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Gearing Up for Spring
Is your gear going to deliver the performance you need, when you need it? The OS22 is a truly accomplished performer, designed to handle some serious use no matter where you fish and provide year round protection with all day comfort.
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“>Enter To Win This Month’s $250 Gill Gear Giveaway
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MONTHLY PRIZE DRAWING: $250 Gill Bucks merchandise certificate, redeemable only from Gill NA, will be awarded through a random drawing of entries made after the end of each month in 2014.
Clearance Specials Recent Additions
Be sure to check out our newest additions to the gillna.com website clearance rack. We have added lots of new items and taken additional markdowns on many others, including Race Jackets and smocks, softshells and dinghy gear.
Kurt Dove Announces New Partners Border International and Mesilla Valley Transportation (MVT)
BASS Elite Series Angler and Major League Fishing SELECTS participant Kurt Dove of Del Rio Texas, proudly announces Mesilla Valley Transportation (MVT) and Border International Semi Truck Dealership as new associate sponsors for 2014.
Mesilla Valley Transportation is one of the largest privately owned transportation providers in the nation. Leading the way in fuel efficiency and constantly researching the latest technology to be more cutting edge in aerodynamics. Their long term vision is not only providing consistent, on time delivery and handling any of your transportation needs, but is also in creating a sustainable future for generations to come.
Dove stated, “I am pleased to be associated with a dedicated and economical minded company such as MVT.” People overlook the importance of transportation in society and the impact it can have. Efficient transportation reduces cost of goods, while inefficient transportation increases cost.
“I am also thrilled to have Border International join me as well, with their long-standing commitment to quality and customer service for all your trucking needs,” Dove said. “The company provides products and services that you can rely on.”
Border International is an International Truck Dealership that not only sells new and used semi trucks, but also provides parts, service and has the best body shop in town. Border International is also a Great Dane Dealer and has all the Great Dane Trailer products you need. Literally being your one stop shop for all your trucking needs “Having everything you need when you need it.”
“Both companies are very active in their community and know the importance of their employees and their families”, stated Dove. “That makes this more than a pleasure to have them on board as part of my team.”
Mesilla Valley Transportation and Border International are located in Southern Texas and New Mexico and is very excited to be partnered with Professional Angler Kurt Dove and can’t wait to see what Dove has in store for the 2014 fishing season.
Mesilla Valley Transportation is currently hiring for Drivers with a CDL license. With a $2,000 individual sign on bonus. “2K NOW ask me how” For more information on Mesilla Valley Transportation please visit www.m-v-t.com for information on Border International please visit www.borderintl.com
Press Contacts:
Emily Roof, Marketing Director – Emily.roof@borderint.com
Kurt Dove, Professional Angler – kurtdove@kurtdove.com
Watson’s Blog
Lake Hartwell is one of those lakes that has been difficult for me to get a handle on.
I knew it was going to be tough and this year’s finish dropped me to 31st place in Angler of the Year points. But I’m not worried yet. My season goal of making the Forrest Wood Cup is still attainable. With the next tournament on Sam Rayburn Lake and the one after that on Beaver Lake, I’m confident I can still gain some valuable points in the AOY race.
This year’s 90th place finish at Hartwell is better than in years past, so at least I’m moving in the right direction. Practice was tough with very few bites, so I figured I would grind it out with a crankbait. I threw a Luck-E-Strike American Series G5 and a Shad Rap. I also fished a Luck-E-Strike RC Series 2 in Red Crawdad and caught some quality fish on it. I only managed two three-pound bites in practice. I felt that if I could catch a couple of the bigger fish during the tournament, I would get a pretty decent check.
However, going into the first day, I felt it was a “loser’s pattern”. This is a pattern in which you’re catching fish, but you know they’re not the right size. The bigger ones just didn’t bite for me when I needed them to. Sometimes that happens and your only choice is to catch the fish you can catch. Looking back, I should have found more submerged grass in the flooded stubble in the back of coves. If you could find underwater grass in front of that stubble, in about four feet of water, you could catch some decent size fish.
This was my first big trip towing my Ranger Z520c with my new Silverado from Everett Chevrolet in Fayetteville, Arkansas. One big difference in my new truck is that I sit a lot higher. It’s a lot of fun driving the roads sitting that high. If you are in the area and need a new vehicle or truck, stop in and tell’em James sent you. They have great customer service and will treat you like family.
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James Watson
2014 Fishing Electronics Equipped
In some areas of the country tournament season is already in full swing, in other areas, things are just beginning to heat up. Whether you’ve already cashed a couple checks and are looking for that next fishing tool to spend your winnings on, or whether your lakes are just days away from opening and your still clinging tight to that Christmas money, here are few products to consider that have been hot all across the country.
Minnesota Bass Pro Andy Young recently claimed the top spot at the Bassmaster Central Open on Texas’s, Lake Amistad. Andy found a bite that would end up qualifying him for the 2015 Bassmaster Classic. Although he was quick to credit a host of things for his win, one notable standout was his Hydrowave. Most have heard of Hydrowave and to those that haven’t, perhaps it’s time to start listening. Hydrowave not only emits underwater recordings of real-life sounds of forage but it also stimulates the entire food chain by including sounds of predator fish such as bass, feeding on the baitfish. Now, Hydrowave has introduced the new MINI, which provides a limited sound selection in a smaller profile and doesn’t break the bank in the process.
Navionics, the leader in underwater cartography, has been making waves – no pun intended – with their recent introduction of the Navionics + card. In the past, we’ve been accustomed to buying preloaded regional cards until Navionics released a customizable card that allows you to download whatever lakes, rivers and oceans maps you want, regardless of their region. Another new addition to the Navionics + card is the introduction of SonarCharts, a completely new and unique way of creating high definition maps by compiling sonar logs contributed by the Navionics community. The end result is newer and more detailed maps that actually evolve with time, ideal for major river systems and reservoirs where current is always changing bottom.
Perhaps the biggest buzz around this year’s Bassmaster Classic was the introduction of the Lowrance SpotlightScan. SpotlightScan Sonar delivers a new level of angler-controlled, surround-scan views providing picture-like images of key fishing areas for your HDS Gen2 or HDS Gen2 Touch units. This new innovation now allows anglers to quickly identify key fish holding structures before ever making their first cast. Simply mount the new SpotlightScan tranducer onto the bottom of your trolling motor and take advantage of traditional sonar, DownScan and SpotlightScan, all in one housing.
With all the new advancements being made in the world of fishing electronics, staying up on the trends can help pay dividends when out on the water and these tools have been carrying the load early in 2014. By Joshua Douglas
About the Author – Josh Douglas is a professional tournament angler and fishing guide on Minnesota’s Lake Minnetonka who also specializes in electronics training. When not on the water, he enjoys sharing his passion of bass fishing through numerous outlets including his personal website, www.JoshDouglasFishing.com
Card’s St John’s Recap
The St Johns River Elite Series tournament did not turn out the way Brandon Card was hoping. Card breaks down the event.