Central WI Sports Show (Wausau, WI) LURE GIVEAWAY & 2019 Riverbank Rally / Major League Fishing Events

2019 CENTRAL WI SPORT SHOW LURE GIVEAWAY

During February 15-17, we will be doing a drawing for the lures (pictured above) in celebration of our 3rd trade show. All people that sign up for the James Gang newsletter subscription from now to Feb 17 will be eligible for the random drawing. Included in the package is a Firetiger 3/8 oz LIGHTWIRE SPINNERBAIT, a BEE WHACKER weedless inline buzzbait, 2 packs of Lethal Baits Soft Plastics tube baits, a Chartreuse Baitfish LOVERTAIL 2, a Peacock FLAPPIN' JIG TROKAR, and a sample of JB'S FISH SAUCE in Anise scent. Also included will be a copy of our new 45 page "How-To" manual on using our premium, hand-crafted lures.

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NEW DOUBLE DUNK DOCK SKIPPER COLORS

DOUBLE DUNK DOCK SKIPPER IN "WATER CRAW"

DOUBLE DUNK DOCK SKIPPER IN "MISSISSIPPI MAYHEM"

500# Stainless Steel Wire, STAINLESS HD Split Rings, 6/0 Swinging FLIPPING HOOK, let's go
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SKIP SOME FROGS!!!!

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2019 RIVERBANK RALLY

New for our 2019 events is an-summer, multi species riverbank fishing tournament. Entry fee is only $10 per angler! We will have 5 categories of fish to compete for, including:

-suckers/redhorse
-carp
-smallmouth buffalo
-freshwater drum (sheepshead)
-catfish (channel/blue/flathead)

The winner of each species category will win a trophy and $20. More importantly, they will be qualified to the 5-angler championship September 7, in Eau Claire, WI from 4am-12 noon. These 5 anglers will battle it out for the longest lake sturgeon. The winner will receive the trophy and the winnings, smaller payouts will be awarded to 2nd and 3rd place as well. $2 per entry fee will be donated to THE IKE FOUNDATION & FISHER'S OF KIDS ANGLER ACADEMY to help support getting children into the outdoors and fishing. We would like to thank Becky & Mike Iaconelli & their group for not only supporting Alex's fishing adventures, but also for donating so much time and charity money to this great cause. Also a shoutout to Samantha Gay for her great charity that has done outstanding work in getting kids not only into fishing, but even youth & high school tournaments as well. We have a link below for more information on our Riverbank Rally event, which also has RSVP for registration, as well as links to these great charities that we are involved in. We have a max of 100 anglers that can compete in this event, and in the first week we already registered 34 anglers! Sign up right away at the RSVP on the link if you would like to join in on the fun!!

CLICK HERE FOR RIVERBANK RALLY INFO

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2019 MAJOR LEAGUE FISHING EVENTS

We will be holding our 3rd annual 2019 James Gang Bass Invitational in June on Red Cedar Lake near Birchwood, WI this year. This was the location of our first-ever event. We believe we will get some revenge on this chain of lakes after the super tough bite the first time around, as this chain usually is a lake full of opportunities for quantities of bass caught. Entry fee will be $30 per angler, and is a 2-person team event, encouraging kids 12 and under to participate. This will be our first ever true "OPENS" event as we are looking to fill the field with 20 boats. For more information, please click the link button below:

CLICK HERE FOR RED CEDAR MLF INFO

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ICE FISHING REPORT

THE PROFESSIONAL FISHER "UNDIES UNDERSON" OF UW-STOUT WITH A LAKE OF THE WOODS WALLEYE IN JANUARY

The 2018-2019 ice fishing season has remained strong ever since early-ice. Reports of fish quantities have been reported all over the region by avid ice anglers as well as guides. We have been fortunate with above-average temperatures from mid-December to mid-January, with many days bringing low barometers and high fish activity. As the arctic blast rolls through in late January, the conditions will be tough as the bite will slow down dramatically. Try to get out before the snow fronts come in and your chances of a good day will usually improve! UW-STOUT anglers Kai & Zach had a good time fishing on Lake Of The Woods, as well as local angler Russell Nemitz, as he landed his biggest yellow perch to date, a 13.75" fish weighing 1 lbs 2 oz. Great job boys and way to have fun celebrating winter properly by dominating the outdoors!!

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LOCAL ANGLER RUSSELL NEMITZ WITH A 1 LB 2 OZ LAKE OF THE WOODS PERCH

UW-STOUT ANGLER ZACH HANSEN CATCHES SOME DINNER TO HELP WASH DOWN HIS 2000 CANS OF COCA COLA

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