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Illini Bass Fishing Club 2nd Annual High School Open Tournament Recap

By Lucas Stoner

The Illini Bass Fishing Club of the University of Illinois hosted our 2nd Annual High School Open tournament on April 7th at Clinton Lake. In our inaugural event, we had 50 teams compete from all over the state of Illinois. We are excited to report that we set the bar even higher, surpassing that mark with participation from 67 teams this year. This tournament was one of the largest high school tournaments in the state, as well as the largest known collegiate ran high school tournament.

 On a tough post-frontal day, the 134 high school anglers competing in this tournament still found ways to catch some finicky Clinton Lake bass. Out of the 67 high school teams in attendance, Dunlap High School topped them all with a five fish limit weighing 17.73 lbs! Monticello High School came up just short with their best five weighing 17.71 lbs landing in second place. Bishop McNamara locked in a third place finish with another fantastic bag of 17.62 lbs. Monticello High School had a great showing, adding a fourth place boat to their runner-up team. The latter team had five fish weighing 14.12 lbs, anchored by a 6.75 lb beast earning big bass of the day. Rounding out the top five was Plainfield Central with a five fish limit weighing 13.32 lbs. On a difficult day of fishing, to have these anglers weigh in limits like these is incredible. The proof is in the pudding, these ‘kids’ can fish! Check out our website for the full results here:

http://www.fightingillinibassclub.com/high-school-open-results.html

  The goal of our tournament is to help promote fishing to the younger generations, and also show high school anglers there is a place for them after Illinois High School Association fishing. Illinois was the first state to implement high school fishing as a sport and it has been a huge success. Since its founding 5 years ago, participation has grown every year throughout the state and several other states have followed Illinois’ lead. We have seen the effects first hand in our club, as we have had more and more members coming in with previous tournament experience.  College fishing is growing every year, and a lot of this growth is due to tournament organizations like B.A.S.S. but also to the high school fishing programs that get anglers started at a younger age. College fishing provides anglers want to take their passion for the sport to the next level a chance to do so. Many collegiate anglers are heading straight into professional fishing after college, such as last years B.A.S.S. Elite Series Rookie of the Year, Brandon Card. He was the first collegiate angler to make it to the Elite rankings and was welcomed with immediate success, winning a prestigious title and qualifying for the Bassmaster’s Classic. Our club has witnessed this transition firsthand, as our current president, Cody Sullivan, is in the process of making the transition to the professional side of bass fishing as well. Cody’s story gives us the unique ability to show these young anglers how they too can rise in from the high school level, to the collegiate level, and eventually to a professional career.

Although the fishing was tough, judging by the reactions from the anglers and coaches alike, the tournament was a success because we were able to get the students out on the water and enjoying the sport they love. The smiles on the faces of each and every high school angler made all the work that went into this tournament more than worth it. The future of competitive bass fishing is something the Illini Bass Fishing Club takes seriously, and we are proud to do our part in developing the future of this amazing sport. This tournament is something that our club looks forward to every year, and we are proud that it has been more successful than we ever could have hoped for. We are all looking forward to running this tournament again next year, hopefully with an even larger field and more prizes to give away to the up-and-comers of our sport.

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Heavy Metal Spring Walleyes on the Mississippi

April 11, 2013

By Noah Humfeld

With the spring air moving to the Midwest, hundreds flock to the rivers to chase the elusive walleyes that call the rivers home. Here in southwest Wisconsin, the Mississippi River is our battlefield. With water temps nearing 40 degrees, the action is fast heating up on pool 11 near Dubuque, IA. Fishing in the area for the last few years, many interesting techniques for catching walleyes have been instilled upon me, however, the most “absurd” method, in my opinion, is fishing with “one-eye” jigs.

How can a simple ½ to 1oz piece of lead, dressed up with a little paint, and a hook at each end possible attract fish, let alone catch them? I was never a strong believer in the technique of snap jigging these ridiculous lures until very recently. When I had landed a solid 5 pound Mississippi River walleye, hooked in the mouth, I was hooked as well.

  These  lures would be classified as a jigging spoon, technically, however, most often are cast into heavy currents, and with a snap jigging type retrieve, ripped off of the bottom, and let fall slowly back down, triggering strikes. The construction of these lures is very simple: a thin, diamond shaped piece of lead poured over a wire form with a loop at each end for hook attachment points.

Most often, I purchase my “one-eye” jigs at a local gas station, where the sizes range from ¼ to 1oz lures, in multiple different color patterns. The first thing I do with any “one eye” style of jig is replace the hooks. For whichever reason, the stock hooks just don’t last very long in the rocky torrent known as the Mississippi River, so I replace all of my hooks with size 4-6 red Eagle Claw, Lazer Sharp treble hooks. The red hooks are great for their fish attraction properties, and these hooks hold up the best fishing in these tough conditions.

It can be quite a challenge to pick and choose the right colors from the myriad of choices at the bait shop, but don’t be intimidated! Good choices for this style of jig are greens, purples, blacks, and natural bait fish patterns. More important than the color, is the location at which you are going to fish. This time of year, look for slack water on the edge of faster moving currents. This provides the fish with a resting place, as well as an ambush point for feeding. Breaking down water to target these fish is easy using Fishidy. Whether or not you are shore fishing or using a boat, the maps provide anglers with the most current information on the water way they are fishing. Using the satellite photo maps, it is easy to locate where the fast water meets the slack.  Target areas of 8-15 feet of water during the daytime, and anywhere from 4-8 feet of water during the evening and night time, when the walleyes move in shallow to feed.

Cast the one-eye out into the slower moving water, and let out line until you feel contact with the bottom. Reel up the slack, then with a quick snap of the wrist, rip the jig off the bottom, and using the rod, control the speed of the fall back down. Most of the time, the fish will strike as the jig is falling back to the bottom, so when you feel a bump or a “tick”, set the hook hard, and hold on. The bite is on, so get out and give this local remedy to the walleye fever a shot!

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Check out Fishidy Pro Staff Member, Jordan Truttschel, in this video demonstrating how he used Fishidy to his advantage as he slayed late-ice crappies from Madison, Wisconsin's Lake Waubesa just a few weeks ago. Sign up and connect with Jordan Truttschel on Fishidy today!

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Electronic Navigation...The game changer in Fishing

Written by Ryan Ketter, with contributions by Fishing Hot Spots

Anglers today can have an eagle’s eye view of the waters they fish….that is if they own the technology. The most common technology used today is GPS (Global Positioning System). GPS utilizes satellite based transmitters. Its worldwide availability and high level of accuracy has created a significant demand in fishing.  Using GPS applications has allowed anglers to travel easily and directly from one part of a large body of water to another and pinpoint strategic fishing spots, like a weed edge, fish crib, or breakline.

As users enter strategic waypoints, your GPS will keep you on track. It has also allowed anglers to create an invisible, electronic marker than allows you to return to the exact location where fishing success has occurred previously. GPS devices are available to anglers as portable hand-held models, or as units that are mounted on the boat either as a GPS only or combined with a depth finder. Smartphones have also emerged with high accuracy GPS integrated. This technology phenomenon has opened up the “App Markets” for GPS-based fishing apps at a fraction of the cost, like the Fishidy.com Mobile App.  Check out this free mobile app that integrates with your Android or iPhone’s native GPS capabilities and allows anglers to view detailed interactive fishing maps, save the exact locations of your catches, and mark your proven spots. 

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Mike Iaconelli, regarded as a rebel of the bass fishing world, understands the importance of staying on top of the latest tools and technology the fishing industry has to offer. He's made a new change to his fishing equipment recently - he's added an iPad. IKE discusses how technology and Fishidy have helped him become a more effective angler.

Checkout http://www.bassmaster.com/blog/importance-equipment for more details, and the video above as IKE showcases his new equipment.

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The option to brag...wins big

Written by Ryan Ketter

We recently launched the Fishidy Braggin’ Board that allows anglers to show off their best fishing photos by submitting their prized catches through any of the Fishidy.com mobile apps or online. After submitting, browse the Braggin’ Board gallery and vote for your favorite trophy fish.

A weekly contest will be held and the winners will win a Fishidy prize pack that includes premium memberships, Fishidy.com gear, lures, and a Mike Iaconelli autograph. To increase your chances of winning, enter as many photos as possible. Best of all, entries posted on the Braggin Board will automatically be entered for the grand prize to win an all-expenses paid trip to fish with Bassmaster Classic Champion and world renowned angler Mike Iaconneli on Lake Conroe, TX which is an outstanding fishery at 21,000 acres. The package also includes VIP passes to the Toyota Texas Bass Classic, so start showing off to get entered to win a once in a lifetime opportunity. 

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The Fishidy.com user friendly redesign

Written by Ryan Ketter

 As many of our members have noticed, Fishidy.com, the fishing social network loaded with detailed fishing maps, has launched a new design to the website. The site redesign has been developed with users in mind and was created based on their feedback. With continuous improvements occurring weekly, there has been more emphasis on the fishing maps, improved usability, and a main fishing log that creates awareness.

 As many members have requested, we have improved the interactive fishing maps. The maps have been enlarged to create ease while searching your favorite body of water. As you search that body of water, it is easier to mark your catches or spots, which can be found in the lower right corner of the map, with as much detailed information users would like to provide. The map tools have been simplified to help users take advantage of available layers and features.

  Improved usability means users are able to navigate to different areas of the site and access the great information provided on Fishidy.com with ease. As we continue to improve with user feedback, getting started on the site and becoming interactive is a breeze. The new task bar that extends down the left-hand side contains tabs for rapid navigation along with the getting started with Fishidy section that can be found on the main feed. Members can find productive fishing spots near them by using the discover new fishing spots feature.

When users log in, they are directed to the activity log, which provides them with up to date information about specific bodies of water and/or hot bites. As continuous improvements and information is provided on the main feed, users can “view this spot on the map” to get a precise location of where the bite has been hot.

From more information on continuous improvements that are occurring weekly, check your email newsletters or log on today. 

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Home of the 5 Fish Limit….Grand Lake, OK - This Bass factory will be the focus of the fishing world this week as the Bassmaster Classic kicks off Feb. 21.

At 46,500 acres, Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees near Tulsa, Oklahoma is rated as the second best lake in Oklahoma for bass tournament success and number one in average bass weight and winning weight. The lake is consistently ranked among the top lakes in the region for bass fishing with several tournaments hosted on the lake every year.  As anglers look to find quality largemouth bass during the winter months, look to target in on shallow water. 

Anglers will be able to find fish on shallow flats, points and around docks or boathouses.  To find shallow flats or point that will produce fish, use the maps on Fishidy.com. When working these flats, try a white 3/8 ounce spinnerbait with a red Colorado blade.  If the water clarity is poor, less than a foot, follow the Colorado blade with a willow leaf blade.  If the visibility is greater than a foot, try a white/chartreuse spinnerbait with tandem willow leaf blades.  Jig n’ pig combos in black, brown, or blue work great around the docks and boathouses as well.  Spotted bass will also strike the same rigs except spotted bass inhabit rockier areas in deeper water when compared to largemouth bass.

Fishidy.com pro Mike Iaconelli looks to score a few days of 5 fish limits. Photo Courtesy of BASS

It is recommended to downsize lures when targeting spotted bass.  When targeting smallmouth bass, search rocky areas of feeder streams using similar techniques as used for largemouth bass. It is common to find quality fish, with a lot in the 4-to-5-pound range.

On February 22-24th, the Bassmaster Classic will be held on this large body of water.  As all 53 contenders get ready to win, the odds fall to anglers who have angling acumen, experience, temperament and skill under the prevailing conditions. Anglers that have been successful with top ten finishes believe the lake is loaded with healthy, big bass and the lake offers tons of options for getting a 5 fish limit.   

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Locating Fish by Types of Water

Written by Ryan Ketter, Courtesy of Fishing with Maps by Fishing Hot Spots

Although fish behavior is constant, each body of water they inhabit has its own personality. Anglers should recognize each water’s individual peculiarities. There are three basic types of inland waters: natural lakes, man-made reservoirs, and rivers.

When fishing a reservoir, there are two distinct areas to search for fish. The first are clouds lines created by feeder creeks or rivers. These areas are where game fish will stage when looking to feed. Another area that can be found in both reservoirs and rivers are areas a current.  Especially during the spawn, game fish use these areas for reproductive activities and for feed to be swept to them. Although most natural lakes have some type of current, anglers should focus on structural fish habitat. Areas with underwater humps, islands, weedbeds, rock piles, reefs, drop-offs, points, gravel and mud flats adjacent to deep water attract fish. If anglers can find similar structural fish habitat in rivers or reservoirs, these are also productive areas. River fish position themselves at strategic places to feed. To find areas where a hungry river fish will establish territory in slack water adjacent to current, check out Fishidy.com to find thousands of marked hot spots. If anglers use these basic fish locating tips it will improve an outing into successful outing.

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Visualization of the Fish’s World

Written by Ryan Ketter, Courtesy of Fishing with Maps by Fishing Hot Spots

Once you learn to visualize, you will catch fish like a professional.

Visualization is the ability to form a mental picture of something that is beyond your sight. Since you cannot see beneath the surface of the water very far, you have to create in your mind’s eye what drop-offs, weed edges, rock reefs, inside turns, contours and creek channels look like. Then you mentally add where fish are likely to be or where your depthfinder shows them. To visualize, you have to translate the two-dimensional flat fishing map like found on Fishidy.com into a multi-dimensional picture. Now that you have created a picture in your mind prior to fishing a specific location, all you have to do is figure out what bait presentation works best for the given situation.  If you present your bait the proper way, you will effectively catch fish.  Once you have created that visualization of what is on the hump and what the drop-offs look, it will improve your fishing success.  When fishing with an accurate visualization of the underwater scene, it eliminates most of the random haphazard of angling.  Even though visualization takes time, the more you practice the technique, the more you realize it is time well spent. 

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Fishing Maps: GPS Mapping, your eyes underwater

Written by Ryan Ketter, Courtesy of Fishing with Maps by Fishing Hot Spots

Ways a depthfinder enhances a fishing map:                                                                                       

 Knowing a precise location- Your depthfinder agrees with your fishidy.com map.

Updating your fishing map- Navigating with a fishing map and a depthfinder tells the angler if his map is accurate.

Finding specific locations and structure- A depthfinder is necessary to confirm that exact location

Visualizing a 3-D image- Projects enough data for an angler to create a mental view of the subsurface environment.

Staying on edges with fish- Weed edges and breaklines are outstanding places to catch fish and an angler must have a depthfinder to stay on top of them.

Estimating distance- Depthfinders display speed and distance traveled on screen.

Locating Fish- A depthfinder will tell you whether fish are present or to motor on to the next predetermined area to fish.

Depthfinders have become an integral part of every angler’s tools over the past decade or so. The term depthfinder refers to a device utilizing sonar. Sonar emits high frequency sound waves that are inaudible to fish and humans. These impulses strike an object and reflect back to a receiver. The receiver measures the time it took for the impulses to return and continually calculates the distance between it and the object. Screens, graphs, or calibrated flashes display distance. The data you obtain from a depthfinder screen, in part, includes: bottom composition, bottom terrain, depth, structure type and configuration, presence of fish, size of fish, and submerged weeds and wood. With the bank of information a depthfinder furnishes, savvy anglers can create a complete representation of the fish’s world—a picture that will allow them to catch more fish. 

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Fishing Maps: Finding the Fish on a Map

Written by Ryan Ketter, Courtesy of Fishing with Maps by Fishing Hot Spots

A map will help you find all three important fish zones: sanctuaries, travel routes, and feeding areas that are influenced by:

 Light

Weather

Feeding Influences

           Fish spend most of their time in sanctuaries holed up where they are safe and comfortable (adequate oxygen and acceptable temperature).  In most cases, fish sanctuaries are the deepest pockets in a defined area that includes access to food. All species of fish move from their sanctuaries to areas where they actively feed as hunger triggers movement. Once their stomachs are full, they return to their sanctuaries.  A theory states that weather and light activate fish movement. Low pressure storm fronts stimulate fish to move and feed. When the front passes and the weather clears, fish are less active and are found tight to cover. A principle of fish behavior is all movement takes place along defined routes. Fish orient themselves with certain features of their underwater environment and travel set pathways between feeding areas and holding areas. Game fish will often move from deep water into feeding grounds in search of minnows or forage. When looking for game fish, an area with shallow weedbeds or fish attractors will hold minnows or forage.  At the edge of the flat the water drops sharply, eventually to a hole known as a sanctuary and an angler will be able to intercept game fish as they move from their sanctuaries into feeding areas in low light conditions. Top-of-the-line fishing maps on Fishidy.com include a section of proven tips and techniques to enhance your fishing success.  Angling experts put together a list of hot baits and techniques that are helpful in getting you started on the lake or reservoir.  Fishidy maps put you ahead of users of a plain contour map. 

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Fishing Maps: Finding Spawning Fish

Written by Ryan Ketter, Courtesy of Fishing with Maps by Fishing Hot Spots

When looking for that ideal spot for spawning fish, there is no better location to start than near structure. Keep in mind that fish relate to measurable current, wind action, and shallow contours when spawning.  An easy way to find these successful fishing locations is to use an accurate map with marked legends. The lake maps on Fishidy.com, like above, may illustrate stumps or timber in the shallows, two channels labeled in red, and fish attractors in the deeper water with a great break lines.  The current will push food to the fish and the variance of water will allow fish to suspend deeper or shallower depending on sunlight conditions.  These underwater features are magnets for fish.  Study a fishing map to find areas likely to hold the preferred food of the species you seek.  The more you study a map, the more fish you will have the opportunity to meet on the end of your line and you will no longer be fishing blind. 

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Fishing Maps: The World of Fish

Written by Brian Jensen, Courtesy of Fishing with Maps by Fishing Hot Spots

Fishing maps are critical to helping anglers understand fish behavior. Fish have three basic needs:

Habitat (appropriate light, oxygen levels, cover) 

Food (a steady supply of it) 

Reproduction (existence) 

As an angler comes to understand the habits and behavior of fish, they can more easily locate fish and catch them. Environment and instinct dictate the behavior patterns of fish. The cold-blooded fish seek comfort zones, preferring to locate in a temperature layer that also provides safety. For example, a smallmouth bass blends well with rocks and shelves, providing it with natural camouflage/cover. Rocks are also home to a smallie’s favorite food, crayfish. Not all rocky areas hold smallies, however, a savvy smallmouth angler looks at a fishing map and finds underwater rocks, then fishes those suitable areas.

The contour maps will designate which rock piles will have the ideal water temperature and oxygen levels. Thus, allowing the angler to focus on key spots and eliminate the searching. This is just one example of how understanding fish behaviors in conjunction with a good fishing map will help you eliminate unsuccessful time on the water. Once you've located your "hot spots", mark them on Fishidy.com so you can reference them again and again. 

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Fishing Maps: Planning Your Next Fishing Trip

Written by Brian Jensen, Courtesy of Fishing with Maps by Fishing Hot Spots    

If you’re like me, planning or getting ready for your next fishing trip is half the fun. Spooling your reels, packing your tackle box, gassing up the boat, not to mention the sheer excitement of what’s to come.  My favorite planning activity has to be studying and researching waterways with fishing maps.

Fishing maps tell me where the marina or boat launch is, which I select after identifying the best hot spots on the map (so I can get to the action much faster!). Maps also tell me what to pack in my tackle box. For example, if the map shows a lot of flooded timber, then I know I need to bring a medium to heavy-duty rod and reel, and some tough line so I don’t easily break off fish or lose lures in the heavy cover.

I also pay careful attention to water depth. If I’m targeting smallmouth bass on my home lake of Lake Mendota, I know fish can be caught from very shallow water (4-5 feet) up to big drops-offs (40 feet). That means I need to pack to some lightweight or top water lures as well as heavier jigs, plastics and deeper crankbaits. If I’m fishing a mostly shallow body of water, like Florida’s Lake Okeechobee, I would pack the typical crankbaits, plastic lizards and short worms.

Having a plan of attack and understanding the entire body of water is crucial. I like to relate it to football. Each week a team prepares a game plan -- fishing should be no different. Having a solid understanding of planned fishing spots, launch locations and the gear needed to catch fish at those locations will lead to a greater likelihood of success. And like football, it’s great to have some “audibles”, in case your well-known spots just aren’t producing. In order to have audibles on a fishing trip, you must have a solid understanding of the entire body of water.

Make it easy on yourself to study up on your favorite waterway maps at Fishidy.com. Connect with me, Brian Jensen, and I’ll share the tips and tricks I’ve got up my sleeve!

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Fishing Maps: Which is Right For You?

Written by Brian Jensen, Courtesy of Fishing with Maps by Fishing Hot Spots 

You've probably noticed, I've been focusing my blog posts on fishing maps lately. There's a really good reason for that. According to a recent survey of anglers, we found that fishing maps were voted as the "most reliable source of information" when planning a fishing trip, followed by friends and bait & tackle shops. So, how can you tell the difference between the maps available and which one will be the best option for you?

There are five types of fishing maps available to anglers. I've included information about each of them below and arranged them in order based on the amount of fishing information they provide, starting with the least and ending with the most detailed fishing maps. Take a look and let us know which type of map you prefer. 

Overview maps – These include county, state and regional maps. This would also include Google, Bing, MapQuest or other interactive maps (although these interactive maps usually provide much more detail and information than traditional paper maps). These maps locate lakes and streams as well as major road systems and political boundaries. They also show some landmarks and businesses. In general, overview maps can help you get to the launch or shore spot and potential watering holes so you can share your fishing experiences (in addition to Fishidy.com of course).

Topo Maps – These maps, produced by the USGS in paper format, take it a step further. They show land contours plus more definitive political boundaries, in addition to some manmade water features like access points, bridges and dams. Take note though -- some of these maps can be very dated.

Navigation Charts – These are commercially available and generally made for large, commercially navigable rivers, large reservoirs, seawaters and the Great Lakes. These maps tend to have high-definition when it comes to navigation and depth contours. They typically show buoys, channels, piers, reefs, shoals and hazards. They also tend to be quite costly.

Lake or River Maps – Maps of this type concentrate on water depths and sub-surface structures. Lake maps show little of the surrounding area and road information. They are typically lake surveys, don’t necessarily display accurate fishing information and are often dated. These are generally available in PDF or paper format.

Fishing Maps – Quality fishing maps feature an accurate contour/depth map, but also offer first-rate fishing and navigational information. Created specifically for anglers, these maps show water features essential for locating fish and fishing structure such as weedbeds, brush piles, channels, flooded timber, etc. Some even show field verified hot spots (i.e. Fishing Hot Spots and Fishidy.com).

Today’s fishing map-makers, like Fishing Hot Spots and Fishidy.com, use the latest computer, mobile, web- and location-based technologies to create maps that are accurate, colorful, valuable and contain loads of detailed information. Quality fishing maps provide great detail on the surface and the underwater world of fish.

Check out the maps on Fishidy.com and let us know what you think!

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Beaver Dam Tip-Ups - 2012 Product Review

By Jordan Truttschel - Ice Fishing Finatic

With the winter season looming, it may not be too early to start looking at that pile of ice fishing gear you have stored in a corner of your basement (like me). Or, start pulling it outof the shed/attic to see what you’ll be working with this winter. In many cases, it can be a great time to start budgeting for the purchase of some new items. (Make sure to read this entire post to get a valuable discount!)

This is also the time of year when new gear is being reintroduced into your nearby tackle stores and retailers, but this year you’ll find a new style of Beaver Dam's on their shelves. I’m not talking new colors or different style flags. I’m talking ROUND tip-ups!  

The 2012 edition of the Beaver Dam tip-ups will feature a new, round design. These freeze-proof, windproof and foolproof tip-ups will keep frustrations at bay while your fingers are as frozen as the water you’re standing on! They truly are built to last a lifetime, not just the upcoming ice fishing season. Beaver Dam tip-ups come standard with components of the highest quality. Each one of these handmade tip-ups is assembled one-at-a-time, so each detail is done accurately and precisely. Plus, they’re made in the USA!

The round Beaver Dam tip-ups are available in two different sizes. The 10" model is perfect for covering 9" holes and smaller, where the 12" model will cover 10" holes. They’re available in the traditional red color for visibility purposes. They also have a treated wood base and an insulated rubber bottom to keep your holes ice-free!

I’ve used many kinds of tip-ups over the years, but there’s no question the quality of a Beaver Dam product is at an entirely different level. They never freeze tight, never break and work like new after many, many years. If you want to get serious about tip-up fishing you’ve got to get Beaver Dam tip-ups! Check them out at www.unclejosh.com, but first make sure you create a free profile on www.Fishidy.com, during the month of November, to get an insider discount on your entire Beaver Dam product purchase!

Here’s all the details you need – click here!