Americana Outdoors E-Magazine - April 2019

ICE FISHING with Garmin Panoptix LiveScope THE FASTEST AND MOST POWERFUL CROSSBOW EVER THE NITRO XRT FROM TENPOINT CROSSBOWS JOHNNY MORRIS SIGNATURE ROD & REEL SERIES

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Ice Fishing with Garmin Panoptix Bradley Smoker Recipe: Smoked Rainbow Trout Thompson/Center New IMPACT!SB Muzzleloader Johnny Morris Signature Series Rods and Reels Yamaha Wolverine X2 Named “UTV of the Year” Ranger Boats Z519 Big Bite Baits Video Library

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TenPoint’s NEW Nitro XRT Crossbow Gill Fishing Hydrophone Down Jacket

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Performance Center® Expands Rimfire Offering with New Performance Center® T/CR22® Rifles Tools and Tackle

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STAFF: EDITOR IN CHIEF: Wade Middleton CONTENT LAYOUT: Shelley Giesecke GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Adam Elmhorst

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Now that winter is coming to an end, we have warmer temperatures coming our way and ice fishing is slowly coming to an end. I have had the pleasure of ice fishing with Garmin and it was an experience I never thought I’d do, but it was one that I look forward to doing again this coming winter. Until then, it’s time to get our boats out on thewater and continue thefishing adventures. As I have been on many fishing adventures and have lots of stories to tell – some successful, some not, but all exciting experiences with great friends and partners – we have many more adventures ahead of us and more stories and memories to create. We’ll have some new fishing products out this year that we will be sharing with you to help make your fishing experience a great one if it isn’t already. As for now, we are excited to share with you some new products that Secret Lures has came out with that will be great for your next fishing trip. We also have some new products from Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s, Sunline, SPRO, and more. Until next time, we wish you a great fishing year and great outdoors experiences!

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ICE FISHING with Garmin Panoptix LiveScope

Danny Thompson from Garmin and the Walcheski brothers, John and Derek, embarked on a North American ice fishing adventure in sub- zero climates in Northern Minnesota. With a wind chill of -40 degrees on day one of their outing, the guys give us an inside look at what it’s like to fish out of a wheelhouse on the ice. “We’re up here in northern Minnesota on the west- ern side, fishing kind of a prairie pothole region lake, and it’s one of those mixed bag lakes, it has crappies in it, it has northern pike in it, it has wall- eye in it so I’m very excited to get out there and kind of see what we can get, I mean, you put your jig down and you never know what’s going to bite.” Danny continues. “This lake is known to have some giant crappies in it, up to 13-14 inches. So it should be a good time, I mean there’s a lot of fishermen out here so there’s a lot of pressure, but I think we’re going to be able to find ‘em with the Panop- tix and really get on these fish and also showcase what Panoptix can do for you out here.

We’ve got what’s called our wheelhouses, and we call themwheelhouses because they’ve got wheels on them. You can crank the house up when you’re trailering it down the road, and you can crank it down and set it right on the ice. They’ve got fur- naces in them, lights, TVs, ovens, stoves, it’s really like a camper on the ice, essentially. We’ve got our TVs going, plugged in through HDMI cables into these GPS map Garmin units. And we’re able to literally sit back on the couch and watch the fish come in on our 32 inch TVs.

I’ve got my two good buddies, Josh Walcheski and his brother Derek out here on the ice with me, and they’re probably some of the best ice fishermen that I know, they always catch fish, and they’ve really kind of helped design these Livescope and these Panoptix units, and tried to make ‘em set up for what an ice angler wants. With Livescope, it gives you so much more clarity than even Panoptix gave you. We’ve been seeing some northern pike come through the house, you can see their tail paddling as they go by. You can pick out individual fish. And it’s true to scale, so if you see a fish that’s a foot long on the screen, that fish is a foot long, unlike when you get your other marks, like on traditional nat. So Livescope is re- ally kind of the latest cutting edge thing right now, and having it in a fish house is pretty cool. So our first night in the wheelhouses was quite fun. We all jumped into my house because I’ve got the 32 inch TV set up to the 8610, we had a lot of bites, lots of bluegills, lots of small crappies, we caught a couple of nice crappies, too. Overall, a really good evening in the wheelhouse, it was fun. On the second day, we took a little bit different of an approach. We kind of left the hard houses back in the bay where we were catching a lot of those pan- fish. Wewanted to target and go after some big slab crappies and we knew they were out on the main lake, the snow is really deep out there, but we know the big fish are out here, so it’ll definitely pay off. We picked out some spots we thought there’d be some big fish, and we’re kind of on a nice point right there. Typically these crappies in this lake are actually relating to structure. So it’s a nice big un- derwater point that came out and the crappies are literally just kind of following that structure around. What we’re doing is trying to stay in front of them and follow them around as well, and so we set up on the tip of the point, we dropped in the Panoptix, we found this school, and

Seen above is Garmin’s Livescope. You can see all the crappie suspended just above the bottom. In the top left of your screen is a fish being reeled in.

A beautiful looking crappie that will make for an excellent sandwhich.

Danny and the Walcheski Brothers brave the elements while following a school of crappie.

we just followed them down to the south. This is really more like a tactical type of fishing than what we were doing the night before in the house. In the house, we were sitting there with the furnace running and we were nice and warm and just reel- ing them in one after another on Livescope. But today we’re out trying to drill holes and follow ‘em with Panoptix to get in front of the school of bigger crappies that are out here. These crappies are just so pretty, they’re so good eating, but these bigger ones here we’re throwing them back and I think that’s kind of the right thing to do, put these bigger crappies back and let them make some more crappies. That is definitely what we’re out here for. You really wanna be careful with the fish, it’s so cold out here on a day like we had fishing on the ice, you don’t wanna keep those fish out of the water too long so their eyes and fins don’t freeze up. You owe it to the fish to kind of take care of them when it’s this cold out. Of all the great technology we have, I feel like that new flasher page is one of the most exciting things. We needed to refresh our flasher screen, essentially. And make it more ice fishing friendly and more up to date, and so these guys did a lot of testing and gave a lot of great feedback on what we needed and were able to come up with a flash- er, but we also got the two side windows on each side of the flasher that you’re able to zoom in on literally just using your fingers, pinch to zoom. You can slide that whole window up and you want to target one fish, because it looks like a real nice fish on the screen, and you can zoom in within a foot of that on the one side, and I mean, target within a quarter inch of where you’re jigging that fish up or down or whatever they want. We kind of downsized from the night before and we used a small tungsten jig. And the reason that’s nice is that tungsten jig will drop really fast for you, so you know, we’re fishing deeper water, 30 feet of water, and you need a small jig to get down quick. But you also need to have the feeling of that jig

Garmin’s Danny Thompson poses with a large crappie be- fore quickly getting it back in the water.

Garmin’s Panoptix Flasher Screen is configured with the the flasher in the middle and two side windows that you can enlarge to isolate the EXACT fish you want to go after.

Using a small tungsten jig was key when fishing for crappie that were down deep.

when it’s down there, so we use a small tungsten jig. We actually were using some Sunline fluoro- carbon ice line , it’s nice to fish a braid because you get the sensitivity of it, but when it’s this cold outside. That ice just sticks to that braid and your line will get so filled up you can’t even get it to run through the guides or anything, so we’re actually fishing the Sunline Ice line, and it’s a fluorocarbon because it’s a little bit more abrasion resistance here on the ice. And it’s also, it doesn’t freeze up, which is nice. I’m fishing a six pound, I think Josh is fishing a three pound, but it gives you just a lit- tle bit more stretch with mono, but the fluorocar- bon is nice and sturdy so you can still set the hook into these fish pretty good, even in that 30 feet of water. So the quality crappies, the bigger crappies, and the more active fish were definitely in the front of the school. And so, we’d look on Panoptix where the school was, we’d run over, drill a hole, and we’d catch some of those active fish, but as soon as that school moved on, we had to keep following it to stay with ‘em, so I mean, I think by the end of the afternoon when we were done with that crappie mission, we’d probably drilled close to 75 holes to a hundred holes. It would be absolutely impossible without Panoptix to stay on ‘em today, the way they are. It’s all worth it at the end, we’re finally caught some big crappies and that’s what we set out here to do and just goes to show you what Panoptix can do, this is a lake I have never been to, these guys have only been to it a couple of times, and we just looked at the map on our lake view map, found a spot that looked good, and came out here, searched on those Panoptix, vwe’re able to look 150 feet with that Panoptix, they’d probably even be on that, I think we’ve seen some fish even farther than that. It’s always a good time when you can get out on the lake and catch some fish and whether we catch fish or not, we always have a great time out here, it’s about being with friends and just finding

100% fluorocarbon designed for ice fishing featuring low memory for better bite detection and easy handling in extreme cold conditions. Formulated with high abrasion resistance to protect against sharp ice edges.

Caught on the Garmin Virb Danny & Josh celebrate this good looking crappie.

The Panoptix ice fishing bundle will transform your ice fish- ing experience. It allows you to drill fewer holes to locate schools of fish swimming up to 100’ horizontally around you and below the ice in real time. It includes an ECHO- MAP Plus 73cv combo with a keyed assist touchscreen and 3 types of sonar: narrow beam Garmin CHIRP traditional, Panoptix LiveVü Forward and LiveVü Down.

fish and sometimes the adventure of it, you know, today we were busting drifts with the truck, the night before we were sitting in the wheelhouse and kind of hanging out and joking around with each other and you know, ice fishing’s such a fun way to spend your time in the winter, it’s cold up here, but you know, we’ve got the heaters, we’ve got the houses and the equipment to do it. I encourage people to get out and try it, ice fishing is really a fun way to spend your winters. And it’s such a fun way to kind of get out into the outdoors and enjoy all the great lakes that we have up here in Minnesota.”

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So one product that Garmin has come out with recently that I’ve really started to appreciate is the new Garmin inReach units. And basically what these are is, it gives you satellite communication so that if we were happened to get into an emergency situation out here on the lake, I can actually send an S.O.S. and be able to get the attention that we need, whether it’s medical attention or emergency attention, and the ability to reach out to someone when you’re in that situation is definitely a great peace of mind. GEAR SPOTLIGHT: The Garmin inReach Explorer +

SMOKED RAINBOW TROUT WITH BROWN SUGAR RUB DIRECTIONS

INGREDIENTS • 2 rainbow trout fillets, boned • 1/3 cup brown sugar • 1 tsp salt

1. Place the rainbow trout, side by side on smoker racks, making sure they are not touching each other 2. Make the rub by mixing together the brown sugar with all the spices. Rub the brown sugar mixture on both trout fillets. 3. Start up the smoker, using wood bisquettes of choice (alder or pacific blend work very well!). Bring the smoker up to a temperature of 250F. 4. Place the trout fillet in the smoker and cook until the internal temperature reaches 140F, about 2-3 hours.

• 1 tsp garlic powder • 1 tsp onion powder

• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper • 1/2 tsp ground cayenne pepper

Find more recipes online at bradleysmoker.com

Watch how easy it is to use a Bradley Smoker!

Thompson/Center Arms™ Introduces IMPACT!SB™ Muzzleloader Thompson/Center Arms has announced the launch of its new entry-level IMPACT!SB line of .50 caliber break- open muzzleloaders, featuring a new, hand-removable triple lead thread breech plug and a Power Rod alumi- num ramrod for easy loading. The Thompson/Center IMPACT!SB muzzleloaders are available in a variety of patterns and finishes, including the latest Realtree® and Mossy Oak® camouflage patterns.

NEW MUZZLELOADERS FEATURE HAND-REMOVABLE BREECH PLUG AND POWER ROD®

Danielle Sanville, Brand Manager for Thompson/ Center Arms, said, “The new Thompson/Cen- ter IMPACT!SB muzzleloader incorporates some of Thompson/Center’s most innovative features at an entry-level price point, including fiber optic sights, a hand removable triple lead thread breech plug, Power Rod, and Quick Load Accurizor® (QLA) for trouble-free loading. The new T/C IMPACT!SB provides excellent value – whether you’re a seasoned hunter looking to expand into muzzleloading, or a first-time hunter searching for a feature-rich muzzleloader at a great price.” Available in multiple patterns and finishes, the T/C IMPACT!SB muzzleloaders are offered in both a Blued and Weather Shield® corrosion-resistant finish to protect against the elements. The new T/C IMPACT!SB also includes a 1” removable butt- stock spacer, allowing the user to adjust the length of pull to best suit clothing choice and weather conditions in the field, as well as increased versa- tility and a better fit for smaller-statured hunters. The T/C IMPACT!SB is offered at an MSRP starting at $263. - Blued/Black Composite. - Silver Weather Shield®/Realtree Edge™ - Silver Weather Shield®/Black Composite - Blued/Mossy Oak® Bottomland™ - Silver Weather Shield®/Mossy Oak® Break-Up Country® Finish/Stock From Top to Bottom:

Danielle Sanville of Thompson/Center poses with the first buck taken with the new Thompson/Center IMPACT!SB.

T/C’s Speed Breech™ with triple lead threads simplifies this process, requiring only five turns to screw in, which not only saves time but reduces seizing.

Johnny Morris Rods and Reels are “tested tough on big fish” around the world. With nearly 20 years of cutting-edge development behind them, our top-of-the-line baitcast and spinning setups have earned an industry-wide reputation for performance and quality. Every model incorporates innovative technology and is made using only the finest materials, giving you the advantage of superior strength, sensitivity, and control every time you hit the water. And even though they’re used by elite pros at the highest levels of tournament fishing, Johnny Morris Rods and Reels come to you at surprisingly affordable prices! PLATINUM SIGNATURE RODS & REELS

Regardless of where you’re fishing, a rod and reel will always be a necessity when you fish. With all the combinations out there Bass Pro Shops Fish- erman’s Handbook will give you valuable informa- tion in keeping your search simple. We will teach you how to look for the right rod and reel to fit your fishing needs. Our host, Wade Middleton, has some suggestions that will help you start your rod and reel search. He suggests to start with the fishing rod. The type of rod to start with that is very dependable that Wade uses is the Johnny Morris Platinum Signature Rod . The is one of the most cutting edge rods on the market, and the advanced RTX5 blank provides sensitivity for hooksets, as well as brute strength for getting fish out of cover. This Johnny Morris Platinum Signature Rod, compared to previous models, is 15% lighter and 30% stronger. Other features in this Signature Series of rods include a Fuji exposed blank reel seat, a well-placed bait keeper, and Fuji guides. Available in seven dif- ferent casting models, this rod will get fish in the boat. After finding the perfect rod, the next step is to find a reel to pair it with. Bass Pro Shops makes a reel in the same Signature Series of product, which would be the Johnny Morris Platinum Sig- nature Baitcast Reel . This reel is constructed with the finest detailing and this reel is built for 100% performance. From the solid machined aluminum face, to an unbreakable titanium finish, capped off with a premium 11-bearing system, this reel casters to the hard-core angler. It is available in both right and left-handed models, as well as two different gear ratios. The Johnny Morris Platinum Signature Baitcast Reel makes optimal performance almost second nature.

Bass Pro Shops® Johnny Morris® Platinum™ Signature Casting Rod. It’s incredibly light, air-like, virtually an extension of your hand and arm, yet it can easily handle your heavy lifting.

The Johnny Morris Platinum Signature Baitcast Reel is primed to become one of your most valuable on-the-water assets.

Wach the full episode of Bass Pro Shops® Fishemrna’s Handbook fea- turing a complete overview of the Bass Pro Shops® Johnny Morris® Platinum™ Signature Casting Rod

Wolverine X2 Named “Adventure UTV of the Year” ATV.com Recognizes Yamaha Wolverine X2 for its Real-World Proven Off-Road Capability and Versatility

Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, earned ATV.com’s Adventure UTV of the Year for 2019 with the all-new Wolverine X2 Side-by-Side (SxS ). As the top off-road vehicle for outdoor adventure, the 2019 Wolverine X2 combines Proven Off-Road capability and confidence-inspiring performance in a comfortable, compact, and nimble chassis, making it the ultimate trail-exploring vehicle in tight, technical terrain. “You can load up the cargo bed with gear, hop in with a buddy, and claw your way to the top of the mountain trail with ease,” wrote ATV.com contrib- utor Derrek Sigler. “If you have a remote spot in your hunting property that you want to work up for a food plot, the Wolverine can get that job done, too. The ability to do it all and do it comfortably and quietly makes the 2019 Yamaha Wolverine X2 an easy pick as our ATV.com Adventure UTV of the Year.”

“The Wolverine X2 is designed for both seasoned trail-goers and first-time adventure-seekers, combining Yamaha’s industry-leading durability and reliability in a solid and agile platform,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha’s motorsports group market- ing manager. “Its Proven Off-Road design allows for the best balance of capability, comfort, and confidence in a real-world environment, making the Wolverine X2 the ultimate off-road package for any adventure.”

The Yamaha Wolverine X2 R-spec Side-by-Side in Real Tree Edge (shown with optional accessories)

Click the PLAY Button to watch the walkthrough video of Yamaha’s Wolverine X2.

TOUGHONTHECOMPETITION...EASYONTHEWALLET With a legacy steeped in success, the all-new Z519 is ready to take on the toughest tournament trails while keeping your budget afloat. This rig boasts a proven heritage and design and is born of the most experienced and dedicated work- force in the industry. A colossal padded front casting deck, integrated LED bow navigation lights, two rod boxes, a massive dry storage and a gelcoat-lined, insulated cooler highlight the bow while the cockpit boasts SRS Soft-Ride Seating® with premiummarine-grade vinyl upholstery and a full-featured console. The tournament-style livewell is timed, recirculated and aerated while the whole rig is motivated by 225 horses. Top it off with the accessories of your choice and a Ranger Trail® trailer and you’ve already got one foot in the big leagues. From hole shot to check in, the Ranger Z519 is bursting with real-world performance and style.

Watch the video walkthrough to learn about the features of the Z519.

Bethel University faces off against Adrian College in the 2018 Ranger Cup University Challenge

RANGERZ519

Are you planning the ultimate camp- ing trip? If your answer is yes, then look no further. Sawyer has got you covered. Sawyer Products is introducing a new line of insect repellent. Permethrin and Picaridin is more than just your aver- age insect repellent, it is the go to in the outdoor world. These products kill not only insects, but more than 55 kinds of insects so you can have the outdoor ex- perience of a lifetime. This can be used on your sleeping bag, clothing, tent, and other outdoor gear that you have. Each application of Permethrin lasts for 6 weeks or 6 washes and Picaridin lasts up to 12 hours. Want to bring your fur- ry companion? No need to worry, these products are safe for your fur babies so not only they can enjoy being in the out- doors, but you can enjoy the outdoors with them as well. Should you want any- thing more?

VIDEO LIBRARY

The Big Bite Baits Warmouth is a signature bait from Big Bite pro staffer Dean Rojas. Your first thought might be swimbait, but Dean designed the Warmouth to be fished in a much different style. Dean fishes the Warmouth Tex- as-rigged, but he rigs it on the flat side rather than vertically. This gives it a unique profile and action on the fall that im- itates a bluegill or baitfish. The legs and body design allow the bait to be fished sideways without spinning on the fall, giving it a natural gliding action. Also, when worked along the bottom, the WarMouth resembles a bluegill feeding on its side with its tail kicking up, making it a killer sight fish- ing bait. The subtle kicking action of the legs also make it a great swim jig trailer. Designed to be fished with an extra wide gap worm hook, three ridges molded into the flat side of the body let you skin hook the point to make it weedless and allows for better hook penetration. Dean Rojas has used the WarMouth to achieve top fin- ishes on the B.A.S.S and FLW Tour. It was his key bait in winning the B.A.S.S Elite tournament at Toledo Bend. The WarMouth was designed to be fished using a Texas rig, but the bait is rigged horizontally on the flat sides rather than vertically. This gives it a unique profile and action on the fall that represents a bluegill or baitfish. Also, when fished this way, the WarMouth resembles a bluegill feeding on its side with its tail kicking up. This makes the WarMouth great for flipping and a deadly sight fishing bait. The subtle kick- ing action of the legs also makes it a great swim jig trailer. The WarMouth is compact at 3.5” and is designed to be fished with an Extra Wide Gap Gamakatsu hook. The War- Mouth comes in 14 colors to match the forage in any body of water.

BIG BITE BAITS WARMOUTH

WEIGHT 1 oz

DIMENSIONS 5 × 6.5 × 0.5 in

PACK SIZE 4-PACK

BIG BITE BAITS SWIMBAIT HEADS Features an oversized black nickel hook and a double wire keeper.

BIG BITE BAITS TOUR TOAD

Fishing a topwater presentation is one of the most exciting ways to fish. The new Big Bite Baits Tour Toad can entice a bass to come to the surface and strike the bait with great force. Professional angler Jeff Kriet prefers to throw the Tour Toad on braided line. The go-to colors he has tied on are both black, and white. Find out more about the Big Bite Baits Tour Toad!

1/8oz, 1/4oz, 3/8oz – 4 per pack

1/2oz, 3/4oz – 3 per pack

1 oz – 2 per pack

BIG BITE BAITS SUICIDE BUZZ

BIG BITE BAITS B5 LINE THRU SWIMBAIT

Delivering a lethal combination that consistently puts big fish in the boat, the Big Bite Baits Suicide Buzz marries the deadly action of the Suicide Shad Swimbait with the fish attracting power of a buzzbait. Built with a fast rising head design and an oversized blade, the Big Bite Baits Suicide Buzz gets up on plane quickly and produces a loud sput- tering that draws attention to the enticing action of the Sui- cide Shad Swimbait and triggers ferocious strikes. The Big Bite Baits Suicide Shad Buzzbait also features a double wire keeper to hold the Suicide Shad Swimbait firmly in place throughout multiple fish catches and a razor sharp hook that provides a superior hook-up ratio. Available in a variety of colors, the Big Bite Baits Suicide Shad Buzzbait combines two highly effective baits into one amazing fish catching lure.

Big Bite Baits pro Russ Lane is here to talk about an all- new swimbait. The B5 Line Thru Swimbait is an awesome looking bait. It provides great action underwater and can convince those big fish to bite. Learn more about the new swimbait from Big Bite Baits in this video.

BIG BITE BAITS NEKO SCREW WEIGHTS

MICHAEL NEAL ON SELECTING THE RIGHT BAIT

Simplifying tasks on the water allows you, the angler, to spend more time focused on fishing. One area where an- glers spend a good amount of their time during the day is when they tie on and rig new baits. Some of the techniques used today can be quite complicated to prepare. When it comes to throwing the Neko Rig, Big Bite Baits has worked to develop a product that helps you get to fishing faster. Check out this video to learn about the new Neko Screw Weights.

It’s safe to say each angler has a specific bait or color pat- tern in which they have a lot of confidence. For Michael Neal, when it comes to jigs and soft plastics, that color is anything that is based off of a green pumpkin pattern. No matter the conditions, Neal has full confidence in baits of this pattern. Listen as he also describes how he chooses baits based upon the water temperature.

FLIPPING GRASS MATS WITH RUSS LANE

Big bass like to hide out in heavy cover where they can ambush baitfish and other prey. For anglers, one good way to target these fish is by flipping a heavy weight and soft plastic worm. The sudden movement of an object into the mat will typically trigger a fish to bite. Watch as Russ Lane talks about fishing mats with Big Bite Baits soft plastics. Big Bite Baits pro staff member Russ Lane likes to target grass mats when searching for quality fish. On the surface, grass mats appear very complex and difficult to attack. Lane suggests targeting the irregularities in order to simplify things a little bit. Fish will position themselves on indentions or points in the grass, using these irregularities as an ambush point. Try these ideas the next time you fish shallow vegetation.

TenPoint’s NEW Nitro XRT™: Unprecedented Knock-Down Power.

TenPoint Crossbow Technologies’ New 2019 Nitro XRT is unlike any crossbow ever produced. Un- leashing speeds up to an industry first 470 feet- per-second and generating a jaw-dropping 190 Foot-Pounds of power, the ultra-smooth Nitro XRT generates 25% flatter arrow trajectory, leading to precision downrange accuracy and devastating

The Nitro XRT is engineered with a reverse draw bow assembly featuring a center-mounted riser that provides superior balance. By shifting the riser from the front of the crossbow to its center, the de- sign eliminates the “nose heavy” feel of tradition- al crossbows, making it easier to hold steady and keep the crosshairs locked on target. The reverse draw design is also more efficient than tradition- al crossbows. Drawing the string through the riser creates an elongated power stroke, which gener- ates greater speeds with less poundage, leading to a smoother, lower-vibration shot that is 3x quieter than competing models. Fueled by RX7-Cams™ and SLING-SHOT™ technol- ogy, the reverse-draw bow assembly generates the unprecedented power. The innovative cam system rotates an industry leading 404-degrees which powers the DUAL FLEX™ limbs, while the SLING-

knock-down power. “ The Nitro XRT

is an

industry

transcend-

ing said Rick Bednar, TenPoint CEO. “The industry has never seen a cross- bow with this much speed and knock-down power, yet be whisper-quiet, have perfect balance, and deliver a super-smooth shot.” crossbow,”

SHOT technology provides an extra turbo boost to produce record-breaking speeds up to 470 feet- per-second, leading to devastating impacts. Meanwhile, the assembly’s revolutionary Vector Quad™ cable technology utilizes four cables instead of the traditional two for increased strength and stability. Connecting at the cam, wrapping around the turnbuckle, and terminating on the riser, the cable system creates perfectly level cams, generating straight-nock travel and pin-point down-range accuracy.

The Nitro XRT is engineered with a reverse draw bow assembly featuring a center-mounted riser that provides superior balance.

At the bow assembly’s foundation is a lightweight CNC machined 7075-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum riser featuring the company’s TRI-LOCK™ pocket system that ensures perfect alignment between the pocket and limbs for increased accuracy. The bow assembly is mounted to a 20-inch TAC-LITE™ fluted aluminum barrel that reduc- es the weight and increases the accuracy of the crossbow. Its weaver-style dovetail is fitted with a nylon-filament arrow retention brush that im- proves arrow grip and alignment to reduce noise and vibration and improve accuracy. In addition, the Nitro XRT is equipped with the new T5 trigger, which features an auto-engaging safety and a DFI™ (Dry-Fire-Inhibitor). The combination of the new trigger and the reverse draw design make the Nitro XRT the smoothest shooting TenPoint cross- bow to date.

that fits into the end of the barrel to further reduce noise and vibration. The Nitro XRT features TenPoint’s lightweight, three-piece C3™ stock. Designed to reduce weight, noise, and vibration, the high-tech stock is fitted with an adjustable cheek piece and butt plate. The rubber cheek piece adjusts to three separate po- sitions by removing the screws and sliding it to create perfect eye-level alignment. Likewise, the rubber butt plate adjusts to two positions to match the shooter’s length-of-pull. The bow and stock assemblies combine to create a perfectly balanced, sharp-shooting crossbow that weighs 7.4-pounds, measures only 30.7-inch- es long, and shoots up to a supercharged 470 feet- per-second – making it the fastest and shortest crossbow ever.

An integrated string stop system is also included

Like all TenPoint models, the XRT is equipped with

dual-purpose rubber safety wings to reduce noise and vibration as well as helping to keep the shooter’s fore-grip hand safely below the flight deck. Double-dip fluid imaged in KUIU® Verde 2.0 camo, the Nitro XRT ships completely assembled and is available with an extensive Ready-To-Hunt package. The package includes the ACUdraw PRO™ silent cocking device, Evo-X™ Marksman™ Precision Scope, TenPoint STAG™ Hard Crossbow Case, 6-pack of EVO-X CenterPunch™ premium carbon arrows NEW Alpha-Nocks™, dovetail bubble level, integrated string stop system, sling, and a quiver.

Learn more about TenPoint Crossbows’ Nitro XRT™ here.

CROSSBOWS: Power, Speed, Accuracy Watch the Episode here!

Wade Middleton Reviews the TenPoint Crossbows Nitro XRT

In this episode of Cabela’s Deer Gear TV, we are looking at the extraordinary knockdown power, speed, and accuracy that comes from a TenPoint Crossbow. We’ll review TenPoint’s Crossbow of the Year, the Stealth NXT and also debut TenPoint’s newest and most powerful crossbow ever to hit the market the Nitro XRT. You’ll see incredible hunt- ing action showing the knockdown and accuracy of the models as well as insight on the features of both the Stealth NXT and Nitro XRT models. We’ll also then look at a comparison of the penetration power of the new Nitro XRT next to a 44 Mag hand- gun when it comes to creating wound channels. Later on, in the show, we’ll also go on two separate crossbow hunts where we’ll showcase hunting ac- tion from the field on two whitetail hunts.

Wade Middleton takes a quick look at the knock- down power of the new Ten Point Crossbows Ni- tro RDX model. He shows how much energy it has when compared to a 44 Mag and he also shows several impacts on various animals from the field while showcasing how easy it is to handle in the field. “We’ve compared it against .44 Magnums shooting through giant buckets of water to see what kind of energy we’re dealing with down range, what kind of power will be impacted in the target…because that’s what you’re looking for in a hunting situation. You want to be able to prove that power, that knock- down capability is there, that’s what you want as an ethical hunter.” – Wade Middleton

Natural down jackets and gilets are lightweight, stylish and practical, providing a superb layer of insulation. However, if untreated down gets wet, it loses most of its insulation properties which, is where Hydrophobic Down Jacket comes in. A relatively new concept, the purpose is to solve the main drawback of ‘regular’ down by treating it with a water repellent finish that means it not only resists water for longer but makes for quicker drying should it ever get soaked. Gill Hydrophobe jackets and gilets take the best elements of natural down to create an extraordinarily warm, lightweight and versatile layer that will withstand almost anything the harshest environments can muster. To further enhance wet weather performance, the lightweight outer fabric has its own water repellent treatment. Not only will they perform for longer better in cold, damp conditions, Hydrophobic down jackets are incredibly versatile. The Gill Hydrophobe Down jackets and gilets can be worn over base layers, and under any of our protective layers. Alternatively, combine the gilet with a knitted fleece for cooler evenings or re- laxing with friends after a day’s activities; the jacket can also be worn as a warm layer over a t-shirt or jumper. All Gill garments are developed in line with our athletes and tested in the harshest of marine conditions, so you can be sure they are up to any adventure. HYDROPHOBE DOWN JACKET

This Hydrophobic jacket is far more waterresistant than those using untreated down, however it is water - repellent, not waterproof. If you’re going to be out in wet conditions for a prolonged amount of time, make sure you have a protective waterproof jacket.

“The Hydrophone Down Jacket is a jacket you can wear out on the town, or on the water.“ -Dean Rojas Professionial Bass Angler

ADVANTAGES OVER REGULAR DOWN:

• Retains loft and thermal performance for longer in damp conditions

• Absorbs less water and remains lightweight for longer

• Dries quicker

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Performance Center® Expands Rimfire Offering with New Performance Center T/CR22® Rifles

The Performance Center T/CR22 is offered in two configurations: a Hogue® Overmolded® Thumb- hole synthetic stock and an Altamont® Laminated Thumbhole stock. The rifles feature a light, crisp trigger pull, button-rifled heavy contour barrel, and a threaded muzzle that allows for the use of a sup- pressor or other muzzle device. Additional Performance Center T/CR22 Features include: • Available with Hogue® Overmolded® Thumb- hole stock or Altamont® Laminated Thumbhole stock • Last shot bolt hold open when using factory magazine • Easy-to-use push button safety • Oversized bolt handle for easy manipulation • Fully machined 6061 aluminum receiver • Fully machined stainless steel bolt • Heavy contour stainless steel 20” fluted barrel, 1:15” twist rate • Optics-ready with built-in picatinny rail Chambered in .22LR, the new Performance Center T/CR22 rifle ships with one 10-round detachable rotary magazine and includes Thompson/Center’s limited lifetime warranty. Learn more here.

The new Performance Center T/CR22 rifles fea- ture ergonomic Hogue® Overmolded® and Lami- nated thumbhole stocks as well as precision rifled heavy contour barrels. Co-developed by Perfor- mance Center and Thompson/Center Arms, the Performance Center T/CR22 rimfire rifles will op- erate using the reliable T/CR22 semi-automatic rifle action and ten round rotary magazine, while maintaining compatibility with most aftermarket 10/22® parts and accessories. “For the second time in 2018, the Performance Center has partnered with Thompson/Center to develop the Performance Center T/CR22, a new, cutting-edge rimfire offering. Building upon the success of the Thompson/Center T/CR22 rifle, we have designed and developed this specialized rifle for competitive shooting and small-game hunting, engineered to deliver the supreme accuracy and ergonomics that Performance Center is known for.” - Tony Miele, General Manager of the Performance Center

INTRODUCING THE ALL-NEW YAMAHA MARINE 20HP MOTOR.

This motor beats its other competitors by being the most fuel efficient in its class. This motor is also lightweight making it suitable for aluminum fishing boats, and even inflatables! Visit their website and purchase yours today and see where your boat takes you!

REDHEAD REALITY SERIES® CRAZY JAKE TURKEY DECOY Bring gobblers into range fast by triggering their dominant instincts with the apprehensive posture and size of a young jake. Built to perfectly repre- sent the color, size, and posture of an aggressive, strutting jake, the RedHead Reality Series Crazy Jake Turkey Decoy works when other strutting de- coys don’t. At only about 70% of the size of most other strutting decoys on the market, the Crazy Jake won’t intimidate a subordinate 2- or 3-year- old gobbler. The Crazy Jake’s posture tells any adult gobbler that this adolescent is nervous and ready to tuck his tail and run. This decoy features a taxider- my-quality head and taxidermy eyes, intricate paint and feather detail, a taxidermy-grade 4” beard (can be cut to size), and a fabric jake fan.

BIG BITE BAITS TOUR TOAD BUZZ

Buzzbaits are great lures to use to catch fish. One revolution that has been made in fishing circles is that adding a toad to a buzzbait, as opposed to a skirt, greatly enhances the action of the bait. Big Bite Baits has taken this concept and created the new Tour Toad Buzz . Professional angler Mike McClelland discussed this new lure in the following video.

SPRO ARUKU SHAD CRANKBAIT

A lipless crainkbait is one of the best to use when searching for fish and covering a lot of water. SPRO pro staff member Dean Rojas relies on the Aruku Shad for these types of situations. Watch to learn more about why he prefers this bait.

HD30 WATERPROOF SOFT SIDED COOLER

What separates the ENGEL soft-sid- ed cooler from the competition is the fact that the ENGEL HD-30 is entirely welded while most of its counterparts are sewn. By welding all seams, warm air is kept out, dramatically increasing the life of the ice or ice packs inside. The welded seams ensure there will be no air or water leaks, and allow the soft-sided HD-30 to keep beverages cold for 4.5 days in 90° temperatures, according to an independent review.

TriViz fully adjustable sight set. The triangular sight pic- ture has a natural sight alignment and allows a full view of the target. Fits most shotguns with ventilated ribs from 1/4” to 3/8” wide with removable front beads. Fit Details: Fits vent-ribbed shotguns from 1/4” to 3/8” (6.3mm to 9.7mm) with removeable front bead.

TRIVIZ® TURKEY/DEER SIGHT SET

HOBIE FISHING MIRAGE COMPASS DUO

If you have been wanting to plan a kayak adventure, but not sure where to start? Then, look no further. Introducing Hobie’s all-new Mirage Compass Duo . This kayak comfortably seats two people, and hous- es gear for two. This is powered by dual MirageDrives with glide technology that maximizes stability and speed as well as reducing drag to make your kayaking a lot more enjoyable.

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PT-1 CHANGEABLE SUNGLASSES

Whether you’re at the range, in the woods, on the jobsite, or simply outside you can see it all with 100 percent UVA/UVB protection with distortion free clarity with Wiley X’s PT-1 Changeable Sunglasses . Choose from Clear, Rust, or Grey lenses all coated with T-Shell™ lens coating to resist scratching in extreme enviroments.

WXA – AT&T CELLULAR CAMERA

Stealth Cam® ups the ante on wireless image transmis- sion & expands its coverage with the introduction of the new WXA AT&T cellular camera . Users have complete control of their cameras via the updated FREE Stealth Cam Remote APP 3.0. The apps new streamlined interface allows the user to configure all camera settings as well as manage the transmission schedule and remotely erase the memory card. New features include Take Test Photo, providing the ability to send a command to the camera to take and transmit a photo on demand. Enhanced location function plots cameras on Google maps within the app supplying the user a visual reference as to where their cameras are placed. The WXA not only incorporates the latest in high speed modems for fast 4G/LTE wireless image & video trans- mission but is also a full featured 22 Megapixel No Glo camera capable of recording high definition video with audio.

ROPE HEARING ENHANCER

This lightweight and low profile neck worn hearing enhancement has a flex- ible rubber cord. Includes 3 sizes of foam tips for various shapes and sizes.

BLACK FACE PAINT “MESS FREE” APPLICATION STICK

Is your hunting mask too itchy? Other face paint create a mess? Want to have more concealment? HuntingMade Easy’s “Mess-Free” Black Face Paint takes all your worries away. The slide/switch easy applicatior in a compact case, let’s you blend in instead of stand out.

The Stupid Tube™ Goes BIG Time in 2019

The secret of the Secret Lures™ Stupid Tubes™ is leaking out at a pretty steady drip these days. Three trips to the Bassmaster Classic, a BFL All American Title, and televised coverage have a way of doing that. We’re expecting 2019 to bring a flood of successful bass fishing stories and bass tournament wins. In part, because “The Secret is Out”, and in part, because of the Secret Lures™ HD Stupid Tube™ Jighead and Flippin’ Stupid Tube™.

Pictured Above from Top to Bottom Big Dummy, Flippin’ Stupid Tube, Stupid Tube™

Pictured Right from Left to Right Original Stupid Tube™, Flippin’ Stupid Tube™

HOW TO RIG THE STUPID TUBE ™

The new HD Stupid Tube Head is designed for pitching and flipping bigger tubes in heavy cover with heavy line and flippin’ sticks. If you’ve liked flipping tubes in the past, you’re going to love it now. Although still a 4/0 in size, the HD features a medium wire Mustad hook with more bite and less flex. It fits perfectly in the new Secret Lures Flip- pin’ Stupid Tube.

The 4.2 Flippin’ Stupid Tube : A HD Stupid Tube Head in any other tube is only half right, so we took it upon ourselves to finish up the “system.” By using our same proven recipe for hand-dipped salted tubes, we’ve come up with the ultimate flip- pin’ tube. The Secret Lures Flippin’ Stupid Tube maintains the same proportions and texture that made the Stupid Tube famous but scaled up for the HD Stupid Tube Head. Inside diameter in- creased by 50% and 1/2 inch 0f total length was added. We’ve started with four proven colors and look forward to working with customers and deal- ers to expand our color palette in 2019. If you’ve got a killer color combo you’d like to see, drop us a line, we’d love to hear about it and help make it a reality!

The 4.5 Big Dummy Stupid Tube™ : This one was born out of the testing phase of the Flippin’ Stu- pid Tube™ with Terry McWilliams and Matt McCoy. They are two of the most qualified Stupid Tube™ experts you’ll ever meet.

Watch how the Secret Lures™ Stupid Tube™ got its name.

They take tube fishing to the Ph.D. level! Every time we sent them a new batch their response was the same, “These are awesome, BUT, can you make it bigger?” That quest ended when these arrived at their doors. Although we were skeptical of a tube that size, the first trip to the lake proved them right. The Big Dummy is double the inside diam- eter of the Stupid Tube™ and closer to 4.5 inches long. It’s bulky but not long. There are times and places that a tube this size produces quality bites. Rather than shelving them, we did a limited run for folks to try out. What makes them different is that they are big and fat, but not thickly walled. The Big Dummy collapses quickly with minimal pressure and that translates into good hookups. Like the Flippin’ Stupid Tube™, we’re going to let our customers help us decide what colors to make next. For the die-hard Original Stupid Tube fans, we also took care of one of the most common requests! Lots of folks wanted to fish the Stupid Tube™ in deeper water and/or heavier current, which makes sense. We figured out how to squeeze a 1/4 ounce of lead into the 3.7 Stupid Tube™. It makes for a fat head without hindering that proven action. You can now get the 1/4 once version in 3/0 and 4/0 light wire Gamakatsu hooks. Get all the products mentioned here FIRST at Shop.SecretLures.com!

Watch how to rig the Secret Lures™ Stupid Tube™

A new 100% fluorocarbon line featuring our patented Pion Technology. Assassin is the first product launched in the US fea- turing Pion Technology. Pion processing improves slickness, abrasion resistance and longevity of your line by chemically altering the line’s surface to allow resin processing to bond at a molecular level. This processing increases line perfor- mance and allows the line to retain key characteristics longer. ASSASSIN FC Equipped with Pion Treatment • 40% More Slickness • 30% More Abrasion • Lasts 30% Longer

ANOTHER GREAT PRODUCT! Definitely can tell the difference with this line. Casts farther, seems to be really strong, another great product from Sunline!

CATCHING BASS ALL OVER THE NATION

Americana Outdoors is Bass fishing all over the nation! We’re starting on the West coast on Lake Castaic where we’ll meet up with Bass Pro Shops Pro Anglers David Walker and Wade Middleton as they visit the lake for the very first time. While we’re there they talk about and share insight on fishing in a heavily pressured lake while also hearing from anglers like Clark Wendlandt, Gerald Swindle, Aar- on Martens, John Crews, Brent Ehler on choosing fishing line, tying knots and matching fishing line to the bait their fishing. After we wrap up our trips to Castaic and talking fishing line we head to the famous Sam Rayburn reservoir where we’ll join Wade Middleton as he fishes a late winter day with water temperatures in the low to mid 50’s with both a SPRO Suspend- ing McStik Jerkbait and a SPRO Aruku Shad. While we are visiting with Wade he gives us some insight of when the best days to fish are. Wade tells us about high and low days. High days are going to be the tougher days because the fish are not as ac- tive and there is very little wind, and the low days are the best days to fish. The weather is cloudy with some rain and this is when the fish are more active. Even though we fish on both high and low

days, we’ll always need to strategize the way we fish so that we can always have a fish at the end of our line. We then wrap it up with Terry McWilliams who shares his secret fishing bait called the Stu- pid Tube. With the successes of the Stupid Tube, we are expecting many exciting fishing stories and many championship successes. These lures have taken anglers to the Bassmaster Classic and have gone into winning other titles. With all the raves about the new Stupid Tube, he shares the tech- nique and how it’s helped him catch fish for years.

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OUTDOOR ACTION SPOTLIGHT: Paul George Celebrity Fish Off

Join us in California with Bass Pro Shop’s and Cabela’s ambassadors, Wade Middleton, David Walker, and Mark Daniels Jr., who were among a host of individuals invited to Paul George’s 2nd Annual Celeb- rity Fishing Tournament on Castaic lake to raise funds for the foundation. The 2017 5 time NBA All Star was raised being outdoors and fishing, and he wants to share his love for fishing with kids around the country as well as raise funds for his foundation The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.