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PAA Observer, membership opportunity for military, college students

PAA Observer, membership opportunity for military, college students

[ 0 ] March 11, 2011

In appreciation for their service to our country, and because college finances can be tight at times, the PAA is offering a limited special promotion to active or retired military personnel and college students.

BassMinder.com pro Steve Wisdom believes the drop shot rig will play a role in the season-opening PAA Tournament Series event on Lake Laner. (Photo: Special to PAA)

Spotted Fever? There’s a Cure

[ 0 ] March 10, 2011

If the solution for spring fever is fishing, or possibly turkey hunting, then the cure for a diagnosis of spotted fever is tying into an ornery spotted bass.

BassCat pro John Crews with his 5.22-pounder on Friday. (PAA Photo: Chris Dutton)

Ask the Expert: Co-Angler Limitations?

[ 0 ] March 8, 2011

In our latest “Ask the Experts” segment veteran pro John Crews discusses a few lures co-anglers might consider if their pro is sight fishing.

Anglers at all four PAA membership levels can find great benefits by being part of the organization. (PAA: Chris Dutton)

PAA: New Membership Level, Promotion

[ 0 ] March 2, 2011

One great benefit of being a member of the Professional Anglers Association is the Affinity Program that provides discounts on a wide range of products and services, and access to the program is easier now with the new Affinity Level membership.

Rising gas prices have anglers watching their budgets as tournament season begins. (PAA: Chris Dutton)

Common Sense Helps Fight Gas Costs

[ 0 ] February 28, 2011

Tournament season has begun and anticipation is high with thoughts of a fresh start with a new year on the water, but with that come one nagging twinge of anxiety.

Megabass pro Aaron Martens was among 39 PAA members who competed in the Bassmaster Classic. (PAA: Chris Dutton)

PAA Pros Pack Classic Field

[ 0 ] February 22, 2011

Earning the opportunity to compete in a championship in any sport is a great achievement.

Waholi pro Terry Butcher has made big strides in just six years as a professional angler. (PAA: Chris Dutton)

Butcher Ready To Rope New Season

[ 0 ] February 22, 2011

Terry Butcher is accustomed to wrangling largemouths from the front deck of his BassCat, but a few weeks ago when one of the most wicked snow and ice storms hit east Oklahoma he had to revert to his rodeo days to rope a bigger target.

Optima Batteries Newest PAA Premier Sponsor

Optima Batteries Newest PAA Premier Sponsor

[ 0 ] February 14, 2011

OPTIMA® Batteries, manufacturer of high-performance marine and automotive batteries, known among anglers worldwide for its Blue Top batteries, has joined the Professional Anglers Association as a Premier Sponsor.

Mike McClelland prefers the Spro McRip 85 deep diving jerkbait for cold-water situations. (Photo Special to the PAA)

Pull ‘em Up With Deep Jerkbaits

[ 0 ] February 14, 2011

At first glance, it sort of looks something like a gussied-up party spoon for eating ice cream on a hot summer day, but the spoonbill jerkbait is anything but a novelty.

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