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Dear Readers, This edition of the magaine that you are reading is put together by our local franchisee co-publisher. Your co-publisher’s contact information is shown in the directory adjacent to this article. We currently publish 38 separate editions of this magazine each month throughout the Continental United States, the Bahamas and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Our plan is to continue growing and to continue adding locations. If you love the outdoors and have ever considered owning your own business, you owe it to yourself to take a look at our franchise opportunities. Our franchise publishing model will enable you to make money doing what you love, being involved in the outdoor/marine industry.

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If you’re like us, owning your own fishing magazine may be an opportunity for you to be involved in an industry that you’re passionate about. Imagine never dreading to go to work but rather being excited about sharing the message of your magazine.

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MOTOR REVIEW Honda Marine Debuts New

BF4, BF5 and BF6 4-stroke Engines

Portability, performance and reliability are the hallmarks of Honda Marine’s new and redesigned portable engine models, the BF4, BF5 and BF6 4-stroke outboards.

Honda Marine debuts new engines with the BF4 and BF6 models, and redesigns the legendary BF5 models. Packed with the latest technology from Honda, the 127cc 4-stroke, single cylinder engines offer boaters the choice of four horsepower (BF4), five horsepower (BF5) or six horsepower (BF6). All three new engines are available with either a short (15 inch/38 cm) or long (20 inch/51 cm) shaft.

“The new Honda BF4, BF5 and BF6 engines are easy to start, easy to stop and easy to carry. The new four-stroke Honda Marine engines are best-in-class performers. They are the right size for the right purpose,” said Mark DiPietro, senior manager, Honda Marine. “The new Honda BF4, BF5 and BF6 marine engines feature a new internal fuel tank and new motor mounts to run quietly and smoothly, while delivering the longest continuous running time.”

The new Honda Marine BF4, BF5 and BF6 engines provide consumers four main features—portability, performance, reliability and comfort.

Portability A combination of light weight (roughly 60 pounds) and new carrying handle design make the Honda BF4, BF5 and BF6 marine engines easy to transport and store. The tiller handle fully folds out of the way, making storage options even more convenient.

Performance The engines integrate a 1.5-liter, large capacity internal fuel tank, which delivers the longest continuous running time in their class—more than 40 minutes at wide-open throttle. In addition, the Honda BF5 and BF6 4-stroke engines can be connected to an external fuel tank for longer journeys. Consumers have the choice of an additional three different propeller options for the style that best fits their boating.

Reliability Honda Marine’s new BF4, BF5 and BF6 models share the same, proven onecylinder, 127 cubic centimeter engine block and benefit from Honda’s 4-stroke engine technology. In case of an oil pressure drop, a new, low-oil alert system will automatically limit the engine speed to 2,300 rpm to protect the engine.

Comfort The new Honda BF4, BF5 and BF6 portable engines feature a host of new technologies and features that consumers will appreciate.

• A new decompression mechanism helps make all three new Honda Marine engines easy to pull start, regardless of the engine temperature.

• One-push stop switch serves to shut down the engine with no chance of the engine re-starting.

• The Honda Marine BF4, BF5 and BF6 portable engines feature redesigned rubber motor mounts that reduce vibration in all rpm ranges and reduce engine noise.

• The BF4, BF5 and BF6 are available with an optional charging system with a capacity of 6 Amps at 12 Volts to power consumer demands for electronic devices.

With a starting U.S. manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $1,875, the BF4 is a compact, lightweight engine with excellent low- to mid-range power.

The new Honda BF5 delivers new features and technology at a starting price of $2,025. The starting U.S. MSRP of the new Honda Marine BF6 is $2,150.

For more information, see marine.honda.com.

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Using a Smartphone Isn’t Always Smart On The Water Submitted by Sea Tow

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eople rarely go anywhere on land without their smartphones anymore, and it has become increasingly common to see boaters using cell phones when they’re out on coastal and inland waters as well. That’s fine—as long as your boat is also equipped with a VHF radio, one of the most important pieces of safety equipment you can have on board.

“Your cell phone could die or you could drop it overboard. We recommend people take a 5-watt handheld VHF along on their boat, at a minimum, to use as their primary form of communication on the water,” said Capt. Ed Schrader, owner of Sea Tow Hampton Roads, Va., which serves the busy waters of Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach and Chesapeake Bay. “It’s better to have a 25-watt VHF mounted at the helm, however.”

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Capt. Sammy Royal, owner of Sea Tow Horseshoe Beach, Fla., which covers a rural stretch of the Gulf Coast on Florida’s Panhandle from Waccasassa to Keaton Beach, said boaters can’t rely on their smartphones always “having bars” in his area. “Cell phone service is very limited here. There are small fishing villages along the coast that are nine or 10 miles apart with nothing in between,” he said − making it essential to have a VHF on board.

Another important benefit to using a VHF radio rather than a cell phone is that if you ever find yourself needing assistance, more than one listener can hear and respond to your call for help. “With a VHF, you are able to communicate with more people quickly on the water. Whether it’s Sea Tow, the Coast Guard, or a nearby boater, everybody’s going to hear what you’ve got to say,” said Capt. Schrader, adding, “The USCG’s Rescue 21 System also has VHF direction-finding capabilities and can obtain a relatively good location as soon as you click your mic and place that distress call.

This helps greatly if you do not know your location or don’t have time to provide it.”

Of course, a VHF radio can’t help you in an emergency situation if it’s not working properly. Both Captains advise using Sea Tow’s free Automated Radio Check service to quickly and easily check that your boat’s VHF is in operational prior to setting out on the water. To use the service, simply tune the VHF to the local Automated Radio Check channel, key the mic, and request a radio check. You will hear an automated response and then the call will be played back to you, confirming that your VHF radio is working and allowing you to assess transmission strength, a crucial safety check.

Sea Tow Horseshoe Beach offers the Automated Radio Check service on VHF channels 26 and 27. Sea Tow Hampton Roads provides the service on channel 28. To find the Sea Tow Automated Radio Check channel in your boating area, visit https://www.seatow. com/tools-and-education/automated-radio-check.

For more on Sea Tow, an international marine assistance provider, go to www.seatow.com.

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Boat Accessories Product Reviews AWLGRIP AWLCRAFT SE TOPCOAT With consistent technical innovation and stringent quality controls, Awlgrip’s line of topside finishing systems are the products all others are measured against. Those who take pride in the look of their vessels, whether they are dinghies or megayachts, trust in the superlative finishes provided by Awlgrip.

Awlcraft SE is a revolutionary topcoat encompassing metallics, pearls and effect pigments and is fast drying with excellent opacity. It is designed to work as one layer of a multi-part system. The Awlcraft SE imparts the color and effect and is then top coated with a clear high-gloss finish topcoat to give gloss and protection. This combination forms a high-performance, high-gloss, durable topcoat system.

Available for new custom or production builds, or refits, the Awlcraft SE range offers owners a great choice from more than 10,000 standard colors, as well as custom colors to match any color imaginable.

MILLENNIUM D-100 DECK CHAIR Millennium Marine has introduced the most weather resistant and durable deck chair on the market. The Millennium D-100 Deck Chair exemplifies the comfort, portability and durability Millennium has become known for.

The D-100 is designed for portability and easy storage, and it is built with high strength, anodized aluminum. The anodized aluminum prevents corrosion, whether the D-100 is asked to perform under the rigorous conditions of saltwater or freshwater fishing.

D-100 Deck Chairs are equipped with Millennium’s patented ComfortMax seat, which makes wet bottoms a thing of the past.

They are made from a breathable fabric that won’t collect water. They are mold and mildew resistant, quick drying, and they will outlast any marine seat on the market.

With 4 inches of height adjustment, and the capability to swivel 360 degrees, the D-100 Deck Chair is equipped with selfleveling feet for stability. It weighs just 12 pounds and folds up for easy transport in a nylon carrying bag.

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If you own a boat, you know the stress of backing your trailered pride and joy into a tight space. With this in mind, we took it upon ourselves to take Parkit360’s Force 10K electric trailer dolly for a test spin.

Right off the bat, we were impressed. Assembly was easy, and by connecting the trailer’s power harness to the Force, we were able to control the trailer’s brakes with the Smart Brake Control System, which provides control and safety on a steep grade. Also the Bosch-designed electric motor supplied more than enough power to maneuver with little to no effort on the part of the user.

The heavy-duty 4’-wide tires maintained traction on concrete as well as gravel and even in wet grass when loaded. The Force dolly proved its functionality regardless of terrain, and that could come in super handy for those parking boats, campers or anything else with a trailer ball where the concrete ends.

But the most striking feature of the Force electric trailer dolly was how easy it made maneuvering the boat. With precise and easy-to-use controls, all the stress was taken out of navigating tight corners and turns in forward and reverse. We put the boat into spots we wouldn’t even attempt using a truck.

Built of quality materials, powder-coated and compact enough to fit in the trunk of an SUV, Parkit360’s electric trailer dollies are a great tool for anyone who pulls a trailer.

Spider King rod holders make your fishing more productive.

A modular Spider King rod holder system lets a fisherman “rig, cast and relax” with as many as eight lines in the water.

And the same system can also keep a drink and tackle on hand.

The plates attach to the bottom of the boat seat using existing factory holes, therefore there is no need to drill. Accessories include rod holders, drink holder, tackle holder and tackle/drink holder. We also offer outriggers by the pair in single, double and a four-rod holder gunnel-mount spider rig.

Spider King products are made in the USA of 100 percent marine grade aluminum and they are powder coated so there is no maintenance or cleaning. Most items are available in black, white and argent silver.

Visit the Spider King website to view all of their fine products.

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MARINETECH TROLLMASTER PRO 3+ Trolling is not as fun or effective for the guy tied to the motor. The world’s leading remote throttle control for gas-powered auxillary outboards is now available with wireless remote control. TROLLMaster Pro 3+ is an angler’s dream, allowing the angler to maintain optimum trolling speeds to within 1/10 mph. Slow trolling anglers understand that boat speed can make or break the day’s catch. TROLLMaster maximizes the time spent in the ‘sweet spot.’ Catch more fish with the freedom of movement that wireless control offers.

Additional features include momentary ‘max throttle’ burst function for quick response or for ‘fluttering’ baits; idle/resume speed, left and right turn push button control. The hand-held remote is ergonomically designed for hours

of comfort. The remote is water resistant and comes with detachable lanyard and backlit LCD display for positive visibility in dark conditions. Engine specific throttle/hardware kits fit neatly under the cowling and are available to fit most brands of kicker motors.

TROLLMaster also allows the angler to control the auxiliary 4 stroke’s steering with the addition of Panther’s Electro Steer drive units. The Panther T-4 and T-5 Electro Steer units are designed to remotely steer ‘kicker’ motors from anywhere on the boat. They mount on the tilt-tube and can be installed in minutes. Electro Steer units are available in fresh and saltwater models.

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We’ve all heard one. But the fact is, once in a while, life hands you a set of circumstances so astoundingly awesome, it’s hard to believe.

And with the power and reliability of the Mercury 60 HP FourStroke behind you, this might happen more often than you think.

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The all-electric Power-Pole Micro anchor is compact, virtually silent and drives the 3/4” Micro Spike at the push of a button. Add the rechargable Micro Battery Pak and you’re ready to go wherever adventure takes you. Get all the details and find a dealer near you at power-pole.com.

Mercury Unrolls Advanced New Features For Joystick Piloting

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or almost 80 years, Mercury Marine has been the world’s leading manufacturer of recreational marine engines. The broad range of marine propulsion spans from 2.5hp to 1,700hp in Mercury’s new racing sterndrive engine. Over the past decade, Mercury has invested more than $800 million in research and development and expansion into its global headquarters in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. That investment has allowed the company to grow its employee base from 1,400 in 2009 to more than 3,200 in 2017—which includes more than 700 engineers.

The investment has also allowed Mercury to continue its cadence of averaging one new product launch every six weeks.

Today, Mercury is more than an engine company. It’s a marine propulsion solution company that not only has a portfolio of engines for any boater, but also the technology to enhance the boating experience.

Mercury’s ecosystem of technology is unmatched in the marine industry and features Joystick Piloting for outboards or inboards, SkyHook virtual anchoring, Vessel View mobile and Active Trim. All four products work together with the engine to create the perfect experience on the water and allow boaters to Go Boldly.

The latest innovation from Mercury is an enhancement for Mercury

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Boaters and anglers who love the way Mercury’s GPS-enabled Skyhook lets their vessel maintain a steady position while waiting for a bridge opening or hold over a reef, will be sure to appreciate Skyhook Advanced Features.

New Skyhook Advanced Features include: • Heading Adjust provides Joystick operators with the ability to adjust the heading lock in 1- and 10-degree increments while SkyHook is active, making vessel control even more precise.

• BowHook can be used to unlock heading and just maintain position, allowing the boat to point in whatever direction the winds and currents dictate. This feature is useful when a locked-in heading is not necessary.

• DriftHook lets the operator maintain heading and unlock the position of the vessel allowing winds and currents to move the vessel along. Adjustments of 1- and 10-degree increments can be made while drifting when bundled with Heading Adjust.

In addition, Mercury continues to advance its Vessel View mobile technology and roll it out around the world. The VesselView Mobile app instantly provides users access to their boat’s SmartCraft digital data in the palm of their hand.

SmartCraft® is a fully integrated suite of digital technologies, including marine gauges, sensors, vessel systems and computercontrolled features, that gives users a higher level of control over their boat’s propulsion and electrical systems. Now, with Mercury Marine’s VesselView Mobile, users can see SmartCraft engine data right on the screen of their mobile device. The app also includes useful new features such as Maintenance Reminders, Mapping, Performance Summary, and Fault Code Diagnostics.

VesselView Mobile makes preparing for and spending a day on the water easier, safer and more enjoyable by letting users perform functions from their mobile device.

For more information, visit www.mercurymarine.com.

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hile visiting a friend of mine about 15 years ago, I noticed a book on his coffee table. It was called “Bluewater Hunting and Freediving” by Terry Maas, and it had the photo of a diver holding a bluefin tuna on the front cover. I already enjoyed hunting on scuba for groupers and snappers in my backyard, but the thought of spearing a tuna intrigued me to no end… and the thought of freediving also caught my attention.

I had a hard time finding like-minded friends to dive with at first, as freediving was not a mainstream activity in Florida at the time.

After researching a bit, I found a freediving school called Performance Freediving International and signed up for a course. I also found a freedive spearfishing club, which consisted of about 10 guys and no women. To this day, I give the same advice to anyone who wants to learn: “Take a class from a freedive agency, and join a local club so you can make friends and perhaps find a mentor.”

Before the class, I had never tried to hold my breath while holding still in a pool—called static apnea. I was predicting that I would be a one-minute diver, but after some instruction I held my breath for four minutes. Most importantly, I learned how to avoid a “blackout” and how to rescue a blacked-out diver. We were taught the importance of the buddy system and one-up/one-down diving. While these classes will at least double your breath-hold time, learning the safety aspects is even more important.

Fifteen years later, I can look back and say that learning to freedive opened a whole new underwater world for me. Now that I’m an oldster in the sport, I marvel at the growth rate, the number of agencies offering classes, the number of clubs in the area, and the large number of people that are in those clubs. It’s wonderful to see so many young people enjoying the sport.

Lest I give the impression that freediving is a young people’s activity or something that super-athletes do, let me debunk that myth. I have met overweight smokers that were very good at it, and I’ve been diving with 80 year olds who were still enjoying it. Freediving is for anyone

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It’s a natural, satisfying and spiritual experience to hold one’s breath and become one with the ocean. If you have the slightest interest, do not be intimidated; it’s actually very easy.

Just give it a try… you might like it!

P.S. Terry Maas just came out with an updated digital version of the book, and I am honored that he featured my worldrecord yellowfin tuna.

You never know what will happen when you try new things!

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Deeper water drift fi shing, a.k.a. "chuck-n-duck", is best when fi shing very of this is dependent on water temperatures, and we'll see the first of our theWater Manistee system.

Below Hodenpyle Dam, Tippy Dam and the it happen. temperatures in the winter months on the long, deep runs and troughs flies down andriver keeping them down is required.

Those casting two caddiswhere startgetting to emerge when temperatures reach the midspey 50's.

Soon backwaters the two dams is you Big range frombetween 32 to 35 degrees on average.

Aswhere an angler, youwill find us most of June. handed rods are doing so with 11-15' long, 8-9 weight rods, with heavy fl oating/Skagit lines and sink tips from 10after the caddis will come sulphurs and BWO's, followed by gray drakes, The totrout was solid as we have thinkfishing a little diff erent this time of ended the year.the Withmonth the of May and I'm sure 15' long. Flies for swinging aredrakes wide open to one’ s imagination andBWO's river conditions.

Big, gaudy streamers inbe rich brown and isonychia's.

The (blue winged olives) will that's going to continue as we come into June.

Along with the trout fishing, water temperatures so low the fish tend to slow down and present and fishing aand fl #18oating dry will likely getrods a trout’s and vibrant colors are most also getting looksonbycloudy fish. Usedays both "chuck-n-duck" line+indicator with 7-8 thelethargic. smallmouth and do pike also be a good get You should thefishing same as can an angler.

Look for way to spend the day. attentions if they're keyed in on them. weights, inare 9-10+' lengths, with 6-10# test line. Egg flies-beads, nymphs, and very small minnow patterns are options With our spring weather being cooler than normal, water temps a slow woody runs and pools, slow current seams, and current The gray drake hatch is one that can bring the largest trout of the year to for floating line rigs and chuck-n-duck. little along belowdeep average which makecan forgetsome seams cut banks.

Placesshould the steelhead out great fishing. You can feedingbouncing on drybeads, fly orflspinners. the evening For success. the light tacklethe spinsurface angler, bottom ies, or bait Starting is getting itindone, as well as and float going fishing target the browns below the dams with fly or spinning gear with of the main currents and not have to work so hard. up tobobbers. dark, Best fish setups will gorge themselves tasty #12med mayflies in If you are fly fishing streamers, you should fish your fly aggressively whichflies, orright floating beads, bait under for bottom bouncing on spinthese gear rigs is 9-10' action rods.

We fish these type of spots with floats. Whether it being river. are bugs, the fish don't know what kind of setup you're using! will help to bring some nice fish to hand.

Same flies can be usedcertain with spinparts gear asofflythe gear….bugs withThe a floating line and rod, flbe oat good rod andfloating center pinlines reels, with dry flies, such as river the Muskegon more fishing canflyalso As water temperatures As drop, fish levels will lookdrop, for slower moving water.River Reducebecomes the size ofmuch your off ering wader in slower or spinning gear.winged Fishing olives, a float ofand somegolden sort enables youSwinging to friendly, and there are walk-in spots near most launches in the Croton caddis, blue stones. softmoving hackles (wet water. Line choices can range from 6-10# test, water color/clarity will help one decide. control the depth andvery speedproductive. of your offering these fish.guys, small spinners and and Newaygo areas, from the Croton dam, to Pine St, Thornapple Rd and flies) can also be Fortothe gear Locations to seek out for fishing fall steelhead and lake run brown trout include most all water from below Croton Th e offerings are for aflyreal anglers should be an pattern, be Henning County Park. crankbaits good bet. As faregg as the backwaters between the dams, Dam, down to Muskegon, but a bulk of thefor laketrout run brown hasfrom been from Newaygo.

Equipment timeactivity ranges 4-6 Croton weightDam fly down rods tofor the flyAs itstreamers trout bead fished or yarn on egg floating and a nymph of some sort.

Hex's, or sinking lines work well forfor the pike but resident trout, focusfisher, on thein water from Croton Dam, down past the Th ornapple Rd access site, down to the 9' range, reels spooled with floating line, tapered leadersNewaygo. down Green Pheasant and Buggers mycan preferred don’t Caddis, overlook biggerTails topwater fliesare that also be very exciting! We fish Trout numbers drop offtoconsiderably you5get below 4 and 5 x,once with and 6 xNewaygo. tippet on hand as well. For the conventional patterns.

Center pin and junkies wantbut to with smaller offerings. the smallmouth bassspinning prettygear much themay same Winter fly fishing for trout with flangler, oating line and indicator rigs issuch producing some rocky mountain fish equipment many cast lures as Mepps spinners andcaliber small Clouser smallorbait patterns, think aboutminnows, spawn, wigglers jigs fish and wax wormsfoam to get and it hard bodied poppers. and will be a great option for those looking to keep lines wet here and there throughout the winter months.

Th e next body baits such as Rapala's, on 7-8' long rods and open face spinning reels We fish medium to large jerk baits, bucktail spinners, spinner baits done. month success. should fish wellspooled for both steelhead andtest resident with 6-8# line.rainbow and brown trout. Some of the largest trout I’ve seen and rigs theinsmall mouthsleep andin pike with great Nowacky reason toworm rush out firstfor thing the morning, in years have come to hand over the past few weeks. will be targeting bothwill during my half day, winter bass specialand trips.

Right on the heels ofIprime trout time come smallmouth Topwater bait cup such as ee. spooks, hula and have an extra of coff Most days thepoppers bite is bestand from floating rapala’s work as pike trip fishing different stretches of not only the Muskegon River Check my website for more detailsinat several www.westmichiganfl yfishing.com. well.

There is plenty to do, so get out and enjoy the long days of June we late morning to early afternoon. Remember think slow and alsoholiday the Grand in/around I hope everyone hadbut a great season River and welcome 2014! Grand Rapids, even to the east of GR have and see youwinter out there.

Tight lines & High fives! get outto andfish. enjoyGood one ofluck Michigan's hidden activities, itself. Both topwater and subsurface fishing for smally's and pike will be the winter steelheading here on the Big Manistee. norm, for both fly fishing and spin tackle equipment.

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or dry fly anglers, June is the holy month. With drakes and the mighty hex, the largest of all mayflies, on the menu at certain stretches of the river, it’s time for the six and seven weight rods and the 3x to 0x to tippet nothing less. These bugs are big in size, #10 to #4 in many cases. Thin tippets will only spin up your leaders since these hatches occur at night.

There is no light to navigate the fish away from the real estate; you’ll be glad you had a rope on.

Many rivers from the Pere Marquette to the Jordan and all points in between will be inundated this month with these potent hatches. Hatches that bring grandpa's fish out of the log jam (yes, the one he’s had wars with over the years). A walk back to camp with a few

beers, a bent hook, mosquito bites, and waders full of water.

At low light, these bugs hatch, so be careful and know your put-ins and take-outs. Use basic wading sense and carry an extra light. It pays to tell someone where you may be fishing or at least what river you’re concentrating your search efforts on in the case you’re not back the next day.

Look for carp and bass on the flats of Lake Michigan’s endless miles of shoreline from east to west or Grand Traverse Bays north to the wilderness state park. This fishing is a lot of fun and still enables one to fish the fish the potent evening hatches. A couple of clousers and a few buggers are all you need to hook the carp and bass. Lots of stuff going in June so get out and enjoy.

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t's trout time on the Pere Marquette River. June is an exceptional month for chasing resident brown and rainbow trout on this watershed.

It's one of my favorite times of the year to be a fly angler in Northern Michigan.

June is the month we fish the dry fly. With so many insects hatching on this fertile river, the trout start to look up for their meals. June starts off with sulphur's and gray drakes; these mayflies become really active in the evening hours.

Later in June, the lights go out and the big Michigan mayflies, hexagenia limbata, show themselves. This can be an all night fishing frenzy. With bugs everywhere and big trout rising. Make sure to bring lots of bug dope, heavy tippet, and tape measure, this time of night is when the big trophy brown trout come out to play. If interested in some Trout fishing on the Pere Marquette, you can contact me at outfittersnorth.com.

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appy Holidays to everyone! Winter sure hit early this year, with single digit temperatures in the evenings and teens during the day. The Pere Marquette River temperature and water level are really starting to drop. We're starting to see shelf ice and anchor ice in some of the middle sections of the river system.

As winter progresses look for steelhead fishing to slow down a bit. Instead of an allday bite you will start to get short windows of action throughout the day, usually in the afternoon as water temperatures start to warm. Nymphs will also start to be a key fly to use this time of year. When the water temperatures really start to drop steelhead and resident trout are looking for whatever they can get as far as an easy meal. Hex Nymphs, Stone Flies and small Hares Ear's or Pheasant Tails can start to produce. Eggs will also work well. Try small Clown Eggs and Nukes in more natural colors. For Swinging Flies try more natural colors too, with less flash as the water clears. Sculpins in olive or brown can produce in the winter. Check out my site for some go-to patterns, www.outfittersnorth. com. Remember trout Beads are not flies and are illegal in the Flies Only Water.

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The bayous are always a good spot to target. Most of the smallmouth bass will be from Johnson Park to up past Lansing, tributaries such as the Flat and Thornapple are also good options. Try tossing jerk baits, spinnerbaits, jigs, poppers, or streamers. Target the shorelines or woody structure out in the river, and you should find some fish. Usually, you will find the pike in the slow deep holes throwing the same baits.

Walleye are usually targeted trolling crankbaits or drifting crawlers down in the lower river, but they can be picked up throughout the river system on just about any technique you choose. If you would like to catch some catfish toss some crawlers, creek chubs, shad, alewife, or skein in front of the deep log jams.

Panfish are plentiful down in the bayous down toward Grand Haven.

Try red worms, crawlers, or crickets for Bluegill or pitch small jigs or float minnows for the crappie. Although the Grand River does not contain many trout during the summer months, you can always try some of the smaller tributaries that do have trout. Whatever species you are after there is a good chance that you can find them in the Grand River or its tributaries.

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his is a great winter stone fly imitation! The rubber leg tail provides greater movement in the water. Using beads for the body gives a wonderful segmented profile and the dubbed head traps air and hence releases "bubbles" when fished. Be sure and adjust size; smaller for trout and larger for steelhead. Enjoy the solitude of winter fishing!

Materials FLY NAME: "Beadazzled Stone" HOOK: Tiemco 2457 - Sz.12- 8 THREAD: Uni 6/0 Black TAIL: Round rubber - Black - Small BODY: Spirit River glass bead - Iridescent Plum HEAD: UV Dubbing- Peacock

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ummer is nearly upon us and June is finally here! Because of the limited ice coverage and a more mild winter, lake temperatures and fish activity in Northern Michigan are at an all time high! The open Lake Michigan fishing forecast is setting up perfectly for this summer. With slightly warmer water for this time of year, baitfish seems to be frequenting ports and river mouths like Manistee, Frankfort, and Platte Bay. With the baitfish and warmer water, anglers in early June will have good luck targeting browns, lake trout, and even salmon when the water temperature sets up at that magical 50-degree mark.

Anglers trolling slide divers; lead core and longer fluorocarbon leads on down riggers will have great success. Don’t be afraid to get tight to the pier heads and river mouths where the dirtier water and temperature breaks occur.

Anglers looking to get out Grand Traverse Bay should definitely plan on bringing a big cooler and good net! Large schools of cisco and lake trout can be found in 50-100 feet of water close to steep breaks and rock-covered flats. With colder water in the bays, most of the active fish can be found scattered throughout the water column with the trout typically below the cisco. Anglers trolling lead core and running down riggers with smaller spoon presentations will have plenty of cisco and trout action. Maintaining a slower speed from 1.7-2.1 mph in colder water will typically yield better action for both species. Anglers wanting to use casting and jigging techniques will have great success fishing the same water. Blade baits can be very effective in this same depth range; they can be cast and retrieved along the bottom as well as jigged vertically.

With the walleye opener underway, anglers can look forward to getting out after some active fish in colder water. Anglers should target areas that have not had much of chance to form high weed growth. This will allow anglers the chance to troll body baits, harnesses, and even small spoons throughout shallow water flats and drop offs that are full of hungry fish.

Trolling an hour before dark and into the night can be a great time to get into good action and limited boat traffic. This time of the year the name of game is “slow and silent.” Maintaining 6-15 feet of water in areas that have slight weed coverage and signs of baitfish will help generate a good catch. Anglers wanting to cast will have great success in this same depth zone using stick baits and swim baits accompanied by light fluorocarbon.

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une in Northern Michigan is a wonderful time to be on the water. Not only is the weather usually quite pleasant, the fishing is also red hot. Whether it’s on one of the countless inland lakes or on Grand Traverse Bays, the bass fishing opportunities are seemingly endless.

On Grand Traverse Bays, the southern portion of each bay warms earliest, and anglers can target big smallmouth bass using moving baits like jerkbaits, crankbaits, spinnerbaits and swimbaits with great success.

As the month progresses, look further north and deeper for fish as they spawn, and then post spawn on the flats adjacent to their spawning areas. And of course, there is the usual go-to drop shot rig or a tube when fish don’t want to play chase.

For us here at Sport Fish Michigan and Traverse City Bass Guide Service, we prefer to fish a tube on a jika-rig. For a couple of reasons, we feel that this is a better presentation for tube fishing. This jika-rig has an exposed weight on the bottom, allowing for much greater sensitivity.

The tube itself is rigged Texas style, and so the plastic of the tube does not dull the feel of the bottom. This allows anglers to detect the subtle strikes that can often occur when tube fishing as bass frequently pick up a tube and swim with it. Also, the hook point rides upright, never tipping over as often the case with a traditionally rigged tube with the weight inside the head. We at Sport Fish Michigan and Traverse City Bass Guide Service have not noticed any difference in hookups or bass being shy about the weight. The tube rides above the weight, almost as if it is neutrally buoyant. With our underwater observations, this seems much more natural in many cases. Most importantly, with this jika-rig, bass that inhale the tube are very rarely deep-hooked. This is not the case with traditionally rigged tubes. Mortality from deeply hooked bass with tubes in their throats is a common sight these days. Not so with this style of tube rigging, as bites are much more evident. Give this rigging a try— we’re sure you’ll love it too.

For inland lake bass fishing, bass are mostly in post spawn and are willing to chase actively moving baits. When the wind is blowing, spinnerbaits are a great option when fished right in the rough stuff. A windy blown shoreline is prime for tossing double willow leaf blades for bass, and the takes are incredible in our clear northern Michigan waters.

It is common to watch a brown torpedo chase down a spinnerbait that is burned just below the surface this time of year! Don’t forget about topwater action as another great option. Insect hatches like the mayfly are king here, and a popper or a walking bait are not only visually exciting but also deadly on both largemouth and smallmouth bass on the inland lakes.

Enjoy the great bass fishing that northern Michigan has to offer—with fantastic weather and fantastic fishing opportunities, it’s a win-win!

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n May, we experienced some of the fastest salmon fishing I’ve seen in several years. We caught limits of up to 30 fish with a nice mix of kings, cohos and a few steelhead. For June look for an early start to lake trout fishing as the forecast looks warm for the remainder of May. Baits you’ll want to have ready are the Luhr Jensen Trash Can Dodger and the yellow with orange dot and lemon lime Spin-N-Glo’s. Another reliable lake trout catcher is a 10” Chrome Spin Dr. with Mt. Dew tape and a chrome and yellow dot Whirly Gig behind it. I like to run a mag diver on wire line on each side of the boat and the center downrigger rod within a foot or two of bottom pulling the combinations I just described.

Change the distance of your bait from the rigger ball from 3’ to 30’ until you find the sweet spot. Keep your speed in the 1.8 – 2.4 mph range and set the table for some tasty trout! Make sure your driver puts the boat into neutral every now and then as lake trout love to follow baits and will frequently strike when there’s speed change. Don’t forget to check and clear your hooks of zebra mussels occasionally if the fishing is slow.

Towards the end of June look for Skamania strain steelhead to show up in good numbers around the pier heads anytime the water temps dip below the mid 60’s. Load up with spoons and Thin Fins in red with black markings and stay near the river mouth. Steelhead often like their food served fast so speeds of up to 3.5 mph are often required to get them to strike.

Steelhead are not always the first to wake up so don’t be afraid to give this fishing a try at any point during the day. As a bonus we often catch an occasional walleye when conditions are right.

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une is the month for mixed bag fishing.

It’s a time to start heading offshore in search of surface temperature breaks. At the beginning of the month, look for warm near shore water hitting the cold water of the main lake (inside 5 miles out).

As the month goes on, the surface breaks will become further and further out: up to 20 miles or more. Look for kings in the warmer water, closer to shore, and steelhead at the break or outside the break. I have found the perfect surface temperature for steelhead feeding on or near the surface is 52 degrees. Pull up the satellite image and look for pockets of colder water offshore. Drive out toward the cold pocket until the water starts to cool down into the mid-50s, shut down and troll toward the cold pocket. Set a couple of downriggers with spin doctors and meat rigs for the kings or lake trout down around 80-100 feet. Maybe the same meat rigs on your low divers 125-200 feet back.

Set a variety of orange spoons near the surface from no weight to a five-color lead core line. Using slide divers with green spoons are a great way to target multiple species offshore as well. Keep them back around 50 feet and set the diver. Start by letting out around 30 feet and keep bumping it back every 15 minutes, until you get to around 120 feet out.

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Where you locate big northerns during the summer months depends on the waterways you’re fishing.

BY: MA R K MA RT I N The northern pike is one of the most unique predators on the planet. Esox luscious (for you Latin buffs) has a veracious appetite. And they’re not picky when it comes to what they will or will not eat. These torpedo-shaped fish are designed for hunting. They have eyes positioned near the top of their elongated head so they can easily zone in on their victims from afar. They have a

mouth full of razor-sharp teeth, set at an angle within their bony jaws that doesn’t allow their quarry any hope of escape. They are quick, attacking prey in mere seconds, seemingly from out of nowhere. But even with such a ferocious reputation, there are certain times of the year that even lakes loaded with northern pike, seem to be void of the species.

No, they didn’t just disappear. No, they did not lose their teeth and are refusing to eat, as many an old wives’ tale tells. They did, however, move from the shallows into deeper, colder water. They moved to feed on the other species of fish that also have migrated into the depths for a little reprieve from summer’s sweltering heat. Pike can thrive in just about any water, be it an oligotrophic (large, deep, cold) natural lake, mesotrophic (shallow, warm, soft both) lake, as well reservoirs and rivers; in clear water and stained. Where you find the biggest of these beasts will depend on the type of waterway you're fishing.

In short: If you properly present the right lure in the correct place, catching a trophy northern pike will be a reality rather than just a dream.

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Deep, Yet High In oligotrophic lakes, for example, Pike may suspend and feed on herring, shiners, whitefish and shad within the upper third of the water column. More often than not, when I am trolling large Rapala crankbaits for suspended northerns, I’m not so much worried about marking northerns on my Lowrance HDS-12 Gen3, but more so schools of forage fishes. But baitfish will often scatter out from under my Lund as I pass over them, especially so in clear water; this is why I like to use Lowrance’s StructureScan HD feature.

StructureScan allows me up to 600 feet of side viewing in one direction (300 feet each direction if looking out both left and right) in high detail that’s easy to read. With it, I can see where baitfish are bunched up. Once spotted, I add an icon over what I see on the screen so that I can pinpoint the exact location of the forage, even if they’re hundreds of feet away, turn and troll my lure right through them on the next pass.

After that is getting my Rapala crankbaits in right front of the fish, which I do by trolling them behind Church Tackle in-line planer boards.

The reason I pull Down Deep Husky Jerks, Magnums and Deep Tail Dancers behind planer boards, is to get the lures out from behind the boat and into the strike zone of fish that are unaware of my presence.

I pretty much use the same equipment for northern pike that I do when trolling for suspended walleyes, which include Fenwick’s Eagle Telescopic Trolling rod, and an ABU Garcia line counter spooled with 12-pound-test Berkley Trilene XL monofilament. If I need to get my crankbaits deeper yet, I’ll have a reel spooled with Sufix’s 832 Advanced Lead Core, which I’ll use with a 7-foot leader of 12-pound-test Berkley 100% Fluorocarbon line.

The Outer Limits In the smaller, mesotrophic lakes—including the tannic filled lakes in Canada such as Granit Lake where I take an annual fly-in trip to PK Resorts every summer—you will see me targeting pike with both trolling and casting techniques.

Although the equipment will most likely be the same when I am trolling in the Canadian Bush as anywhere else, my Rapala crankbaits selection tends to be slightly different here. This is because the lakes are shallower and often packed with weeds, so I use lures that don’t dive quite as deep. Overall, Rapala’s Original Minnows, Shallow Shad Raps and X-Rap Shad Shallows have produced well for me here.

When casting for pike, I’ll use those same

crankbaits. But knowing pike love lure with lots of flash and vibration, I’ll also cast Blue Fox in-line spinners, Northland Fishing Tackle’s Magnum Series Reed-Runner spinnerbaits and Holographic Forage Minnow Spoons.

When casting Rapalas, I’ll use a mediumaction Fenwick HMG spinning rod and ABU Garcia reel filled with 10-pound-test Berkley FireLine. When using the spinners and spoons, I’ll beef up my equipment to medium-heavy spinning gear and use 14-pound-test Berkley Trilene XT. If bite-offs and lost lures become an issue, I’ll use a 6- or 12-inch 15-pound-test Terminator Seven Strand Titanium Lightweight Leader. This leader is thin enough not to impede the action of your lure, yet strong enough to bring in largest without fear of it slicing the line.

When targeting northerns in shallow lakes in summer, it’s best to look to the outer edges of weed beds that are adjacent to the deepest water in main-lake basins, or, nearest the mouth of bays. Sunken islands, saddles and steep breaks near points are always worth a look, as well.

Twist And (Don’t) Shout One of the many reasons anglers don’t like catching pike is because they never give up a fight - even after in the net and on the floor of the boat.

There are several items you can use to make life easier after landing.

Well, the first item is used during the landing procedure, and that is a Frabill net with “Crankbait Net” webbing. It’s the unique design of the coated mesh that allows a pike to twist up in the netting, then unroll and be easily removed (lure and all) without hours of untangling. Also, there are the multitudes of pliers and mouth spreaders that are essential for a quick unhooking of the lure from the fish’s mouth and without harm to both the fish and the angler. One thing to remember is to release those trophy-size fish to fight again. Keep smaller fish as they are for excellent table fare if a fresh fish dinner is your prerogative. And if you’re taking a photo of a big fish before releasing it, place it back in the net place it back in the drink so that it can catch its breath, then get your pictures.

Deep Thoughts Looking to land the trophy pike of a lifetime?

Troll crankbaits high in the water column in deep, cold and clear lakes. Target the deeper edges of weed beds in shallower, warmer lakes. Chances are you’ll catch the biggest northern of your life.

Mark Martin is a professional angler and walleye tournament pro, as well instructor with the Fishing Vacation/Schools, who lives in southwest Lower Michigan. Check out his website at markmartins.net for more information.

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The newest version of Yamaha’s most powerful outboard, the new 5.3-liter F350C now provides five full years of limited warranty coverage, wrapping a refined outboard package with a list of benefits and features that are still unique in the marketplace nine years after the debut of the original F350.

“The inclusion of five years of limited warranty coverage with the F350C underscores the reliability of the F350,” said Ben Speciale, president, Yamaha Marine Group.

“We are confident that this benefit for our 5.3-liter V8 customers builds in exceptional value for Yamaha’s most powerful outboard on the market.”

Yamaha’s F350 redefined offshore power in 2007 and still has little competition in its class. The first F350 offered an outboard capable of the raw thrust necessary for pushing larger and heavier offshore boats. Thousands of F350s later, there is still nothing like it.

And for boaters looking to control all that power, the new and improved Helm Master Integrated Boat Control System makes fishing from and docking big boats a breeze.

Yamaha Marine Group recently announced a new feature that gives its Helm Master Integrated Boat Control System even greater levels of control.

With the Set Point boat positioning function, boaters now have the capability to integrate all boat control systems and then guide them with GPS navigation technology.

“The introduction of Helm Master changed the way boaters think about controlling larger outboard-powered boats,” said Speciale. “Helm Master made docking less stressful and fishing on the open water more enjoyable. Set Point takes that functionality and precision to the next level.”

Set Point is comprised of a suite of satellite-guided capabilities designed to improve the boater’s ability to fish, maneuver and simply enjoy life on the water. Using a unique dual-antenna GPS to provide Helm Master’s operating system more navigational information, the Set Point function provides even greater and more precise control.

Set Point has three primary modes: Stay Point, Fish Point and Drift Point.

Each Set Point mode provides a solution to the tricky maneuvering challenges boaters encounter every day.

Stay Point keeps the boat positioned near a particular spot; it maintains a selected position and heading. This mode is particularly helpful when a boat must hold a position and heading, for example at a fuel dock or at a bridge opening. In adverse weather or high currents, Helm Master uses higher RPM and greater engine activity to keep the boat as close to the mark as possible, within a 75-foot circle of the set point.

Fish Point enhances fishing options; it maintains a selected position, but not a heading, and primarily uses only idle RPM to do so. The Fish Point mode makes use of a captain’s knowledge in heading a boat into the current or wind, bow upstream or downstream, to maintain a heading. Under normal condi-

tions, the Set Point function will use no more than idle RPM to hold the Fish Point position, which means Fish Point operation is less likely to scare the fish.

In stronger seas, Fish Point will attempt to keep the boat on the point selected using no more than the requested Fish Point RPM to do so, up to 2,500 RPM. Yamaha’s Shift Dampener System propellers play a role in keeping the boat on point quietly, too.

Drift Point allows the boater to drift the boat with the wind or the current; it maintains a selected heading, but not a position. Drift Point mode is particularly useful to maintain a heading when drift fishing or kite fishing. Drift Point allows the boat to drift with the wind or current, but stay pointed in the heading chosen.

Each Set Point mode is activated with the touch of a button. The Set Point control buttons are integrated into the new Helm Master joystick and use Yamaha’s new CL7 touch screen display to initially configure the operator’s preferences. Each Set Point mode is user-defined for the needs of individual boaters. Helm Master Set Point hardware includes a dual-antenna GPS and stern-mounted lighting that illuminates any time any mode of the SetPoint system is active.

The Yamaha CL7 display has a 7-inch touch panel screen with full multi-function display (MFD) capability and connectivity. The display offers precise engine and boat systems data for up to four outboards on one screen, along with other MFD functions such as maps, fishfinder, and graphing capabilities using its built-in 10 MHz GPS. It is the primary display for Yamaha’s fully integrated Helm Master boat control system, and is the required point of access to configure Set Point.

Contact your dealer about the latest version of the Helm Master or for information about a retrofit kit that will bring earlier Helm Master-equipped boats up to date with the new technology. For information on all of Yamaha’s industry-leading products, go to www.yamahaoutboards.com.

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MOTOR REVIEW Tohatsu Introduces New Colors For MFS40 and MFS50

In 2014, Tohatsu brought to market some of its most popular outboards to date with its 40 and 50hp four strokes, the MFS40 and the MFS50.

Weighing less than any other outboard in their class, they have experienced tremendous success in the mid-range market. New for 2017, Tohatsu is offering these in-demand outboards in a new color, Beluga White.

One of the coolest looking outboards on the market is now offered in both Aqua Marine Blue and Beluga White. Boaters now have the option to choose which color best fits with their boat.

The MFS40 starts at just 209 pounds.

This outboard is equipped with proven technology, including electronic fuel injection (EFI) and digital CD ignition, which provides quick throttle response, excellent fuel economy and very smooth rides on the water. The MFS40 also has a high output 21 amp alternator for superior battery charging. The adjustable steering friction and trim tab reduces your amount of steering effort, making for an easier and more enjoyable boating experience.

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The 40hp EFI four stroke not only offers a more powerful ride while using less fuel, but is among the lightest on the water in its class. With proven reliability and performance, the MFS40 is every boater’s versatile choice for work, play or even once-in-a-lifetime memory making.

Many of the same things can be said of the MFS50. It is the lightest weight motor possible, and it has been upgraded with an improved gear case with a lower gear ratio, giving you the increased low end torque your boat needs.

This outboard also has variable idling speed control from 650 to 950 rpms. And the MFS50’s stainless steel water pump housing liner gives you outstanding durability. With the 50hp four stroke’s power to quickly reach your destination, exceptional fuel performance to keep gas costs down and proven electronic fuel injection technology for worry-free boating, you’ve never had a day on the water quite like this.

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MOTOR REVIEW Suzuki Marine Introduces New Models To Outboard Lines

Suzuki Marine is expanding two of its most popular lines of outboards with new models to fill the needs of boaters and anglers.

New SS-Series Models The performance-oriented SS-Series, with its signature matte-black paint job and distinctive graphics, is growing with a new 200hp four stroke and the availability of a 25-inch shaft length on its premier 250 SS V6.

“People really like the performance matte black look and have been asking us to expand the line,” said Gus Blakely, vice president of sales for Suzuki Marine. “We’re happy to do that by adding the 200SS and making the 250SS available for more kinds of boats.”

The Suzuki 200SS features Suzuki’s 200-horsepower inline 4-cylinder powerhead, with 175.0 cubic inch displacement, dual overhead cams and a 10.2:1 compression ratio for increased power and performance. Engine operations are managed by an onboard Engine Control Module and an array of sensors that control the engine’s multi-point sequential electronic fuel injection system and Lean Burn Control technology.

The 200SS will come with conventional mechanical throttle and shift control and will be available in 20-inch and 25-inch shaft models. At just 518 lbs, this 4-cylinder outboard delivers V6 like performance in a more compact, lightweight package.

The availability of a 25-inch shaft model for the popular 250SS has been eagerly awaited. The V6 4-Stroke 250SS, with 4.0 liter displacement and a powerful 2.08:1 gear ratio, has built a solid reputation on the pro-bass circuit. With the addition of a 25-inch shaft length model, this high-powered outboard will find new application on bay boats, walleye boats, even the new breed of performance pontoon boats.

New AP Advanced Series Models Suzuki has every right to be proud of the DF150AP and DF175AP, two new models in their toptier AP-Series. In addition to a long list of advanced features, these new 150- and 175-hp inline four cylinder outboards feature Suzuki Precision Control drive-by-wire throttle and shift, as well as Suzuki’s innovative Selective Rotation gear case.

These outboards share their engineering DNA with Suzuki’s popular DF200AP 200-horsepower inline-four cylinder outboard. All three engines are built off of the same 175 cubic inch displacement inlinefour cylinder engine block. The new DF150AP and DF175AP boast the largest displacement in their respective horsepower classes.

Engine performance is enhanced by a 10.2:1 compression ratio that generates optimal power, contributing to an impressive hole-shot and mid-range acceleration. A newly developed Semi-Direct Air Intake System further boosts power by providing cooler airflow to each cylinder.

With the addition of these two models, Suzuki offers a wide range of new generation lightweight, compact, yet powerful inline four cylinder 4-stroke outboards.

For more information on Suzuki’s full line of 4-stroke outboard motors, visit www.suzukimarine.com or call 714-996-7040.

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Contestants can submit unlimited pictures of their catch for a chance to win monthly prizes and to become eligible to win this grand prize, valued at $500 to $1,000. Entrants are encouraged to submit as many photos of different catches as possible. The contest kicked off Saturday, April 1, 2017 and ends on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017.

“We design our products with the ultimate goal of helping our fellow anglers reel in the perfect catch,” said Greg Spivia of Fishmaster. “We want to showcase our loyal customers with the fish they caught in a way they can remember forever, through partnering with the most talented fish taxidermist in the U.S.—American Fish Taxidermy.”

Through the contest, Fishmaster is awarding monthly prizes through September. Monthly prizes will be announced via email and Facebook on the first Monday of each month. The Grand Prize Winner will be announced on Oct. 15 via email with public notice on Fishmaster’s Facebook page. Monthly winners are eligible for the Grand Prize; however, our independent team of anglers will review all submissions before naming the big winner.

Fishmaster encourages all interested parties to learn more about the Best Catch Contest, official rules, and how to enter at https://fishmaster. com/bestcatch.

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