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Congrats, topwater is probably the most exciting way to catch fish

Thanks, I get a lot of positive comments on the wrap

I made a MAJOR purchase the other day. ONE package of Mustad Fastach clips. LOL

Shrink wrap works well and there's no residue if you want to take it off. You can find it in colors also

This is the color that works for me on the smallies and spotted bass here on Lake Shasta in Ca. They both love bright colors

Getting the iPad wet would be my major concern.

I'm surprised they even scheduled another event on the Ca Delta. They're still waiting to get paid by the city of Stockton for the last event they had in the Delta

you guys have it made. Here on the CA delta, several of my friends have had homeowners come down to their docks with shotguns, telling them to leave. Needless to say, they don't hang around. And yes, the sheriff has been called but my friends have been told that unless they actually threatened you with the gun, they have not committed a crime. No one has had a gun pointed at them, but the homeowner has the shotgun in his hand when he tells them not to fish his dock.

This is a big tray at 20"x12". Might have a hard time getting it to fit the smaller decks of older boats

Maybe swapping out the rear hook for a heavier one will help keep the nose up

Weighing fish for every contestant was my first question too? So there will be only one angler per boat? Where will they get the people to be the weigh master for each boat? Still a lot of details to be ironed out

TULSA (September 11, 2018) – Major League Fishing (MLF) officials today announced a significant expansion beginning in 2019 with the goal of dramatically growing visibility and participation for the sport of fishing. The plans will help realize the founding partners’ original vision for MLF to elevate competitive bass fishing and its top-tier pros to a national exposure level and grow a fan base on par with other top major league sports. The expanded MLF program includes the addition of the Bass Pro Tour, a premier 80-angler, eight-event tour with a championship and heightened payouts, made possible through enthusiastic support from Bass Pro Shops and Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG). Both partners are supporting MLF as part of their commitments to the future of the sport through participation and conservation efforts. Under the visionary leadership of noted conservationist and founder Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops has been committed to connecting new audiences to the outdoors and advocating for conservation for more than 40 years. These foundational values directly align with MLF’s innovative approach to competitive fishing. “Bass Pro Shops has proudly supported MLF from its *** because we believed in its mission to elevate the sport of fishing. Today we’re very excited to take the next step and help showcase this great sport to every household in America,” Morris said. “We truly believe this partnership will create many positive and significant new opportunities for kids and families, professional anglers and the sport itself. Equally important to us is leveraging this popular platform to showcase the importance of conservation and promote responsible fishing practices.” “MLF has delivered on its promised vision every step of the way since Day One,” Outdoor Sportsman Group Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Matt Hutchings said. “MLF has made fishing an even more popular spectator sport through televised events on Outdoor Channel and other networks, as well as Outdoor Sportsman Group’s diverse media platforms in publishing and online. The MLF model is a proven success and we are excited to continue the journey with all of our partners towards future prosperity.” Today MLF tournaments reach a bigger audience than any other tournament of their kind, and television ratings and independent surveys consistently indicate the fast-paced, action-packed format resonates with anglers of all ages, and is especially effective at reaching the youth audiences essential for achieving long-term interest and growth. MLF’s conservation-minded “catch, weigh and immediate-release” rules allow participation on waters where typical tournament formats can’t go. The model has earned respect and accolades from many state fish and game agencies. While MLF will continue its popular Cup events and World Championship, airing on Outdoor Channel and CBS, respectively, it will now also have its own new Bass Pro Tour competitions and championship, and eventually tour qualifiers, all of which will use the same entertaining MLF format in which numbers caught can often contribute more to anglers’ scores than does big fish. “Seven years ago, Gary Klein and I settled on a mission to expand the sport of professional bass fishing through competitive tournaments with an all new and exciting made-for-television format,” said MLF and Pro Bass Tour Anglers’ Association (PBT) co-founder Boyd Duckett. “After assembling 13 more of the sport’s top-level professionals, the PBT partnership was formed. We always believed if we elevated the visibility of our sport everyone in our industry would be a beneficiary. “The preparation leading to this moment has been slow, methodical and well thought-out to ensure the outcome would be positive for everyone connected to the sport. As a result, we have a fully developed plan ready to go. Everyone in the fishing industry should appreciate the new path that Outdoor Sportsman Group and Mr. Morris have helped pave for the sport’s future because of their own personal beliefs toward conservation and the responsible use of our fish and water resources.” MLF officials will announce the finalized MLF Bass Pro Tour schedule, format and anglers in the coming weeks. MLF was formed in 2011 when Boyd Duckett and Gary Klein convinced television executives at Outdoor Channel to share their vision and invest in the concept for a live-action style broadcast during which all anglers could keep track of how other competitors were doing via on-board scoreboards. “We’re especially proud to be supporting anglers themselves, who make up an important part of MLF’s ownership team,”added Morris. “Our support for this expansion does not diminish our enthusiasm or support for other popular tournament series including BASS, FLW and hundreds of grassroots events across the country.” According to Nielsen ratings, MLF has been Outdoor Channel’s top-rated show in first quarters for three years in a row. MLF also airs on World Fishing Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network and Discovery Channel. For current MLF schedules, rules, pros and sponsors, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com.

Are you getting weeds/debris between the body and tail? If so, and you aren't using a swivel, you line is going to twist like crazy. The SPRO Power swivels are small, light and strong

I don't see why anyone would want to travel with it attached when it's so easy to remove and replace when you need it. But yeah, I would use a bungee cord or something to tie it so it doesn't rattle around. I have a feeling a few of my friends are going to be ordering one once they stop by and see how easy the boat moves now

My 3 wheel skate was delivered yesterday afternoon. It was too hot to swap it out so I did it this morning. Mine came with a bolt and nut instead of a pin, but I had a couple pins laying around so no problem. The hardest part of the install was getting the old wheel off. Wow, what a difference the skate makes. With the 3 wheels, the front of the boat moves around the garage like an office chair. LOL Thanks again for posting about the skate

Spring and fall are the times for topwater here in Ca. In the fall, when the lake turns over, the baitfish come up to the surface with the cooler water and there are times when you can throw topwater all day. Spring and fall are the same or me, no changes in lure or method

What make rod is it? Most companies will toss the rod when you return it, they just want to see the damaged area. Call them back and see if you can just ship the piece where it broke off. If so, cut the two pieces and send it in a small package

I throw a small Deps Buzz Jet on a gLoomis GLX 802. A slow crawl when the water is flat and pretty fast to cause a commotion when the water has a ripple.

I'm using a Gloomis IMX 781 with a Shimano Stradic Ci4 1000 and 4# Viciious Pro Elite fluorocarbon

wow, I don't think I could get one that bad on purpose. LOL

It sounds like you might be setting the hook too soon. Try this, next time you get bit, don't set the hook. Just keep reeling until your rod starts to load and you feel the weight of the fish. Then just lift the rod and keep reeling.

Thanks for your input. Good idea to keep the OEM wheel. I don't think I would like to drop my boat off for service and leave the skate on. And yes, most of my positioning of the boat is in the garage. This will make it a lot easier on my bad back. Thanks again

I did some research on this unit. Since it's held on just by the pin, do you take it off every time you hook up your boat? Or do you trust that nobody will take it?

Thank you for the link

Do you have a link to purchase this unit? Thanks