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A new video series is giving the walleye fishing world a front-row seat to the grit, grind, and glory of life on the National Walleye Tour. “Livin’ the ‘Eye Life,” created by professional angler and NPAA Board Member Corey Heiser.
With the New Year just around the corner, anticipation is running high for the National Professional Anglers Association (NPAA) 2025 Annual Conference. The premier event for the sportfishing industry’s angling professionals including guides/captains, tournament anglers, tackle retailers, and industry representatives, the conference is slated for Friday, January 3rd through Saturday, January 4th, at the Chula Vista Resort and Conference Center in Wisconsin Dells, WI.
The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) proudly announced that Pat Neu, President of the National Professional Anglers Association (NPAA) and seasoned leader in the sportfishing industry, has been awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. The award was presented during the 2024 Sportfishing Summit, held at the Catamaran Resort in San Diego, California.
The dates and location have been announced, and anticipation is already on the rise for the NPAA 2025 Annual Conference. The premier event for all sportfishing industry professionals will commence on Friday, January 3rd and run through Saturday January 4th in Wisconsin Dells, WI.
Learn 2 Fish With Us Host Fishing Clinic For Big Brothers Big Sisters On Their Fifteenth Anniversary
On Wednesday, June 19th, Captain Greg of Learn 2 Fish With Us hosted a fishing clinic for Big Brothers Big Sisters at Appleton Memorial Park. It was fifteen years ago that Captain Greg hosted Learn 2 Fish With Us very first fishing clinic, which was for Big Bothers Big Sisters at the same park!! Today, this was Learn 2 Fish With Us four-hundred and nineteenth fishing clinic.
Yamaha Pro Angler Spencer Deutz successfully hosted the third of five Yamaha Outboards Youth and Family Fishing Clinics at SCHEELS in Fargo. The event, held on June 18, 2024, drew participation from young anglers and their families, providing them with an engaging and educational experience.
Hunter Brousseau was the youngest angler to attend the 2024 NPAA Conference in Fort Myers, FL.
Yamaha Pro Angler Spencer Deutz educated future anglers at the 48th Annual Devils Lake Chamber of Commerce Fishing Tournament. The Youth and Family Fishing Clinic, held immediately after the last team weighed their catch, was a success attracting enthusiastic young anglers and their families.
On June 8th, the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Walleye Club, for the 3rd consecutive year, hosted the Camp Courageous/NRG Media Fisheree at Pleasant Creek Lake near Palo, Iowa.
The weather conditions were perfect for a beautiful morning on the water in Northern Minnesota. Minnesota hosts an annual Take-a-Kid Fishing event every June, and this year, the event fell over the June 8th weekend. Located north of the city of Duluth, MN, is a 110-year-old reservoir called Fish Lake, where this year's event took place at Hi Banks Resort.
The Suicide Shad has established itself as a reliable fish catcher. Its tail design ensures it swims true at any retrieval speed.
Yamaha Pro Angler Spencer Deutz teamed up with SCHEELS of Fargo to inspire and educate young anglers in the first of five fishing clinics of the season at SCHEELS.
Whitewater Fishing’s new Wool Fingerless Glove and Knit Logo Beanie poised to handle any spring weather surprises.