has to offer and be sure to dispose of any line or plastic baits appropriately.
Tight Lines Doug Cameron
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Fisherman’s Poem to His Woman Plus Epic Dinner Fail!
Very deep and moving words that every fisherman should share with his woman.
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Bassmaster Elite Series Angler Bradley Roy Joins Forces with USA Cares
Radcliff, KY – February 12, 2016 – USA Cares, the growing non-profit organization that provides immediate assistance to military families in crisis, is partnering with professional fisherman and Bassmaster Elite Series Angler Bradley Roy to help raise awareness for the many challenges–including combat injuries, PTSD, and transitioning from military to civilian life–that veterans and their families face.
Last year Roy spent a day at the call center and left a changed person. “I watched USA Cares team members receiving call after call from service members who simply couldn’t pay their rent, or keep the lights on. It’s hard to believe the lack of official support for our veterans and their families, and I’m honored to have a chance to help and pay it forward.”
“We are thrilled to have Bradley’s support, energy and charisma,” commented USA Cares Executive Director Hank Patton. “The added awareness that Bradley brings will boost our efforts to provide timely assistance to a growing number of service members and their families and to continue to change lives.”
About USA Cares
USA Cares (www.usacares.org) is a 501c(3) charitable organization that addresses the critical and unmet needs of post-9/11 service members and their families by providing them with immediate financial and advocacy support in times of crisis. The non-profit organization strives to reach families at the earliest stage of intervention to prevent further financial distress and suffering. USA Cares has responded to over 75,000 requests for emergency financial help with $11.5 million in granted assistance.
USA Cares Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) number is 12359. To donate, to request assistance, or to join our Patriot Club visit www.usacares.org.
About Bradley Roy
Bradley Roy of Lancaster, KY is the host of the annual Bradley Roy High School Open held each year and has fished the Bassmaster Elite Series for six years. He was the 2010 Bassmaster Rookie of the Year. He is active on his Facebook page www.facebook.com/ProBradleyRoy, Instagram @b_roy21, and Twitter @b_roy21. His website is www.BradleyRoy.com.
Get Hooked with Fusion 19
Fast sets, Sharp hooks!
Introducing the new Fusion 19 hooks from Berkley, nine hooks designed to meet your every need on the water.
Berkley examined the top fishing hooks on the market, identified the flaws of each and designed the Fusion line up to create perfect hook design. Berkley’s new SLICKSET coating combined with high carbon steel and super sharp hook points produces a hook that will turn a novice angler into a seasoned pro.
Along with your line, your hook is the most critical connection to the fish and the new Fusion design innovations allow for better penetration with less force – resulting in more fish being successfully hauled to the boat at the end of the day.
Hooks invariably wear over time, becoming dull and a risk to the fisherman who requires hook penetration to ensure their catch. Berkley’s Fusion Series eliminate the need to re-sharpen, as the high tensile strength carbon steel and SLICKSET coating create a strong, durable, and ultra-sharp hook point that stands up to all fishing conditions
The Fusion Series offers nine (9) hooks in the line up, covering everything from a size 4 drop shot hook to a mega 7/0 swimbait hook. Each re-sealable package contains a hook guide that helps with lure selection to assist the angler in creating lure offerings that perform at a top level while maintaining the lifelike action of their design. Berkley’s Fusion hooks are going to find away into every anglers tackle box..
See the entire fusion line up at one of these premium dealers.