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Georgia Angler Wins Reelin’ & Racing Sweepstakes
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — When Harris Housley of Calhoun, Ga., dropped his name in the sweepstakes box at the 2014 Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo, he never thought that a few months later he’d get a phone call from Bassmaster Elite Series pro Aaron Martens.
“I had a message on my phone that said, ‘This is Aaron Martens. It looks like we’re going to be fishing together!’ I thought someone was playing a joke on me,” Housley said.
After talking with Martens, Housley soon learned he was the sole winner of the Bassmaster Reelin’ & Racing Sweepstakes presented by Nationwide Insurance.
Not only will Housley receive round-trip airfare to Birmingham, Ala. — B.A.S.S. headquarters — and a three-night hotel stay, rental car and $500 in spending money, but he will also get the VIP experience at a major stock car race at Talladega Superspeedway.
“I’ve followed racing just about my whole life,” Housley said. “I’ve been to Talladega before they had to run restrictor plates, so it’s great that’s part of the prize.”
After the race on Sunday, Oct. 19, Housley will hop in the boat with the 2013 Angler of the Year to fish a lake in central Alabama.
“I’ve watched Aaron on The Bassmasters,” Housley said. “He seems like such a down-to-earth person and very knowledgeable about fishing. I just can’t wait!”
Housley, who fishes lakes around the southeast as often as he can, is looking forward to learning the way Martens dissects a body of water and his tricks on finding fish.
“It just seems like October won’t get here soon enough!” Housley said.
Fans have another chance to get on the water with an Elite pro through the Fish With Rojas In Mexico Sweepstakes currently underway on Bassmaster.com.
The winner will receive a fishing trip to Angler’s Inn in El Salto, Mexico, that includes round-trip airfare, ground transportation, $500 spending money, gear from Rigid Industries and Spro/Gamakatsu, a four-night stay and three days of fishing on one of the world’s best lakes for trophy bass.
The Fish With Rojas In Mexico Sweepstakes sweepstakes runs through May 30, and the winner will be selected June 10, 2014.
About B.A.S.S.
B.A.S.S. is the worldwide authority on bass fishing and keeper of the culture of the sport. Headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., the 500,000-member organization’s fully integrated media platforms include the industry’s leading magazines (Bassmaster and B.A.S.S. Times), website (Bassmaster.com), television show (The Bassmasters on ESPN2), social media programs and events. For more than 45 years, B.A.S.S. has been dedicated to access, conservation and youth fishing.
The Bassmaster Tournament Trail includes the most prestigious events at each level of competition, including the Bassmaster Elite Series, Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Open Series presented by Allstate, B.A.S.S. Nation events, Carhartt Bassmaster College Series, Bassmaster High School Series, Toyota Bonus Bucks Bassmaster Team Championship and the ultimate celebration of competitive fishing, the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by Diet Mountain Dew and GoPro.
The Bass University TV
The Bass University’s New Online Bass Fishing Video Training
April 22, 2014 – The Bass University would like to introduce bass fishing digital video training that is designed to help each angler catch bass more consistently – The Bass University TV.
The Bass University TV is an ever-expanding library of digital training videos that have been captured from The Bass University classes around the country. In addition to classroom instruction, Mike Iaconelli and Pete Gluszek have filmed on-water training, which demonstrates in greater detail the lessons discussed in each class. Watch, listen, and learn sound bass fishing strategies from the top professional anglers’ presentations on techniques that they specialize in. The Bass University TV format allows each angler to learn at his or her own pace, wherever the angler may be. Videos can be viewed on any internet enabled TV, computer, tablet and mobile device.
“Do you want to learn the techniques, tips, and secrets that will help you catch more BIG bass?” The Bass University TV digital format allows the delivery of in-depth content that applies to all anglers from beginners to veterans. Bank anglers, tournament anglers, and trophy hunters alike, will all find information that can help them improve with new bass angling skills. Memberships are $15 per month or $150 annually. Don’t just invest in new fishing gear and equipment this year; try The Bass University TV as a new tool that will give you the information that you need to be more successful on the water!
Anglers can subscribe at www.thebassuniversity.com/TV and begin enjoying the benefits of this program. As a special introductory offer, each Bass University TV member will receive an autographed picture from Mike Iaconelli and Pete Gluszek, co-creators of The Bass University program. In addition, each member will also receive a free tackle gift pack featuring Rapala, VMC, Berkley, and/or Molix tackle (Retail Value of $15). Offer begins on April 23 and expires on May 27, 2014.
Sneak peeks of The Bass University TV’s Video Library can be seen on The Bass University YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/BassUniversity
The Bass University is committed to growing the sport of bass fishing through education by offering the most informative and effective bass fishing educational programs. The goal of The Bass University is to help each angler, from beginner to expert, to take their fishing skills to the next level!
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Swift Silent Secure and Now Available
The new Power-Pole Micro anchor, winner of 2013 Best of Show at ICAST, is proving to be a huge hit. Kayak anglers, Jon boat owners, small aluminum bass boat and small fiberglass skiff owners are all singing the praises of the new shallow water anchor made especially for them.
The Power-Pole Micro is available for immediate shipment and can be purchased through any authorized JL Marine Systems dealer. For a list of dealers, please visit here
For more information on the Micro please visit power-pole.com or call and speak to a JL Marine product specialist at 813-689-9932 option #1.
A Spring Killer
Andy Morgan 2013 FLW Tour Angler of the year shares a Spring killer from Livingston Lures. Find out what it is, how it works and when to use it.
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McClelland Riding a Wave of Momentum Heading into Central Open #2
SHREVEPORT, La. (April 22) — After going home with a Bassmaster Elite Series win in Branson, Mo., two weeks ago, pro angler Mike McClelland is hoping to score back-to-back victories with a first-place finish this weekend, April 24-26, at the Central Open #2 event on Red River in Shreveport.
The Cabela’s/GEICO For Your Boat Stratos has already been in the water on Red River getting prepared for this weekend’s tournament. However, McClelland seems to have all the confidence in the world about his chances at the Central Open #2.
“Well it’s always nice to be able to ride the momentum after a win,” McClelland said. “It seems like fishing, in my career anyways, is one of those sports that’s been kind of streaky for me. Wins aren’t easy to come by, especially at the Elite Series level. You really have to take advantage when you have the opportunity to ride the momentum when you can.
“I already try to go into an event as confident as I can be, but you definitely go in with a lot more confidence when you are coming off a good finish, especially a win.”
McClelland will look to defend his Branson victory when he launches with the rest of the pro anglers at 6:30 a.m. CT from the Red River South Marina with weigh-in for the first two days at 2:30 p.m. CT. The event will conclude April 26 with weigh-in at 3:30 p.m. CT from the Bass Pro Shops in Bossier City, La.
“As far as the weather goes for this weekend it’s going to be absolutely beautiful,” McClelland said. “Conditions for the river itself, however, aren’t what we all hoped they would be. The water is definitely a little bit muddier than usual. Unfortunately, it may actually lead to a little bit tougher fishing conditions than everyone expected for the tournament.
“Red River is definitely a good fishery and it has a lot of fish in it to catch. The issue is when the water gets muddy it really seems to make the fish scatter around. When the fish move around like that, it makes it really difficult to lock down and fish in one location.”
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Cabela’s/GEICO For Your Boat angler Mike McClelland will enter this weekend’s Central Open #2 event two weeks after scoring a Bassmaster Elite Series victory.
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Please visit www.Cabelas.com and www.GEICO.com for more information.