Now that it is show season and many of us will be attending these shows I thought it would be a good idea to review some products that no bass angler should be without.  These reviews are short and to the point.  To obtain more information on these products you can go to their respective web sites.

Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits – www.yamamoto.baits.com In the past year Yamamoto has developed many new baits and added many new colors to it’s product line.  Some of the newest baits are the Flat Worm and the seven-inch Cut Tail Worm.  The Flat Worm is a four-inch cut tail worm that is flat.  It has proven to be a great drop shot bait.  If you are into drop shotting this is the bait you must have.  The seven-inch Cut Tail Worm is a great worm for Texas rigging and Carolina rigging. This new cut tail, like the senko, is loaded with salt.  The bait is very good with or without weight. There have also been many new colors added.  Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits can be purchased at most sporting goods stores such as Green Top, Guy Brothers Marine, Surfside Bait & Tackle, and The Big Z.

Ranger Boats -  www.rangerboats.com Ranger has added two new boats to its already famous line of bass boats; the special addition NASCAR boat and the new 521VX Comanche.  These new boats can be seen at the 2003 Fishing Expo & Boat Show, Timonium, Maryland; Bassarama, Richmond, Virginia; and the Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.   Ranger Boats can also be seen and purchased at Mare, Inc., Thurmont, Maryland.

Thunder Shad Crank Baits – www.awesomebaits.com  Thunder Shad Crank Baits are used and endorsed by fishing legend Rick Clunn. These crank baits are the finest hand crafted balsa wood crank baits on the market.  They are hand painted and come with Gamakatsu hooks.  Check out the web site to learn more about and purchase Thunder Shad Crank Baits.  Awesome Baits is currently running a special; buy six baits and get a FREE Rick Clunn proto-type, a Rick Clunn poster and FREE shipping.

Towing Vehicles –  www.leosrv.com There are many fine vehicles on the market that will tow your boat with ease.  I have used just about every vehicle on the market and have discovered that a Class B motor home is the best towing vehicle for me.  I tow my Ranger throughout the country with a Class B motor home.  It has plenty of horsepower and gives me the freedom of stopping and sleeping when I want to without the hassles or the expenses of hotels.  Believe it or not, I get better gas mileage towing my Ranger with the motor home than I did with my Ford Expedition.  The motor home is an economical way to travel.  The Class B motor home is equipped with a refrigerator, stove, shower and toilet.  It’s a home away from home.  A motor home is also great for family trips.  Leo’s currently has many great used RVs and campers at prices you will not believe.  Leo’s also takes trade-ins including your old camper, car, truck, motorcycle or boat.  To learn more about these and other motor homes call Scott or Greg at Leo’s Vacation Center in Gambrills, Maryland; 1-800- 559-4793. 

Allstar Graphite Rods – www.allstarrods.com  Allstar has added some great new products to an already fantastic line of rods.  They now offer two crank bait rods in the Titanium series.  One is a 6’6” medium heavy with fast action and the other is a 7’ medium light with moderate action.  Allstar also has a complete line of crank bait rods such as the Brent Chapman “solid glass” crank bait rod. There are also many other new rods in every series.  Visit Allstar at their web site to learn more about these new products.  Allstar Graphite Rods can be purchased at most sporting goods store such as Green Top and The Big Z.

Ocean Waves Sunglasses – www.oceanwaves.com  “The worlds best sunglasses”.  Ocean Waves sunglasses provide the best U.V. protection anywhere and the lenses are 100% polarized.  Ocean Waves has four lens options.  Offshore Blue, which, is designed for deep water fishing and boating.  In addition, Backwater Green is ideal for flats fishing. These lenses are preferred by top fishing guides.  The Crown Royal Luminator is the best lens for low light situations such as early mornings.  These lenses were tested and approved by the Crown Royal fishing team.   In addition, the UVR 100 is Ocean Waves only lens that block 100% of both ultraviolet and infrared light.  Ocean Waves sunglasses also produce Rx.  Ocean Waves can be purchased at sporting goods stores such as Green Top.

Easy Retriever –  www.easyretriever.com The Easy Retriever lure retriever has been on the market for several years now. They have been and still are the most convenient, economical and versatile lure retriever on the market.  As you know, anything that is good spawns imitations.  Easy Retriever is no different.  There are now imitations of this lure retriever but I will assure you the original is always the best; do not be fooled by imitations or big name endorsements.  You can meet Rick Leigeber, a top bass professional and the inventor of the Easy Retriever, at Bassarama, Richmond, Virginia in January 2003.  He will be happy to answer your questions or just talk fishing.  Ask him about the B.A.S.S record spotted bass he caught on Lake Martin during a B.A.S.S. tournament.  Easy Retriever can be purchased at most sporting goods stores such as Green Top, Guy Brothers Marine, Big Z and Surfside Bait and Tackle.

Kick’n Bass Fish Attractants –  www.kicknbass.com -  Endorsed by fishing legend Jimmy Houston Kick’n Bass fish attractants are the strongest attractants on the market.  They are available in crawfish, anise shad, and garlic.  Other products available are Kick’n Trout, Kick’n Walleye and Kick’n Catfish.  Another great product from Kick’nBass is the Bass Boat Clean and Shine.  You just spray it on your boat, wipe it off and the glitter finish looks like new.  Kick’n Bass fish attractants and bass boat clean and shine can be purchased at most sporting goods store such as Green Top, Guy Brothers Marine, and The Big Z.

March 2002