WBT News, then Jordon and Kriet Face Off

Last week, B.A.S.S. announced that the 2008 Women’s Bassmaster Tour Angler of the Year will qualify to fish the 2009 Bassmaster Classic. The announcement has brought cheers and jeers from various factors of the bass-fishing world. So WBT Director Bruce Mathis is here to talk about the decision to send a WBT competitor to the Classic, answer the critics, and look ahead to the next steps in the WBT’s development.

Then Kelly Jordon and Jeff Kriet get an early start on the Pioneer Beef Jerky Texas - Oklahoma Shootout. This three-day event pits eight anglers from Texas against eight anglers from Oklahoma (ostensibly) in three distinct fishing formats. In this, the third year of the event, Jordon is confident that his Texas team will capture their third consecutive victory. But Kriet is just as certain that this is Oklahoma’s year. Listen in as these two trade barbs and make predictions for this unique event.

For more information on the Pioneer Beef Jerky Texas - Oklahoma Shootout, including television schedules, visit ChokeCanyonLodge.com.

Finally, the ABA and USO need boaters in the area of Shreveport, LA to take U.S. Air Force personnel fishing on the Red River. The event takes place on October 28. You can read all the details HERE or contact Kyle Hamaoka at 318.453.0970 for more information.

Christie Bradley and Edwin Evers

Christie Bradley finished up the 2007 WBT season with a top-10 finish on the Red River and the first-ever “Coolest Rig Running” award for her Geico-wrapped Triton. She’s here to talk about the highs (day 3 on the Red River) and lows (Table Rock) of her season. She also recounts how she got to the WBT and what she has in mind for next season.
Visit Christie’s website HERE to see photos of her award-winning boat wrap and to keep up with her angling career.

Then we hear from Edwin Evers, who made quite a name for himself on the Bassmaster Elite Tour in 2007 and promises to do even more in 2008. Edwin talks about his win on Lake Erie, the importance of versatility, managing your fish, and offers advice to collegiate anglers with plans to go pro.
Keep up with Edwin at his website HERE.

Jo Dee Lake and Lee Bailey Jr.

Jo Dee Lake’s fifth place finish on the Red River has all the makings of an epic tale. She traveled to uncharted territory, braved big scary spiders, endured a broken digit, and narrowly escaped a boating catastrophe to prevail and finish in the top five in the final WBT event for 2007.

She’s here to tell her tale and share the lessons she learned in patience, perseverance, confidence and the value of playing hunches. Follow the ongoing saga of Jo Dee’s angling career at LadyFisher.com

Then we’ll talk with Lee Bailey, Jr from the Bassmaster Elite series. Lee is a long-time competitor in the top levels of professional bass fishing and a well-known and well-liked personality among those who follow the sport. But what you may not know about Lee is that he has combined his experience as an angler with his expertise as a designer to offer a variety of promotional products and services for anglers. Lee designs boat and truck wraps, tournament jerseys, and websites.

Lee’s here to tell us about the importance of branding yourself and then presenting a polished, professional image to your fans and sponsors. Find out more at ProAnglers.com and visit Lee’s personal website at LeeBaileyJr.com

Finally, if you’re in the Missouri area on October 14, be sure to check out the Family Fun Day and Buddy Tournament at Smithville Marine.

Derek Remitz and Jeff Connella

2007 Bassmaster Elite Rookie of the Year Derek Remitz returns to the BassFeed Podcast to recap his up and down season and share some of the lessons he learned on the tournament trail. He looks ahead to the 2008 season and his goal of qualifying for the Bassmaster Classic for the third time. Finally he talks about his two “go-to” techniques for finding the right-sized bass when practice doesn’t necessarily make perfect.

Then Bassmaster Eite sophomore Jeff Connella talks about learning to be versatile in order to be competitive with the best anglers in the world. After cashing half a dozen checks this year, all of which were earned by fishing a different technique, he’s qualified for the 2008 Elite season and he’s convinced that being flexible equates to being competitive at the highest level of bass fishing. Jeff also talks about his unique “signature” truck wrap, which you can see at JeffConnella.com.

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