Heading to Ranger Boats Today

We are heading out to Ranger Boats today for 2010 Product Knowledge Tour to see some of the new 2010 models as well as get some up to date info on what is going on at one of the worlds largest boat builders. Needless to say, Ranger has been effected like so many others from the current economic downturn, however, we get the feeling things are on the up and up, as dealers and anglers seem more upbeat about 2010 compared to this past year when we all knew we were in for a battle. Hopefully will be able to post some video throughout our visit and will blog when able………….hope everyone had a great thanksgiving!

PAA Series on VS Network in December

PAA Carrot Stix Tournament Series Featured on Versus Channel in December

Benton, KY, November 25, 2009 – The 2009 PAA Carrot Stix Tournament Series, with title sponsorship by Element 21, will air in its entirety as expanded Professional Anglers Association coverage in December. Wednesday mornings at 7:00 am EST, an episode of the three event series will be featured on the Versus Network. Coverage will start with the action from October’s event on Toledo Bend Reservoir, and the following episodes will highlight the season as it unfolds.

7:00 am-December 2, 2009 Event 3 Toledo Bend Reservoir-Hemphill, TX

7:00 am-December 9, 2009 Event 1 Lake Toho-Kissimmee, FL

7:00 am-December 16, 2009 Event 2 Lake Neely Henry-Gadsden, AL

7:00 am-December 23, 2009 Event 3 Toledo Bend Reservoir-Hemphill, TX

The PAA Carrot Stix Tournament Series brought together the nation’s top touring bass professionals, along with rising stars, to determine the best of the best. With over $200,000 in cash and prizes on the line at each stop, competition is intense throughout the series. In addition to the large payout, anglers are competing for prestigious qualifying points for the 2009 Toyota Texas Bass Classic, a true World Championship of bass fishing, with an additional $500,000 purse, and contributions to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Element 21 is the title sponsor of the 2009 PAA Carrot Stix Tournament Series, as well as the exclusive fishing rod partner of the Professional Anglers Association.

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The Professional Anglers Association is a non-profit organization that gives professional anglers a unified voice in order to aid in the growth of the sport of professional bass fishing. The PAA also aims to administer educational programs to the average angler, to increase enjoyment of the sport, and to embrace sound conservation practices to further the future of the sport. For more information, visit www.FishPAA.com.

Element 21 has developed award winning fishing products (www.e21fishing.com). Element 21’s Carrot Stix(TM) represents the latest in cutting-edge technology, using a newly developed proprietary method of integrating nano level cellulose bio-fibers into the rod. The fishing products recently were recognized as the “BEST OF SHOW” in the 2007 and 2008 ICAST shows, the world’s largest sports fishing show.

Jamie Hairgrove

PAA Operations Manager

270.527.2030 (direct line)

270.527.2032 (fax)

PAA Expands Affinity Partner Program

PAA Affinity Partner Program Continues to Expand

The PAA is excited to welcome another round of supporters to the Affinity Partner Program. From

tackle and boat accessories, to protection equipment for your valuable gear, the PAA and its partners

continue to add value to being a member. The additions include:

Outkast Tackle, the newest Presenting Partner in the program, has extended special member only

pricing on their expanding line of tackle. From jigs to soft plastics, this Minnesota based company is

making it easier than ever for PAA members to “Catch More Fish & Cash More Checks”.

RMC Boat Works would like to offer PAA member savings on their line-up of innovative boat protection

products. The new “Trol Lok”, the simplest and most effective ways to protect your trolling motor in

rough water, has been added to this “Members Only” program. If you are serious about protecting your

boat equipment, check out RMC!

The Reel Rod Cover, a new patented 4 way stretching rod and reel cover, is the first of its kind and

available on a PAA exclusive program as well. This unique cover is constructed of an innovative material

and design, which protects your rod, line, and reel all in one convenient product. Members should

check out the finest and only Reel Rod Cover.

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Complete details of each of these new partnerships, along with other great deals, can be found by

logging in to the Affinity Partner Program of www.FishPAA.com.

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The Professional Anglers Association is a non-profit organization that gives professional anglers a

unified voice in order to aid in the growth of the sport of professional bass fishing. The PAA also aims to

administer educational programs to the average angler, to increase enjoyment of the sport, and to

embrace sound conservation practices to further the future of the sport. For more information, visit

www.FishPAA.com.

Jamie Hairgrove

PAA Operations Manager

270.527.2030 (direct line)

270.527.2032 (fax)

Mailing Address:

PAA

PO BOX 655

BENTON, KY 42025

Shipping Address:

PAA

1102 Main Street

Benton, KY 42025

Lay Lake Report

We thought we’d begin tracking whats going on at Lay Lake in AL-the site of the 2010 Bass Masters Classic-here is the most recent report we recieved:

Date: November 20, 2009

Lake: Lay Lake

Water temp: 57

Clarity: 6 inches

Launching at Beeswax on beautiful Lay Lake, conditions did not appear to be favorable with the water temperature having dropped 5 degrees in the last week. Normally, this is a turn-off for large mouth bass. Not wanting to forsake them completely, I decided to start in Beeswax creek, swimming a Davis Paca swimjig in green pumpkin with a hint of chartreuse tipped with a Zoom twin tail in green pumpkin. The 2 islands in Beeswax are surrounded by dollar grass and some millfoil. The flood waters have washed out most of the normal Lay Lake grass, it is nowhere to be found. After only 30 minutes of fishing, my client boated a nice 3 1/2 lb largemouth, followed by a larger fish breaking his line at the boat.

Knowing that there was still largemouth bite available, I felt comfortable moving out on the river into the current and heading towards the dam. I had called 1-800-525-3711, which is the Alabama Power generation schedule, and found out that they were going to be running 3 turbins all day. My first stop was near the steam plant where, with the help of my 36 volt Minn Kota trolling motor, I was able to maintain position and fish slow enough to start catching bass on a Fat Daddy casting jig, 3/8 oz in brown and green with a green Super Chunk, Jr as a trailer. In this location, we boated 3 solid keeper Spotted bass. A pattern was established that the bass was holding in the mouths of the cuts and creeks where the current washed by.

After establishing this pattern, we ran the cuts and the mouths of creeks from the steam plant to Buzzard Island upriver and caught over 35 quality Spotted bass. Wanting to cover all my options, we threw a crankbait and a Jackall MC60MR in chartreuse Fire Tiger and a TN70 vibrating bait in TN shad, both caught fish on the same pattern as the jig.

The fishing line we were using was Seaguar InvizX in 15 lb test. The properties of this line appear to be the best line available for cold water fishing with very low memory and good sensitivity for fishing cold weather and cold water conditions.

With the unpredictable Alabama weather, fishing this time of the year brings great days or challenging days on the lakes. If you are interested in fishing with me and learning how to read the weather conditions and adjust accordingly, please contact me at 205-396-5556 or e-mail me at fishendoug.@hotmail.com and you can check out tips and techniques at my link onf http://www.ninjatacklebox.com/

With Christmas approaching, a guided fishing trip would be a perfect gift for both the young and old anglers that are trying to improve skills and techniques. I am booking trips for December – February and have many openings to choose from at this time.

Thank you,

Doug Nichles
Fishing Guide

2nd Annual Sam Odom Memorial This Weekend On Murray

Here are the details for a tournament worth your time-1st place $2000 GUARANTEED!! (based on 50 boats)

Sat November 21st
Lake Murray Dreher Island State Park
Pre Tournament Meeting Friday, Nov 20th at 6:15pm at Riverland Hills Baptist Church, 201 Lake Murray Blvd
Entry Fee $100 per team includes BF

Have fun and fish for a great cause………………

RAPALA BECOMES AN OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF FLW OUTDOORS

MINNEAPOLIS (Nov. 10, 2009) – FLW Outdoors, the world’s leading tournament fishing organization, announced Tuesday that Rapala will become an official sponsor of FLW Outdoors in 2010. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

“Rapala’s name is synonymous with fishing and their partnership with FLW Outdoors is a natural fit,” said Trisha Blake, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President of FLW Outdoors. “We look forward to a long-term relationship with them.”

As part of the sponsorship, Rapala will receive exposure across all platforms of FLW Outdoors, including its 189 tournaments, FLW Outdoors’ multiple websites, FLW Fantasy Fishing, FLW Outdoors Magazine, “FLW Outdoors” television show and various FLW Outdoors events. In addition, Rapala will provide product that will be given away at various events, including FLW Outdoors’ popular Family Fun Zone and Outdoor Show, where they will also receive premium space to promote their pro staff, products and more.

“Over the years, Rapala pro staffers have had a lot of success and numerous tournament victories using our lures in FLW Outdoors events. For 2010, Rapala is proud to take it up a few notches as an official sponsor of FLW Outdoors.  We consider FLW Outdoors to be a giant marketing machine that will further build the reputation of the legendary Rapala brand and provide a venue for the launch of our new Trigger X soft baits,” said Tom Mackin, President of Rapala USA.”

Rapala is a leading fishing tackle company and the global market leader in the fishing lures, treble hooks and fishing related knives and tools. Group brand portfolio includes the leading brands in the industry, Rapala, and other global brands like VMC, Storm, Blue Fox, Luhr Jensen, Williamson, Terminator, Trigger X, Sufix and Marttiini. Rapala manufacturers approximately 20 million lures per year and each lure with a swimming lip is individually hand-tuned and tested for perfect swimming action.

Rapala’s legacy of unwavering quality can be seen in all their products and it is validated as its reach is through 140 countries. Rapala, which has a history of more than 70 years of lure making, has proven that its products are crafted from experience offering more new lures, new actions, new sizes, new colors, new finishes and new ways of catching more fish. For more information regarding Rapala, visit Rapala.com.

FLW Outdoors, named after Forrest L. Wood, the legendary founder of Ranger Boats, is the largest fishing tournament organization in the world. FLW Outdoors has also taken fishing mainstream with FLW Fantasy Fishing, offering the largest awards possible in the history of fantasy sports.

For more information about FLW Outdoors and its tournaments, visit FLWOutdoors.com or call (270) 252-1000. For more information about FLW Fantasy Fishing and Player’s Advantage, visit FantasyFishing.com.

National Guard FLW College Series Notes

After spending the better part of yesterday in Davidson (great town BTW) watching the Northern Regional Championship Weigh-in, don’t underestimate the amount of effort FLW is putting into this. They Had a huge set up in the middle of town that drew thousands of visitors over the weekend and then another good crowd yesterday for the final weigh-in. These kids from Hampton Sydney, NC State, and Va Tech were great and had the enthusiam to show for it. As you can see from the video’s we posted this am below, they were pumped and literally speachless as they got up on stage………FLW had the entire VS network camera crew there as well as live internet feeds for the weigh-in too. I would say from a presentation standpoint, its everything a Tour or Series Event has if not more! There are now over 400 Clubs (there were 70 at the beginning of the year) registered with FLW heading into next year, and that means more competition than ever for these guys. they don’t pay for anything-FLW and the National Guard pay all costs, no entry fee’s, plus hand out some serious checks at each event. The winning team that emerges from KNoxville in March will qualify for the FLW Cup on Lanier in August-now thats pretty big! Watch the preview we did with Charlie Evans and you’ll get a much better idea and feel for how they are structuring this entire league. Hope you enjoy some of the highlights below and we’ll look fwd to covering more of the College Series in 2010!! BTW-the weights were smaller than what most of you are used to, but not by much…………they are getting better every week!

Piedmont Bass Classic Results

November 8th
SUPER TOURNAMENT RESULTS
and Year End Prize Pack Winners
Falls Lake
Ledge Rock Wildlife Ramp

Conditions 45 to 75 degrees. Water
Dingy. Wind 0 to 5 mph. Water Temps
to 61+ degrees. What a great Fall day.
It was beautiful. 15 teams competed
with only 6 weighing in fish. Still tough
at Falls. Bass were located on shallow
flats leading into deep water and most
were caught on rattletrap type lures.
Finally got a good bag of 5. I got a great
line-up of events for 2010. I hope to see
all of you again next year. Have a great
holiday season! Tight Lines!
Phil McCarson~Tournament Director

SUPER TOURNAMENT Bass Division~15 Teams Entered
1st~Todd & Chris Massey of Chapel Hill…5 Fish…17.30 lbs…$1,350
2nd~Bobby & David Matthews of Durham…3 fish…9.76 lbs…$810
3rd~Zach Schmieglitz & Chadd Eriksen of Raleigh…3 fish…7.61 lbs…$540
Big Fish Award…1st Place Team above….4.91 lbs…..$300

YEAR END AWARDS~~~

Bobby & David Matthews ~ Winners of the Heaviest Bag for the year 26.49 lbs. Caught at Falls
Lake ($1,000 Gift Pack)

Ray Inscoe of Durham. Winner of the 2nd Heaviest Bag of the year. Caught at Jordan Lake~ 24.19 lbs.
$500 Gift Pack

Pat Keryan of Raleigh. Winner of the biggest bass at Falls Lake for the year! 9.77 lbs.
$250 Gift Pack

David Sharp of Raleigh. Winner of the biggest bass at Jordan Lake for the year!~ 9.36 lbs.
$250 Gift Pack
David is in the service down in Texas and will be back next year to fish some more!

The new 2010 tournament trail schedule is now on my website:
www.piedmontcrappieclassics.com

This and all other info and pictures are now updated. Check it out!
Entry blanks should be ready by January 8th.

FLW College Northern Series Final Day on Norman Today

We are heading up to Norman this afternoon to see what team wins the 3 day Northern Series on the FLW College Series Tour. There are 5 teams out on the water today, and will have some interivews and analysis from the winning team as well as AC Pro Staffer Dale Lucky who has been up there all weekend. Can anybody get a 15 Lb bag on Norman right now?

Top 5 from North Shelby School-Special Olympics on Norman

102 boats showed up yesterday to compete in what is becomming one of the premier charity tournaments of the year on lake Norman. Many anglers said they caught most of their fish down the lake on Jigs. Weights were about where they’ve been the past few months-not good. Some teams had a good am bite and some didn’t catch their first fish until after 12 noon. Congrats to all and here are your top 5:

1. Bobby Gill and Scott Stallings 5 fish 13.27 $2500
2. Doug and Jennifer Easton 5 fish 11.84 $1500
3. Shane Lineberger and Hank Cherry 5 fish 11.78 $1000
4. Tim and Tommy Chapman 5 fish 11.26 $950
5. Patrick Houdge and Thomas Anderson 5 fish 11.18 $900

The payouts ran through 20th place and it took a little over 9 lbs to cut a check…………Great event and a Tournament you need to mark down to fish in 2010 if you missed 2009!