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BTD Summer Slam Event!
2009-06-05 19:49:00
Bass Tackle Depot is running a pretty cool special; you can get 15% off of all crankbaits and topwaters! This special runs through Sunday at Midnight.I pretty tempted to order some new Lucky Craft Kelly J's or stock up on some Ima hardbaits. Either way, its pretty hard to find deals on good high quality hard baits that BTD carries. Not too mention its free shipping on orders over $50, plus no sales tax! When is the last time you did not spend $50 in a sporting goods store?
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Youvella Pro Flip & Little Flip Hooks Available
2009-06-04 21:49:00
Many of the top Fisher Harder Pros have been using these Youvella hooks for quite some time. They were available at the Bassmasters Classic & quickly sold out. Shortly after the classic the OWG (Offset Wide Gap) hooks were available in many online shops like Basspro.com and others. I have been using the Youvella OWG's quite a bit, sticking and landing a very high percantage of bites, I have nothing but good things to say so far.I was surfing around today and finally found the Pro Flip & Little Flip hooks in stock, which just in time for summer fishing around here when flipping really starts to play a factor.So get them while you can, I expect them to sell out quickly!

Check out the New Sexy Sunfish
2009-05-24 03:55:00
As soon as I saw this color of Strike King Red Eye Shad, I started making my order at Bass Tackle Depot to get up to $50 for free shipping, luckily I did not order right away, as everything is 15% off this weekend, thru Monday!!!I know this color will pull up plenty of bass from the waters I fish in MN and will work in any water that has a good blue gill population.
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Shimano Cruxis for $69!
2009-05-01 22:54:00
Bargain alert, quality reel and a sweet deal! BTD has the Shimano Cruxis for $69, free shipping while supplies last. CRUXISPacked with premium features, the low-profile Cruxis® reel will impress you with its incredible castability, power and smooth retrieves.Features1/4 Turn Easy Access SideplateReduced Mass VBS hubAluminum FrameMetal Series

Exclusive Skeet Reese Baits!
2009-04-10 04:24:00
Looking for an edge when throwing hardbaits? Check out these 3 new & exclusive colors on some of you favorite Lucky Craft profiles! Great colors from a superb angler.Find these only at Moster Tackle!Colors are Crack, Gun Metal Shard & White Flash!
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Deep Discounts on Sports Apparel & Gear
2009-03-30 23:35:00
AKINETIXAthletic Kinetics (AKINETIX) strives to be a leader in sports apparel and equipment. Whether it's fishing, baseball, football, softball, any other sport or the outdoors, AKINETIX's product line aids performance of the sports or activities you love the most. Akinetix is new athletic apparel company that some great products, from polarized sunglasses to cool dry athletic gear shirts and more! The Akinetix team is offering a 40% off your purchases for a limited time with the Promo Code 'akrili40'. Act quickly, because this will not last much longer.Example of Cool Dry Long Sleeve Shirt - Great for in the boat!Hope these discounts benefit some of you!RichLindgren.comBass Fishing TodayRich's Bassin' Forum
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20% off all Swimbaits at Bass Tackle Depot!
2009-03-19 22:20:00
20% off all Swimbaits at Bass Tackle Depot!SIMPLY ADD SWIMBAITS TO YOUR CART TO SEE THE DISCOUNTS!!!Offer good while supplies last (No rain checks or back orders).Prices shown are in U.S. funds and are subject to change.Some restrictions may apply

Couple of Swimbaits hitting the shelves
2009-03-13 20:27:00
There has been much talke about the Jackall Swimming Ninja & 4" Tru-Life swimbaits, both seem to be in stock at several stores.Kota Kiriyama used the Jackall Swimming Ninja to sack a 35 pound bag during the BASS Elite Series on Lake Amistad and ultimately ran out of the baits as the fish destroyed what he had but he still managed a 12th place finish. The natural swimming motion of the bait coupled with a dead stick fall in front of followers was the key to enticing the big fish into committing. The Jackall Swimming Ninja is tested and proven to put big fish in the boat!The 4 inch TRU-LIFE SWIMBAITS are a collaborative design created by Tru-Tungsten and swimbait kings Ish Monroe and Matt Newman. The 4 inch Swimbait comes in two versions. A wake bait that takes 2 balls to become a slow fall bait and a slow fall bait that will take 2 balls to become a fast fall bait to get to those deeper fish. Tru Tungsten Tru-Life Swimbaits have a 4 segment jointed body that creates an incredible...
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2009 Red River Bassmaster Classic Winning Lures & Gear
2009-02-25 20:08:00
So here is a brief summary of the baits and gear used by Skeet Reese to win 2009 Bassmasters Classic !Skeet used two main baits, the new Crazy Legs Chigger craw and the Lucky Craft Redemption Spinnerbait. These baits seem very fitting, since a chigger craw was Skeet's demise when Boyd Duckett used it to knock him to second on Lay Lake and Skeet designed the Redemption Spinnerbait for Lucky Craft and that is exactly what he got, REDEMPTION!!! Winning Gear Notes> Spinnberbait gear: 7' extra-fast Lamiglas XR 704 rod, Abu Garcia Revo Winch (5.4:1), 50-pound Spiderwire Ultracast braided line, 3/8-ounce Lucky Craft Redemption Spinnerbait (MS American shad head, nickel combination blades, customized translucent skirt).> He said he fished spinnerbait on the Revo Winch because it's a strong, slower-geared reel. And he fished it on the braid because it cut through the pad stems better than mono or fluorocarbon.> Flipping gear: Lamiglas XFT 806 flipping stick, Abu Garcia Skeet Series Revo ca...
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Simply Catches Bass
2009-02-17 21:36:00
The next lure I am going to Blog about is a very simple & ordinary looking lure, but here is the deal, it flat catches bass. I have been using this to catch bass for years. It is the Lake Fork Ring Fry.Like I said, it does not look like much, but then again neither do Senkos or Trick worms and we know they catch the heck out of bass as well. Here is how I use it to catch bass:In water less then 4ft, I fish it weightless like many people fish senkos around docks, wood and scattered grass. The way I catch most of my fish, is to fish it on a Carolina or Mojo rig. The Carolina Rig is the choice for deeper water and scattered cover. I use the mojo rig in water 5-20ft where around just about any cover from thick weeds to gravel & rocks, its flat deadly!Give the Ring Fry a chance, you will not be disappointed. Off all the anglers I have introduced this bait to, I don't any have ever complained.
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Join my BASS Fantasy Fishing Group
2009-02-09 20:04:00
Rich Lindgren is challenging you to play Fantasy Fishing Challenge on ESPN.com.This game challenges you to build a roster of five anglers while staying under your team's $100m salary cap. The amount of points an angler can earn in a tournament are based on the Angler of the Year points system. Best of all, it's FREE to play. Plus I will award prizes to winners at each event in my group!Here is how to sign up, go to http://games.espn.go.com/bass/frontpageCr eate your entryClick Join a Group Search under Private Groups for Rich's Bass in' BlogPassword: bassinBASS this year, now let's you join multiple groups, so don't worry if you already joined a group, you can still be part of this group and win prizes!For more info on my FLW Fantasy Fishing Group - check this post - http://bassinblog.richlindgren.com/2009/0 1/27/join-my-flw-fantasy-fishing-leauge.a spxI would like to welcome our newest email subscribers, we are now up to 86, plus all the RSS subscribers!!Best regards,The Commissi...

Join my FLW Fantasty Fishing Group - Win Free Prizes!
2009-01-30 21:30:00
I have re-opened my FLW Fantasy Fishing group from last year & inviting you to play FLW Fantasy Fishing where you can become an instant millionaire! Other guaranteed prizes include six $100,000 winners and 1,800 other prizes like a Chevy Silverado, Ranger Boats and more. Don't worry, if you've never played fantasy sports before, FLW Fantasy Fishing will help pick a team for you when you sign up. This year, should be bigger and better, as I intend to send out prizes for every tournament to highest finishers of our group that don't win FLW prizes. Prizes will be compromised of gifts from my sponsors. So tackle, sunglasses, hats, and other gear will be up for grabs Here is the details to sign up:Please go to http://www.fantasyfishing.com/?ref=1046 to sign-up or learn more. After you have completed the sign-up process, click "Join a League" in the Game Tracker and enter the following information to become part of RichLindgren.com's League:League Id: 11590Password: bassinGet th...
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10% off at BTD
2009-01-19 15:20:00
10% off everything at http://www.basstackledepot.com/ for the next two weeks, perfect time to restock your tackle boxes and boats!

Pull the Trigger on some new Bass Baits
2009-01-09 23:38:00
Its been too long between entries as usual of late... But these new baits from TriggerX made me sit down and write a quick entry, because I think they look pretty great, I really like the looks of the new Flipping Tube, looks similar to the Yum Vibra King Tube that I really like!!They got plenty of other cool looking baits, but the creature bait (TriggerX Big Bug) is one of the most other eye catching!!!!Based on my reading they are laced with all kinds of stuff to entice bass and other game fish to latch on and not let go.Also they are running a nice little rebate, where you buy 4 packs and get 1 FREE!!!RichRichLindgren.comRich's Bass in' Forum
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30% off some great gift ideas from Secret Weapon Lures!
2008-12-15 16:41:00
This gift idea is actually going to be a 3 in 1 combo platter because the guys at Secret Weapon Lures have too much cool stuff to just list one thing!!! Also, I have attached a 30% off coupon code at the bottom of this entry for you being a reader!!! This coupon code is good for buying single spinnerbaits & buzzbaits as well, so if you are already a SWL fan, you can use it to stock up!Gift Idea #1: Recoil Rig? Gift PackNeed the perfect gift to thrill an angler who seems to already have everything? This gift pack supplies special tools an angler can use to coax the biggest bass out of the thickest cover. Bring your drop shotting and finesse presentations to a new level.Keep your bait back where the biggest fish lurk. Twitch, shake, shimmy, splash, and tremble it until a trophy-size bass, snook, walleye, trout, or red fish can't stand it any longer, then hold on! The secret in this weapon is the Spectra?-wrapped latex shock cord that stretches between the fishing line and sinker....
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The Bronzeye Popper is finally ready for your tackle box
2008-11-14 20:12:00
After watching the Spro Bronzeye Popping frog play such an intergral role of Dean Rojas' Elite Series win on Lake Oneida, bass anglers have been waiting for them to be ready for the general angling public, now they are!!!The Dean Rojas Signature Series Bronzeye Popper Frog was designed to attract bass out of the thickest cover with its loud popping sound. The Bronzeye Popper comes with specially designed 3/0 Gamakatsu Hooks that fit the bait perfectly for solid hook ups. It comes in 7 proven fish catching colors, so try out one of the new Bronzeye Poppers.This bait will take your fishing buddies by suprise when you are calling the big girls up when their frogs won't get it done!!!RichRichLindgren.com
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Gambler Bait Blowout!!
2008-10-20 16:02:00
If you like Gambler Bait or just need to stock up on some quality soft plastics, check out this great sale on Gambler Baits.You will find Cane Toads, craws, lizards, stickbaits, worms, swimbaits and much more for just $1.89 a pack!!! It says while supplies last, so these will not be around come spring, so stuff a fisher person's stocking in your life!!

More Rage from Strike King
2008-10-17 18:53:00
Man its just been way too long since I last blogged about some great new tackle or gear on this site.... Time to put an end to that. I just started dabbling with the Rage Chunks at the end of this season and put quite a few fish in the boat on the Mississippi River and Lake Minnetonka using it on the back of my Tru-Tugnsten Jigs!!! So now Strike King has expanded beyound their Rage Toads, Craws, etc....They have added the Ananconda, Lobster, Lizard and Space Monkey which is a creature type bait. Check out the pics below. Here is a lineup of their new 2009 Products!!!With my success so far, I plan to dabble with some of these new Rage offerings as well!Tight lines,Rich

New Revo Reels
2008-07-15 09:40:00
Garcia has recently released two newer versions of the popular REVO reels. Both of these look pretty sweet, the Skeet Reese Edition REVO and the REVO Winch!First pictured is the Skeet Revo, which has heavy input from 2007 AOY Skeet Reese himself, its a very lightweight reel & sports black & yellow design which is a trademark of Mr. Reese. It would also look very good with one of Skeet's signature Yellow Lamiglas cranking rods!!!Light Weight DesignAir Craft Grade Aluminum SpoolInfinity Spool II Design6 pin Adjustable Centrifugal BrakeX-Craftic Alloy Frame and Side PlateCarbon Matrix Drag System10 Stainless Steel HPCR Ball BearingsThe other new Revo reeel is dubbed the WINCH!!! REVO Winch with 5.4:1 gears is perfect for large crank baits, flipping and pitching plastics and jigs in heavy cover. As speed increases winching power decreases. While a fast-retrieve reel might be fine for fishing shallow crankbaits across a slick river bar for 2-pound schoolies, it's inadequate for...
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Get your Sebile Magic Swimmers!
2008-07-11 07:20:00
Hey all, just found a big bunch of Magic Swimmers on the internet. These are super hot & hard to find. So get them before they are sold out!! Click Here!!! The real life action of the magic swimmer will fool the most finicky fish. Its specially designed joints allows for a naturally free-swimming motion guaranteed to trigger strikes. As it subtly moves through the water its sound chamber emits a discrete chatter. Superior balance allows for excellent casting and a steady retrieve at a variety of depths. This swim-bait is best used with a steady retrieve accented by twitches of the rod-tip. Speed and depth of retrieve are controlled by the angler.Magic Swimmer 95: 3.5" longMagic Swimmer 125: 5" longMagic Swimmer 165: 6.5" longMagic Swimmer 228: 9" long If you remember this is the bait that was responsible for most of the Top 12 anglers in both the Clarks Hill & Lake Murray Bassmaster Elite Series events!!!http://www.landbigfish.com/tackl estore/showcase.cfm?PID=5121&Sit...

Clearing out some gear!
2008-07-02 03:28:00
Spent some time this past week, sorting out some extra stuff I have and decided to put it up for auction on my eBay seller page. Check out some very good stuff, most of it brand new! Sebile Magic Swimmer, Lucky Craft, Lowrance GPS, Garmin Sonar, Swimbaits & More!
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First Look at New Shimano Curado E
2008-06-20 08:46:00
If you have been paying attention lately, you know that Shimano has been giving some good deals on their current Curados & Citicas, either via rebate or store sales. When a manufacturer does this, they are usually trying to clear inventory, thus the introduction of a new model or models to replace the existing.Well the first glimpses of the newly revamped Shimano Curado & Citica are here!!!!! The new line will be the Curado E and Citica E's.Pictures by TackleTour.comCouple things you will notice right away, they are going back to the muted Green finish of the Curado Bantam that was so popular with many bass anglers and many of us still have several of these, as they were proven workhorses. The profile is a bit smaller to compete with the Abu Revos that have entered the market in the last couple years. Even better news, the price point of the Curado E is thought to be $179.99 vs. the Curado D currently at $199.99Looks like these reals will launch in a burner (7.0:1) and a 5....

A clear difference?
2008-06-19 12:19:00
Is the Secret out on Sercret Lures?This company is brand new, but they have some good things they are working, probably most notably their new Secret Lures Chubby Frog SeriesThe colors are designed to produce fish in a wide range of conditions, and the body design of all models aid in hooking those big ones!On days when the frog bite is "on" they recommend the full color frogs, since they offer the largest profile for the fish to attack. These full color versions also excel in heavy vegetation and stained water, since the fish have more to key in on. On those tougher days when the fish are just nipping at the frog, they recommend any of the CLEAR LEG colors. With these Secret Lures originals, those subtle bites are now directed right at your hook, so you can still put those fish in the boat.The full body color Chubby Frogs can be fished a variety of ways; not just a topwater lure. They work great Carolina rigged, Texas rigged, and are deadly as a jig trailer.Clear Leg Option: With t...
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Get Hooked up with ISH
2008-06-08 16:30:00
Well the Ish Hook is finally available at some online retailers, check out this 12/0 Beauty!!! It is designed to work with the Ish Tube, but I think you could use it with really big 12" worms or lizards or maybe even some swimbaits. Even Musky & Pike fisherman may find this hook useful...Picasso ISH ProX 12/0 HookThe 12/O Ish ProX Hook is the largest bass hook available on the market today, and can be fished with other soft plastic bodies. Available in packs of 3.

Bill Norman gets Sexy!
2008-05-04 22:04:00
Bill Norman long time crankbait manufacturer has come out with 3 of its own versions of Sexy Shad. It only took a few weeks before custom crankbait painters came out with their own version of Sexy Shad, but now another one of the big crankbait players has their Sexy Shad out. They have the traditional Sexy Shad, Chrome Sexy Shad and a unique Clear Sexy Shad.They have all these colors in several of their well known, bass catching models:DD14DD22DD22 SuspendDeep Baby NDeep Little NDeep Tiny NFat BoyMiddle NThin NA little something for all bass in all depths and situations. Also, Bill Normans are great baits at a good value as they are all under $5!!!So instead of searching high & low for the Strike King Sexy Shads that are tough to find , check out the Normans and give them a try!!!
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Hunting for the Best BassTrix Hooks?
2008-03-24 02:10:00
By now, you have likely got your hands on some BassTrix Paddle Tail Swimbaits or some of the many similar baits by now. Now you have a different dilemma.... Almost as difficult of a search to get these soft plastic swimbait bodies, is now trying to find the proper hook. Odds are, you do not have the proper hooks in your box to fish them, so now you need to find some. Also likely, your local tackle shop either does not carry them or is out of them because somebody has already cleaned their stock out. I had the same dilemma when I bought my BassTrix and went to Clarks Hill in November, I really did not have the right hooks to get the job done. You need a 5/0 or bigger hook & usually a belly weight of some kind to keep your bait down. Since then, I have done some research and some scouting, the following is what I have found: The so called BassTrix experts have identified two hooks in particular as their favorites: Mustad Ultra Point Power Locks - 3 Hooks = $4.99 - $1.67/hook ...
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Beef up your Buzz Toad with the new Hack Attack Hook!
2008-03-12 03:32:00
Most of you have noticed the growing popularity of buzz frogs and toads like the Zoom Horny Toad , Gambler Cane Toad, Sizmic Toad or many others. The reason is, they flat out catch fishm and big'uns! There are a couple drawbacks:Frog rolling overSometimes poor hook upsEnough weight for long castsIt looks like Tru-Tungsten & Greg "Hack Attack " Hackney have come up with a hook that solves all those issues - Tru-Tungsten Hack Attack Frog HookThe Tru-Tungsten ?Hack Attack? Frog Hook design helps provide extra casting distance while landing on its belly to prevent weeds from fouling the bait. It also keeps the bait keeled to prevent rolling or rocking of the frog. The unique double hook rigging prevents plastics from pulling down, resulting in fewer missed fish. Enjoy the benefits of more hook-ups and multiple fish without tearing each plastic frog!You simply squeeze the hooks together, feed thru the nose of your bait. Once thru the nose, let the hooks open an insert those two giant ...
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BassTrix Fat Minnow Paddle Tail Video
2008-03-06 18:58:00
I have been looking around for a video of the Bass Trix swimming under water to show of its action and so people can kind of see what the buzz is all about. So here is a video off of YouTube.It is kind of a short video, but really shows off the action of the bait. Not sure which hook or weight its rigged with, as that can actually effect the action quite a bit.Hope you like it!RichRichLindgren.comRich's Bassin' Forum
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Got Ima???
2008-03-02 23:48:00
Ima Baits may be the best Japanese crafted baits that you have not heard of..... I have one of the Flit 120 and it is a sweet looking bait. Its brand new for 2008!I cannot wait for things to thaw here in MN and attack some pre-spawn smallmouth & largemouth. Lucky for you, chances are, you live south of me, you have open water and its just about Jerkbait season......Also new for 2008, is the Roumba wakebait, designed by Elite Series Pro Fred Roumbanis!IMA Japan Flit 120Ima combined Michael Murphy's Biology expertise with its own advanced technology and the Flit 120 was born. The Flit 120, named for its erratic fleeing action and 120mm length was designed on the basic premise of "matching the hatch." The Ima Jerkbait, at its cross section is triangular in shape to closely mimic the flat-sided Herring and Panfish prey, common in the U.S. The Flit 120 incorporates a realistic finish, a uniquely designed bill for ease of use and specially designed triangular chambers. This creates c...

A Carrot Stix a day....
2008-02-19 20:00:00
Hopefully will keep the doctor away but not keep you from loading the boat with plump bass!Check out these innovative new rods that Classic Champ Boyd Duckett helped develop. They are supposed to be super light and actually have some carott or cellulose fibers in its construction.....Plus they are pretty sweet looking!!!e21 Boyd Duckett Classic Gold Casting Carrot StixDesigned by Boyd Duckett, 37th Bassmaster Classic World Champion and Ken Whiting the ?Wizard of Rods ?, our new Classic Gold series is a striking combination of versatility and performance From its high tech ?Stress Free? blank design in high modulus graphite and Nano Cellulose Bio-Fibers to its anodized scandium weight port butt cap the Classic Gold series is on fine piece of fishing equipment. Meticulous attention to detail is paid to the construction of each and every Classic Gold rod as noted by many inherent features, which would typically only be found on custom rods. For example, locking wraps on each single foot...