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November 1, 2009
StrikeMaster’s Lazer Mag dubbed “new classic”
Enhanced power auger couples performance and value Big Lake, MN - Just as the hunter embraces his Weatherby®, so too, does the carpenter wield his Craftsman® hammer. It's the same attitude of diehard Northwoods icemen, who rely on their Lazer Mag augers every day. Ind...
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October 1, 2009
StrikeMaster – Solo partnership breaks unexplored ice
Big Lake, MN - "German Engineering." The phrase evokes images of sleek, high-performance autos-BMW, Porsche, Audi, Mercedes Benz. Ironically, after boring multiple ice holes with StrikeMaster's line of retrofitted power augers, the feeling is equally impressive-smooth, clean...
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October 1, 2009
Frabill adds 32-inch Quick-Tip panfish combo to their line-up
Jackson, WI - Last winter, legions of anglers were treated to a specialized series of ice combos- rods and reels that shed like extensions of their jigging arm. Rod tips felt like fingertips. The reel became a clenched hand, transmitting lure quivers and fish activity like s...
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August 18, 2009
Frabill's new rod and reel combos showcase ice fishing's dream team
Ice Hunter series meets and exceeds specific rod & reel needs of anglers across the Ice Belt Jackson, Wis. - "Alongside the Bro Series, Ice Hunter is the most comprehensive series of ice rod actions ever developed," stated Frabill Marketing V.P., Jeff Kolodzinski." Thes...
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August 4, 2009
Plano Tackle Box Sales Benefit Future Fisherman Foundation
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (August 4, 2009) - In support of its mission to teach young people to fish, the Future Fisherman Foundation received a donation of $6,612 from Plano Molding Company at ICAST, the world's largest sportfishing trade show, held July 15-17, 2009, in Orlando, F...
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August 1, 2009
Remarkable Hiber-Net stows like a broomstick, deploys like an umbrella
Frabill lays claim to making the most stowable landing net you'll ever use. Jackson, Wis. - How about this for a landing net concept? A broomstick. That's right, a broomstick. Ok, so what about, you know, the net? It's inside the handle. Yes, inside the handle. When you...
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August 1, 2009
DuraSafe Codeable Locks Win New Product Showcase Award At ICAST 2009
Locks that learn vehicle key voted Best New Fishing Accessory by Buyers, Media NEW BERLIN, WISCONSIN - The world's first codeable lock products received a New Product Showcase Award at ICAST 2009 in Orlando, Florida last week. Of the 208 exhibiting companies that e...
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July 15, 2009
USA Custom Rods Wins “Best Freshwater Rod”
New Products Showcase Award Winners Announced at ICAST 2009 Orlando, FL - USA Custom Rods, of Houston, Texas, has won the "Best Freshwater Rod" award at ICAST, as voted by attending media! ICAST staff approached USA Custom Rods company representatives late in the aft...
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July 1, 2009
Marathon Man attempts to break World Record in support of military families
Frabill's Jeff Kolodzinski aims to hook nearly 2,000 fish in 24 hours, upstaging his own feat Excelsior, Minn. - Fishing's "Marathon Man," Jeff Kolodzinski, will attempt to break his own Guinness World Record for most fish caught in a 24 hour period. Kolodzinski, V.P. of ...
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May 1, 2009
Songs Raise Awareness about Aquatic Invasive Species
MADISON - Wisconsin anglers and boaters will get music with a message as the University of Wisconsin-Madison launches a trio of rock, rockabilly and folk songs about preventing VHS fish disease, zebra mussels, and other aquatic invasive species from spreading to new lakes an...
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April 1, 2009
New Fishing Book On Boulder Junction And Manitowish Waters Released
The Manitowish Waters region of famous fishing waters is now featured in the latest Fishing the North Country Publications release of fishing books on Wisconsin. Titled BOULDER JUNCTION & MANITOWISH WATERS REGION, the new book is expanded to 77 lakes and is the first revis...
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May 1, 2008
Yamaha Pro Mark Davis Takes Third Elite 50 Title in Five Tries
Yamaha pro Mark Davis really loves the Bassmaster Elite 50s and for good reason. He's won three of the five no-entry-fee, reduced-field events in BASS history, including the $404,000 Smith Lake Elite 50 that ended on Saturday. The three-time CITGO Bassmaster Angler of the Ye...
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April 8, 2008
Yamaha Marine Group Announces Lengthened Warranty Period on Parts and Accessories
Kennesaw, Ga. April 8, 2008 Yamaha Marine Group announced today, that effective January 1, 2008, it has lengthened the limited warranty period for Yamaha Marine replacement parts, accessories, instruments and gauges sold by its authorized dealers. Customers will now...
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March 4, 2008
Yamaha's Alton Jones Wins 2008 Bassmaster Classic
Greenville, S.C. - February 25, 2008 Yamaha pro angler Alton Jones was named 2008 Bassmaster® Classic champion on Sunday, Feb. 24 after three days of tough competition on South Carolina's Lake Hartwell. Jones captured the title and was awarded the $500,000 top prize by bri...
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February 24, 2008
Yamaha Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Four-Stroke Outboard Engines
Miami, Fla., February 14, 2008 - Yamaha has been ranked "Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Four-Stroke Outboard Engines" in the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Marine Engine Competitive Information Study. This is the fifth time Yamaha has been recognized in J.D. Power and...
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February 1, 2008
Madison Fishing Expo: The Place To Be
All proceeds to fund fishing projects/scholarships in Wisconsin By John Booker The Madison Fishing Expo (MFE) will again donate all proceeds from its fishing show to worthy fishing projects for 2008, including funding for a yearly scholarship to UW Stevens Point. The ...
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September 30, 2007
Yamaha Marine University Adds Registrar, Announces Symposium Dates, Locations
Yamaha Marine Group announced today Yamaha Marine University has added a new member to its team. Jennifer Christ, of VRZ Consulting, has joined as registrar and will be handling dealer registration and managing attendance for the upcoming Yamaha Marine University (YMU) progr...
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September 24, 2007
The Next Generation Fishing Event
An opportunity to assist interested High School age students learning how to fish. We are attempting to assist Milwaukee Lutheran High School. Boats and volunteer hours are needed. Sept 25 and 27, one or both days. Okauchee lake - 7am to noon. The plan is to ha...
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June 22, 2007
Outdoors Radio with Dan Small and Judy Nugent Celebrates One Year on the Air with 10 National Awards
NOTE TO LAKE-LINK MEMBERS AND VISITORS: "Outdoors Radio with Dan Small & Judy Nugent" is a popular weekly radio program that you can listen to right here on http://lake-link.com/radio. A new show is posted each week, and you can listen to archived shows as well. The pre...
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June 1, 2007
A "Community Fishing, Now & Then" Learning Expo
Wolf Pack Adventures LLC www.wolfpackadventures.com roywolfpackadventures@tds.net Phone: (920)565-3631 Cell: (920) 918-WOLF (9653) What: A "Community Fishing, Now & Then" Learning Expo ...
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April 1, 2007
Outdoor University
GURNEE, IL - Going for the big ones this spring? Renowned angling pros will share their secrets of success with you at Bass Pro Shops in Gurnee Mills Mall during the "Outdoor University" event on Saturday, April 14th and Sunday, April 15th. America's favorite fisherman a...
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March 20, 2007
Toyota Tundra Misses Top Crash Rating Given to Rivals
By Greg Bensinger March 20 (Bloomberg News) -- Toyota Motor Corp.'s redesigned Tundra, battling full-size pickups from U.S. automakers, didn't get the top rating for frontal crash safety achieved by rivals. The Tundra fell one star short of the perfect five-star rating ...
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March 20, 2007
Yamaha Previews First V8 5.3-Liter Four-Stroke Outboard
Yamaha Marine Group today unveiled the boating industrys first V8 5.3-liter, four-stroke outboard motor, the Yamaha F350. Producing 350 prop-shaft rated horsepower, it is designed to provide massive thrust for the heaviest off-shore outboard-powered boats and outboard-power...
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February 28, 2007
Lowrance Presents New Big-Screen Enhancements in Color, Performance and Choices for 2007
TULSA, Oklahoma Lowrance, the leader in sonar and GPS innovations since 1957, is introducing new and enhanced 2007 models across-the-board in their popular large-format LCX sonar/GPS chartplotters, and GlobalMap® line of dedicated GPS chartplotters. In addition to im...
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February 8, 2007
2nd Annual Milwaukee Fishing & Boating Expo at Midwest Airlines Center
Milwaukee, WI- The Midwest Airlines Center in downtown Milwaukee will be the site of the 2nd annual Milwaukee Fishing & Boating Expo, February 15th through February 18th, 2007. CIA Marketing, Inc. will produce this fishing, boating and destinations show geared to the seriou...
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February 8, 2007
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show Seminar Schedule
Fri., 3/9 5:00 PM Just Go Fishing: Simple Techniques to Catch More Fish - Presented By: Cary Bever 6:00 PM Friction Calls For Turkeys - Presented By: Jeff French 7:00 PM Live Bait Rigging for Big Fish - Presented By: Eric Haataja ...
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February 8, 2007
Bass Pro - Turkey Weekend
GURNEE, IL - Turkey season is here and Bass Pro Shops wants to get you ready for the spring hunt. March 24 and 25, 2007 Bass Pro Shops will be hosting Turkey Weekend. Meet Mike Reynolds of the RedHead pro staff along with Brandon Wikman of the Bass Pro Shops Next Generation ...
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