PLANO RELEASES WHAT UMBRELLA RIG USERS HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR: ALABAMA RIG RAP

Plano, Ill (April 19, 2013) – One fish, two fish, three fish more… And sometimes reeled in all at one time! There’s no doubting anglers have embraced the Alabama Rig as more than just a here-today-gone-tomorrow technique. Just a single cast where shad or shiners are the forage of choice is all it takes to prove this multi-hook mechanism can cause quite a commotion of flopping fish.

Minnetonka, Minn. - Sufix® 832®, the first fishing line to combine both Dyneema® and GORE® fibers and win prestigious awards from both the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades and Field & Stream, is the most innovative fishing line introduced in the last few years. Now, Sufix expands on the renowned 832 line series with the introduction of two new colors: Camo and Hi-Vis Yellow.

"When anglers are trying to match vegetation for the perfect blending technique, Camo is the line for the job," said Al Lindner, legendary angler and National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Famer. "This color line can make the difference in catching or not catching fish when flippin' in grass, rocks or other heavy structures."

MINNETONKA, Minn. - In 1936, Lauri Rapala made history with the 'wounded minnow' action of the Original Floating® Rapala®. To this day, the 'wounded minnow' action has set the benchmark for lure design across the globe. Now, Rapala makes history once again with the patent pending, industry first 'evasive action' of the new Rapala Scatter Rap®.

In true Rapala style, the patent pending Scatter Rap Series flaunts classic balsa body shapes and a new Scatter Lip, which creates the most evasive, erratic, aggressive sweeping action ever seen.

KENNESAW, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Yamaha announced today the launch of its new 2013 product line at the Miami International Boat Show. These new products represent the cutting edge of marine technology, while offering Yamaha's signature power and reliability.

F200

Yamaha's new four-cylinder, four-stroke F200 is the lightest 200-hp four stroke on the market and can easily replace lower horsepower or larger V6 outboards, thereby increasing the performance of mid-sized boats. At the same time, when used in twin applications, the new F200 can dramatically reduce overall weight on the transom.

Molded plastic tackle boxes are now the preference of most tournament anglers and for good reason. They are sturdy, compact and rarely break. The problem is that it's hard to tell what's in each box while on the water. Don't waste time trying to remember where you stowed the perfect lure. With on your tackle boxes you'll save time and get organized. The TackleMinder set includes 20 colorful, easy-to-read, pre-printed labels with all the most popular items - plus four additional blank labels so you can custom create your own TackleMinder label. Stop wasting time searching where you put your tackle and start catching more fish with Russ Lane TackleMinder Labels.

Bass Minder is an official ABA sponsor.

MSRP $6.49 plus shipping. On sale now at www.BassMinder.com or at better retail locations including Bass Pro Shops.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- Bassmaster Magazine and Bassmaster.com, the industry-leading fishing magazine and website, have joined forces with www.scoutlookweather.com, the only major U.S. weather service owned and operated solely by fishermen and hunters, to release a powerful new fishing-specific weather app for Android and iPhone markets.

The move to create a free mobile app was spurred by the overwhelming need of fishermen worldwide to have better mobile weather tools that integrate maps, solunar, wind and other information to facilitate planning and help catch more fish.

COLUMBIA, SC- The new Abu Garcia® Revo® MGXtreme low profile reel takes extreme to the next level. Weighing in at just 4.9oz - a full .5 ounces lighter than the standard MGX - the MGXtreme continues the Revo legacy by pushing the limits on what is possible with design and engineering.

Equipped with a 10 bearing system, the MGXtreme starts with seven stainless steel HPCR™ bearings + one roller bearing. The addition of two Ceramilite hybrid ceramic spool bearings gives anglers ultimate distance and control throughout the cast. A highly ported spool works in tandem with the Ceramilite bearings to deliver precision casting, thanks to a 10% reduction in weight over the standard MGX spool. One-piece X-Mag™ alloy frame and lighter-than-aluminum C6 carbon sideplates exemplify our dedication to functionality and performance.

MINNEAPOLIS - FLW Tournament Bass Fishing, an app developed by the world's premier tournament-fishing organization, is now available as a free download on Apple's App Store and the Google Play marketplace. FLW Tournament Bass Fishing mirrors the highly successful FLWOutdoors.com website and offers iPhone, iPad and Android device users the latest FLW news and video, live tournament coverage and up-to-date tournament schedules, results and standings.

"The launch of the FLW app demonstrates our commitment to offering the best experience possible for our fans and members," said Trisha Blake, FLW's President of Marketing. "The functionality and ease of use make it a must-own for any FLW fan. FLW will strive to continue to be the Best in Fishing, On and Off the Water."

Fort Smith, Ark. - Imagine stopping your buzzbait right next to that stump and letting it float there, then twitching and shaking it to entice a big bass to strike. Or, how about retrieving your buzzbait with slow twitches and subtle movements when fish are especially finicky? Or, throwing a buzzbait on top of the slop or over wood cover and working it out with no snags?

FLIPPIN, Ark. - Ranger Boats announces its highly anticipated 2013 retail sales promotion. As a tribute to the company's 45th Anniversary, which is being celebrated this year, Ranger's "45th Anniversary Sales Promotion" includes special incentives, providing customers with a combined retail value of up to $1,450 with a qualifying purchase.

The 45th Anniversary Sales Promotion runs January 1 to February 15th, 2013 and is applicable toward purchases of Ranger's most popular freshwater models. Any new Z500 Comanche Series or Fisherman Series model sold during this time will be automatically upgraded to include a custom, deluxe Ranger boat cover - a retail value of $950 - as well as a $500 credit towards premium, Ranger clothing and accessories available through RangerWear.com.