The last few weeks have been so full of news and changes for FLW Outdoors that is hard to keep up with what's going on. First it was the elimination of the FLW Series Eastern Division, and reinstatement just a few days later. Now with all of the court issues and talk between FLW Outdoors and Genmar. My head is spinning trying to keep up with what is going to happen. I have been a huge FLW supporter since I fished my first event with them in 2000, but it is getting a little crazy now. I am just hoping for some stability in the sport I love. I guess it's just a sign of the times. Let's all hope FLW and Genmar get everything straightened out. We need FLW, Ranger, and everyone else involved with bass fishing to stay together in these tough times. The last few weeks have been so full of news and changes for FLW Outdoors that is hard to keep up with what's going on. First it was the elimination of the FLW Series Eastern Division, and reinstatement just a few days later. Now with all of the court issues and talk between FLW Outdoors and Genmar. My head is spinning trying to keep up with what is going to happen. I have been a huge FLW supporter since I fished my first event with them in 2000, but it is getting a little crazy now. I am just hoping for some stability in the sport I love. I guess it's just a sign of the times. Let's all hope FLW and Genmar get everything straightened out. We need FLW, Ranger, and everyone else involved with bass fishing to stay together in these tough times. Day Two of the Federation Nation event on Okeechobee was just like Day One...windy and lots of little fish. As I mentioned Saturday, I drew the leader of the tournament for Day Two. He had almost 15 pounds the first day in just a few hours before his boat started having troubles. He was able to borrow a boat before he fished with me, but the fish definitely changed overnight. We drove a long ways in some pretty rough water and got to the spot and we were all alone. Right away he knew things we going to be different. Saturday he got a limit in fifteen minutes, Sunday it took almost two hours for him to get his first fish. We left the main lake around 1:30 and started heading back to the rim canal that surrounds the better part of this big lake.
He had three fish before we entered the rim ditch and was stressed about getting a limit. At 2:00 I caught a small keeper on a Zoom Ultravibe Speed Worm in Junebug with red flake, the same bait he caught his leading weight on Saturday. I was fishing it a little slower and dragging it, where he was reeling it slowly back to the boat. He came through in the clutch and caught two keepers in the last hour to ensure he would still make the state team. At 3:08, my last cast of the day...a crazy thing happened...I caught a fish. This wasn't just a small keeper either. I caught one close to four pounds on the speed worm. This fish would have probably won the tournament for my partner, but it bit my worm instead. I still can't believe it happened, with just seven minutes to go before we checked in. Another reason to "Never give up!"
He had three fish before we entered the rim ditch and was stressed about getting a limit. At 2:00 I caught a small keeper on a Zoom Ultravibe Speed Worm in Junebug with red flake, the same bait he caught his leading weight on Saturday. I was fishing it a little slower and dragging it, where he was reeling it slowly back to the boat. He came through in the clutch and caught two keepers in the last hour to ensure he would still make the state team. At 3:08, my last cast of the day...a crazy thing happened...I caught a fish. This wasn't just a small keeper either. I caught one close to four pounds on the speed worm. This fish would have probably won the tournament for my partner, but it bit my worm instead. I still can't believe it happened, with just seven minutes to go before we checked in. Another reason to "Never give up!"
I just got back to my motel and am going to attempt my first ever mobile blog posting. Well the day was just as I predicted...windy. I only ended up weighing in one fish today. I worked hard all day and went through eight short fish before catching a keeper at 2:30. It barely weighed a pound but at least I got to cross the stage today. I caught fish flipping a sweet beaver, shaky head, skinny dipper, and also a zoom ultra vibe speed worm. My partner didn't weigh any in but lost some big fish flipping. I'm paired up with the tournament leader tommorow so I know I will be around fish. As tough as it was for everybody I'm still in it, I just need to catch a big bag tomorrow and hope for the best.
I'm fishing this weekend on the Big O, Lake Okeechobee for the Florida Federation Nation State Championship and I can already tell it's gonna be a windy one. It's been blowing all day, and the forecast calls for winds of at least 20 mph each day until Sunday. If you have ever fished after hearing a weather forecast, you know the winds are always more than they predict.
So how do you prepare for fishing in the wind? I know it's not my favorite conditions to fish in, but I deal with what is presented to me. I have realized that weather does more to get into fisherman's heads than it bothers the fish. I already know that I will be throwing a spinnerbait this weekend. I like fishing like this and can't wait to get out there.
So how do you prepare for fishing in the wind? I know it's not my favorite conditions to fish in, but I deal with what is presented to me. I have realized that weather does more to get into fisherman's heads than it bothers the fish. I already know that I will be throwing a spinnerbait this weekend. I like fishing like this and can't wait to get out there.
It's been rumored all year that Cabela's and FLW were going to be announcing a major partnership. Now it's official. As a former employee of Cabela's and longtime FLW tournament angler, I see nothing but good things from this. I really hope Cabela's increases their selection of bass tackle. I know the store I worked at was always lacking what the bass fisherman wanted. The entire press release can be found below.
FLW Outdoors announced Wednesday that Cabela’s, the World’s Foremost Outfitter, has formed a major partnership across all platforms of FLW Outdoors and its 189 tournaments, including a significant contingency award program. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
FLW Outdoors announced Wednesday that Cabela’s, the World’s Foremost Outfitter, has formed a major partnership across all platforms of FLW Outdoors and its 189 tournaments, including a significant contingency award program. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Cabela’s will be the official and exclusive outdoor retailer, as well as the official rain gear, for FLW Outdoors. The retailer was not listed as a title or presenting sponsor for any 2010 FLW Outdoors events. The press release did note that the partnership will be an important part of Cabela’s 2010 marketing strategy and the FLW Outdoors partnership will be promoted at its retail stores, on-line at Cabelas.com and through their their catalogs.
“We are honored to align the FLW Outdoors brand with an organization respected as highly as Cabela’s,” said Trisha Blake, chief marketing officer and executive VP of FLW Outdoors. “The offerings each of us have in this industry make this partnership one that will allow both organizations to thrive and provide the highest quality of tournaments to anglers and allow those anglers and fans the chance to enjoy the legendary Cabela’s experience.”
Said Cabela's VP of marketing Tom Rosdail: “Cabela’s and FLW Outdoors lead the way in their respective segments of the outdoor industry. By partnering with FLW Outdoors, Cabela’s continues its reputation for aligning itself with the very best and offering added value to our loyal customers, including the anglers and fans of FLW Outdoors.”
The “Cabela’s Angler Cash Contingency Program” will reward anglers that sign up and meet the requirements of the program. Anglers will earn $2,500 for qualifying events and $5,000 for the Forrest Wood Cup. The official details and rules of the contingency program will be available at FLWOutdoors.com.
Cabela’s will continue to host the co-branded Cabela’s store on FLWOutdoors.com and will be involved in all the platforms of FLW Outdoors, including all bass and walleye events, FLW Outdoors’ multiple websites, FLW Fantasy Fishing, FLW Outdoors Magazine, the FLW Outdoors television show on Versus and various FLW Outdoors events. Cabela’s retail stores will also host appearances and seminars by the most accomplished FLW Outdoors pro anglers as well as other cross-promotional activities.
At many of the FLW Tour and FLW College Fishing events, and the Forrest Wood Cup, Cabela’s will have the opportunity to supply promotional offers exclusive to fans in attendance. They will also have the opportunity to do sampling, promotional activities and sell merchandise at the FLW Outdoors Family Fun Zone and Outdoor Show, surrounding the FLW Tour and championship events, and the Reel Life Festivals, held in conjunction with College Fishing.
Cabela’s will also be a major promoter of FLW Fantasy Fishing.
You can probably tell...but...I'm always looking for new tackle and techniques. I just came across a tackle company started by FLW Pro Art Ferguson called PROvider tackle. They make tubes, jigs, and terminal tackle. Out of everything they offer, I am most interested in the drop shot weights. I am a dropshot-aholic....and have been for almost ten years now. I have lost my share of weights in my life. But these are designed a differently, and should be more snag resistant.They different than the round weights, teardrops or the cylinder weights I always use. They are a unique design and I think there are going to reduce the "anchor effect" some weights have in grass, where they pick up every piece of grass around. I will be ordering some soon, and will let you know if they work as planned.
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