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BFHOF Offering Grants For 2025
The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame has funded over $100,000 in conservation projects since 2020, and in 2024 awarded fisheries students $27,500 in scholarship money. Continuing to stand true on its pillars of celebrating, promoting and preserving bass fishing, the BassFishing Hall of Fame begins 2025 with an invitation to grassroots conservation groups and students to again apply for grants and scholarships at: https://www.bassfishinghof.com/community-impact.
Bass Fishing Hall of Famer and fisheries biologist Gene Gilliland says the real-world impact of these grants can be witnessed at bass fisheries across America. “Projects that our sport’s Hall of Fame has helped fund recently include aquatic plant introductions in Bloomington and Evergreen, Illinois, Leavenworth, Kansas, Clarks Hill, South Carolina and Philpott, Virginia. Along with building live release tournament trailers in Alabama, Iowa and Kansas; and installing artificial fish habitat in New Mexico, Texas and Tennessee,” says Gilliland. Bass clubs, lake associations, reservoir groups, and youth fishing organizations have been recipients of BFHOF grants and are the “boots on the ground” volunteers that put these funds to work. All in an effort to help to preserve the sport of bass fishing. Natalie Coash, who now works as a fisheries research specialist for the Missouri Cooperative Fish and Wildlife research Unit says the money she received from the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame during her time as a student at Auburn were helpful not only to her academic growth, but “The money I received from the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame was instrumental in my growth as a fisheries biologist, and also made everyday life a bit easier as my tuition, rent, utilities and health insurance totaled about $16,000 a year, and my graduate student salary was $20,000,” says an ever-grateful Coash. Again, conservation groups and current fisheries students are encouraged to apply now at https://www.bassfishinghof.com/community-impact.
Pouring Soft Plastics Has Never Been Easier
Getting started pouring soft plastics has never been easier, thanks toDo-it Molds! Their ESXL Bushi Beetle mold is a must-have for custom tackle makers and beginners alike. At 4.2″ long, this bait boasts a big fish profile with a wide splayed aggressive kick with minimal movement from the tip of the rod or retrieve of the reel, creating serious drag on the fall or retrieve. This creature bait is an excellent choice for your flipping scenarios or as a trailer on your favorite jig. Enjoy creating this bait four-at-a-time in a single top injection format, making your dual injections a breeze! Made from durable aluminum, it ensures consistent, high-quality pours every time. Pair it with the Soft Plastic Startup Kit, and you’ll be making pro-level baits in no time. High performance, easy to use, and a great bang for your buck – custom lure making starts here!
Crafted from durable elastomer and weighing nearly a half ounce for easy casting, the Hideup Coike Fullcast Creature Bait is a full-size urchin-style JDM soft plastic bait engineered with an attention-grabbing profile and action. Designed with a center ball that firmly holds your hook of choice, the Coike Fullcast is accented by multiple tendrils that attract big bass with their lively quivering action. Ideal for rigging on a drop shot, jig head, Carolina rig, or multiple other ways, the Coike Fullcast has highly buoyant construction that’s easy to twitch across the surface or yo-yo over a branch. Extremely unique and wildly in demand, the Hideup Coike Fullcast Creature Bait is an innovative soft plastic for any angler who’s looking for something truly special. Check out the full selection here.
How is SUNLINE Tested!? Learn how with John Crews and Kyle Welcher – Follow along with these pro anglers as they tour the Sunline factory in Japan. Check out the video here.
Bass Pro Tour professional Britt Meyer’s sponsors include Bass Cat, RealTruck, Garmin, Duckett Fishing, Power-Pole, Mercury, Suffix, Lithium Pros, Bass Boat Technologies, CS Motorsports, Costa, and Kicker Audio just to name a few.
Takumi Ito’s Secret Weapon
SPRO, a trusted leader in premium fishing products, is excited to announce the launch of a powerful fish-attracting scent powder, previously used exclusively by renowned professional angler and Bassmaster Elite Series champion Takumi Ito. Anglers can now harness this game-changing innovation to elevate their fishing success. This advanced scent powder is infused with Ebi (shrimp) flavor, a proven attractant for a wide variety of freshwater and saltwater species. Engineered to outperform traditional oil-based scents, the formula offers a superior solution for maximizing lure effectiveness and keeping fish biting longer. The scent powder, developed with Takumi Ito’s secret formula, is now available to all anglers seeking a competitive edge on the water. The innovative powder absorbs into lures, creating a durable shell that retains and releases scent over an extended period, significantly increasing its effectiveness. Unlike oil-based scents, the formula disperses rapidly in the water, attracting fish from a greater distance. Anglers will appreciate its versatile application, as it can be easily added to plastic bags or tackle boxes containing plastic lures. Packaged in a convenient 2.5-ounce bottle, it’s perfect for any fishing trip and fits neatly into tackle boxes. Retailing at just $12.99, this revolutionary product offers incredible value for its unbeatable performance. “The secret is out! Takumi Ito’s success on the water has always been fueled by innovation and attention to detail,” said SPRO National Sales Manager Syd Rives. “This revolutionary scent powder is a testament to that philosophy and gives everyday anglers the same advantage that has been Taku’s closely guarded secret for years.” Whether you’re a weekend enthusiast or a competitive angler, this groundbreaking product delivers a powerful, easy-to-use solution for increasing your success on the water.
Freshwater Fishing Lures Stamps To Be Issued March 13
The U.S. Postal Service will issue its Freshwater Fishing Lures stamps at Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium in Springfield, MO, on March 13. This release celebrates the beauty and ingenuity of some of America’s most successful freshwater fishing lures with a colorful pane of 20 Forever stamps featuring five different, close-up photographs of five popular designs. Stamp designs will include a Jitterbug and a Rebel Pop-R.
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https://bestontour.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Best-On-Tour-Logo-1920-minified.png8141920Jordan Babcockhttps://bestontour.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Best-On-Tour-Logo-1920-minified-300x127.pngJordan Babcock2025-02-17 15:37:052025-02-17 15:37:05Is this the strangest new bait of 2025? (Issue 311)
