World Class Florida Bass Fishing!
Ken Coon, who just got back from serving over seas. Finally got the chance to do some bass fishing in Florida. Even though this fishing trip was long over due, better late than never! I am just glad that I had the opportunity to meet Ken, and put him on some fish! Ken caught some really nice size bass, a long nose gar, and a 19 lb 10 oz mud fish! It was an awesome day on Lake Toho!
Till next time tight lines and good fishing….
From Staff Writer Capt Kip Grunloh
“The General” selected for winning name in big bass contest
A 16-pound, 15-ounce largemouth bass discovered in October during a routine electro-fishing procedure at Brown’s Creek Lake in rural Henderson County, Tenn., has been officially dubbed “The General” in a Name That Bass Contest posted on Outdoors with Larry Rea’s web site, www.lroutdoors.com.
Will Garey, 24, of Atoka, Tenn., came up with the winning name. The General was among three finalists in the contest, which was featured throughout November on the Outdoors with Larry Rea radio show, which is in its eighth year on the air on Country Legends WMC 79 in Memphis. More than 30 names were submitted by show listeners during November. The show is broadcast on Saturday mornings from 6-7:30 a.m., CST.
A panel of judges trimmed the original list to The General, Granny Brown (Ron Wong of Memphis) and Shockey (Regina Owen of Memphis) with the winning name selected in a vote of show listeners on Dec. 5.
Gareyl, an August 2009 graduate of Middle Tennessee State University with a degree in aerospace, won a prize pack from Collierville-based Strike King Lure Company, Shimano Sonora 2500FB reel with a propulsion line management system and a spool of the award-winning Power Pro 15-pound test Spectra braided line and Grabber Warmer Prize Pack. The Strike King Lure Prize Pack included a tackle box autographed by professional bass angler Kevin Van Dam.
“I’ve never seen so much stuff (prizes),” said Will’s dad, Bart, whose family has owned and operated one of Memphis’ oldest retail outlets, the Hollywood Furniture & Hardware Company, which has been in business for 85 years at 2461 Chelsea Avenue.
Don’t let the fish’s manly sounding name fool you.
Yes, the fish is a female, but according to the U.S. Army’s web site (www.army.mil) women can serve in 93 percent of Army occupations and they make up about 15 percent of the active Army. In fact, on June 11, 1970, Colonel Anna Mae Hays, Chief, Army Nurse Corps was promoted to the grade of brigadier general, thus becoming the first woman in the history of the U.S. Army to attain general officer rank. In November 2008, Ann E. Dunwoody made history when she became the first woman in the U.S. military to attain the rank of four-star general.
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency discovered “The General” on Oct. 21 at Brown’s Creek, a state-managed 167-acre lake located in Natchez Trace State Park. The big fish was examined and then released back into the lake where since its discovery has created a frenzy of activity by anglers.
Dave Rizzuto, TWRA Region 1 fisheries biologist, says “The General” is going to get even bigger, possibly topping 18 pounds as she fattens up during January and February. The existing state record for largemouth bass is 14 pounds 8 ounces caught in Sugar Creek in Lawrence County in 1954. It is the state’s oldest state fisheries record.
Among other names considered by the panel of judges were Gilda (Rodney Owen of Memphis), Miss Daisy (Calvin Jones of Memphis), Elvis (Nichol Treuil of Memphis), Lucille (Brian Carroll of Smyrna, Ga.), Lucky (Steve McGoldrick of Memphis), Shamuno (Gil Lackey of Nashville), Mr. T. (Edward Farrell of Memphis), George (Jo Ann Lynch of Memphis), Gertrude (Angela Lusk of Memphis) and It Ought to Be Mine (Les Collier of Lakeland).
Frabil net combines win-win design for anglers, fish
Jackson, Wis. – If there’s one thing the fishing minds at Frabill know well, it’s maintaining healthy, lively aquatic animals. Since 1938, the respected sportfishing company has offered anglers the finest products in fish and live bait care. A peek inside nearly any fishing boat in North America reveals a collection of Frabill fish-care products-aerated portable baitwells, nightcrawler cribs, cast nets, and more.
Who better, then, to develop an advanced catch-and-release landing net than the pioneers in fish care management? No one.
“The new Conservation Series nets make scooping big fish easy, but they also ensure a safe, healthy release,” says Frabill V.P. of Marketing, Jeff Kolodzinski. “These fish-friendly nets feature soft, knotless micro mesh that pampers fish. They also feature a flat spacious bottom panel that supports the fish’s entire body, cushioning and calming them like a cradle. Hooks don’t tangle in the soft coated mesh; fish stay happy. Everyone wins.”
To achieve the end result-the perfect catch-and-release landing net-Frabill incorporated a variety of significant design features. The patented Pow’R Lok Yoke System keeps the auto-locking handle perfectly aligned, sliding smoothly into the hoop for easy storage every time. And to extend the handle to its full length, a slick Twist and Grip mechanism telescopes the net’s reach up to 96-inches (varies by model). Further, a matte black Meshgard Hoop prevents “net shy” fish from escaping, while its corrosion-proof composite construction protects the net for a lifetime of use, even in saltwater. Finally, the handle is made incredibly strong, thanks to extreme extrusion reinforcement. This very well could be the last landing net you ever have to buy.
“This net greatly eases the process of landing, unhooking and releasing fish,” says professional angler and Frabill supporter, Marty Glorvigen. “I never have to worry about tangled hooks or fish rolling in the netting and hurting themselves. This net makes my life easier for fishing live-release tournaments.”
“Catch and release is a big part of everything we do in designing nets,” says Kolodzinski. “Getting your fish safely into the boat is vital, but we’ve long recognized the importance of preserving the health of the catch, should you decide to release it. I don’t know if it’s possible to build a better net than the Conservation Series.”
Backed by Frabill’s limited Lifetime Warranty, the Conservation Series is the ultimate landing net. Available in nine models and sizes, each net is clearly labeled with a handy species guide-from redfish to muskies, bass to walleyes-which removes all the guesswork from shopping for a landing net.
ABOUT FRABILL
Frabill, Inc. (Jackson, Wis.) is celebrating 71 years of building the most trusted gear in the fishing industry. Frabill’s ice fishing product mix consists of portable ice fishing shelters, rod and reel combos, tip-ups, bait containers, portable aeration and other related accessories. Open water products include landing nets, portable aeration, bait containers, bait care, bait traps and seines, and other accessories. Visit www.frabill.com.
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