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Friday, October 10, 2025
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Zoom Offers 4-inch Snack-Size Swimbait
Zoom Bait Company announces the release of the new 4-inch Zoom Swimmer, a downsized version of the company’s ultra-popular hollow-bodied swimbait introduced early this year. While the new model is slightly smaller, it retains its 5-inch big brother’s lifelike swimming action because it features the same realistic shad-shaped body and lively paddle tail, just in a slightly more compact package.
This style of lure has taken the bass world by storm over the past half-decade, but just as the monstrous 8- to 12-inch California versions, they don’t produce in every fishery and there’s a need for bite-sized finesse. Fishermen have clamored for a smaller version of the Swimmer that retained the same uniformity, constant swimming action and ultra-natural characteristics of the original. When the forage is smaller than usual or excessive fishing pressure makes the bite tough, this will become your go-to swimbait.
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Clear H2o Tackle near Juno and Christiana lakes will conduct an in-store open house next Saturday and Sunday.
The latest in ice fishing gear will be on display and pro staffers along with some manufacturer representatives will be on hand to offer ice fishing tips.
Food and drinks will be available to those who visit the store either day. Program hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. For more info, call the shop at 269-414-4131.
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To engage young anglers – especially those already enjoying the growing popularity in high school and college bass fishing tournaments, Shimano will kick-off its youth fishing program on Dec. 1, announces Steve Ferrara, Shimano fishing division vice president.
The program aims to introduce and educate high school and college age anglers on Shimano tackle to help them have more fishing success, create lifetime relationships even beyond their time on the water, and open their eyes and teach young anglers about the sustainable use of the resource.
“We want them to further appreciate the sport in more ways than just catching a big bass,” said Steve Ferrara Shimano fishing division vice president.
Shimano ‘Youth Fishing Coordinator’ Frank Hyla, who has been active in high school bass fishing scene in Illinois since its inception in 2008, will lead Shimano’s efforts. In laying the groundwork for Shimano’s program, Hyla has attended more than 200 tournaments and youth fishing group meetings over this past year to both talk about Shimano and its tackle and advocacy efforts
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Seaguar Introduces ‘Rippin’ – Premium Monofilament Line
New York, NY (July 2016) There’s something about a top-water bite that raises the sensory levels to new heights. Splash. Pause. Splash. Pause. And bam — an explosive hit that’s a visual rush and adrenalin kicker for any angler. “I’ve always got a couple of rods set up with monofilament,” says Elite Series Pro Chris Zaldain. “There are certain presentations like top water, where I prefer the performance of monofilament altogether.”
Zaldain was one of several Seaguar pro-staffers who have been testing Seaguar’s new Rippin’ monofilament fishing line.
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Seaguar Expands Technique-Specific Lines with ‘Finesse Fluorocarbon’
The old adage - “You can’t fight Mother Nature” - is so true. Inevitably she’s going to throw a cold front or high-pressure system your way that’s going to change the bite. So before despair sets in and fishing plans are scrapped, you adjust. That’s when you put down that flipping stick and grab your finesse rig to coax more bites. Finesse presentations change the game.
“When conditions change and fish get finicky, we downsize everything - our baits, our rods and our line - to coax more bites,” says Seaguar Pro-Staffer and Elite Series Angler Shaw Grigsby Jr. “And while we are slowing presentations and downsizing gear, we’re still targeting big fish. That’s where the new Seaguar Finesse Fluorocarbon line can make a big difference. It’s exceptionally soft yet incredibly strong.”
Seaguar Finesse Fluorocarbon is made using an exclusive double-structure process that combines two custom Seaguar fluorocarbon resins to create a line with smaller diameters and exceptional knot and tensile strength. It’s soft and supple with low memory, making it a great choice for finesse applications. It’s available on 150 yd. spools and formulated in four sizes for finesse presentations including 5.2-, 6.2-, 7.3- and 8.4-pound sizes and will be available at stores soon.