NPAA NewsBLAST 5-2-2019

YAMAHA PRO SPENCER DEUTZ HOSTS SECOND ANNUAL YOUTH AND FAMILY FISHING CLINIC AT VISION BANK

April 28, 2019-Fargo, ND-The last Saturday in April marks the annual Youth and Family Fishing Clinic at Vison Bank in Fargo, ND hosted by Yamaha Pro Angler Spencer Deutz. This is Deutz’s second of ten scheduled clinics for the year. The clinic started in conference room on the second floor where the future anglers were greeted with snacks and refreshments courtesy of Vison Bank. During this section of the clinic, Deutz gave an interactive seminar where the participants learned fish…

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WOW, WOW, WOW: WINNECONNE WIN, TRIPLE PAYDAYFOR SCHNEIDER, DAUN, IN SUNDAY’S AWWS NITRO BOATS OPEN

Okay, winning on Sunday (April 28) for teammates Joe Schneider and Brian Daun was definitely a big deal when they took first place by more than three pounds at the AIM Weekend Walleye Series Nitro Boats Open at Winneconne, the second of four Wisconsin qualifier tournaments. But that “big deal” part grew pretty quickly, when, on top of the $7,750 they earned for boating 20.62 pounds from both the river and Lake Winnebago, they realized that because they did it…

MERCURY MARINE SELECTED AS 2019 TOP PRODUCT BY BOATING INDUSTRY MAGAZINE FOR ITS ALL-NEW 400HP VERADO OUTBOARD ENGINE

FOND DU LAC, Wisc. (May 1, 2019) – Mercury Marine’s all-new 400hp Verado outboard engine has been selected as a 2019 Top Product by Boating Industry.  The award, which was officially announced today, honors Mercury for its commitment to innovation. “After testing the new 400hp Verado ahead of its launch, it was very clear to us at Boating Industry that Mercury Marine continues to set new benchmarks not only in the outboard engine segment, but in the marine industry, and…

Dock Shooting for Crappies

Park Falls, WI (May 1, 2019) – Chances are if you’re a crappie angler you’ve at least heard of the technique called dock shooting. What exactly is it? It’s a lethal way to catch fish in hard-to-reach places that’s part dock skipping-which many of us know from bass fishing-and part archery, in that jigs are launched as projectiles into these spots from a loaded rod.   Putting the mechanics of dock shooting aside for a second, the first question…

EVINRUDE NAMED OFFICIAL ENGINE SUPPLIER OF AMERICAN MAGIC, CHALLENGER FOR THE 36TH AMERICA’S CUP

STURTEVANT, Wis., May 1, 2019 – Evinrude announced today that it has been named Official Engine Supplier of New York Yacht Club American Magic, a professional sailing team and Challenger for the 36th America’s Cup. Evinrude will outfit American Magic’s fleet of chase boats with 300 HP E-TEC G2 engines. In addition, Evinrude will provide the organization’s technical crew with a training course at its Sturtevant facility. Each engine will also be custom wrapped with an American flag-based design. “We are…

RANGER BOATS ANNOUNCES 2019 OPERATION TROOP SALUTE SALES INCENTIVES 

FLIPPIN, Ark. (May 1, 2019) – In recognition and appreciation of service men and women across the country, Ranger Boats is offering engine horsepower rebates and other exclusive items to current and former military personnel through the 2019 “Operation Troop Salute” sales program. The retail promotion, available on qualifying new boat purchases made from authorized Ranger dealers, runs May 1 to December 31, 2019.   Through the program, any current or former member of the U.S. Armed Forces is eligible…

BASS CAT OWNERS INVITATIONAL – FINAL RECAP – BEAVER LAKE-PRE-SPAWN SWIMBAIT FISH PROVIDE MARGIN OF VICTORY

MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. – During a Bass Cat Owners Invitational Tournament in which changing conditions forced anglers to adapt on the fly, Daniel Busch and Ted Carter brought 10 Beaver Lake bass to the scales that weighed a cumulative 31.86 pounds to claim the 2019 title. They held off the second place team of T Le and Billy Littleton by 0.57 pounds to take home a Bass Cat Margay as the grand prize. “My partner and I found a..

BASS PRO SHOPS/CABELA’S MWC BACK TO “BIG MAC” PRESENTED BY MERCURY

 

Ponca City, Okla.-April 30, 2019 -As the “Toughest Walleye Anglers on Planet Earth” continue to travel throughout the nation, the Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit finds its way to Lake McConaughy in just a few weeks. Presented by Mercury, the anglers will once again have a chance to fish this unique and storied body of water on the circuit. “It was clear the anglers enjoyed going to Lake McConaughy last year” tournament director Jack Baker said. “With over 80…

EVINRUDE DONATES NEW BOAT AND ENGINE TO MILWAUKEE RIVERKEEPER AT ANNUAL SPRING CLEANUP

STURTEVANT, Wis., April 30, 2019 – Evinrude and Alumacraft announced today the donation of an Alumacraft boat powered by an Evinrude E-TEC engine to the Milwaukee Riverkeeper. The boat and engine will be used to support Milwaukee Riverkeeper’s mission to protect and restore Milwaukee’s waterways. The boat’s maiden voyage was part of Evinrude employee volunteers’ on-the-water cleanup efforts during the 24th Annual Milwaukee Riverkeeper Spring Cleanup event, which took place April 27, 2019. The new boat joined the fleet of Evinrude-powered boats…

A SIX-FISH WEEKEND, ENOUGH FOR GILKEY AND FLEMMING AT BIG STONE LAKE PRESENTED BY LOWRANCE

Ortonville, MN-April 28, 2019 – On a week that many anglers hadn’t seen their first walleye until Friday, Nate Gilkey (Mayer, MN) and Shawn Flemming (Monicello, MN), called upon a memory to find some big bites when they needed it most. Presented by Lowrance, Nate and Shawn took home top honors at the BPS/Cabela’s Big Stone Lake event after only handing in 6 fish over the course of the 2-day event. The “Toughest walleye anglers on planet earth” launched at…

  Sturgeon Bay “Bronzebacks” on the Hook for First 2019 BPSCabela’s North American Bass Circuit Event Presented By Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s

Ponca City, OK.- With one-day weights historically pushing 30lbs and an all-new entry format, the anglers of the North American Bass Circuit will find plenty to like on the first stop of 2019 season, presented by Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s.   Bass anglers from around the country will find themselves at beautiful Wave Pointe Marina in Little Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, May 11th, for this event to kick-off the new season. The battle ground is the rocky,…

RAIN, RAIN, AND YUP, RAIN, MEANS EXPANDED NO WAKE RULES ON WOLF RIVER FOR SUNDAY’S AWWS NITRO BOATS OPEN

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 26, 2019 Rain Monday and Tuesday have swelled an already over-the-top high Wolf River at Winneconne for Sunday’s AIM Weekend Walleye Series Nitro Boats Open, and all that extra precip, and the potential for more on Saturday joining the spring runoff will make the trip against the river’s current even slower due to emergency regs now in effect. “Spring tournaments on the Wolf system are always interesting and challenging, to say the least, and this one…

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MIDWEST HUNTING AND FISHING MAGAZINE – MAY/JUNE DIGITAL ISSUE

The latest issue of Midwest Hunting and Fishing magazine features North Dakota’s Lake Sakakawea, fishing made easy in Minnesota, Big Pike Bonanza and part one of a six-part series on Pheasant Ecology. Don’t miss out on great hunting and fishing stories from around the Midwest.  Everything you need to know is right inside here.       http://bit.ly/NPAAMHF embed this link for full view of magazine.

MID-SPRING FISHING MAGAZINE FROM ODU MAGAZINE

Bass, trout, walleye, crappie and musky are all covered in this spring edition of ODU Magazine – “Spring has sprung and we are so happy to be getting the boat ready, lining up outdoor projects and planning trips. This next edition of ODU has many articles for your spring time plans, loaded with tips to make your outing on the water more successful.” Magazine Link – https://www.odumagazine.com/Magazines/ODUMar-Apr2019/ Magazine PDF Link – https://www.odumagazine.com/Magazines/ODUMar-Apr2019.pdf Register A Friend To Receive ODU For FREE…

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