It should be a wild and interesting year on the Bassmaster tour in 2008. Here are a few places to see the pros in action!

It all starts in South Carolina with the Bassmaster Classic on Lake Hartwell. Even though the water levels are going to be low Lake Hartwell still has many miles for the Bassmaster Pros to cover. Hopefully for the pros the big females will be moving up to prespawn which will put them in a depth of 10-14 feet. Perfect for crankbaits and jigs. The outlook is good for big bags of fish on Hartwell, maybe a record setting event?

The first stop on the Elite Series will be the often times tough Harris Chain of Lakes. This Chain consists of nine lakes but only six of them usually come into play. The Harris Chain can be dynamite one day and dead the next. It may take several different patterns to come out on top. Deep water is available in Big Harris and Eustis. March looks to be postspawn for the lakes and could produce some really big bass. This one will be exciting!

Next on the list is the Kissimmee Chain. Big Bass galore! We will see some monsters caught here and some overall huge bags of fish. The fish at this time should be in all phases of the spawn which will make for an interesting tournament. Flipping and Pitching will probably dominate this tournament, soft plastics in the many different types of grass will produce well. Although someone may get on them with a spinnerbait or crankbait and pull out a big win!

Falcon Lake is in my opinion one of the most anticipated tournaments of the year and will yield some huge bags of bass. This fishery has had water level problems in the past but is recovering nicely with single day bags of fish over 30lbs. being caught. Look for fishing crankbaits and flipping soft plastics to be the go to baits on this lake. Flipping the isolated bushes on this lake should bring to the scales some giant bass.

Lake Amistad has become a mainstay for the Elite Series and for good reason. It has produced some huge bags of bass and I am sure it will not let us down this year. This lake provides deep and shallow and each can produce giant bass. Look for the jig to play a huge role in this one and if you love to see swimbaits you had better tune in for this tournament! The water of Lake Amistad is very clear and that has let the hydrilla grow in many areas. Look for the pros to exploit the big bass hideouts in this tournament.

In the next article we will cover the next five tournament stops and how the pros might approach them.

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There is nine minutes left until weigh-in, you have just caught your fourth keeper and the bite is on! You need a new worm, but where are they? Have you ever been there? Well, If you have’nt you are not missing anything! Let’s get organized.

Most fisherman just throw some baits in a tackle bag and head out to the lake but not us hard core tournament fisherman right? You would be surprised. Tackle organization is critical when the money is on the line. You need to have everything extremely handy because time is ticking. Here are some simple tips to keep you fishing not wishing.

Storage boxes that are labeled can save you a tremendous amount of time when looking for a particular bait. Try and get all your tackle labeled, this is a simple step most anglers overlook. Try storing your baits in certain sizes and colors to make them easier to locate. For example my crankbaits are in order from shallow to deep diving. I know right where to look for any style crankbait that I may need.

Also if you fish alot of what I call “Specialty Rigs” you need to organize them in a specific box or area of your boat. I am talking about Carolina Rigs, Drop Shots, Split Shot Rigs etc. This will make it alot easier when you need to find the right components that make the rig work. Arrange your hooks by size, sinkers by weight and keep an area open for swivels and beads.

Do you use a certain scent attractant? Take the baits you will be using for the day and apply scent to them before heading out. This will save you a great deal of time when putting on a new plastic. The scent will already be applied. This gives you more time to fish. And if it is windy you need to be able to keep your boat in the proper position instead of fumbling with tackle. Also keep the plastics you are using in your pocket or close to you instead of in a compartment somewhere, this will save time.

Also only get the rods on the deck you will need at the time. If you are fishing a reaction bait you should have maybe three rods out max. One in your hand and two follow up rods on the deck. There is no need for ten rods on your deck at any time. Unless you want to show them off to your fishing buddies. Keep organized and you will have more success, look at the Elite Series Pros, do you see them unorganized? No way! That is one of the reasons they are where they are. Organization.

This may seem to some as unimportant but to many of us it has cashed us a check!

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Not all are made for fishing swimbaits. You need a reel that will handle the weight and size of these normally oversized lures. Here are a few great choices from Pinnacle to get you casting swimbaits for the bass of a lifetime!

I personally use two different reels for throwing big swimbaits. My first choice is the new Pinnacle Vision XLT. With the 13 ball bearing drive this reel will definitely perform when using heavier baits. This reel also has extremely strong gears which is what the strain is on when fishing heavy lures. The drag is also very strong and responds very well when setting the hook on fish. This reel is also very light which can make a difference in feel and comfortability.

The reel I also have great confidence in is the Pinnacle Pro Select. Made of all metal this reel is also very dependable and extremely strong. It is made for handling heavy offerings such as swimbaits and heavy spinnerbaits. Both of these reels are also loaded with Pinnacle’s new centrifugal magnetic cast control mechanism. This really gives the reel the ability to make longer smoother casts when fishing heavy baits without the worry of backlash. Both reels are geared at a 6.2:1 ratio which is perfect for swimbait fishing reels.

Just keep in mind that the heavier your bait the more quality reel you need to support the lure. You are not fishing for average keepers with a swimbait you are looking for a big bite so use a reel that will stand up to the test. Give one of these new Pinnacle Vision XLT or Pro Select Reels a try today and take your swimbait fishing to the next level!

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If my 9 yr. old son can catch fish on a new Pinnacle Vision XLT I know you can! Pinnacle has made these new reels so easy to handle and cast everyone at any skill level can be successful using them!

Fishing reels of the past could seem complicated and hard to use right? Not any more! Pinnacle’s new lineup of reels all feature the centrifugal magnetic cast control. In a nutshell this system basically eliminates any backlashes you would normally get from other reels. Do you struggle with throwing baits into the wind? Do you wish you could effectively cast small crankbaits and soft plastics with a baitcast reel? These are questions I have asked several people as of late and they all said that they have yet to use a quality baitcast reel that will allow them to make accurate casts in the wind or with small lightweight lures. I then in turn tell them I have the answer. The new line of Pinnacle reels offer features that cater to anglers of diverse fishing skills. Not everyone approaches fishing the same or throws a lure the same exact way as the next guy. Pinnacle realized this and through hard work and innovation created a line of reels to fit everyones style and budget.

I ask you to take the Pinnacle challenge. Give one of these reels a try and I personally believe you will never look back to your old arsenal of reels. You will constantly find yourself picking up the Pinnacle reel in situations where reliability counts. I was not always a believer of Pinnacle either but someone took the time to show me the difference between my old reels and the Pinnacle reels that now line the deck of my Triton. 

The next time you consider buying a new reel take a look at Pinnacle’s lineup. If you are not sure what reel will best fit your style or needs contact us and we will help put the right Pinnacle reel in your hands!

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Skeet21 is the winner of the New Pinnacle Reel give away! Skeet21 won the reel by signing up in the forum which automatically entered him for a chance to win! Please register and become active in the forum for your chance to be the next Pinnacle Reel Winner!

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They are here! We have received the new Pinnacle Vision XLT fishing reels and they are going fast! To get your hands on one of these awesome new reels visit the ” SHOP ” where we have them at the very low discount price of $119.99 that is $26.00 off the retail price! This reel has 13 ball bearings and also has the new centrifugal magnetic cast control. This is a one of a kind reel that will change the way you fish! Check them out today in the ” SHOP ” and feel the Pinnacle difference!

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