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Optimum Baits

I am very excited to introduce my newest sponsor…..  Optimum Bait Co.

If you are not familiar with their offerings, they have a complete line of swimbait offerings and also the new ICAST Award Winning Furbit Series of FrogsOptimum Baits has been in the forefront of plastic Swimbaits and has always held the belief that “Bigger Baits get Bigger fish!” 

Optimum’s swim baits were developed on the shores of famed California Lakes Castaic & Casitas.  You probably recognize the mainstays like the Buy this ProductTitan Series Swimbaits and Buy this ProductAC Minnow Series.  Along with their swimbaits, quality hand pours, and Rabbit Fur series they also have extensive selection of Japanese lures and products that are out of this world. 

So check out OptimumBaits.com when you get a chance!!

Rich
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Record Monster Smallie caught in Idaho

The crazy thing about this fish is that this guy shattered his own state record on the same lake he caught the previous record.  He caught this monster 9lb-11.52oz on a Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver.  Wow what a fish!

Click on these links for a few articles about the catch:
http://www.spokesmanreview.com/tools/story_pf.asp?ID=158487
http://www.futurebass.com/cgi/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=810

My hats off to Mr. Steigers!

Rich
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Sportsmen & Women need to get out and Vote!

Hey All you Hunters and Fishers,

I know a lot of you have not voted in previous elections because you were busy deer hunting or some other outdoor activities.  Here is a quick and simple way to vote via absentee and get your vote counted.

Click on the banner or visit http://www.huntfish.org/ and make the outdoorsmen voice heard.  It is important, that we as Sportsperson’s participate in this election. The future of our natural resources and our hunting and fishing heritage is in your hands. Who we elect to public office will be a major influence in how we go about obtaining out goals.

Rich
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Preview: BASS Northern Divisional

Minneapolis – September 5, 2006 – Upper Midwest’s best amateur bass anglers set to tackle the Alexandria Chain

 

96 anglers will arrive in the Alexandria, MN area on September 10th to practice and prepare for the ESPN Federation Nation Northern Divisional Tournament. The actual competition occurs over a three day period of September 13-15.  Weigh-ins for the event will be hosted by Bug-A-Boo Bay Restaurant on Lake Le Homme Dieu starting at 3:00PM on each day. 

 

12 angler teams will represent Minnesota, Wisconsin, Indiana, South Dakota, Michigan, Iowa, Illinois and Ohio. Anglers qualified in competition within their respective state federations. At stake in this tournament is a chance to fish in the Bass Federation Nation National Championship and one step closer to a coveted Bassmasters Classic berth.  The top angler from each state will qualify for the ESPN Bass Federation Nation Championships to be held in January on Neely Henry Lake in Alabama.

 

“The Alexandria Chain is a diverse body of water with a very high population of fish,” says MN Federation Nation president Paul Becka, “The competitors should catch plenty of limits. Finding the quality fish is what will separate the top finishers from the rest of the field.”

 

In addition to individual efforts, there is a team competition as well.  Each 12 man team’s total fish catch is tallied and matched against the other states.  The top state team is awarded trophies and prizes. 

 

”I think the Minnesota team is poised to have a very good finish this year. All 12 of our guys qualified on the Alexandria Chain last September,” says MN Team Member Rich Lindgren. “There would be nothing better then winning this event as a team on our home waters.”  If you are interested in seeing Minnesota’s best anglers compete against other states, Bug-A-Boo Bay is the place to be September 13-15th.

 

For additional information on the news that is the subject of this release, visit www.mnbf.org.
Lodging and Tournament Headquarter is the Holiday Inn in Alexandria, MN

About Minnesota Bass Federation:
The Minnesota BASS Federation is committed to promoting fishing for all ages and skill levels. We offer our assistance to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to improve fishing opportunities, habitat, water quality & preservation of public access to Minnesota’s waterways. We work with state and local government, lake associations and other outdoor organizations to protect our fishing heritage. Through our youth initiatives, we provide education and on the water experiences to foster youth involvement and sustained interest in our sport.

Contact:
Rich Lindgren, Marketing Director
Or

Dale Richardson, Tournament Director
Minnesota Bass Federation Nation
http://www.mnbf.org

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Here is what I will be doing next week…

I will be fishing the MN Federation TOC next week, but it sounds like there is internet access at the resort, so I hope to update on practice and patterns as they develop.

Minneapolis – August 28, 2006 – Minnesota’s best amateur bass anglers set to tackle Gull Lake for the Minnesota Bass Federation Nation Tournament of Champions.

 

On Saturday, September 2nd, approximately 200 anglers will arrive in the Brainerd & Nisswa area to practice and prepare for the event.  Events culminate with a two day tournament on September 7th & 8th.  Weigh-ins for the event will be hosted by Ernie’s on Gull starting at 3:00PM Thursday and Friday. 

 

These 200 anglers have qualified from their local clubs from all over the state.  There is a total of 41 clubs sending teams and representatives to the Tournament of Champions (TOC).  The tournament is hosted and supported by the local area Baxter Bass Club.  In addition to the TOC, there is also an alternate’s tournament on Lake Alexander near Cushing, MN to be held on September 7th, the weigh-in will be 3:00PM held out of Blue Port Restaurant on the shores of Lake Alexander.

 

Wednesday night is the banquet and pairings meeting which concludes with a raffle with all proceeds supporting a local charity.  This year’s charity is Wilderness Inquiry, which is a non-profit organization that focuses on getting people from all walks of life to personally experience the natural world. We believe there is nothing like being there to fully appreciate the environment and the people we share it with.

 

Anglers come from all over the state for many reasons; foremost is the camaraderie of fellow anglers and secondly to qualify for the 2007 Bass Federation Northern Divisional.  The top 12 anglers from the TOC will advance next year to fish against 7 other State Teams from Wisconsin, Indiana, South Dakota, Michigan, Iowa, Illinois, & Ohio on Lake Erie at Sandusky, OH in September, 2007.  At stake there is a chance to fish in the Bass Federation Nation National Championship and one step closer to a Bassmasters Classic Berth.

 

Fish care is an important part of protecting our resource, so for the second consecutive year, the TOC will be utilizing an in-water weigh-in system that reduces stress on the fish, which is important as the goal is to return all the fish back to Gull Lake in good condition to be caught again for everyone.

 

”The great thing about the Minnesota Federation Nation State Championship is that we get a chance to give back to the community.  Our sponsors have really stepped up big for our raffle and Wilderness Inquiry,” says Tournament Director Dale Richardson. “We really appreciate the support we get from Minn-kota, MG Lures, and Mojo Rods.” If you are interested in seeing Minnesota’s best anglers, Ernie’s on Gull Lake is the place to be September 8th & 9th.

 

For additional information on the news that is the subject of this release visit www.mnbf.org

Have a Great Labor Day Weekend All!
Rich
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More Bass Fishing Info

If you have not noticed, I started a Bass Fishing Forum to augment this Blog and my webpage – www.RichLindgren.com

If you are looking for more bass info or other ways to post your questions or thought, check it out – http://richlindgren.proboards46.com

There is a classified section and a general section so far.  I know sometimes there are questions that do not necessarily match up with the topics on the blog and the forum is wide open place for all questions and ideas.

Hope you like it!
Rich
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Catch “Big Cash” – Tagged Bass Challenge

Early Times has launced a Tagged Bass Challenge!  All you have to do, is catch a tagged bass out of these Participating States and Lakes and enter it in the month of July.  Sounds like a sweet deel, too bad I will not be anywhere near any of these lakes until October.   Maybe I will lobby Leinenkeugels to do something like this in the Upper Midwest!

Find Contest description and The Official Rules  at www.earlytimes.com

Good luck to all of you that have access to these lakes!

Rich
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Bassmsater Weekend Series – North Star Division

Hey All,

One more posting today, before I head to the lake.  The Bassmasters Weekend Series here in MN this summer, still has openings.  You can fish your way to the Bassmasters Classic!   There is also a higher need for non-boaters (co-anglers), so if you are interested check it out @ Bassmaster.com  It is a great way to participate in tournaments and learn a ton by fishing as a non-boater.

Plus there are some incentives discounts for Federation Members & B.A.S.S. Life Members, you get $20 off the enty fee per tournamentClick here for schedule and I hope to see you at the first tournament – Le Homme Deu Chain.

Tight Lines,
Rich
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Cool Way to Support Our Troops

Most of us anglers and outdoors people are very aware how important service men & women are to protecting our country.  We also acknowledge, we would not be able to go fishing every weekend if it were not for them serving and protecting our freedoms.  I sent a link to my website to one of my co-workers and she went to Secret Weapon Lures and clicked on their “Support Our Troops” page, she then ordered a couple buzzbaits to be sent to troops returning home.  I had noticed this before, but did not realize how interested people would be.  After seeing her reaction and how great she thought it was, I decided to make a posting to offer this to all of you.

So check out this page and consider buying a spinnerbait, buzzbait or fishing cap for our service men & women returning home.  These gifts will be awarded to the soldiers at a bass tournament organized be ABA this fall on Kentucky Lake where returning soldiers will be paired with experienced bass anglers for a day of fishing.

Thanks to all our troops!
Rich
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I thought this day would never come….

Sure its important to note that Craig Powers is leading the FLW Tour at Beaver Lake, but the real news in my world is that Lake Marion, my home lake, is completely ice free as of 8:33am this morning!

Craig seems to have made his way to the top of the leaderboard by fishing his jerkbait around anything that looked bassy to him.  See rest of the Top 10.  Way to go Cliff Pirch, who vaulted into the 9th position from 105th.

Day 2 Standings

1. Craig Powers — Rockwood, Tn — 5, 15-09 — 5, 15-11 — 10, 31-04
2. Jeffrey Thomas — Broadway, Nc — 5, 16-10 — 5, 13-00 — 10, 29-10
3. Takahiro Omori — Emory, Tx — 5, 15-11 — 5, 11-14 — 10, 27-09
4. Darrel Robertson — Jay, Ok — 5, 11-10 — 5, 12-10 — 10, 24-04
5. Mike Wurm — Hot Springs, Ar — 5, 10-06 — 5, 13-02 — 10, 23-08
6. Toby Hartsell — Livingston, Tx — 5, 13-12 — 5, 9-02 — 10, 22-14
7. Shinichi Fukae — Mineola, Tx — 5, 10-12 — 5, 12-00 — 10, 22-12
8. Mark Rose — Marion, Ar — 5, 14-08 — 5, 8-00 — 10, 22-08
9. Clifford Pirch — Payson, Az — 5, 6-11 — 5, 15-10 — 10, 22-05
10. Koby Kreiger — Okeechobee, Fl — 5, 15-13 — 5, 6-02 — 10, 21-15

Rich
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