2022 One Fish Wonders For Bass/Jumpers

 I caught only one bass/jumpin' bullhead on 21 different lures this year. There are 22 baits on the list above; the Big Bite Baits BFE caught 6 Jumpin' bullheads, so it shouldn't be on the list.  

BP's Strategic Advice To The Vikings

 I think the Vikes should basically sit Cook for the next couple of games. He looks fresh right now. I want him 100% for the playoffs. Madison is quality back. In the Packers game, they should use Cook as a play-action decoy for three quarters giving Madison 100% of the carries. Only giving Cook carries in the 4th if the game is on the line. Yes, the Vikes could use the win this Sunday, but not at the expense of the healthy Dalvin we have right now. It's a delicate balance. If Coach KOC chooses to go in a more aggressive direction and it comes back to bite him. I will not be happy. My position, or even going more conservative with Cook, is the wise play.  

Vikes Win Again!!!

Justin Jefferson is one bad dude. Cook is healthy. The D got turnovers, as did Special Teams.  It all came together, and the Vikes eke out a win on a last-second field goal versus the Giants.

Cyb Catches A Huge Gator On The Schooley

 The wind noise is kind of annoying, but staying until the end is worth it. MT channels Taku Ito complaining about hooking into big fish. 

Nice Catch, Mike

Vikes Have Record Comeback To Take The North

 

I had to head South to take my mom to my brother's place in Bloomington right after the blocked punt for a Colts TD. What a comedy of errors that first half was. The Vikes scored their second touchdown shortly after I arrived. And dog gummit they scored  5 TD's in the second half and win it in overtime with the greatest comeback in NFL history. 

 

MN DNR Will Be Opening Up C & R Records Starting in 2023

 

If the world doesn't end and I don't die. I plan on trying to hold the DNR catch and release record for bowfin and largemouth bass. 

From Star Tribune via Yahoo News:

Bassmaster Fantasy Bass Fishing is Live

(Clicking this won't do nothing)

 Clicking here will send you to the Bassmaster site.

First Tournament is at the Big O in mid-February. 

Here are the Prizes:

Fantasy Fishing Prizes

Individual Tournament First Prizes: There is one (1) Individual Tournament First Prize available to be won per Tournament. Each Individual Tournament First Prize winner will receive a prize package to include:

• One (1) $2,500 Bass Pro Shop Gift Card;
• $1,000 cash (to be awarded in the form of a check);
• Rapala prize package including the following (ARV: $500)
• One (1) Rapala Touch Screen Scale with culling kit;
• One (1) Rapala Performance Tool Combo;
• One (1) Rapala Ruler;
• One (1) Rapala Decal Kit;
• One (1) Rapala Trucker Cap; and
• One (1) Rapala Products Package including Crankbaits, Jerkbaits, Sufix Line, VMC Hooks, Terminator Jigs, and Storm Lures.

If an Individual Tournament First Prize winner is a B.A.S.S. Member as of each Individual Tournament Locktime, as indicated in the chart above, he/she will receive an additional $500 Bass Pro Shop Gift Card. The total ARV of each Individual Tournament First Prize is: $4,000 minimum / $4,500 maximum.

Individual Tournament Second Prizes: There are four (4) Individual Tournament Second Prizes available to be won per Tournament. Each Individual Tournament Second Prize winner will receive a prize package to include:

• One (1) Rapala Touch Screen Scale with culling kit;
• One (1) Rapala Performance Tool Combo;
• One (1) Rapala Ruler;
• One (1) Rapala Decal Kit;
• One (1) Rapala Trucker Cap; and
• Rapala Brands Products valued up to $100.

The total ARV of each Individual Tournament Second Prize is: $250.

Individual Tournament Third Prizes: There are five (5) Individual Tournament Third Prizes available to be won per Tournament. Each Individual Tournament Third Prize winner will receive Rapala Brands Products of Sponsor’s choice valued up to $100. The total ARV of each Individual Tournament Third Prize is: $100.

Individual Tournament Fourth Prizes: There are ten (10) Individual Tournament Fourth Prizes available to be won per Tournament. Each Individual Tournament Fourth Prize winner will receive a prize package to include:

• One (1) Rapala Cap;
• One (1) Rapala T-shirt; and
• Three (3) Rapala products of Sponsor’s choice.

The total ARV of each Individual Tournament Fourth Prize is: $50.

Finisher Runner-Up Prizes: Each of four (4) Finisher Runner-Up Prize winners will receive a prize package to include:

• One (1) $1,000 Bass Pro Shops Gift Card; and
• One (1) Rapala package including a Rapala hat, t-shirt and lures.

The total ARV of each Finisher Runner-Up Prize is: $1,100.

Grand Prize (top Season total): One (1) Grand Prize Winner will receive a prize package to include:

• One (1) $15,000 Bass Pro Shops Gift Card;
• $5,000 cash (to be awarded in the form of a check);
• One (1) Rapala package including a Rapala hat, t-shirt and lures; and
• A trip package for one (1) person, the Grand Prize winner, to a to-be-determined location in the state of South Carolina to fish with Davy Hite. Trip dates will be scheduled on a mutually agreed upon date during the month of October 2023. Dates and location are subject to change in Sponsor’s sole discretion. Trip package will include:
  • Round-trip, coach-class airfare (up to $500 in value) for Grand Prize winner to a to-be-determined location in South Carolina from a major airport nearest Grand Prize winner’s residence within the 48 U.S.;
  • Two (2) nights hotel accommodations (up to $400 in value) at a hotel of Sponsor’s choice;
  • 1-day fishing with Davy Hite; and
  • $150 spending money.

If Grand Prize winner is a B.A.S.S. Member as of 6:00 AM ET on August 24, 2023, he/she will receive an additional $500 Bass Pro Shop Gift Card. The total ARV of the Grand Prize is: $21,150 minimum / $21,650 maximum.

Snatcher Tuma Is Going For It In 2023

 What is "it" you ask? "It" is to qualify to be a Bassmaster Elite Series Angler by qualifying through the Opens in 2023. There are 9 tournaments in all. It won't be easy, but Keith is a hound dog and a super-talented angler. I think the only thing he lacks is a bit of experience compared to some of the other guys he'll be competing against. 

Go make your own luck, brother!

Vikes Beat the J. E. T. S., Jets!

 

Kirk was not at his best, but the team overcame and hung on for the victory beating the Jets 27-22. The Division title is on hold for KOC because the Lions won today. We get the Lions next in Detriot. SKOL!