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Tru-Tungsten releases
MAD MAXX
Tru-Tungsten is proud to announce the release of their newest fishing lure, the Mad Maxx Hollow body frog. Designed by Mike Iaconelli, Marty Stone and Greg Hackney. Mad Maxx features the MiHatchii super sharp, super strong custom hook; 3D eyes, tungsten rattles, a unique pro drain hole that is scientifically designed that allows accumulated water to escape. Also, designed into the body is a unique keel that allows it to glide along the surface like the real thing. This design makes walking the dog almost effortless.
Mad Maxx is available in seven original colors - Gremlin, Sweet Revenge, Swamp Monster, Rotten Pumpkin, Hydrilla, Bluegrass and Grapes of Wrath.
The Mad Maxx can be purchased at both Bass Pro Shops and American Rod and Gun.
For more information about Mad Maxx contact Larry Thornhill at larry@Fishharderco.com
To see more Tru-Tungsten fishing products visit our Web Site at: Fishharderco.com
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Roland Martin Marine Center to sponsor Xtreme Bass Series
Xtreme Bass Series announces that Roland Martin Marine Center, a premier marine dealer selling Legend & Stratos Bass Boats and Evinrude Outboards on Lake Okeechobee in Clewiston, Florida, has entered into a sponsorship agreement with the Xtreme Bass Series for 2009.
Roland Martin Marine Center was the hosting site for the 2008 Xtreme Bass Championship. Harlan Griggs, the General Manager of the dealership was ecstatic about the professionalism and enthusiasm of the Xtreme Bass anglers and the Xtreme Bass Series Directors and wanted to become more involved in the organization to help the anglers achieve their goals in 2009.
As part of the agreement for 2009, all Xtreme Bass Team tournaments for the Okeechobee division will be held out of the dealership on the south end of Lake Okeechobee. Roland Martin Marine Center will also promote the tournament series through the dealership and on their website and provide promotional literature at all of the tournaments held at the dealership.
Roland Martin Marine Center will pay the anglers entry fees to either the One Man Series or Team Events for the 2010 season along with a $500 credit at the store to the anglers fishing out of a boat purchased from the dealership. Along with entry fees paid, Roland Martin Marine Center will offer a $2,500 incentive to any team that wins the Xtreme Team Championship and a $1,000 incentive to any angler that wins the One Man Championship fishing out of a new boat purchased from the dealership.
"Xtreme Bass Series has a great tournament series for the grass roots bass angler and we are excited about becoming a sponsor and being able to help the anglers through our contingency program and to bring more awareness to our dealership by holding the tournaments on site," said Harlan Griggs, General Manager for Roland Martin Marine Center.
Xtreme Bass Series President Mike Blocher is excited about the partnership and what Roland Martin Marine Center is doing for the anglers. "The contingency program that the dealership has offered shows their commitment to the grass roots angler and the Xtreme Bass Series" said Mike Blocher. "We look forward to holding the tournaments at the Marina and building a long-term relationship with Roland Martin Marine Center to offer bass anglers the best grass roots tournament series in Florida."
About the Xtreme Bass Series: The Xtreme Bass Series is Florida's premier grass roots bass fishing tournament series consisting of the state's top two-man teams competing in divisional tournaments throughout Florida and a Championship along with a one-man series with 7 qualifying tournaments and a championship. Sponsors include Roland Martin Marine Center, Evinrude, Legend Boats, Powerpole, Deep South Rods, Minn Kota, Gitem Baits, Mitchell's Eels, and Center State Fiberglass.
For more information, please visit: www.xtremefishingseries.com
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Stratos Owners Tournament
Recently I had the pleasure of fishing with a friend and a long time B.A.S.S. Pro, Chet Douthit. Chet is well known on the B.A.S.S. circuit as a 9 time Bassmaster Classic qualifier.
Chet and I teamed up to fish the annual Stratos Owners Tournament on Lake Kissimmee. Accent Marine holds this tournament every year and it is hosted by the folks at Camp Mack Resort. As always at Camp Mack, it was a great weekend of friends and fellowship.
Together, Chet and I put together a 15 + lb sack on day one and followed up with a 18 lb sack on day two. This earned us a 5th place finish. It was awesome seeing first hand why Chet is such an accomplished tournament angler.
I was proud to represent Roland Martin Marine Center, Stratos Boats, Evinrude, Deep South Rods, as well as all of my other sponsors at this event.
I am already looking forward to next years tournament. Ted and Maxine of Accent Marine put on an outstanding tournament and it only continues to get better every year.
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Tom Teams up with Power Pole
Just this week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Drew from Power Pole and was excited to hear I would become part of the Power Pole team. I will help represent their shallow water anchoring system for the fresh water side of the fishing industry.
Fishing requires the ability to stop your 
boat and work an area quickly and quietly as you spot or find your fish. With Power-Pole you can stop your boat quickly and quietly with the touch of a button and keep your boat securely in place, even in heavy wind and current. Power-Pole is also eco-friendly and causes no damage to the environment.
I will also help promote their new product which is eco friendly. Green Marine Hydralic fluid causes no danger to us and is biodegradeble. Do your part, go green, Go Green Marine.
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Release of second new rod
Deep South releases the 2nd rod of the Tom Morse signature series. Now available in a 7' medium heavy action rod with an extra fast tip. These rods show off a split grip with a intergrated balancing system. This is the perfect rod for throwing a variety of spinner baits, texas rigged plastics, as well as deep diving crank baits. Deep South Rods can be found at your local bait and tackle stores or you can order directly through Tom.
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Morse joins Team Daiwa
I was very excited when Daiwa contacted me with an invite to join them. "We appreciate you and are glad to have you on our Product Specialist team" stated Linda Wicklund of Ferguson-Keller Associates, Inc.
From the very beginning, Daiwa's emphasis has been innovation and quality. The result is a long list of product features, designs and materials that have become standards for the fishing tackle industry.
You can find me this sunday, March 1st at the Orlando Bass Pro Shop during the Spring Fling. Please stop by the Daiwa table to see the newest Reels, Lures and accessories Daiwa offers.
You may even see me up on the tank demonstrating Team Daiwa Zillion 50th Anniversary edition Baitcasting Reel and lures.
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Deep South and Tom announce new Chatterbait Rod!! _____________________
That's right, the new Deep South Tom Morse signature series Chatterbait Rod. Those who know me, know that Chatterbait is one of my most preferred tackle. So when I joined Deep South, we put our heads together to build the perfect rod for fishing with a chatterbait.
The Chatterbait rod is a 7' medium action with an extra fast tip that showcases a split grip with an integrated balancing system. The rod also works awesome with a Gitem KO, Gitem Shad, flukes, senkos and crankbaits.
Please contact me with any questions or ordering information.
