|
||||||||
|
Bassin’ Blogs Top Articles & Archives
Hey,
Sorry, my fingers have been to frozen to Blog, its been -15F here in MN for the past few days.
Many of you that are frequent readers have not been around for the whole 2 years, so I thought I would share my top read articles in the history of this Blog.
| Entry Title | Total Hits | % |
|---|---|---|
| Patoka Revisited & Looking forward to 2007 | 6988 | 2.99% |
| More Chatterbait Options…. | 6696 | 2.87% |
| Chatterbait Craze! Is it the Swimming Jig Phenom all over again? | 6580 | 2.82% |
| Monofilament vs. Fluorocarbon vs. Braided Lines… How does one choose? | 4062 | 1.74% |
| Amistad Day 2 & 3 as a Co-Angler | 3552 | 1.52% |
| Weather Effects Elite Anglers Day 3 at Santee Cooper | 3425 | 1.47% |
| My 10 Least favorite fishing shows all-time | 3373 | 1.44% |
| Patterns & Lures for tough Legends Tournament | 2694 | 1.15% |
| Major Patterns at Lake Wylie | 2554 | 1.09% |
| Looking for Basstrix Paddle Tail Tubes? | 2336 | 1.00% |
| Breaking Down Clear Lake Elite Series | 2263 | 0.97% |
| Other (301 items) | 185234 | 79.29% |
So, here is your chance to look back on the most popular entries! Notice most of them center around popular tournaments or baits, kind of interesting. I Think in the near future I will do a Top 10 Entries of 2007 as well.
I hope you enjoy looking back as much as I….
Rich
Stopped at Bass Pro Shops Orlando Yesterday…
My work travels brought me to Orlando on Tuesday and I was fortunate to have a small window before it was time to go to the airport, so I found myself perusing the aisles at Bass Pro and gazing into their huge aquarium. Man there was a ton of 8lb plus largemouth bass in there!!!
So here is what I bought:
Luck E Strike Bass Magic Shads – there are on of the may BassTrix imitations out there, seems like a nice bait
Yum Big Show Paddle Tail Worms, design by Terry Scroggins, these are great looking worms!
Yum Big Show Craws, also by Scroggins, they little critters look like flippin’ machines!
Well anyways, got a handful of bags of each of these. Should be a nice addition to my addiction. For those not fortunate enough to get to a Bass Pro Shops store, I think you can get all these on BassPro.com. On another note, to feed my addiction, I have been pairing down some of my stuff on ebay lately, so if you are stocking up… check out my Bass Fishing eBay Store
Also, welcome email subscriber #56 to my Bassin Blog!
Rich
RichLindgren.com
Rich’s Bassin’ Forum
Bass Fishing Tackle Blog
Peter T Wins Again!
|
||||
|
Help Out Recycled Fish!
Teeg from Recylced Fish asked me to help spread the word, they are looking for a few volunteers for the following events! This winter, Recycled Fish will be on the ice at some of the biggest events in Ice Fishing, and we hope you’ll be there, too.
Jan 26 – Brainerd Jaycees $150,000 Ice Fishing Extravaganza / Gull Lake, MN
18th Annual event has raised over $1.5Million for Brainerd-area charities. This festival on ice gives you a shot at over $150,000 in prizes, including a Ford 4×4 truck and 8 Suzuki 4-wheelers! The top 150 slots are good for a prize, and even if you’re not in to ice fishing, there’s something for everyone. Plus – it’s a Catch and Release event, so bring a bucket or bag and join in to let ‘em swim!
Feb 16 – Fishapalooza Ice Fishing Contest/ Forest Lake, MN
Top prize is a Ford F-150 4×4 from Forest Lake Ford, last prize is a 2008 Skeeter boat. Close-in to the Twin Cities, this one will be action packed whether you’re fishing or just there as a spectator. This one is a C&R event, too!
March 1 – Ice Leaders “Cool Cats” / Horseshoe Chain, Richmond, MN
Less about competition and more about a fun gathering, you’ll have a great time chasing CATFISH of all things through the ice. Complete with a fish fry, come learn some new stuff from the pros and make some new friends.
If interested, contact Teeg Stouffer at www.RecycledFish.org
Falcon does not dissapoint
Yesterday, Falcon Lake near Zapata, TX debuted in its first semi big time tournament as the FLW Stren Series visited this border reservoir. Locals and pundits predicted that this one could break all the records, much like Amistad did when tournaments starting visiting there. Turns out, they were right.
After catching 27 pounds, 13 ounces Saturday, Jeremy Guidry finished the event with 110 pounds, 2 ounces. That’s the heaviest four-day cumulative tournament weight in the history of both the Stren Series and FLW Outdoors as a whole. Guidry’s catch shattered the previous record of 105 pounds, 8 ounces set by David Mauldin of Tomball, Texas, during the 2006 Stren Series tournament on Lake Amistad. In fact, the top three finishers on Falcon all surpassed the previous record.
On top of this, it took over 62lbs for 3 days, just to sniff the money in this event. Imagine catching 20lbs a day for 3 days in a row and head home without even a check…. Pretty crazy! Big bass of the tournament was 12lbs 13oz, and several other 10lb+ bass were weighed on both boater and co-angler sides. Unlike some tournament when only the boaters really catch them, it took over 96lbs for the co-angler title.
Read the FLW story and standings. Moral of the story, is add this to your fishing destination list and keep an eye on future tournaments on Falcon. Should be exciting when the Elite Series fishes Falcon in early April!
Last but not least, couple photos from FlwOutdoors.com sprinkled in!
Tommy Martin with a Day 1 Sow Winner Jeremy Guidry on Day 4
Rich
RichLindgren.com
Rich’s Bassin’ Forum
Bass Fishing Tackle Blog
If you enjoy this Blog, consider making a PayPal donation to help keep it going. No Donation too small, Thanks!
Secret Weapon Lure QuickStrike Spinnerbait Video
Check out the underwater video of my favorite spinnerbaits!
Great underwater footage of a truly innovative spinnerbait
Spinnerbaits account for over 12 million black bass caught in the U.S. every year. Many anglers carry a wide assortment of specialized spinnerbaits to be ready for any situation. Secret Weapon’s patented, no-tool, quick-change spinner blade attachments and innovative designs make for one heck of a bass catching bait! 
Spinnerbait & Buzzbait Design Saves Time, Space, Weight, Money
|
Secret Weapon revolutionized spinnerbait fishing to save you space, time, weight, and money. Secret Weapon precision hand-crafted spinnerbaits combine in-line spinning lures’ enticing sound and flash with the snag-resistant qualities of the safety-pin frame. Because each Secret Weapon Spinnerbait moves and sounds different in the water, its unique acoustic signature attracts more bass, musky, northern pike, redfish, snook, and other predatory fresh- and saltwater species than other spinnerbaits. Secret Weapon spinnerbaits hook and land more fish. Look closely and the first thing you notice — no swivel and split rings! Free-floating, in-line blades improve tracking and reduce rollover on rapid retrieves. Blade attachments swing free to clear the hook point on strikes. The frame and blades of first-generation spinnerbaits can actually interfere with hook-ups. Secret Weapon’s beautiful, powder-coated, chip-resistant minnow-profile heads slip through vegetation and brush. Mustad Ultra Point, Extra-long hooks, heavy-gauge stainless steel wire frames, and top-quality silicone skirts hold up well fish after fish, season after season. Secret Weapon spinnerbaits surpass every other spinnerbait in the world, offering unparalleled value. Universal “Quick-Clip” blade attachments provide versatility and flexibility in lure presentation never before achieved in spinnerbait fishing. Blades are interchangeable with other lures in the Secret Weapon Innobait™ Tackle System. A few spinnerbait bodies and a handful of blades replace many heavy tackleboxes of conventional spinnerbaits. |
Part of the reason of this post it to share some cool video and to test how posting videos work on my blog.
Rich
RichLindgren.com
Rich’s Bassin’ Forum
Bass Fishing Tackle Blog 
First Bass Fishing outing of 2008
Hey all,
Finally got back out after my late December trip was foiled by another motorist. The weather was beautiful for Minnesota in January standards. For the 6 hours we fished, the temperature hovered between 35 & 40 degrees. Overall the fishing was solid as well, I did not catch as many fish as I did in my trip in late November, but the overall quality was better. I am going to let the pictures do most of the talking 
Good Start
Brushhog with a nice a smallie & I with a 10lb 15oz carp
Josh Douglaswith a 3lb 6oz & Ryan Brant with two goodns’
Another chunk, along with my biggest 3lbs 3oz, it looks cool with the snow & ice on its tail!
I caught several fish on a drop shot Gulp Alive 3 Minnow, but most of the fish came on either a 3″ Yum or Berkley Green Pumpkin tube, the biggest was on the Power Tube.
My totals: 49 Smallmouth, 3 Rock Bass, 3 Carp
Overall 4 guys: 207 smallmouth, 3 carp, 1 walleye, 1 northern, and handful of Rock Bass
I am sure most of you enjoyed sitting on the couch watching the NFL playoffs, but you missed out 
P.S. Josh & I snuck out before the bass club meeting on Monday night as well…… check back for details.
Rich
RichLindgren.com
Rich’s Bassin’ Forum
Bass Fishing Tackle Blog
If you enjoy this Blog, consider making a PayPal donation to help keep it going. No Donation too small, Thanks!
More BassTrix Paddle Tail Tube Swimbait Alternatives
This a follow up on a Looking for Basstrix Paddle Tail Tubes? where I talked about the BassTrix and some of the competitors that have popped up to fill the demand created by this bait and its low production capabilities.
So if you do not want to jump on the eBay bandwagon or spend all day on the phone calling the few shops that have BassTrix, then here are a few more options….
Venom Bad Shad Swimbait
The Bad Shad Swimbait is a 5″ solid bodied swimbait. The slender profile of this bait creates an slashing motion in the water. Included in each package is 3 swimbaits and one weighted Sickle Hook.
Optimum Heavy Cover Series Swimbaits
The Optimum Heavy Cover Series was designed for fishing swimbaits and the like weedless in big brush and over weeds. These are solid body baits as well.
Luck ”E” Strike Bass Magic Swimbaits These can be found online @ Basspro.com
Affordable hollow-bodied swimbaits feature lifelike paint schemes, a water-churning paddle tail, and five sizes to tempt any bass’ appetite. From what I have read, they are a slit belly design.
Rainbow Worms Bowfish Paddle Tail Swimbait
Photo Courtesy of www.TackleTour.com
The Rainbow Bowfish features a solid body with a slit down the belly to facilitate weedless rigging. It does have the same type of swimbait tail but this tail is no stranger to a vast number of soft plastic swimbaits. The fit and finish of the Rainbow Bowfish is typical of what one might expect of a hand poured worm. Read a in-depth review here.
Ghost Baits Phantom Shads
These paddle tails have a hollow belly but solid head and tail. It also says that all baits are custom made to order.
Kamikaze Treats
I have not found much info on these, not sure if they are solid body, slit body or hollow body… It does say they are custom hand poured. But its another option.
Happy hunting and hopefully some of you will catch some biggun’s on some of these new baits
Special welcome to email subscriber #55!!!
Or if you want some original BassTrix, I probably have some in my Rich Lindgren’s Bass Fishing eBay Store!
Rich
RichLindgren.com
Rich’s Bassin’ Forum
Bass Fishing Tackle Blog
If you enjoy this Blog, consider making a PayPal donation to help keep it going. No Donation too small, Thanks!
Secret Weapon Sponsors National Bass Fishing Trail
Secret Weapon Sponsors National Bass Fishing Trail
Brentwood , TN , December 31, 2007 — Secret Weapon Lures today announced sponsorship of the National Bass Fishing Trail (NBT) for the 2008 tournament season.
“Secret Weapon is creating a sensation across the nation. Our rapid growth is coming from anglers who try our spinnerbaits and prove their value on the water—and then tell their buddies,” says Joe Haubenreich, President of Secret Weapon. “We’ve seen our buzzbaits and spinnerbaits tied on the lines of the best adult anglers; now we want the next generation of great bass anglers to experience them as well. We approached NBT to help us do that.”
The National Bass Fish Trail serves youth anglers as well as adults. Their unique format pits adult anglers against adults and youth angler against other youth, providing a truly level competition field for all ages.
According to Mike Raney, NBT president, “Our members like having an edge on the water, and Secret Weapon gives them that. NBT is competing also, but as a fast-growing bass tour our quest is for greater angler participation, sponsorship, and prominence in the sport fishing marketplace, Partnering with a high-performance, high-value tackle company like Secret Weapon gives us an edge, too, in achieving our goals.”
“Secret Weapon engineered the first significant change in safety pin-style spinnerbaits since their inception 50 years ago. The improvements are apparent to anyone who uses them,” Haubenreich said. “Secret Weapon’s designs feature interchangeable, in-line spinner blade attachments that create flash and vibration unlike any conventional, swivel-mounted spinnerbait. The redesigned lures attract more strikes and deliver a higher hit-to-hookup ratio than do conventional spinnerbaits and buzzbaits. Quick-change blade assemblies give better value and increase the versatility of these lures, and the free-floating, in-line blade attachments produce marked improvements in lure performance, too.”
Spinnerbaits are among the most effective fishing lures in an angler’s tacklebox. This company took a reliable lure and made it even better. Free-floating, in-line blades improve tracking and reduce rollover on rapid retrieves. Blade attachments clear the hook point on strikes, unlike the frame and blades of first-generation spinnerbaits that actually interfere with hook-ups. On the drop, Secret Weapon spinnerbaits remain horizontal, and not just one but all blades rotate freely. The angles and length of the stainless wire frame produce more solid hookups and improve casting accuracy and distance.
“Anglers know that to catch more fish they have to adapt their presentation to changing weather, water, and fishing conditions. We give them better tools to do that,” added Haubenreich.
Is it innovation that sets Secret Weapon apart from other tackle companies? Haubenreich explained, “Well, sure… our lures break new ground; but more importantly, they give anglers free rein to innovate. Some companies make innovative lures, while Secret Weapon builds tackle systems for innovative anglers.”
Here are a few highlights in store for NBT. Starting 1 Jan 2008, NBT members will enjoy a 10% discount on products purchased from the SWL online store. During the 2008 NBT Tournament season each winner on the junior side of the tournaments will receive a Secret Weapon. Then at the June 2008 NBT Youth Championship, each youth in attendance will add two more Secret Weapons to his or her arsenal. Furthermore, 2008 Adult Angler of the Year, 2007 and 2008 Adult National Championship Tournament winners, 2008 Youth Angler of the Year, and the 2007 and 2008 Youth National Championship Tournament winners will receive SWL Lure tackle packs and invitations to apply for SWL Prostaff positions.
—————
About Secret Weapon – Secret Weapon Lures manufactures premium, high-performance spinnerbaits and buzzbaits. Their lures, made in America ‘s heartland, were conceived on the clear rivers of Missouri and have been honed, tournament-tested, and daily prove their worth on lakes and rivers across the U.S. To learn more about Secret Weapon Lures, visit secretweaponlures.comor call toll free 866-391-6108.
—————
About NBT – NBT’s mission is to provide an atmosphere of adult fellowship and youth learning by offering affordable tournaments for bass anglers and their families while mentoring the next generation of bass anglers. The purpose of the Junior Program is to provide young people 17 and under the opportunity to participate in tournament bass fishing. Adult anglers provide mentoring while improving angling skills and knowledge that builds a foundation for a lifetime. Learn more about the National Bass Fishing Trail at www.nbtbass.com
Jake Davis
Prostaff Director
Secret Weapon Lures
MSgt, USAF (ret)
Web: www.secretweaponlures.com