Fish Success

 WORLD RECORDS

Largemouth Bass 22lbs 4oz George W. Perry Montgomery Lake, GA June 2, 1932
    * Smallmouth Bass 10lbs 14oz John T. Gorman Dale Hollow, TN April 24, 1969
    * Walleye 25lbs Mabry Harper Old Hickory Lake, TN August 2, 1960
    * Muskellunge 67lbs 8oz Cal Johnson Hayward, WI July 24, 1949
    * Bluegill 4lbs 12oz T.S. Hudson Ketona Lake, AL April 9, 1950
    * Black Crappie 4lbs 8oz L. Carl Herring Jr. Kerr Lake, VA March 1, 1981
    * Brook Trout 14lbs 8oz Dr. W.J. Cook Nipigon River, Ontario July, 1916
    * Brown Trout 40lbs 4oz Rip Collins Little Red River, AR May 9, 1992
    * Carp 75lbs 11oz Leo van der Gugten Lac de St. Cassien, France May 21, 1987
    * Chinook Salmon 97lbs 4oz Les Anderson Kenai River, AK May 17, 1985
    * Coho Salmon 33lbs 4oz Jerry Lifton Salmon River, Pulaski, NY September 27, 1989
    * Lake Trout 72lbs Lloyd E. Bull Great Bear Lake, N.W.T. August 19, 1995
    * Lake Whitefish 14lbs 6oz Dennis M. Laycock Meaford, Ontario May 21, 1984
    * Northern Pike 55lbs 1oz Lothar Louis Lake of Grefeern, Germany October 16, 1986
    * Rainbow Trout 42lbs 2oz David Robert White Bell Island, AK June 22, 1970
    * Rock Bass 3lbs Peter Gulgin York River, Ontario August 1, 1974

 
Tips For Beating The Summer Heat. The summertime sun can take it's toll on anglers who spend a lot of time on the water.Dangerous heat related illnesses such as severe sunburn,heat exhaustion or heat stroke can be avoided if anglers take some precautionary measures.The following tips will help you beat the heat during a summer fishing trip.PROTECT-your arms and legs from sun exposure by wearing loose fitting,long sleeve cotton shirts and long pants.FILL-your cooler with plenty of ice and bottled water.WEAR-a wide brimmed hat or a baseball cap to protect your head and face from the sun.APPLY-sunscreen to any part of your skin that will be exposed to the sun and use a lip protector sunscreen for your lips.KEEP-a couple of ties in your cooler and wrap one around your neck when you start feeling too hot.

The Original Rapala floating minnow is a very versatile bass lure as when fished slowing or with a jerking retrieve the lure will stay on top. Increase the speed of retrieve and it will dive. When fishing stained or dirty water try using a larger lure

As the 2007 seasons came to an end, Rapala Teams finished strong once again. In the North County Bass Anglers Association Classic (Ontario), Chris Giles & Jim Dodd took the podium once again. Jim and Chris finished of a great season after winning 2 of the 4 events in the series. Jim & Chris also took home Team of the Year Honours.

          To Your Fish Success

             Kevin