What's Up Archive - Wired 2 Fish

Tru-Tungsten 4" Swimbaits Available... 11/20/2008 4:32:00 PM

The Tru-Tungsten Tru-Life 4" Swimbait is shipping earlier than anticipated and will be available in Bass Pro Shops next week. This great little swimmer was designed by Ish Monroe and Matt Newman of the Tru-Tungsten pro staff.

Stren dates and payout set... 11/20/2008 10:32:44 AM

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The dates and payout has been set for the 2009 FLW Stren Series. To read more about it click here.

New from Lucky Craft... 11/20/2008 9:19:06 AM

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More new posts and colors are available from Lucky Craft. Check out today's blog to learn more. You can check them out by clicking here.

Cool Sebile Crankster Video... 11/19/2008 6:23:12 PM

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Last week we ran a Next Generation Tackle Box article on the Sebile Crankster. Patrick Sebile, the lures creator, does a great job in a Tackle Warehouse video augmenting that review and gives an inside look at new Cranksters for 2009 as well. To watch the video click here.

Dalton Bobo on Radio 11/19/2008 3:45:56 PM

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A 1997 Wrangler National Federation Championship and 1998 Bassmaster Classic runner-up finish were fond memories for Alabama's Dalton Bobo. He talks about those days and what he is doing now on Wired Radio with Terry Brown. To listen click here.

PAA releases details and payouts... 11/19/2008 3:22:23 PM

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The Professional Anglers Association announced details today regarding their 2009 Tournament payout schedule, rules and qualification process. Below is that info.

2009 PAA TOURNAMENT SERIES

January 15 - 17 Lake Toho, Kissimmee, FL

April 9 - 11 Neely Henry, Gadsden, AL

October 8 - 10 Toledo Bend, Hemphill, TX

October 16 – 18 TOYOTA TEXAS BASS CLASSIC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Lake Conroe – Montgomery, TX

Entry Fees Pro $1500.00 ($500.00 deposit)

Co-Angler $300.00 ($100.00 deposit)

2009 Registration Schedule

November 20 - 25, 2008	Priority Registration Open to all PAA Tour level members in good standing prior to November 12^th, 2008 who are signing up for all three tournaments.
December 1, 2008	Registration Open to all Pro Anglers signing up for all three tournaments.
December 1, 2008	Registration Open to all Co-Anglers
December 5, 2008	Registration for individual PAA Tournament Series events open to ALL anglers.

Registration begins at 9am Central Time on the designated days.

All entries will be accepted in order received, with the exception of Priority registration for Tour level members in good standing prior to November 12^th, 2008.

All Pro Anglers are required to possess a current Advantage Level Membership or Tour Level Membership, which can be obtained during registration. If registering

for all THREE PAA Tournament Series Events on the PRO side, you must be a TOUR level member.

All Co-Anglers are required to possess a current PAA General Membership available during registration.

Tour level Membership $400

Advantage level Membership $150

General level Membership $50

*PAA Membership can be obtained at www.fishpaa.com

Tournament Series Events open to ALL anglers
All 2009 Tournament Series Events - No information 30 days prior to the first official practice day
No off limits prior to the tournament competitions, with the exception of the TTBC World Championship. TTBC World Championship waters will go off limits September 1^st,2009, with the exception of October 1^st - 3^rd, in which anglers can be on Lake Conroe.
Top 40 Pro Anglers will advance to the TTBC from the PAA Tournament Series Point List

Top 20 anglers from the 2009 PAA Tour Level Points Structure list will qualify for the 2009 TTBC World Championship. (All 2009 Events will be included in the PAA Tour level Points Structure list except FLW Series West Clear Lake). Double qualifiers will work off the 2009 PAA Tournament Series Points List.
No-Entry Fee TTBC World Championship - $500,000 Payout
2009 TTBC Winner automatically exempt into the 2010 TTBC
Top 100 pros in the 2009 PAA Tournament Series Points List will have priority entry for the 2010 PAA Tournament Season
Pro/Co-Angler format for all 2009 PAA Tournament Series events (excluding 2009 TTBC World Championship)
Full field will consist of 150 Pro participants and 150 Co-Angler participants for the 2009 PAA Tournament Series events
2009 PAA Tournament Series Events will consist of a $235,000 Total Pro Purse Per Event & $70,500 Total Co-Angler Purse Per Event (based on a full field of 150 Pro participants and 150 Co-Angler participants per event).
3 Day Cumulative Weight format
Day 1 & 2 - Full Field
Day 3 - Top 50 Compete (based on full field)
Optional $1000 Calcutta Side Pot for Pros Only - 100% Payback, Balance due at Balance Deadline Date (details to follow)
All PAA Tournament Series events will be televised

Toyota Texas Bass Classic World Championship

No Entry Fee

$500,000

Place	Amount
1^st	$200,000
2^nd	50,000
3^rd	20,000
4^th	15,000
5^th	13,500
6^th	12,000
7^th	10,750
8^th	10,500
9^th	10,250
10^th	10,000
11^th	7,500
12^th	6,500
13^th	6,000
14^th	5,500
15^th	5,000
16^th	4,500
17^th – 25^th	4,000
26^th – 40^th	3,000
41^st – 44^th	2,000
45^th – 60^th	1,500

TOTAL	$500,000

2009 Tournament Series Events Payout

PRO		Co-Angler
1^st	$40,000 Boat + $10,000 Cash	1^st	$25,000 Boat
2^nd	25,000 Boat	2^nd	10,000 Boat
3^rd	11,000	3^rd	10,000 Boat
4^th	10,000	4^th	2,000
5^th	9,000	5^th	1,500
6^th	8,000	6^th	1,400
7^th	7,500	7^th	1,300
8^th	7,250	8^th	1,200
9^th	7,000	9^th	1,100
10^th	6,750	10^th – 12^th	1,000
11^th	5,500	13^th	900
12^th	4,500	14^th	800
13^th	3,500	15^th	700
14^th – 19^th	3,000	16^th	600
20^th – 24^th	2,500	17^th	600
25^th	2,400	18^th	600
26^th	2,300	19^th	600
27^th	2,200	20^th	600
28^th	2,100	21^st – 24^th	500
29^th – 40^th	2,000	25^th – 39^th	300
41^st – 50^th	1,500	40^th – 50^th	150

Big Bass	$1,500 ($500/day)	Big Bass	$450 ($150/day)

TOTAL	$235,000*	TOTAL	$70,500*

*Based on full field of 150 Pro Participants and 150 Co-Anglers Participants in each event.

Moynagh and Faircloth re-up with All-Terrain Tackle... 11/19/2008 9:36:45 AM

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BASS AOY runner up Todd Faircloth and FLW angler Jim Moynagh have resigned for 2009 with Minnesota's All Terrain Tackle. All-Terrain builds premier quality jigs and plastics.

To learn more about All-Terrain click here.

To buy All Terrain products click here.

Kim Stricker talks TV on Wired Radio 11/18/2008 6:20:18 PM

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Michigan pro Kim Stricker talks about fishing the FLW Tour, sponsor obligations and filming his television show with his son Danny today on Wired Radio with Terry Brown. To listen click here.

PAA announces new schedule and championship dates... 11/18/2008 4:13:25 PM

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The Toyota Texas Bass Classic and the Professional Anglers Association have combined efforts even further for 2009 to create a 3 date series and a end- of-the- year championship for professional bass anglers. To read more click here.

New Spro Products are in!! 11/18/2008 3:49:21 PM

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Tackle Warehouse now has all of the new 2009 Spro products in stock. That includes the Bill Siemantel BBZ1-4" Swimbait, the Dean Rojas Signature Series Bronzeye Popper, the John Crews Little John and Little John MD and the new McStick stick bait designed by Elite Series pro Mike McClelland. Supplies are limited so get your orders in soon. Click here to go to Tackle Warehouse.

Niggemeyer on Sophomore SLUMP... 11/17/2008 6:31:27 PM

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Texas pro James Niggemeyer doesn't like to use the "S" word....SLUMP that is! He is working hard to overcome a lackluster 2nd campaign on the Elites. To listen click here.

Mike Shedivy named Vice President – Marketing-Mercury Marine... 11/17/2008 5:49:30 PM

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Below is a release received from Mercury Marine regarding the organizational changes for Mercury Marine. Rather than paraphrasing this release we included it in its entirety for Wired Readers.

Mercury Marine Competitive Angling Media Statement

FOND DU LAC, Wis., Nov. 17, 2008 –
Mercury Marine last week announced a revised organizational structure designed to streamline its operations and be more focused on servicing customers and further advancing its position in the global marine marketplace.

Under this new organizational structure, Mike Shedivy has been named Vice President – Marketing. His new responsibilities include overseeing Mercury’s competitive angling program, advertising, marketing communications and business development.

“In these challenging economic times, Mercury Marine appreciates and continues to support its dedicated staff of professional anglers and tournament organizations,” Shedivy said. “Competitive angling has been an integral part of our company in the past and will remain so in the future. We look forward to the continued success of these valued partnerships.”

Bassmaster Classic Field Set... 11/17/2008 5:29:35 PM

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The 2009 Bassmaster Classic, scheduled for the Red River February 20-22, has its final field is now set. Below are those that have qualified.

2009 Bassmaster Classic Contenders

1. Casey Ashley Donalds, S.C.

2. Kim Bain-Moore Alabaster, Ala.

3. Ken Baumgardner Monongahela, Pa.

4. Michael Burns Plano, Texas

5. Brent Chapman Lake Quivira, Kan.

6. Rick Clunn Ava, Mo.

7. Mark Davis Mt. Ida, Ark.

8. Boyd Duckett Demopolis, Ala.

9. Jay Evans Corvallis, Mont.

10. Edwin Evers Talala, Okla.

11. Todd Faircloth Jasper, Texas

12. Terry Fitzpatrick Waukon, Iowa

13. Jami Fralick Martin, S.D.

14. Shaw Grigsby Gainesville, Fla.

15. Greg Hackney Gonzales, La.

16. Matt Herren Trussville, Ala.

17. Kenyon Hill Norman, Okla.

18. Davy Hite Ninety Six, S.C.

19. Randy Howell Springville, Ala.

20. Timmy Horton Muscle Shoals, Ala.

21. Bryan Hudgins Orange Park, Fla.

22. Michael Iaconelli Runnemede, N.J.

23. Alton Jones Waco, Texas

24. Kelly Jordon Mineola, Texas

25. Steve Kennedy Auburn, Ala.

26. Kotaro Kiriyama Moody, Ala.

27. Gary Klein Weatherford, Texas

28. Bobby Lane Lakeland, Fla.

29. Bill Lowen North Bend, Ohio

30. Aaron Martens Leeds, Ala.

31. Mike McClelland Bella Vista, Ark.

32. Ish Monroe Hughson, Calif.

33. Rick Morris Virginia Beach, Va.

34. Scott Parker Londonberry, N.H.

35. Waine Pittman Villa Rica, Ga.

36. Greg Pugh Cullman, Ala.

37. Skeet Reese Auburn, Calif.

38. Dean Rojas Lake Havasu, Ariz.

39. Scott Rook Little Rock, Ark.

40. Fred Roumbanis Bixby, Okla.

41. Bryan Schmidt Olney, Texas

42. Bernie Schultz Gainesville, Fla.

43. Terry Scroggins San Mateo, Fla.

44. Brian Snowden Reeds Spring, Mo.

45. Peter Thliveros St. Augustine, Fla.

46. Kevin VanDam Kalamazoo, Mich.

47. Byron Velvick Del Rio, Texas

48. Dustin Wilks Rocky Mount, N.C.

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