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(Provided by PRADCO)

FORT SMITH, Ark. - PRADCO Outdoor Brands, the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of fishing and hunting brands and products, has acquired Bandit Lures of Sardis, Mississippi.

Bandit was founded in 1976 by Jim Winter, who launched a series of spinnerbaits at that time. In 1980, Bandit exploded onto the crankbait scene with the 200 Series, which has evolved into one of the workhorse crankbaits in competitive and recreational bass fishing. Bandit eventually launched other famous models such as the 100, 300 and Footloose series.


Vicious Vision Yellow MossVicious Vision Yellow MossForsyth, MO – Vicious Vision Premium Polarized Sunglasses now offer two new lens options, Yellow Moss and Blaze Orange. These new colors were developed to enhance vision and depth perception during low light times such as early mornings, late evenings or overcast days.

The Yellow Moss lens brings many of the benefits of a traditional yellow lens, but that hint of green keeps from blowing out images when things begin to brighten up.


Fish GuardianFish GuardianIt doesn’t matter whether you fish tournaments seriously or casually, keeping your fish healthy is critical to competitive success.

Most anglers know to add a livewell treatment chemical periodically, especially on a hot day or when the livewell is brimming with big bass. Many of these chemical additives restore the slime that protects the bass and keeps them lively.


(Provided by G. Loomis)

We know fishing rods get broken. We all fish hard and put our tackle through plenty of abuse. But don’t kick yourself if you do break one, relax – G.Loomis will help you out with a simpler warranty process, and an expanded ‘Xpeditor’ service program.

We inspect every rod sent back to the factory, and if it’s a problem or break due to material or workmanship, G.Loomis will always cover it with our limited lifetime warranty. And now, when submitting a warranty claim, anglers no longer are charged a claim review fee. If the rod is covered by the warranty, a replacement rod is sent at no charge. If it’s not, anglers can pay $95 ($120 CAN for service to Canada) to replace any broken GL2 or GL3 rod, or $120 ($145 CAN) to replace any NRX, GLX, Pro4X, IMX or blended graphite rods.


New IMX rods are 15 percent lighterNew IMX rods are 15 percent lighterThe first rod manufacturer to use higher modulus graphite and higher tensile strength in blank design, G. Loomis put IMX bass rods on the map among bass anglers back in 1985.

Now with new IMX graphite technology and new concepts in rod design available, G.Loomis introduces a complete new line-up of IMX bass rods – 34 models each in the right action and power for every bass fishing technique.

Offered in ‘Jig & Worm’ casting and spinning rods, ‘Mag Bass’ casting rods, Carolina rig, Flip/Punch technique, swimbait, umbrella rig, spinnerbait, topwater and jerkbait casting rods, plus spinning models for DropShot and ShakyHead use, the IMX bass rods “provide a new level in weight reduction, sensitivity and strength so more bass anglers can enjoy the G.Loomis experience,” said Bruce Holt with G.Loomis’ product development team.