Toyota Tundra Classic w/ HatCams

From October 16th to October 18th I was at Lake Conroe with the HatCams Gang at the Toyota Tundra Bass Classic. This was a great expo and tournament, and Toyota really put on a good show. There were numerous booths and exhibits ranging from Insurance to water safety, jewelry to sunglasses and all types of fishing equipment, lures, rods and boats. I was in the booth with HatCams. This is a new company that has a great new product. Randy Peterson, the owner, patented a tripod camera mount on a cap. This in turn holds a pocket camcorder. This unique combination allows the user to video without having to hold a video camera in their hands. ANYTHING you would want to record, where you need both hands free, this product is the ticket. You can find Randy and HatCams at http://www.hatcams.com/ and I invite you to check them out. The uses for this product are endless as Randy told me that they have videos coming in to their site that include, fishing, hunting, instructionals on how to do different things, and folks just playing with the kids. I use this product myself to video lure demos. HatCams offers two different cameras on their website, but any small pocket camcorder will work as long as it has a tripod mount on the bottom.

Getting back to the Expo, Evan Williams was on hand, as was Dick's Sporting good, but overall I was impressed with the Charity that the PAA and Toyota were donating to with the proceeds. The Catch a Dream Foundation makes dreams come true for terminally ill children who have a love for hunting, fishing, and other field related sports. These fine folks will schedule a hunting or fishing trip for these kids, hook them up with an outfitter or guide, and give them the opportunity to hunt and fish for trophies as this might be the last time they would ever get to have an adventure of this magnitude. As I was talking to Mr. Marty Brunson, with the foundation, I got to thinking about someone I knew that had a child that passed away without ever getting to do any of the things he might have wanted to do. Please visit their website, http://catchadream.org/index.html and if you could anyway assist this organization, do not hesitate in contacting Mr. Brunson.
Over all the show was a success. Met a lot of very fine people and I am proud to say that I am now also sponsored by Fish Eyes Sunglasses as a result of this show. I already have a link to them on the site here, so check them out for all your sunglasses needs. I'm already looking forward to next year.

More Poly Wog Frog action

I just can't seem to say enough about the Poly Wog Frog from Vicious Fishing. If you like frog fishing, and I do, you can't go wrong with this little frog from Vicious. The color combos are Watermelon Red, Green pumpkin/ white, Bullfrog, and Black/ yellow. These and all other Vicious products can be seen at http://www.vicious-fishing.com/ I rig these frogs on a 4/0 or 5/0 frog hook with a hitch hiker. My hook of choice is either Gammy or Owner. Hope you enjoy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ou2f0ontXG0

El Grande Lures Gila Monster

This is the El Grande Lures Gila Monster. It is an 8-3/4" paddle tail lizard that is perfectly symetrical. There is no flat side as is found on other lizards. This lure can be Texas rigged, Carolina rigged, fished weighted, or weightless. I recomend using a 5/0 or 6/0 EWG hook when fishing this lure. Braided lline is also a must for the durability and strength needed to pull "horse" a fish out of heavy cover. You'll see what I mean in the video as I get wrapped up by a good size fish. This lure currently comes in 4 colors. Watermelon/red flake, Black/Blue flake, Green pumpkin/Black flake, and Motor Oil. There will be more colors to come. The Gila is going to be a great lure to utilize during the spawn. Drop this lure in a bed and get ready to hang on!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8orCWT66J84

Gila Monster vs Blue Heron

This is a comical short video. I was demonstrating the El Grande Lures Gila Monster and a Blue Heron was standing in the water close to where I was fishing. The rest is history.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMI6Ztw3nkI

Vicious Poly Wog Frog

This is a video of how to fish the Vicious Poly Wog Frog. I like these frogs over the Ribbit as I feel they give more gurgle on the leg action than the Ribbit does. There is no hook slot on the back of the frog, but simply an indention that allows the hook to lay flat on the frog's back. I have not missed a hookup using the frogs, where I would miss hooksets while using the Ribbit, and IMO, this is due to the hook slot that is on the back of the Ribbit being too tight.. Hope you enjoy the video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wocilf3eKag

Magee's Sporting Goods

If you ever find yourself in Groveton, TX, go to the intersection of US Hwy 287 and State Hwy 94. There you will find Magee's Grocery, Sporting Goods, and Liquor. The folks at Magee's are just good down home people, and the Owner, Jenny Magee, has been in business at the same location for over 34 years. I spent the day Saturday,03-28-09, helping Jenny get her lure selection in order and stocked one complete wall with El Grande Lures and Minda Lures. Don't let the size of the store fool you. They have a little of everything that you would need for your campsite, fishing trip, hunting trip, or the Saturday night party. Whatever your fishing needs from seines and trot lines to current bass fishing lures and supplies, you can find it here at Magee's. Jenny is really working with different distributors to stock a well rounded sporting goods inventory to fit the season. We are planning on hosting some seminars and lure demonstrations in the near future and hope to draw folks to the area as Magee's is right in the middle of the big three, Sam Rayburn, Lake Livingston, and Lake Conroe. Other places to fish around this area include White Rock Creek, Neches River, Angelina River, Harmon Creek, Trinity River, and numerous smaller lakes and private ponds. So whether it's taking the kids perch jerking, or a serious bass tournament you are going to, Magee's will have the last minute items that you need to round out your trip.

Triggerfish - by Think Tank Lures

I saw this lure at the Classic Expo. Their booth was right next to the Minda Booth. I should have picked up a few then, but busy as I was and I do suffer from sometimer's disease (CRS), that I just forgot to. Hopefully by the time this post is done their website will be up and running. Be the first to get a few of these as I think they are going to be one of the lures to watch in 2009.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKCHtMxZckg

Florida Bassin

As told by Barry Weaver, El Grande Lures Pro Staff:
We kicked off our club tournament today (02-28-09) on Lake Kerr in Ocala National Forest here in Central FL., and it was a blast. 28 boats and lots of monster fish caught. First place as Daniel Thompson with 18.3, second was Ernie Thompson with 18.1 (this boy is third right now in the BFL, he's on fire), and the team of Barry (me) and Kevin Guinn came in third with 14.5, Big fish of the tournament was a monster 10.15 caught by Ernie. Our big fish was an 8.15 which we really worked for. We found a creek out of the wind, which was loaded with beds and bucks. After taking the bucks off the beds, we headed to the back of the creek and turned around to see if any momma's had moved up. Well, we found a 5 lbr on one which we messed with for about 30 min. with no luck. While we were wessing with that fish we saw another hog move up onto another bed about 30 yards up. This would be our 8.15. I tried a BB Cricket and thought she was going to eat it, but she would just pick it up by the weight and spit it out of the bed. Then the lizard, same thing. Finally tried a Langostino that I got from Jay at elgrandelures.com. I flipped it past the bed and drug it real slow into the bed. She looked at it and rolled on it. She picked it up by the head and I thought she would just spit it out like the others. Well, right when she got to the edge of the bed with it, IT DISAPPEARED!!!! She sucked the whole dang thing up in one gulp! Set the hook and in the live well!!!! It was kinda nice thinking we had it won most of the day. Our's is the guy in the yellow shirt.

The slideshow below are the photos Barry sent along with this story.
Allen

Bassin Florida style

KaRu Vibraspin Video

This is the KaRu Vibraspin in action. For those of you that like a slow rolling spinnerbait, this is the lure for you. I've cught several good fish using this lure. Comes in a multitude of color cobos.

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s110/GotstaFish/?action=view&current=vibraspin.flv

More Minda Lures Video

These next vids show the "Spearworm", "Injured Minda" strikes, and the crankbait skirts.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awQUXoQDXz8

Injured Minda - New Top Water Lure Video

This is a video of the "Injured Minda" manufacutered by Minda lures. This lure is tied to the tail through the lure body making the aciton of this lure very unique. Walks through cover and can be utilized stationary or slow walked.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvsz9oyecgk

Companies Represented

El Grande Lures is a LLC that specializes in innovative plastics. These lures are the brainchild of Mr. Jay Schurz, who is the company President. Although he designed these lures to be fished in Mexican waters, they have proven their effectiveness in American waters from coast to coast, and in other parts of the globe as well. Since becoming involved with El Grande Lures, the quality of the bass I'm catching has gone up considerably. El Grande Lures has also developed a method of creating TRI-LAMINATE plastics which is a three color plastic to match forage fish found in various waters. This is available now in the Hatch-Match sticks and will be added in lures that will be coming in 2011, also. The photos on the website really do not do these plastics justice and it is not until you hold them in your hand and get them on your hook that you will see the quality for yourself. Please visit http://www.elgrandelures.com/.elgrandelures.com/ures.com/ and try some of the quality plastics that this company has to offer. Tell em, Allen sent you!

Kistler Custom Fishing Rods has been building rods for many years now. The revolutionary design in the new Z-Bone line is a must for every serius angler on the water. Kistler offers a length, action, and price range to suit any and all angler's needs. From the Carbon Steel to the Z-bone, the Kistler line of rods are made of quality materials, excellent guides and reel seats, light weight, extrememly sensitive, and have a feel like no other you will hold in your hand or put a hook on. {;ease visit http://www.kistlerrods.com/ for the full line up af quality rods, apparel, and other goodies for your tackle box and boat. As Kistler says.................."Fishing never felt so good"

Whether it's a Jig, Vibrashock, or Spinner you are looking for, look no further, it's here at KaRu Lures. Their "Vibrashock" has landed many a great fish for me. They have numerous jigs to choose from including the football heads, that are popular among many jig fishermen. Our mission is to offer you, the angler, a quality product and experience made by fishermen, for fishermen. Our company motto is: "Fish Hard, Rest When Your Dead!" These are more than just words, it’s a way of life for us. Our Pro Staff knows that in order to win, you need to have drive, and you need equipment to match that drive. We are fishermen first and a tackle company second. We develop products for ourselves and if they are good enough for our own needs, then, and only then, we will offer them to you, the consumer. After all, if we wouldn't use them, why should you? Please visit http://www.karulures.com/ww.karulures.com/res.com/

Mike's Original Recipe has been around since 1985. It is more than just a scent, but a lubricant to aid your lures in gliding through cover, skim across the surface, and leave a trail of fish attractant in the water behind them as you retrieve. Give the lure a good soaking with Mike's and watch your quality and quantity of catches grow. Several scents and offered by Mike's in different size bottles. Garlic, Licorice and Koffee just to name three that hae already been probing themselves around the US and Canada. Please cisit http://www.fishcandies.com/ for the full story on Mike's Original Recipe..........and tell em, Allen sent you! Mike's is also looking for good folks to put on his staff, so if you are a die hard like myself, click on the pro staff info section and see if you fit the bill.

Minda Lures, Inc. was established in 2004 to design and produce innovative fishing products that will enhance fishing effectiveness and fun. John Guerin is president of Minda Lures, Inc. and has been an avid fisherman for almost 40 years. His philosophy of taking a product you already own and making it better led to the creation of the Crank Bait Tail™ and the Injured Minda™, for which he is the sole developer. Watch for more of his innovating products in the near future.To see these lures in action visit http://www.mindalures.com/




Whatever the situation, whatever the water clarity, whatever the season, when you need quality fishing line, monofilament, fluorocarbon, braid or just a good all purpose line, go to Vicious Fishing. Vicious is a family owned company out of Dora, AL that manufacture great fishing line of all types. I feel fortunate to be on the Vicious Fishing Team, and be associated with this fine company. They also have lures, accessories, and a line of apparel that is hard to beat. Please visit http://www.viciousfishing.com// and download the 2009 catalog for your next line purchase.







The AZUMA team has been assembled to develop products in all tackle categories and is comprised of owner and innovator, Dickie Herbst, who previously served as the idea man and owner of XTOOLS. Larry Tankersley, Director of Sales will head up the sales team; recently he served as the National Account Manager for Shakespeare Fishing Tackle responsible for Wal-Mart, Cabelas, Sportsman’s Warehouse & Meijer. Bill Kimrey, Director of Product Development also comes from Shakespeare Fishing Tackle where he served as a Product Manager for spin casting reels, packaged fishing kits, women’s products and licensed kids’ kits. Melissa Link who owns Savvy Cats Design & Marketing and previously handled marketing for XTOOLS, will serve as Director of Operations & Marketing. Please visit http://www.fishazuma.com/index.html

Secret Weapon revolutionized spinnerbait fishing to save you space, time, weight, and money.
Secret Weapon precision hand-crafted spinnerbaits combine in-line spinning lures’ enticing sound and flash with the snag-resistant qualities of the safety-pin frame. Because each Secret Weapon Spinnerbait moves and sounds different in the water, its unique acoustic signature attracts more bass, musky, northern pike, redfish, snook, and other predatory fresh- and saltwater species than other spinnerbaits. Not only do they manufacture Spinner's, but also have an excellent line of Buzzbaits and the patented "Recoil Rig". Click here to check them out http://www.secretweaponlures.com/aponlures.com/aponlures.com/

Our hatcam is great for the angler who wants to relive their fishing experience with first person video footage. Capture every classic fishing moment - from the catch of a life time to the big one that got away. Pictures in your fishing reports will be a thing of the past. With the hatcam kit, you will be able to report the fish of the day exactly as you had experienced it. Post the video reports on your favorite forum. Put the videos up on Youtube. Email them to friends. Give the hat cam a try and you will never fish without it again! Visit http://www.hatcams.com/

Thank you for looking at our product line. The Tornado worm is constructed in a manner to where it has an action like no other soft plastic worm. We have a built-in rattle chamber in the tail so that the fishermen can easily insert a rattle without damaging the worm. This rattle chamber can be left empty and it will create an air pocket that will add extra buoyancy to the tail.
When rigged on a Texas rig, the worm will stand completely vertical. When rigged on a Carolina rig, the worm will float off of the bottom. This will be deadly when fishing those deep grass beds or trees. Put it on a shakey head and watch out!
We have used a special formula on our plastic that not only allows the worm to stand straight up and down or even float off of the bottom, but also makes it tough enough to hold up to all those fish you catch. A lot of competitor's products tear up with only one fish, costing the fishermen a lot of money. These worms are tough and you will love not having to put a new worm on each time you catch a fish. Visit http://www.hagstornadobait.com/ to see the complete product line.

Bow to Stern protectant is a revolutionary new product that will protect not only your boat, but other items around your home. Use it on your golf cart to not only make it shine, but give it a protection from dirt fand weather. Outdoor equipment such as riding mowers can benefit as well. BTS Protectant’s polymer technology leaves no chalky build-up like waxes that require application in the shade and during cool temperatures and can be applied in direct sunlight with minimal effort. Unlike spray and shine preparations that suggestion application after every outing, BTS will provide superior protection with occasional use. Regular cleaning is made easy with BTS and without the need for other cleaning products. Once applied, the special "polymers" seal and protect the treated surfaces, allowing for an easy wipe down with a damp cloth. BTS can be used to protect and beautify virtually all surfaces including fiberglass, gel coat, plastic, metal, carpet, vinyl, leather, painted surfaces and wood. BTS is ideal for keeping vinyl upholstery soft, supple and looking “showroom” new for years. Gel coat staining from engine exhaust, as well as spider-dropping stains are a thing of the past with the regular use of BTS. BTS adds a water and soil repellent finish to boat covers and canvas. Plastic windows will stay clearer and last years longer with BTS protection. Check out http://www.bowtosternprotectant.com/sternprotectant.com/ and tell em Allen told you to drop by.

KVD Line and Lure Conditioner is a product that will give tired old line that zip again. Here's what it can do for you:

Cast 20% further.......guaranteed!
Virtually eliminates line memory, backlash, tangles, and twists
Restores new line performance to old tired line
Fights saltwater corrosion
Leaves no oily residues or scents like other line treatments
Contains no polluting petroleum distillates as in other conditioners
Fights fading of tackle with high sunscreen
Reduces water spotting on electronics & sunglasses
Eliminates odors in confined spaces
Environmentally safe - non-toxic
Superior Fly Line Dressing
Unsurpassed performance in ice fishing

Please visit http://www.lineandlure.com/

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