Duck Commander Merchandise - You'll be Happy, Happy, Happy!

The craze is here! Duck Dynasty has hit Bass Pro Rancho and we couldn’t be happier to bring your favorite duck hunting, squirrel eating, and down to earth family to you. In store now you can collect all of their merchandise from duck calls to Uncle Si’s signature tea cups.

 

 

We have the brand new collection of bobble heads ($24.99) for all of you collectors out there. So come and get them while you can, because these bobble heads are flying off the shelves.

 

We also carry a large assortment of Duck Dynasty Apparel from T-shirts to bandanas. If you’re not capable of growing your own we can help. The Duck Commander “Fear the Beard” bandana and beard combo ($19.99) has your back. Or if you already have the beard, all you need is the new Duck Commander bandana ($5.99). Hey! You might just want a shirt Jack, so come pick one up. Shirts are priced between $19.99 and $21.99.

 

 

We also carry a wide range of vehicle accessories. We have license plate frames, license plates, seat covers, steering wheel covers, and the list goes on.

   

 

We also carry a whole line of media. We have Season 1 and 2 in stock of their popular television show for $19.99 each. Phil Robertson also has a new book ($24.99) out called ''Happy, Happy, Happy: My Life and Legacy as the Duck Commander'' which gives you a look into the stars life before the show. Also, Willie and Korie have a book ($23.99), “The Duck Commander Family: How Faith, Family, and Ducks Built a Dynasty”, which gives an insight to how they made a simple duck call company into a multimillion dollar corporation.

 

   

 

With new product coming in all of the time, come check us out time to time just to see what’s new. We can’t wait to see you. Everybody at Bass Pro Shops is Happy, Happy, Happy.

FATHER'S DAY IS NEAR, SO PICK UP SOME DUCK COMMANDER FOR DAD TODAY!!

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Buy a Tracker Boat and Get 2.99% Financing - AMAZING OFFER!

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Payments as low as $99 a month!

We're making it easier than ever for you to purchase your new boat with 2.99% APR Financing for well-qualified buyers! Don't miss your chance to enjoy low monthly payments and experience years of fun, excitement and unforgettable memories on the water! Check out our great low monthly payments below.

 

Here are a few options for you to get out on the water at some of the lowest rates ever!

 

2013 Tracker RT 175TXW with a 60HP       $119 per month with $1,636 Down

2013 Tracker PGV 16WT with a 60HP        $135 per month  with $1,802 Down

2013 Suntracker PB 20 with a 40HP           $129 per month with $1,877 Down

2013 Suntracker FB24 with a 90HP            $184 per month with $2,467 Down

2013 Mako Pro Skiff 16 with a 25HP          $99 per month with $1,554 Down
2013 Mako Pro Skiff 17 with a 30HP          $114 per month with $1,741 Down

 

2013 Nitro Z7 with a 150HP Pro XS             $199 per month with $3,286 Down

2013 Nitro Z8 with a 200HP Pro XS             $268 per month with $3,594 Down

 

These are just a few of the AMAZING offers we have. Come on down to the Tracker Boats Center inside the Rancho Cucamonga Bass Pro Shops.

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Archery Classes for Adults and Kids - at Bass Pro Shops Rancho Cucamonga

 

 

Archery Takes Aim at Pop-Culture @ Bass Pro Shops

 
 

"The Hunger Games" heroine Katniss Everdeen inspired more than just a renewed interest in braided hairstyles.

Suddenly, in the immediate aftermath of the film's $400 million-plus box office success (in the United States alone), archery landed in the bull's-eye of pop culture.

Sure, we've had the occasional "Robin Hood" movies, which have achieved varying levels of success, and you could catch a glimpse of flying arrows in TV series like "Game of Thrones" and "The Walking Dead," but archers have now taken center stage. Even the success of the Movie “Brave”, the Pixar Hit, is about a young woman who could wield a Bow & Arrow with the best of them. With the success of those movies,  Archery has entered into Pop-Culture.

Archery in the Olympics has also been around since the 1900 Summer Games. Even today one of the most exciting sports at the 2012 Summer Games in London was The Archery Competition. In this digital age of video games, social media and computers, one sport seems to be having resurgence with young and old alike. It's archery and Bass Pro Shops Rancho has taken notice.

          Bass Pro Rancho is proud to announce the addition of an Adult Archery Class. The class will be held in our 30yd Range with skilled Archery associates. We now have a Youth class and an Adult class. The youth class is held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, and the Adult class is the 2nd and 4th Wednesday. Both of them are held 7pm to 8pm. The youth class is for ages 6-17, the adult class is for 18 and up.

          Bass Pro Shops would like to invite everyone who has seen or heard about Archery to come down and take a shot...who knows you could be an Expert and not even know it. 

          Bass Pro carries everything you need to get into this amazing, fun outdoor activity!  Come by and see us...we will give you great service, make bow recommendations and then carefully measure you for your new bow!

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Sitka Camoflage Apparel - A paridigm shift in your outdoor gear!

New Sitka arrives in the Hunting Clothing Department

After taking several requests from you, the customer, we now offer more Sitka Hunting Clothing! Some of the new items we now carry are:

The Forest Series features the Optifade Forest Concealment pattern. The Incinerator jacket and bibs has a GORE-TEX cocoon and is patterned to fit the body. It is not built to be layered over sweatshirts or jeans.

The Stratus jacket and bibs is a mid-weight wind stopper fabric. For colder weather conditions layer up underneath with Sitka Traverse Bottoms for additional insulation.

Sitka camoflage apparel is unique in that it's systems based...meant for versatility and to take you to different locations, different climates and be 100% ready for that next big hunt!

Sitka's mission statement...

A paradigm shift...to engineer gear that is an extension of the outdoor experience and not simply a barrier between the user and the environment. By utilizing only the most advanced fabrics and construction technologies, Sitka will always design gear that is engineered to work together as complete systems, excelling in performance, function, and protection. 

Our customers will be able to hunt comfortably in the most diverse and challenging range of hunting conditions.

Shop Sitka Gear at http://www.basspro.com/Sitka/_/B-4294615635 or to learn more about Sitka - visit their website: http://www.sitkagear.com/ 

 

 

 

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Rattlesnake Avoidance Classes for you and your dog

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So you're out with Fido hiking, hunting or just enjoying the outdoors...AND YOU COME ACROSS A RATTLESNAKE!!  What next???

 

Do you know how your pet will respond?
 
Will your pet…
 
Lock up?
Throw you under the bus?
Become your hero?
Avoid by jumping wildly on your backside?
Allow his obedience to override his instincts?
Or tuck tail and try to run?
 
Singleton's Snake Avoidance sessions are what you need to answer these looming questions...they will be onsite at Bass Pro's parking lot - bring your dog and find out what it's all about or just stop by and gather some information. 
 
Saturday and Sunday 9am-5pm on the following dates:
 
  1. May 18 & 19, 2013
  2. June 22 & 23, 2013
  3. August 10 & 11, 2013
  4. September 14 & 15, 2013

Singleton's uses live, un-caged rattlesnakes at each of our Scenario Stations to train your pet to avoid the sight, sound, and smell of rattlesnakes.  We milk and double-muzzle our snakes for the protection of all during the clinics, and remove the muzzles at the end of each clinic day.

For more information contact Singleton's at:

www.PetObey.com or call 866-738-6239

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Enjoy the Enchanting Design of our Amazing Wind Spinners!

The Iron Stop Wind Spinner

 

The Iron Stop Wind Spinner collection is the perfect decoration for any garden or house. With a series of different styles, you are guaranteed to find one to your liking.

                This company began as a hobby for a retired marine and soon grew into a business that employs over 100 associates that all stand behind their quality products. The Wind Spinners can be used to brighten up your patio as well as any room inside of a house. This company also sells a 30 RPM spinning motor that is available at Bass Pro Shops, which ensures that you always enjoy the splendor of your wind spinner, even with no wind.  Perfect for an indoor application.

                With spring here it’s time to add a little color and life to your garden and what better way than with a mesmerizing new wind spinner. We are also now receiving our new 2013 models, so if you already have a wind spinner, maybe it’s time to update the patio with a fresh new spinner.

Stop in any time to see our wind spinners on display in our gifts department.

 

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Spring 2013 Fly Fishing Conditions Report

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Welcome from the staff of the Rancho White River Fly Shop.

Spring Eastern Sierra Report

The Eastern Sierra is in full time spring conditions. Warmer temperatures have the fish active and feeding consistently. With anticipated springtime rain, conditions may change, however right now many fly anglers are making plans to take advantage of the excellent fishing.  

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Lower Owens River: The lower river has had a rise in the flow due to DWP releases from Pleasant Valley dam upstream. Still, the flows are below historical averages and fishing through out the “Wild Trout” section downstream from the dam is providing some outstanding opportunities. Guide Tom Loe owner of Sierra Drifters reports. “The first caddis flies are beginning to show in force on the warmer days, with the final hatches of Blue Wing Olive flies hatching after noon. Also anticipate strong midge activity with a rising or high barometer.  At 225cfs the flows are near perfect.  With the warmer conditions the wild fish will move into the riffles and runs, as opposed to holding in only the deepest pools.  Crossing is a tad more difficult, but with some scouting & a stout wading staff one should have few problems finding quality water.  We had some spotty days of catching as the water levels climbed, but with the flows slowly increased, the fish have already adjusted to the new releases.  No word on if they will go up significantly in the near future, my guess is probably a little more within the month, but not the death blow we have seen in the past during early April.” 

For the midge hatch use a two fly rig with a #18-20 Griffith Gnat dry, trailing a #20 midge pupa pattern. The mid morning the hatch will come off strong with an emergence of a # 14-16 tan caddis. Again use the dry dropper technique. Use a # 18 tan caddis dry such as an elk hair or poly wing caddis. For this hatch it is important to trail your dry fly with an emerging caddis pupa pattern. During most caddis hatches the rising trout will be primarily feeding on the emerging caddis, taking the dry caddis to a much lesser degree. A successful technique is to dead drift the two fly rig looking for a take. As the flies begin to swing below your position, anticipate a strike as this action will often stimulate the trout to take the emerging caddis pattern. During non hatch times, dead drifting midge larval patterns attached to an olive caddis larva will continue to provide steady action. 

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Hot Creek: A good consistent blue wing olive (bwo) may fly hatch is providing excellent dry fly action once the creek warms up a couple degrees. BWO patterns size #18-20 both parachute and emerger style will bring up fish to 18”. A micro nymphing small mayfly and midge pattern is a deadly technique on this water. Many large fish are landed on a regular basis using size #20-22 larva patterns such as brassies, olive and black zebra midges, and baetis nymphs.

Upper Owens: The upper river is in somewhat of a transition period. Many of the large fish have returned to Lake Crowley downstream. As we get farther into spring, the rainbows will return for their yearly spawning run. Many jumbo sized fish will fill the runs and bend pools. The most consistent technique will be nymphing egg and worm patterns for the large lake run fish. Dead drifting San Juan Worms weighted with a tungsten bead will fool the large rainbows holding in the deeper runs and pools. As the season progresses, nymphing orange or pink egg patterns typically is a very successful method. 

Thanks from the Rancho White River Fly Shop. We invite you to contact us for any additional fly fishing needs and information.

 

 

 

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Columbia Brand Outdoor Apparel - introducing Omni Freeze Zero!!

Have you ever thought of your sweat being a renewable resource?  Leave it to the people at Columbia to not only have thought about it but made it a reality.  Bass Pro Shops in Rancho Cucamonga is proud to introduce Columbia’s newest technology, the Omni Freeze Zero.   

If you are familiar with Columbia, you know that they are always at the top of their game with the newest technology.  This new line is beyond amazing.  How does it work you ask? Blue rings of a special cooling polymer, when exposed to sweat or moisture, swell (similar to goose bumps) creating an instant cooling sensation.  So basically when you get hot, it gets cooler…. It's how the hot people stay cool!

Other perks that these NEW items have is they all offer Omni-Shade which provides a UPF 50, protecting against harmful sun rays.  Some items also include the Columbia technology, Omni-Wick, which pulls moisture away from the body. We, at Bass Pro Shops, carry this new technology in Men’s, Ladies and accessories, with more colors and styles hitting the floor weekly.  

If you are hot and want to stay cool, come check out the new Omni-Freeze Zero line - available NOW at Bass Pro Shops. 

 

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Purify Your Drinking Water with LifeStraw!

Looking for the perfect water filtration system for your next hiking trip or your emergency preparedness pack?  Then you need the LifeStraw!  The LifeStraw is a personal water filter that filters up to 1,000 liters of water, enough water for one person for one year.

LifeStraw removes 99.9% of waterborne bacteria and 99.9% of parasites.

Not only is it ultra light, weighting in at 2 oz., it is also very easy to use.  There is no pumping or no chemicals to add like most filtration systems, all you have to do is place the straw in the water and sip through the mouthpiece. 

You can get LifeStraw in our Camping Department for only $19.99.

The LifeStraw has won numerous awards, including the TIME magazine's Best Inventions Award!

Get yours today and get ready for that next hike or hunting trip.

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Emergency Preparedness with Eton Hand Crank Radios

 

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This month I would like to inform everyone about the Eton FRX3 hand turbine AM/FM weather alert radio. It should be an essential piece to anybody’s emergency kit. Besides being a radio, this unit has a built in flashlight, clock with alarm, and USB smart phone charger. This items small compact design makes it easy to store in any vehicle, even underneath a seat.

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The Eton FRX3 also comes with a solar panel on its handle so it will charge itself if left in direct sunlight. It even has an auxiliary input so you can play other devices through its speaker if needed. It also has headphone output so you can listen to the radio without disturbing anyone else around you.

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Not only does it make a great emergency utility, but it is also perfect for a day out on the lake, camping trips, or any other recreational trip. Once again, its light weight design makes it easy to store in a back pack with the rest of your supplies. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve needed to charge my phone or MP3 player while out hiking. It also has an alarm feature, so you can take a short nap or get a reminder that its time to leave. With so many uses, this should be a must have for every family.

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Brian Snowden - In-person appearance at Bass Pro Rancho!!

Saturday, 2/16 and Sunday, 2/17 Bass Pro presents pro angler Brian Snowden at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm both days!!

Saturday, 2/16 1pm ~ Movement of Fish
Saturday, 2/16 2pm ~ Using the latest electronics
Saturday, 2/16 3pm ~ Local fishing tips
Sunday, 2/17   1pm ~ Structure fishing
Sunday, 2/17   2pm ~ Fishing techniques, presentations, retrieve speeds
Sunday, 2/17   3pm ~ Local fishing tips

These are fishing seminars you will NOT WANT TO MISS...Brian Snowden is a world class professional angler. Brian fishes the BASS and PAA tours and is one of hosts for Bass Pro Shops award winning television series "The Bass Pros". Brian has been featured in every major bass fishing magazine in the United States. Embarking on his sixth Bassmaster Classic in 2012; Brian is expected to be in the hunt for another great year Classic and professional season.

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Just in - Brand New Camo Pattern from Realtree - Realtree Xtra!

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RealTree has introduced a new All-Purpose pattern called RealTree Xtra. The Xtra in RealTree Xtra stand for extra effectiveness in the field. It is also available in RealTree Xtra Green which includes more green leaves and terrain.

The new Xtra patterns features combinations of more open space and high-contrast in natural elements.

RealTree Xtra blends best from the leaf change of fall through winter, then again in early spring before green-out.

RealTree Xtra Green should be used from early fall bow-hunting, muzzle loading and gun seasons until the leaves change, and then again from mid to late spring

The new RealTree Xtra and Xtra Green pattern is now available in our hunting apparel department including on our NEW Silent-Hide products for men, ladies’, and children.

 

 

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New for 2013! Tracker's Bass Buggy 16...go where you couldn't go before!!

It's the bass boat of your whole family's dreams!


Imagine up to seven anglers fishing from a 7' 1" wide platform that’s no longer than a 16' bass boat!


The all-new BASS BUGGY® 16 maneuvers into tight spots or cruises the lake with all you need: two fishing chairs, an aerated livewell and plenty of seating—even a swim platform and ladder out back! |


Plus it’s a dream to dock and tow! With a base model price of $9,995 matched with a 2013 Mercury 20EL 4 Stroke, it's right in everyone’s price range! If more power is your desire this pint sized package can be matched with a 2013 Mercury 40 ELPT 4 Stroke Big Foot. Pair that up with some of the latest electronics from Bass Pro Shops, professionally installed by your Tracker Boats Power Pros team and you will be ready hit the water and reel in that monster catch.

For more information on the Bass Buggy 16 visit Bass Pro Shops in Rancho Cucamonga today!!

 

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Edible Bowl Maker by Cook's Choice - make yummy treats for Christmas Breakfast!!

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Are you looking to spice up your next get together? Well you’re in luck, because Bass Pro Shops is here to help. With the Cooks Choice™ Better Baker™ Edible Gourmet Bowl Maker, you can make something for every occasion and meal. This bowl maker can be used to make edible bowls, which can take an average breakfast pancake and transform it to a pancake bowl! You can fill the bowls with your favorite fruit, nuts, or whipped cream to create your perfect pancake.

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          Is breakfast not your forte? Well how about cornbread and Chili? You can make an edible cornbread bowl, fill it with some Bass Pro Shops® Uncle Buck's® Chili, a side of corn chips, and now you have a delicious bowl to scoop your chili out of.

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          And not all ideas need to use the oven! You can use the Better Baker™ to make a chilled shrimp cocktail ice bowl. All you need is some fresh dill, limes and or lemons, some bib lettuce (for garnish), and some water. All you need to do is fill the bowl maker with water, and add the dill and citrus, and freeze. After a short freezing period you’re ready to add your shrimp and cocktail sauce!

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          These are just a few recipes for your better bowl maker, but the sky is the limit! The Better Baker™ website has even more recipe ideas to get you started.

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ALWAYS be found - the ACR ResQLink!!

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Going offshore? Worry about catching fish and not how someone is going to be notified if you get into trouble. Remember cell phones and VHF radios have their limits. They both work off of line of sight technology and are significantly less effective beyond the 20 mile mark.

The answer is PLB. What is a PLB you ask? Well it stands for Personal Locator Beacon. The PLB when activated sends out an SOS signal with your GPS coordinates via orbiting satellites that is then relayed to the nearest search and rescue agency which in most cases turns out to be the United States Coast Guard or the United States Navy. Doesn’t that put your mind at ease at least a little bit? Knowing that one or more of the world’s best trained agencies and branches of the military are looking for you! Here at Bass Pro Shops we carry two models to serve our customers. We have the ResQLink PLB at $279.99 and the ResQLink PLB Float at $314.99. Both units use the same satellite technology as well as having a honing and strobe feature for rescuers to key in on your location within a 200 yard radius. Along with offshore fishing the ResQLink PLB is also great for fishermen that venture out on their own or fisherman with health conditions. The PLB is about the size of a deck of cards and weighs little more than a fillet knife. In the end it is a minor expense and very manageable carry on that could be responsible for making sure that trip has a happy ending!

 

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The Elf on the Shelf - start this Christmas Tradition TODAY!

Have you ever wondered how Santa knows who's naughty and who's nice?!  The Elf on the Shelf is the very special tool that helps Santa know who to put on the Naughty list or the Nice list.  This Christmas hide-and-seek tradition is perfect for children and families of all ages!  The tradition begins when Santa sends his scout elves out to Elf Adoption Centers.  Once brought home to their new family these scout elves become the eyes and ears of Santa Claus.  Taking in all the day-to-day activities around the house, no good deed goes unnoticed.  These scout elves take their job seriously.  Each night the scout elf uses his magical Christmas powers to fly back to the North Pole to report to Santa and then returns home before their family awakens.  However, since these elves like to play games, don't expect to find them in the same spot!  While some like to hide in the freezer (it reminds them of the North Pole) and others prefer to sit on the fireplace mantle or hang from the chandelier, these elves love to play hide-and-seek with their families.

Bass Pro Shops is excited to help you become a part of this tradition.  Our very own store is an Adoption Center for the elves!  Each gift set comes with a North Pole pixie elf, a hardbound children's book and a keepsake box.  Your elf can also be specially named and registered online to receive an official adoption certificate and letter from Santa!  Bass Pro carries other Elf on the Shelf items such as an interactive board book with sound, coloring books and Elf on the Shelf plush toys.  We also carry Elf on the Shelf Tervis Tumblers.  Great for keeping drinks hot or cold and features a wavy design for a strong grip.  To make your holiday season complete we also offer the Elf on the Shelf DVD and Blu-Ray, both under $20.  Start your Christmas tradition at Bass Pro Shops - with Santa's Wonderland and Elf on the Shelf!e

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Get Ready for Cold Weather - Under Armour Has You Covered!

Under Armour Base Layers – Be prepared for the cold!!!

 

With winter quickly approaching, everyone needs to be prepared for the cold.  Whether you are hunting, fishing, snowboarding or just going out to experience the snow, you need to prepare for the cold.  Under Armour base layers are a great outfit to fight the cold. These base layers come in a variety of different weights to help you survive the cold.  These base layers come in “Base layer 1.5, Base layer 2.0, Base layer 3.0, and Base layer 4.0”.

Under Armour Base Layers are great for the fall and winter because they are lined with fleece made out of polyester which traps heat inside of it, keeping you warm.  This material is great because it keeps you warm in the brutal conditions without weighing you down like all of the older types of thermals.  Under Armour Base Layers are great for hunting, snowboarding, and other high activities levels because this fabric wicks away moisture from the body keeping you nice and dry in the wettest of conditions. 

Depending on your activity and temperature, you need to prepare for the cold by getting the right base layer.  Our Under Armour Base Layer 1.5 is great for cold weather with high activity such as snowboarding.  This base layer is a combination between the base layer 1.0 and base layer 2.0.  This base layer has the fabric from base layer 2.0 on the areas of your body that get cold fast, and the fabric from base layer 1.0 on the areas that sweat and get hot.  Along with keeping you warm and dry, these base layers have anti-odor material built in as well as flat lock seams to prevent chafing. 

The Under Armour Base Layer 2.0 is great for activities like hunting and fishing.  These thermals work great in temperatures right around freezing because they keep the heat your body emits when you are walking to your tree stand or walking to your boat. 

For the tough conditions right around 15 degrees, Base Layer 3.0 is for you.  This base layer is meant for low activity because the fleece is thick.  Wearing this base layer while on a boat for a few hours or in hunting blind will definitely keep you warm.

For the absolute worst conditions, around zero degrees or even a little bit below, Base layer 4.0 is for you.  The fleece on this base layer is very thick which keeps you warm in those brutal conditions.  This base layer is meant for very low or no activity level.  To be completely prepared for the winter, check out all of the Under Amour accessories to keep your face, hands and feet warm. 

 

 

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GAME CAMERAS - gear up for your hunt or around your property!!

Got your eyes on?  Get your Game Camera!!!

     Fall is a great time to find out what is going on and through your yard or property. A good variety of animals are getting ready for winter, searching for fall fruit and nuts, trying to fatten up for the long winter months ahead.

     Through my yard I have had Bears, Coyotes, Raccoons, and sometimes even a Mountain Lion, have yet to catch deer on camera.

      One of the cameras to buy is the Moultrie M-80xt Game Spy Digital Camera. It comes with an array of features like: 5.0 mega pixel infrared, night range up to 60-ft, Motion Freeze technology to reduce infrared blur.

Medium priced at $159.99.

      CHECK IT OUT, and the other varieties we carry at http://www.basspro.com to see what you can't see at night!!  

http://www.basspro.com/Moultrie-Game-Spy-M80XT-Mini-5-0-Megapixel-Digital-Game-Camera/product/1220201114/

 

 

 

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Fly Fishing - Classic Wet Style

 CLASSIC WET FLY FISHING

Modern fly anglers recognize the importance of fishing sub-surface flies particularly nymphs to imitate immature aquatic insects. While nymphing is often thought of as more difficult than dry fly fishing, a skilled nymph fisherman can frequently catch more and particularly larger trout under a variety of water conditions. The basic reason is that trout, especially the largest and wisest ones, prefer to feed primarily subsurface where it’s more efficient to feed and where they are safe from predators. Thus wet fly fishing for many fly anglers is a logical first step. Fly fishing roots are centered in the British wet-fly tradition. With simple wet fly techniques, beginning anglers can offer the fish an imitation in a place where trout are most at home, down in the water column. The traditional wet fly technique is an upstream dead drift presentation. This style of wet fly fishing was established by British anglers in the north of England over several hundred years ago. Even today many English anglers are strictly devoted to this style and technique.

Arkansas White River guide Davy Wotton, a transplanted British fly fisher, has been an important resource promoting these classic wet fly techniques and traditional fly patterns. Davy has produced an excellent instructional video titled “Wet Fly Ways” available at Bass Pro Shop’s “White River Fly Shop.” In the DVD, Davy demonstrates not only traditional British techniques, but also many effective presentations developed by him over fifty years of wet fly fishing world wide.

American anglers have borrowed and adapted these traditional techniques to suit our waters as well. One of the more popular wet fly presentations is the down stream swing. Author Jason Aki has written an excellent article for Bass Pro Shops “OutdoorSite Library” titled “The Wet Fly Swing”.  Jason notes, “The wet fly swing is a technique for the beginner and the veteran alike. There are many old timers who will use nothing else in a day's fishing because of the time-tested results. Beginners find it easy to learn and use this swing technique out on their first days fishing. However, to truly fish the wet fly swing with the greatest success calls for knowledge of where the fish lie, their feeding habits, and the ability of anglers to swing the fly to where the fish are hiding. When fishing dry flies, the angler is able to see what the fly is doing, and if the fish are rising he knows what he is doing is right. When fishing wet flies on the swing the angler must be able to feel that the fly is doing what it should be doing and make the necessary correction to get fish to strike. Wet fly fishing is a great way for fly anglers to get introduced to sub-surface fishing. Skilled and precise imitations are not needed to effectively take trout, providing rewards quickly and making for an exciting day of fishing.”

 

Below is a classic wet fly - the Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear

 

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LOBSTER SEASON like a boss!

Hoop Netting

When people think of crab they usually think of Alaska.  When they think of lobster they usually think of Maine.  What most people don’t realize is they can both be caught off our own California shore and September 29th 2012 kicked off this year’s California Spiny Lobster Season.  There are many different species of spiny lobsters, but the California spiny lobster is one of the largest growing up to 26lbs and 50yrs of age.

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            There are two ways to legally catch spiny lobsters in California.  The first is to dive and catch them by hand.  Unfortunately not all of us are certified divers.  The second is Hoop netting and fortunately it’s not difficult to get into.   Hoop netting consists of lowering a baited net that has an inner and outer steel ring woven into it attached to a rope an buoy.

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(Shown is an upgraded model from ProMar that has support beams to help keep your catch in your net as you pull it up)

This can be done from any type of vessel including kayaks, jet skis, paddle boards and of course boats.  Alternatively you can hoop net from piers as well.  Once you place your nets you must come back time to time to check you net and see if there are any lobsters feeding on your bait.

            If this sounds like fun to you or you just love to grill up some crustaceans like me, Bass Pro Shops has everything to get you on your way to hoop netting it up.  Stop by your local Bass Pro Shops and ask one of our knowledgeable associates what you need to get started.

This can be done from any type of vessel including kayaks, jet skis, paddle boards and of course boats.  Alternatively you can hoop net from piers as well.  Once you place your nets you must come back time to time to check you net and see if there are any lobsters feeding on your bait.

            If this sounds like fun to you or you just love to grill up some crustaceans like me, Bass Pro Shops has everything to get you on your way to hoop netting it up.  Stop by your local Bass Pro Shops and ask one of our knowledgeable associates what you need to get started.

           

 

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