Serious Angler Newsletter
October 10
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Welcome to the latest edition of the Serious Angler Network Newsletter where we bring you the best tips, tricks, techniques, and stories from the world of bass fishing! As always we are bringing you an inside scoop on what is to come and what you may have missed from our various shows dedicated to everything bass fishing. From insider tips to captivating news, we are bringing you the latest, greatest, and most unique stories across the fishing industry. Be sure to check out our network partners and their discount links below!
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🎙️Catch Up on the Serious Angler Network Episodes from Last Week:
💼 Business from the Bass Boat: Your host Adam Deakin discusses the 2024 Bassmaster Elite Series and Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour schedules.
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🐟 Serious Angler: Your hosts Bailey Eigbrett and Andy Full discuss the most forgotten baits that still catch the crap out of bass, and big ones at that.
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🎣 Lure Lab: On the newest episode of the Lure Lab Podcast, Andy is joined by Andrew Loberg to talk about throwing squarebills in the fall!
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Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube
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🚨🎙️Peek at the Upcoming Serious Angler Network Shows:
🐟 Serious Angler Podcast with Easton Fothergill: On this week's episode, we talk with Bassmaster College Bracket Champ, Easton Fothergill, about his big bracket win that has qualified him for the 2024 Bassmaster Classic and how information and technology being so accessible nowadays has accelerated the learning curve.
🎣 Lure Lab: This weekend a new episode of Lure Lab will drop talking about spybaiting with the king of Duo Realis.
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📰 Recent Deets for the Fishing Geeks:
1) Bassmaster Kayak Series announces their schedule for 2024:
February 24-25 @ Lake Murray
March 20-21 @ Lake Tenkiller (Bassmaster Kayak Series Championship)
April 20-21 @ Possum Kingdom
May 18-19 @ Lake Guntersville
July 27-28 @ Susquehanna River
October 19-20 @ Caddle Lake/Lake Bistineau
2) Last Bassmaster Open of 2023 to kick off on Thursday, October 12th to determine what 9 anglers will qualify for the 2024 Bassmaster Elite Series season. Here are your current Bassmaster Opens AOY and who are on the bubble:
1) JT Thompkins – 1480
2) John Garrett – 1461
3) Trey McKinney – 1417
4) Robert Gee – 1372
5) Kenta Kimura – 1355 (Already qualified for Elites – allowing another drop down to qualify)
6) Kyle Patrick – 1304
7) Logan Parks – 1294
8) Kyle Austin – 1286
9) Tyler Williams – 1271
10) Jamie Bruce – 1263
Bubble Boys:
11) Wesley Gore – 1262
12) Sam George – 1256
13) Logan Johnson – 1255
March 20-21 @ Lake Tenkiller (Bassmaster Kayak Series Championship)
April 20-21 @ Possum Kingdom
May 18-19 @ Lake Guntersville
July 27-28 @ Susquehanna River
October 19-20 @ Caddle Lake/Lake Bistineau
2) Last Bassmaster Open of 2023 to kick off on Thursday, October 12th to determine what 9 anglers will qualify for the 2024 Bassmaster Elite Series season. Here are your current Bassmaster Opens AOY and who are on the bubble:
1) JT Thompkins – 1480
2) John Garrett – 1461
3) Trey McKinney – 1417
4) Robert Gee – 1372
5) Kenta Kimura – 1355 (Already qualified for Elites – allowing another drop down to qualify)
6) Kyle Patrick – 1304
7) Logan Parks – 1294
8) Kyle Austin – 1286
9) Tyler Williams – 1271
10) Jamie Bruce – 1263
Bubble Boys:
11) Wesley Gore – 1262
12) Sam George – 1256
13) Logan Johnson – 1255
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📌 Peep Our Juice of the Week Customized by Do-it Molds:
"Having fish bump your Magraft or similar soft plastic swimbait? Try putting some red or chartreuse on the nose of the bait and near the hook to give fish an area to target." – Bailey Eigbrett, Host of Serious Angler
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⚙️ Gear of the Week:
This time of year the temperatures are starting drop and the fish are starting to feed! Break out your Arigs and get ready to get the rod ripped out of your hands!
Here's our recommended setup for throwing an Arig:
Rod: 7'6" Heavy Fast Abu Garcia Fantasista X Casting Rod
Reel: Shimano Curado M 200 Casting Reel
Line: 20lb Seaguar Invizx Fluorocarbon
Arig: Hogfarmer 5 blade Umbrella Rig
Jigheads: Strike King heads or pour some 1/8oz to 1/4oz ballhead jigs with Do-it Molds
Trailers: Strike King Rage Swimmer or Keitech Fat Swing Impact
Here's our recommended setup for throwing an Arig:
Rod: 7'6" Heavy Fast Abu Garcia Fantasista X Casting Rod
Reel: Shimano Curado M 200 Casting Reel
Line: 20lb Seaguar Invizx Fluorocarbon
Arig: Hogfarmer 5 blade Umbrella Rig
Jigheads: Strike King heads or pour some 1/8oz to 1/4oz ballhead jigs with Do-it Molds
Trailers: Strike King Rage Swimmer or Keitech Fat Swing Impact
Speaking of temperatures getting colder – it's time to knock the dust of the cold weather gear. If you're looking to get what's new and improved, the new Blackfish Gale Soft-Shell Pullover. Whether you're going hunting or fishing this fall/winter, trust when we say this sucker will keep you toasty!
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❗Do NOT Miss These Upcoming Events!
October 16th – (Final) Bassmaster Open on the Harris Chain
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Tight Lines,
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Have a question, fishing story, or a bragging board submission? Email us here: theseriousangler@gmail.com
We appreciate you for being a Serious Angler and supporting our network of shows! Keep learning, keep catching, and stay forever a student.
Tight Lines,
Serious Angler Network Crew 👊
Note from the hosts:
What up, Serious Angler fam! We are reviving this newsletter has been an ask from many of you as of late and while we enjoyed kicking it off – we found that we didn't have any time to do it and do it well.
BUT – we're back! We hope you enjoy the new look, the new information, and new segments that you can take advantage of as students of the game! Enjoy the read and share forward this along to your friends!
What up, Serious Angler fam! We are reviving this newsletter has been an ask from many of you as of late and while we enjoyed kicking it off – we found that we didn't have any time to do it and do it well.
BUT – we're back! We hope you enjoy the new look, the new information, and new segments that you can take advantage of as students of the game! Enjoy the read and share forward this along to your friends!