RANGER BOATS ANNOUNCES “GOTCHA COVERED” RETAIL PROGRAM

Back by popular demand, promotion will run until March 31.

FLIPPIN, Ark. (January 12, 2011) – Across much of the United States, January not only signals the arrival of a new year but also the beginning of boat show season. With spring fishing just around the corner, many manufacturers are busy introducing consumers to new products and innovations to increase the pleasure of boat ownership and time on the water. Long known as an industry leader in this regard, Ranger Boats recently announced the return of its “Gotcha Covered” retail sales promotion – back by popular demand in time for the busy 2011 boat show season.

The “Gotcha Covered” sales promotion runs January 10 to March 31, 2011 and is available for buyers of Ranger’s most popular freshwater models. During this period, buyers who purchase one of the specific models from an authorized Ranger dealer will receive a custom-matched deluxe boat cover valued at $900 plus a Ranger Owners Group membership which includes $100 credit towards premium, member-specific merchandise available only through RangerOwnerStore.com.

The $1,000 “Gotcha Covered” incentive is limited to new, eligible Ranger boats sold during the promotion’s timeframe powered by Yamaha, Mercury, Evinrude or Suzuki engines. Freshwater models eligible for the “Gotcha Covered” promotion include:

• Z-500 Comanche Series

• Fisherman Series

• Z-100 Series

• Reata Series

For more information about the “Gotcha Covered” promotion or to see the 2011 Ranger models, contact a local Ranger Boats dealer or visit www.rangerboats.com

 

About Ranger Boats

Headquartered in Flippin, Ark., Ranger Boats is the nation’s largest manufacturer of premium fiberglass fishing boats, which include series of bass, multi-species, fish ‘n play and saltwater boats. Founded in 1968 by Forrest L. Wood, Ranger Boats continues its commitment to building the highest-quality, strongest-performing boats on the water. For more information, go to RangerBoats.com.

 

Southern Championship Trail – High Rock Results – Jan. 8, 2011

Participants in our first 2011 tournament this past Saturday were greeted with a chilly 24 degree morning along with 20-mile and winds and icy conditions at High Rock Lake. The lake was down about six feet on January 8th and the fish weren’t easy to wrestle up in the cold. Despite the rough weather Andy Nix and Carty Sealey took first place bringing in a bag of four fish that weighed in at 7.90 pounds. The pair also won big fish of the day with a 2.67 pound bass. They walked away with $480 in prize money total. Derck Tolley and Terry Trivette took second with a one fish bag and 1.96 pounds. A one fish 1.63 pound bag brought in by Bruce Dehart and Bryan Dehart took third place. Thanks to all those who braved the elements for a fun day of fishing.. and for those who couldn’t make it because of the winter weather.. we missed you and we’ll see you next time! Also, a reminder to anyone shooting for Points Champion this trail, you can throw out your lowest event.

1st Place Andy Nix Carty Sealy 7.90lbs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2nd Place DerckTolley Terry Trivette 1.96lbs

Everything idle on Chickamauga Lake due to extreme cold

The situation at Chickamauga Lake near Chattanooga, Tenn., is the same as it is on most lakes across the Southeast – almost nobody is fishing because of the extreme cold weather.

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Coves iced over, bass fishing slow on Lake Oconee

“This is a good time to stay home and get your tackle ready,” said veteran Lake Oconee fishing guide and custom rod-maker Al Bassett of Buckhead, Ga. “My cove has been iced over for a week.”

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Extreme cold has bass fishing at a standstill on High Rock Lake

“I’ve been down a long time and my boat has cobwebs in it,” says Maynard Edwards of Yadkin Lakes Guide Service. “But I have not missed anything. From the people I have talked to the fishing is the worst we have had in many, many years in the Yadkin Chain of Lakes.”

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WHEELER LAKE DURING WINTER

WHEELER LAKE

By Reed Montgomery / Reeds Guide Service

Website www.fishingalabama.com

Impounded 1936

Lake level; Down 3 feet (Full pool is 556.0)

Water Clarity – Stained Elk River, major feeder creeks and lake headwaters / Clear – Mid-to-lower main lake

 

WHEELER LAKE DURING WINTER

 

Although many bass tournament trails visit Wheeler lake during the spring, summer and fall seasons, during winter it gets very little fishing pressure and the recognition it deserves as an excellent wintertime bass fishery. During the months of January and February there are many places to begin your search for these wintertime largemouth bass and some big smallmouth bass, that this 68,300 acre lake has to offer.

Low water lake levels (dropped for winter pool), eliminates a lot of shallow, weedy backwaters, places normally loaded with fish that bass anglers targeted during those “other three seasons” when the lake was at full pool. It also poses problems for first time anglers attempting to navigate their boats during low water. Extreme caution is advised!

At mid lake is an area simply referred to as, “Decatur flats” it is almost void of anglers and their hordes of bass boats and crappie boats during the cold, winter months. This is mostly due to the weedy, Eurasian milfoil and hydrilla weed-covered flats, that are now exposed and “high and dry” with the lake level now down any where from 3-5 feet below normal, full pool lake levels for the winter season. Wheeler lake will remain low until about mid April.

Sandwiched between upstream Tennessee River Impoundment, Guntersville lake (Alabama’s largest, man made impoundment) a lake that gets so much recognition for its big, wintertime largemouth bass / and lower Tennessee River impoundment Wilson lake, so noted for its trophy-sized smallmouth bass Wheeler lake gets left out when it comes to recognition of such trophy-sized bass.

But Wheeler lake has produced catches of 10 pound largemouth bass and even smallmouth bass exceeding 10 pounds as well! Still, with a total of almost 900 miles of shoreline and a navigable waterway of over 70 miles in length (from Wheeler lake dam to upstream Guntersville lake dam in the lake’s headwaters) there is a lot of water to be searched and explored in winter.

Narrowing it down is possible, like when thinking of fishing only deep water and deep water structure and bass holding cover as well during the very cold months of January and February. Ledges, drop-offs, depressions, the mouths of creeks and the mouth of the incoming Elk River are great places to fish with lures like bottom-dragging lures and fishing with 1/2 ounce silver jigging spoons. But shallow water bass can be found too! Especially during week-long warming trends that may just pop up at any time!

Give Wheeler lake a try this winter season. But be forewarned if your one that likes the company of other anglers! While other anglers are fishing close by on reservoirs like Wilson lake and Guntersville lake, you may just have Wheeler Lake all to yourself! A lake that is better in the winter months…than most anglers know.

 

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* GUIDE SERVICE

Or you can always call on Reeds Guide Service (205) 663-1504…first! Wheeler lake’s oldest, professional “bass fishing only” guide service.”Guiding on Wheeler lake and all other Alabama lakes for over 40 years” Year round guide service for the novice angler, trophy bass anglers, tournament anglers, family fishing trips, parent and child learning trips, or corporate guided trips. See my website http://www.fishingalabama.com for more info!

 

* FISHING AND HUNTING

Go by Marks Outdoors Sports in Vestavia (near Birmingham) or go online for all your hunting and fishing needs at http://www.marksoutdoors.com

 

* NEW AND USED BOATS

Check out Airport Marine in Clanton, Al. or see their website http://www.airportmarine.com for some great deals on new boats, used boats of all kinds, close outs and winter sales that are going on right now! Also see their tournament trails for 2011 at http://www.airportmarinetrails.com Alabama’s best paying bass tournaments!

 

* WORLD’S BEST BASS BOAT – See http://www.rangerboats.com new website!

 

* NEW ALABAMA WEBSITES

Check out http://www.bamabass.com and http://www.bassnboat.com for new websites in Alabama! Also see http://www.fishingalabama.com for wintertime lake reports and fishing tips for all Alabama lakes!

 

* 2011 BIRMINGHAM BOAT SHOW

The 40 th annual Birmingham Boat Show will held January 20-23 2011 at the civic center in Birmingham. See their website http://www.birminghamboatshow.com for prices on booths and floor space and info on show events like “Reed Montgomery’s Kids Fishing Show!”

 

* REED MONTGOMERY’S 10TH ANNUAL KIDS FISHING SHOW SATURDAY, JANUARY 22 2011

For ten years Reed Montgomery has emceed this very popular kids fishing show held at the Birmingham Boat Show. In January, 2010 over 500 kids and thier parents attended this free event and every kid went home with some free donated prize. This year it will be held around 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 22 2010. See the http://www.birminghamboatshow.com website for more info! Please donate if your able!

 

* DONATIONS NEEDED FOR KIDS SHOW!

* Donations needed! – If you are interested in donating to this 10th Annual Reed Montgomery’s Kids Fishing Show just call me (205) 663-1504 or e-mail alabassgyd@aol.com for more info. Donators are welcome to come on stage and promote their products or their company, in front of a crowd of over 1000 adults! Kids are not hard to please! In 2010 donations included rods, reels, lures, shirts, hats, decals, stickers, etc! Any donations are welcome! Thanks for your help!

 

* REED MONTGOMERY’S “ASK THE ANGLER” ON FOX 6 TV

Tuesday, December 28 2010. Call in with your fishing questions on Alabama’s “Good Day Alabama” morning show on Birmingham’s WBRC Channel Fox 6 TV. Reed Montgomery will be answering all your fishing questions with his, “Ask the Angler” question and answer session on just after 8 a.m. Central time. Seen state wide on Fox 6 for over 5 years now! Or you can go to their Fox 6 link found on the home page of http://www.fishingalabama.com Then just click on GDA and see the archive Good Day Alabama morning shows found there!

 

Thanks and Good Fishin’!

Reed Montgomery / Outdoor Writer

Owner / Reeds Guide Service

Alabaster, Alabama (205) 663-1504

E-mail: alabassgyd@aol.com

Website: http://www.fishingalabama.com

” Over 40 Years Guiding, Fishing and Exploring Every Lake in Alabama For Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass and Striped Bass ”

Always Call on Reeds Guide Service…first!

Alabama’s Oldest Professional, Freshwater Fishing Guide Service!

 

Gainey ready for some sunshine and eager bass in EverStart opener on Okeechobee

Nick Gainey is ready to go bass fishing in Florida where he can wear Bermuda shorts and sandals and enjoy the warmth of the sunshine!

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Wateree bass locked in winter pattern, suspended during current cold snap

The weather has been so cold few fishermen have ventured out onto Lake Wateree in recent weeks. If they did they most likely found the bass locked into their winter pattern, said veteran Wateree angler and FLW Tour pro Dearal Rodgers!

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Guntersville bass jumping on the Rat-L-Trap this time of year

“Alex Davis, the Spinnerbait Kid, a local guide, said he caught 44 bass day before yesterday (Monday). He caught them on a Rat-L-Trap in 4-5 feet of water,” said bass guide Billy Ledbetter!

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WALMART FLW TOUR ANNOUNCES FULL FIELD FOR 2011

Paybacks will extend through 70th place

MINNEAPOLIS (Dec. 21, 2010) – FLW Outdoors announced that the field for the 2011 Walmart FLW Tour Majors will have 160 professional anglers participating. With the field set at 160, paybacks will be paid through 70th place.

“The enthusiasm from anglers has never been higher,” said Kathy Fennel, president, FLW Outdoors Operations Division. “This is shaping up to be a truly remarkable season, and it starts with the incredibly talented field of pros announced today.”

Pro anglers will compete for up to $125,000 and co-anglers will be vying for up to $25,000 in each tournament including Ranger Cup bonuses. With the full field, the paybacks will be $4,000 now through 70th place on the pro side and $700 on the co-angler side.

The Tour will have anglers representing 27 states and Canada. Headlining the group from Texas, which has the most anglers in the field with 17, is three-time Angler of the Year Clark Wendlant who will be competing for his fourth AOY title and first Forrest Wood Cup victory. Chevy pro and legend Larry Nixon and Folgers pro Scott Suggs lead the Arkansas contingent of 16 anglers and will be anxious to compete for the Cup title, which would be Suggs’ second, as it is being held on Lake Ouachita in Hot Springs, Ark.

Kentucky adds 14 anglers to the field with California and Georgia next in line with 13. California native and National Guard pro Brent Ehrler and Georgia resident and Chevy pro Luke Clausen are both competing to become the first angler to win the Cup for a second time and vying for their first AOY title.

The complete breakdown of the Tour field is listed below. For additional information regarding the field, anglers or the Tour, please visit FLWOutdoors.com.

2011 Walmart FLW Tour Professional Anglers

Alabama (11)

Scott Canterbury Springville, Ala.

Craig Dowling Grant, Ala.

Kathryn Dysart Moody, Ala.

Kevin Hawk Guntersville, Ala.

Justin Lucas Guntersville, Ala.

Kyle Mabrey McCalla, Ala.

Jonathan Newton Rogersville, Ala.

Blake Nick Adger, Ala.

Greg Pugh Cullman, Ala.

Mark Stewart Springville, Ala.

Randall Tharp Gardendale, Ala.

 

Arkansas (16)

Stetson Blaylock Benton, Ark.

Greg Bohannan Rogers, Ark.

Terry Bolton Jonesboro, Ark.

Tony Chesshir Nashville, Ark.

George Cochran Hot Springs, Ark.

Jim Dillard Houston, Ark.

Robbie Dodson Harrison, Ark.

Travis Fox Springdale, Ark.

Rob Kilby Hot Springs, Ark.

Larry Nixon Bee Branch, Ark.

Mark Rose Marion, Ark.

Ray Scheide Dover, Ark.

Ron Shuffield Bismarck, Ark.

Scott Suggs Bryant, Ark.

Michael Williamson Fort Smith, Ark.

Mike Wurm Hot Springs, Ark.

 

Arizona (3)

Brett Hite Phoenix, Ariz.

Thanh Le Lake Havasu City, Ariz.

Clifford Pirch Payson, Ariz.

 

California (13)

Rusty Salewske Alpine, Calif.

Randy Mcabee Jr. Bakersfield, Calif.

Chris Neau Castro Valley, Calif.

Leon Knight Discovery Bay, Calif.

Jon Strelic El Cajon, Calif.

Cody Meyer Grass Valley, Calif.

Ishama Monroe Hughson, Calif.

Dustin Baker Lakeside, Calif.

Mike Reynolds Modesto, Calif.

Jason Cordiale Orinda, Calif.

Brent Ehrler Redlands, Calif.

Justin Kerr Simi Valley, Calif.

Kevin Johnson Valencia, Calif.

 

Connecticut (1)

Terry Baksay Easton, Conn.

 

Florida (7)

Glenn Browne Ocala, Fla.

John Cox Debary, Fla.

J.T. Kenney Palm Bay, Fla.

Koby Kreiger Okeechobee, Fla.

Scott Martin Clewiston, Fla.

Terry Segraves Kissimmee, Fla.

Mike Surman Boca Raton, Fla.

 

Georgia (13)

Clint Brownlee Tifton, Ga.

Glenn Chappelear Acworth, Ga.

Luke Clausen Gainesville, Ga.

Micah Frazier Newnan, Ga.

Wil Hardy Harlem, Ga.

Nick Larson Ball Ground, Ga.

Tom Mann Jr. Buford, Ga.

Jason Meninger Gainesville, Ga.

Jimmy Millsaps Canton, Ga.

Troy Morrow Toccoa, Ga.

Matt Peters Roswell, Ga.

Rusty Trancygier Hahira, Ga.

Jeremy York Loganville, Ga.

 

Idaho (1)

Bink Desaro Boise, Idaho

 

Illinois (6)

Mark Fisher Glenview, Ill.

Tim Gaskill Edwardsville, Ill.

Richard Lowitzki St Charles, Ill.

Chad Morgenthaler Coulterville, Ill.

Robert Sherry Saint Charles, Ill.

Matthew Stefan Chicago, Ill.

 

Indiana (4)

Chip Harrison Bremen, Ind.

Shad Schenck Waynetown, Ind.

Wes Thomas Hanover, Ind.

John Voyles Petersburg, Ind.

 

Kansas (1)

J.R. Beehler El Dorado, Kan.

 

Kentucky (14)

Sean Brehm Eddyville, Ky.

Ramie Colson Jr. Cadiz, Ky.

Bill Day Frankfort, Ky.

John Devere Berea, Ky.

James Kemper Frankfort, Ky.

Tim McDonald Prestonsburg, Ky.

Keith Monson Burgin, Ky.

Dan Morehead Paducah, Ky.

Shawn Murphy Nicholasville, Ky.

Brad Roberts Nancy, Ky.

Christian Romans Carrollton, Ky.

Kevin Snider Elizabethtown, Ky.

Kenneth (Boo) Woods Hazard, Ky.

David Young Mayfield, Ky.

 

Minnesota (2)

Chad Grigsby Maple Grove, Minn.

Jim Moynagh Carver, Minn.

 

Missouri (11)

Stuart Arthur Benton, Mo.

Randy Blaukat Joplin, Mo.

Chad Brauer Osage Beach, Mo.

Dion Hibdon Stover, Mo.

Payden Hibdon Stover, Mo.

Guido Hibdon Sunrise Beach, Mo.

Stacey King Reeds Spring, Mo.

Ralph Laster Jr. Lees Summit, Mo.

Shane Long Sarcoxie, Mo.

Bobby McMullin Pevely, Mo.

James Watson Waynesville, Mo.

 

North Carolina (5)

Matt Arey Shelby, N.C.

Chris Baumgardner Gastonia, N.C.

Brent Long Cornelius, N.C.

Bryan Thrift Shelby, N.C.

Brian Travis Conover, N.C.

 

Ohio (3)

Dick Shaffer Rockford, Ohio

Joe Thomas Milford, Ohio

Vic Vatalaro Kent, Ohio

 

Oklahoma (5)

Nick Aber Piedmont, Okla.

Gerald Brown Chickasha, Okla.

Jason Christie Park Hill, Okla.

Jimmy Houston Cookson, Okla.

Darrel Robertson Jay, Okla.

 

Oregon (1)

Jay Yelas Corvallis, Ore.

 

Pennsylvania (1)

Dave Lefebre Union City, Penn.

 

South Carolina (7)

Todd Auten Lake Wylie, S.C.

Anthony Gagliardi Prosperity, S.C.

David Goshorn Harleyville, S.C.

Chris Heath North Augusta, S.C.

Jay Keith Camden, S.C.

Michael Murphy Gilbert, S.C.

Dearal Rodgers Camden, S.C.

 

Tennessee (10)

James Christian Dickson, Tenn.

Brandon Coulter Knoxville, Tenn.

Bo Cross Knoxville, Tenn.

Brad Knight Wartburg, Tenn.

Andy Morgan Dayton, Tenn.

Craig Powers Rockwood, Tenn.

Tom Spangler Corryton, Tenn.

Wesley Strader Spring City, Tenn.

Jack Wade Knoxville, Tenn.

Adam Wagner Cookeville, Tenn.

 

Texas (17)

Nicholas Albus Trinity, Texas

Cody Bird Granbury, Texas

Robert Case Point, Texas

Gene Eisenmann Frisco, Texas

Shinichi Fukae Palestine, Texas

Sean Hoernke The Woodlands, Texas

Johnny Johnson Tyler, Texas

Naohiro Maruo Justin, Texas

Joseph Nech Alba, Texas

Tom Redington Royse City, Texas

Jason Reyes Huffman, Texas

Mark Rouse League City, Texas

John Tanner Quitman, Texas

Jim Tutt Longview, Texas

Lance Vick Mineola, Texas

Clark Wendlandt Leander, Texas

Gary Yamamoto Palestine, Texas

 

Utah (1)

Roy Hawk Salt Lake City, Utah

 

Virginia (4)

David Dudley Lynchburg, Va.

J.T. Palmore Valentines, Va.

Robert Pearson Herndon, Va.

Jacob Powroznik Prince George, Va.

 

Washington (1)

David Kromm Kennewick, Wash.

 

Wisconsin (1)

Tom Monsoor La Crosse, Wis.

 

Canada (1)

Charles Sim Ottawa, Ont.

 

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