On April 17, by a wide bipartisan margin, the House of Representatives approved a bill that contains language that would block ongoing, unjustified efforts by anti-fishing groups to ban lead fishing tackle by petitioning the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) using a provision in the Toxic Substance Control Act. The Sportsmen’s Heritage Act of 2012, H.R. [...]
Archive for April 18th, 2012
Legislation to Protect Lead Fishing Tackle from Unwarranted Bans Clears House of Representatives
Posted: 18th April 2012 by Doug Cavin in Announcements, Conservation, General Fishing0
Everstart Series Western Division Headed to Clear Lake
Posted: 18th April 2012 by Doug Cavin in Announcements, FLW Headlines, Sponsorship & Promotion, Tournament Trail HeadlinesThe EverStart Series is headed to Clear Lake, known to many anglers as a Golden State fish factory, April 26-28 when as many as 300 pros and co-anglers take to the water for the final stop in the Western Division. Last year 80 anglers caught their five-bass limit on day 1 and it took more [...]
National Guard FLW College Fishing Western Conference Eyes Regular-Season Finale at Clear Lake
Posted: 18th April 2012 by Doug Cavin in Announcements, College Bass Fishing, FLW Headlines, Sponsorship & Promotion, Tournament Trail HeadlinesNational Guard FLW College Fishing is headed to Clear Lake April 28 for the season’s final stop in the Western Conference. Forty college teams from the across the region will be competing for a top award of $5,000. “Fishing is on fire; the bite is unbelievable,” said FLW Tour pro Cody Meyer of Auburn, Calif. [...]
FLW Forms Partnership With MotorSports Designs
Posted: 18th April 2012 by Doug Cavin in Announcements, FLW Headlines, Sponsorship & Promotion, Tournament Trail HeadlinesFLW, the world’s premier fishing tournament organization, and Motorsports Designs, headquartered in High Point N.C., have reached an agreement for an associate sponsorship for the 2012 FLW season. Motorsports Designs offers customers high-quality decals and wraps for their boats, cars, trucks and trailers for both private and commercial applications. Motorsports Designs wraps will be prominently [...]
EVINRUDE JOINS RANGER BOATS TO DOUBLE “OPERATION: TROOP SALUTE” PAYOUTS
Posted: 18th April 2012 by Doug Cavin in Announcements, Boating Industry Headlines, Sponsorship & PromotionCurrent and former military personnel wishing to live the boating lifestyle can take advantage of engine horsepower rebates and other exclusive offers through the “Operation Troop Salute” program offered by Ranger Boats. The retail promotion, available on qualifying new boat purchases made from authorized Ranger dealers, runs April 15 to July 31, 2012. Through the [...]