Bass Professionals
B.A.S.S. Bans the Alabama Rig and other Multi-lure Rigs
The following is the press release from B.A.S.S. on the One-LLure Rule. How will this influence other tournament circuits? I don't know, but will this be the end of the Alabama Rig or other multi-lure rigs? Not likely. Will FLW follow suit banning it or will they allow the Alabama Rig or other multi-lure rigs in FLW Tour events? B.A.S.S. Imposes One-Lure Rule For The Bassmaster Classic And Elite Series Read more about the Alabama and other multi-lure rigs... Little Gifts
Read more about Laken Reil Hines... 10th Annual Smallmouth Rendezvous and Fly Tying Extravaganza Read more on the Smallmouth Rendeqvous and Extravaganza... |
Watch Exposed Pros on Tour
Read more about ProPatterns Exposed Pros on Tour... My Dad and the Cast
When I was growing up fishing tackle was sold in gas stations and hardware stores. The first spincast rod and reel combo I got was from the Holiday gas station. It was suppose to be simple to use and refill with fishing line when I messed it up which happened often. These infallible spincast reels were great for young, inexperienced anglers who had not mastered the art of casting with a baitcaster. Like most young kids we were only allowed to go fishing at the pond or river with a parent so that often meant waiting around and that’s where this story begins. I suppose my dad would have more hair on his head had I not insisted on casting that fishing rod every opportunity. Of course sometimes that meant casting it in the backyard. Now, we had a large lawn next to our house with large windows that normally in the summer would be open since we didn’t have air conditioning. Meet the Pro's 2011 an Inspiring Event
I have got a feelin’. That everyone who attended Meet the Pro’s Night 2011 at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers, Arkansas, had a good night. A feeling tonight was a good night where everyone in attendance won. No matter if they went home with a new bass boat or any of the other prize giveaways. No it was a time to live it up with buddies or family while learning fishing techniques and tips from 6 of the top FLW Tour professional anglers and hear Mark Rose give his testimony. Read more on Meet the Pro's Night 2011 night... |
Christmas is all about the gifts. Some are big; some are small. The best gifts always seem to be the little gifts. Little gifts change our attitudes, beliefs, and hearts. Today, I went out fishing. From my first cast to my last cast it was one of those days where you catch fish everywhere you go even though it rained for most of the day. I didn’t care; I had my rain suit on and it was keeping me dry. The rain suit was a Christmas gift last year. On August 14, 2011, at 1:07 a.m., Laken Reil Hines was born. He weighed in at 5 pounds, 3 ounces and measured 18-inches long. He was a keeper. Laken’s parents, Chris and Debra Hines, couldn’t have asked for a better gift than a child. They couldn’t be more proud; however, Laken was born with some serious health issues. 
The excitement is building for the 10th Annual Smallmouth Rendezvous and Fly Tying Extravaganza on April 29th and April 30th in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. The event will be held at the Calvary Assembly of God Church located on the corner of 1st Street and US Hwy 62 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, where the doors will be open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Admission to the event is FREE. The Northeastern Oklahoma Fly Fishing Club and the Native Women Fly Fishers Club are sponsoring this event. The event will have fly tying demonstrations and competition. We expect to have 30+ tiers at the event from Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Texas and Iowa. A fly tying contest will be held and is open to all tiers. Each tier will be given an identical bag of materials and 20 minutes to make a fly. In addition to the contest, anglers new to fly fishing will be able to get instructions on how to build flies or fly fish. We will have two certified Federation of Fly Fishing casting instructors available to help anyone interested in learning the basics or perfecting techniques; in addition to Kim Shultz who will be doing fly casting instructional on Friday 1-3 pm and Misako Ishimura on Saturday 2-4 pm.
