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Summer has come and gone quicker than anyone could have imagined. The skies were blue and the fishing was rewarding. Now that fall time is rapidly approaching, it's time to switch gears for the months ahead. Here's a brief summer re-cap, as well as, highlights of the newest and greatest innovations coming from Okuma and Savage Gear!
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SCOTT MARTIN FINISHES TOP 10 AT THE 2017 FORREST WOOD CUP!
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Photo: Couresty of FLW LLC
Okuma Pro Scott Martin of Clewiston, Florida took to Lake Murray from August 11th- August 13th to compete in the 2017 Forrest Wood Cup. As a former Forrest Cup Champion, Martin was mentally and physically prepared to dominate the summer-tough Lake Murray.
Prior to the event Scott Martin stated, “I need to locate as many brush piles as I can. I need to try to find some schooling fish, go into creeks and coves that I have never went into before and see if I can find some shallow fish, good shoreline grass, shade,and logs.”
At the end of Day 1 Martin tallied up a total of 15-14, nailing at least one 5-lb lunker, working his way into the top 5. By the end of Day 2, Martin weighed-in a balanced total of 16-0, pushing his cumulative to a 31.14 lbs. By the end of day 3, Martin weighed-in a total of 9-6, ending his three days on Lake Murray with a final cumalative total of 41-4.
Finishing in solid 8th place, Martin caught a total of 14 bass tallying 41 lbs 4 oz., taking home $22,000, and securing his 7th Top-10 Forrest Wood Cup appearance. GREAT JOB SCOTT! |
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MATT AREY FINISHES 14TH AT THE 2017 FORREST WOOD CUP!
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Photo: Couresty of FLW LLC
Okuma Pro Matt Arey of Shelby, North Carolina took to Lake Murray from August 11th- August 13th to compete in the 2017 Forrest Wood Cup. Winning the Forrest Wood Cup as co-angler in 2006, Arey was ready and eager for another shot at triumph. With prior knowledge of the lake and it's close proximity to his home-town, Arey had a strong advantage over many anglers.
At the end of day 1 Arey stated, "Last time we were here in 2014, 13 1/2 lbs a day walked away with this thing, but [that's] not gonna be the case this time. I am looking forward to getting back out there tomorrow. Just gotta get my timing down right, rotation down right, and I gotta execute on every bite that I get."
Finishing in 14th place, Arey caught a total of 10 bass tallying 25 lbs 0 oz., taking home $15,000! GREAT JOB MATT! |
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Rockaway Surf Rods
The extremely light weight and responsive 24-ton carbon rod blanks all feature Okuma’s UFR-II rod tip technology. With Tip over Butt ferrule connections for improved balance and XQ series angled Sea Guide 316-stainless steel frames, these rods are perfect for all day casting.
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SAVAGE GEAR'S 3D FROG CO-WINS 2017 ULTIMATE FROG CHALLENGE!
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The 3rd annual "Battle of the Frogs" was hosted on July 29th - 30th! Over 150 teams competed at the 2017 UFC: Ultimate Frog Challenge to bring the most extreme and exciting topwater action the World-Famous California Delta has seen all year. Tournament competitors tested their skills and were allowed to use any brand of topwater frog in an attempt to locate the plentiful trophy largemouth bass that lurk the Delta's waters.
With hundreds of frog brands being thrown left and right, Pro Staffer Charlie King and his Savage Gear 3D Frog managed to come up on top, co-winning the Award for Biggest Fish! Coming in at a whopping 9.08 lbs, this beauty of a fish viciously struck the 3D Frog without hesitation. A very successful weekend for King and the Savage Gear 3D Frog! |
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All-New: Savage Surf Walker
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Savage Surf Walker
With a sleek stick style design, the Savage Surf Walker is a lipless top water bait that creates a frantic walk the dog spitting action. With its long cast design, it is the perfect top water search bait. Available in two sizes and five fish catching patterns! |
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Event Spotlight: 2017 Sealy Big Bass Splash
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Big Bass Splash presented by Sealy Outdoors is returning to Lake Fork, Texas on September 15-17th with $475,000 in cash and prizes! Sponsored by Okuma, this massive amateur fishing tournament will attract over 2,000 weekend contestants who will enjoy family, fun, and of course, lots of BASS FISHING!
One Grand Prize Winner will walk away with a brand spankin' new 2017 Triton TrX Powered by Mercury equipped with Minn Kota, Lowrance, Navionics, and Power Pole, a 2017 Dodge Ram Truck, and $7,000 in CASH. 15 places will be paid in cash each hour of each tournament day for the fifteen single heaviest bass weighed in. The heaviest bass each hour will win $1,500.
To up the ante, the first angler to catch a 2 1/2 lb bass each day of the tournament will win $5,000. The angler who weighs in the heaviest bass under the slot during the tournament will win $5,000. Additionally, all contestants are eligible for the Elimination Drawing - where they will have a chance to win a 2017 Triton 189 TRX Powered by Mercury, equipped with Minn Kota and Lowrance.
Wanna bring the kids? Children 5-12 may participate in the Little Anglers Division and win prizes for their bass, catfish, crappie or perch catches.
The event will house music, BBQ, sponsor tents, games, and other forms of entertainment.
Also, a portion of the proceeds from registration fees will go to St. Jude's Research Hospital.
For more information go to www.sealyoutdoors.com |
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