NPAA NewsBLAST January 30th, 2017

Well Known Fishing Tackle Salesman’s Passion Turns to Guiding Cody Roswick, Fishing Guide

Cody Roswick, Fishing Guide Well Known Fishing Tackle Salesman’s Passion Turns to Guiding Cody Roswick, North Dakota Fishing ans Hunting Guide Cody Roswick is writing a new chapter in his love of the outdoors. From Valley City, North Dakota, Roswick has been an integral player in the fishing and marine industries for two decades.  Now, he is directing his passion to one-on-one guiding. His full-service fishing and hunting guide business, Fin-Hunters, will operate in central…

“Gone Outdoors” Radio with Brewer-Agre Outdoors to premier in Sioux Falls radio market

Fargo, ND, Moorhead, MN-The “Gone Outdoors” radio program hosted by Scott Brewer & Kyle Agre of Brewer-Agre Outdoors premiered on KWSN 1230 AM/98.1 FM Sports Radio in Sioux Falls, South Dakota beginning on Saturday, January 7th, 2017. Brewer and Agre will bring their weekly outdoors program to KWSN Sports Radio on Saturdays from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. and again on Sundays from 8:00… Read More

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY WISCONSIN’S AMERICAN LEGION POST 1881 TO HOST CHARITY FISHING TOURNAMENT TO SUPPORT VETERANS

MEQUON, Wis. – Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW) American Legion Post 1881 is pleased to announce it will host their first High “F.I.V.E.” Fishing Tournament on Lake Pewaukee, Wisconsin on Saturday May 6th to benefit veteran students at their university. The theme “Fishing to Increase Veteran Education” will be hosted by campus veterans, university fishing club members,… Read More

LOWRANCE UNIVERSITY AT CABELA’S RETURNS Lowrance Pro-Staffer Mark O’Neill & Cabela’s Once Again Host Marine Electronic Classes

Join pro-staffer Mark O’Neill for a unique learning experience at the Cabela’s store in Hoffman Estates, IL for Lowrance University at Cabela’s. These marine electronics classes will be held on Saturday, February 4th and 18th, 2017. Get hands on experience and explore the latest in marine electronics technology from Lowrance: Multiple… Read More

Casting for School Pride Oak Mountain High School Fishing Team Puts St. Croix’s BASS X to the Test

Park Falls, WI – Yes, football is still king of High School sports, at least in the South. However, many students who play under the Friday night lights are standing on the deck of a bass boat early the next morning, their school colors splattered across a bass fishing jersey instead of a helmet, casting for school pride instead of tackling for it. This is the… Read More

MARINE ELECTRONICS LEADER ENLISTS PR POWER PLAYERS

WILSONVILLE, OR – Ernest Hemingway. Zane Grey. Jim Harrison. These three men could tell a fishing story like nobody else, exciting the imagination of all, even non-anglers…. Read More

THE NEW FACE OF POWRTRAN.COM

It was time for an upgrade. We have grown so much over the past few years that our old website just didn’t seem to fit anymore. So, we tore it down to the studs, re-designed almost everything about it and toward the end of 2016, we went live. If you haven’t seen our new digs, we encourage you head over to the new Powrtran.com and check it out! So what’s new? The first change you will notice is the strong company branding throughout. Goodbye white wallpaper and blank space, hello black and…Read More

Doctor Sonar releases Lowrance Elite Ti Tutorial DVD.

Osakis, MN-Bruce Doc Samson adds another tutorial DVD to his tutorial DVD library. Doc’s DVD’s have educated anglers and boaters for years on various models of sonars helping anglers get the most of their sonars making anglers time on the water more efficient and catching more fish by being able to understand their sonar better. This disc has 3+ hours of coverage including installation and set-up, features, and menus….Read More

Classic Bass Champions Tour Adds Two New Sponsors Minn Kota and Humminbird Sign On as Exclusive Partners

Zimmerman, MN – Classic Bass (ClassicBass.com), a leader in providing bass tournament anglers informative, current information, and presenter of the Champions Tour is pleased to announce that Minn Kota® and Humminbird® have joined on as sponsors for the inaugural season of the Champions Tour. Minn Kota and Humminbird will be the official trolling motor, shallow water anchor, onboard… Read More

Ranger Boats Brings Added Value to Tournament Anglers with New Ranger Cup Package

Ranger Boats Brings Added Value to Tournament Anglers with New Ranger Cup Package New for 2017, Ranger® Boats is offering an exclusive Ranger Cup® Package to provide the ultimate tournament-ready rig for bass and walleye anglers at a more accessible price point. The package includes upgrades in performance, electronics and features to offer the most advanced tournament boat on the water. MORE >>… Read More

Mercury Marine solidifies commitment to corrosion protection with opening of EDP plant expansion

FOND DU LAC, Wis.- Mercury Marine, the world leader in recreational and commercial marine propulsion and technology, has officially opened its new 49,000-square-foot electro-deposition paint (EDP) primer system expansion. The new addition, which broke ground in mid-2015, will double Mercury’s current processing capabilities.  “This new and expanded process enforces our ability…Read More

Do you run a website? Engage your audience!

Do you run a website? Engage your audience!  You can now add Navionics charts to your website for free! Yes, the same detailed marine and lakes maps found on the best plotters and our best-selling apps can now be embedded in any dealer, distributor or marine & lakes industry website.  Implementation takes very little time. It can be done by any programmer and customized with several value-added options. Your territorial presence will overlay on the map. Navionics interactive…Read More

Mercury Marine launches new Go Boldly global brand campaign

FOND DU LAC, Wis.- Mercury Marine, the world’s leading manufacturer of recreational marine engines, today announced a new brand message and global advertising campaign focused on enhancing the boating experience.  The campaign, “Go Boldly”, inspires confidence while capturing the high level of excitement and energy around the Mercury brand.  To promote this new approach to consumer marketing, Mercury has created… Read More

Aqua-Vu Headlines Top Ice Fishing Tournaments 2017 Ice Addiction Events set to draw thousands at popular Western lakes

Crosslake, MN.- It’s easily the most underrated region in the ice fishing belt. But this territory’s crystalline waters, scenic terrain and underwater monsters have nothing to do with the Canadian Shield, the Dakotas or Northern Minnesota. Fishing guide Nathan Zelinsky has known this for years, and for the past four, he and his company Tightline…Read More

Garmin On Board As Newest AWWS Sponsor For 2017

Look who’s come aboard to be one of the 2017 AIM Weekend Walleye Series sponsors, promising to be one of the most visible: Garmin, a world leader in innovative navigation, sonar and fitness electronics. “We at AIM couldn’t be more exited to welcome Garmin as one of our national sponsors. Not only will they be a presence at all our tournaments, the team taking the 2017 AIM Warrior Boats/Yamaha Outboards National Championship Shootout will drive away with a new Warrior V1898DC, powered by…Read More

T-H Marine Renews Sponsorship with Cabela’s National Walleye Tour

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – T-H Marine, a leading manufacturer of boat parts and marine accessories, has re-signed with the Cabela’s National Walleye Tour (NWT) as an official sponsor for the 2017 and 2018 seasons. The agreement was finalized as the NWT prepares for the upcoming season, scheduled to kick-off April 12 on Lake Erie.  “Many of our anglers use T-H Marine products so we are glad to have them… Read More

Chip Leer To Host Kraus-Anderson Walleyes On Ice Event

WALKER, MN-Noted fishing personality and promoter Chip Leer of Fishing the WildSide will host the inaugural Kraus-Anderson Walleyes On Ice fishing tournament on Lake Minnetonka out of Spring Park, Minnesota, Feb. 11, 2017. Produced by the Kraus-Anderson Community Foundation, the live-release event will raise funds to increase sustainable walleye populations in area lakes, while offering participants an innovative style of competition. “It means a lot having Chip host…Read More

Putting Your Mojo to Work Technique and species-specific guidance for choosing your Mojo ICE

Park Falls, WI – Remarkable in its construction and cosmetically striking, St. Croix’s new Mojo ICE has been all the talk of shanty town. Rich features like a purposeful split-grip, specialized reel-seat and precisely tapered blank are resonating with the hardwater intelligentsia. Still, though, making final selections at the rod shop…Read More

The Classic Bass Champions Tour

Zimmerman, MN – Classic Bass (ClassicBass.com), a leader in providing bass tournament anglers informative, current information, is very pleased to announce that a new bass tournament series will be coming to the Midwest in 2017. The Classic Bass Champions Tour was inspired by a desire to provide live results and techniques to Classic Bass users. “For several years now, anglers have expressed interest for new, fresh and exciting tournament concepts,” commented…Read More

Mississippi River Pools 3 and 4 Site of 2017 AWWS Warrior Boats/Yamaha Outboards National Shootout June 2-3

Presented by Yamaha Motor Corp USA and Warrior Boats LLC. Mississippi River Pools 3 and 4 Site of 2017 AWWS Warrior Boats/Yamaha Outboards National Shootout June 2-3 Ok, we’ve teased you enough. Here it is: The walleye-rich Pools 3 and 4 of the Mississippi River will host the 2017 AIM Weekend Walleye Series Warrior Boats/Yamaha Outboards National Championship Shootout, June 2-3 2017. That 62 miles of water containing everything from monstrous Lake Pepin to the timbered backwaters, river…Read More

Sportfishing Industry Angered by Last-Minute U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services’ Director’s Order New U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service policy on lead fishing tackle blindsides recreational fishing community

Alexandria, VA – On the day before President Obama left office, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued an edict to phase out the use of traditional fishing tackle on the hundreds of thousands of square miles of public lands under its management. Director’s Order…Read More

Optima Batteries Tech Tip- WHAT DOES COLD CRANKING AMPS (CCA) MEAN?

“I’m going to buy the battery with the most cold cranking amps I can find,” say a lot of people when they decide to go battery shopping. Is that really the best way to pick out a battery? Oftentimes, the answer is, “no.” To explain why, we should first explain exactly what cold cranking amps are. The Battery Council International has come up with a series of standardized tests that allow all battery manufacturers to list specifications for… Read More

SECRETS OF THE ICE HUNTERS: VOLUME 4 FRABILL PRO, CAPTAIN PAT KALMERTON, ON MICRO-TUNED FINESSE PRESENTATIONS FOR SHALLOW-WATER PANFISH

Plano, IL- “I do it for the challenge.” The USCG-licensed captain and guide, Pat Kalmerton, was explaining why he travels across the country to ice fish. As owner of the busy, all-outdoor, Wolf Pack Adventures Guide Service headquartered in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Kalmerton doesn’t lack ice time. Yet, on his days off, he… Read More