News Archive For December 2011

My 10 New Year’s resolutions

  As we head into the New Year, it’s time to think about resolutions. I had a pretty good tournament season last year but there’s room for improvement. You can never rest on your laurels in this profession. So, here is how I plan to improve on that in 2012:  Learn the intricacies of the Alabama Rig. Obviously, this new rig …Read more »

OMG Announces Partnership Between Fathead Wall Graphics and Kevin VanDam

Grand Rapids, MI.  December 27, 2011 – Outdoor Management Group, a full service sports marketing firm focused on Outdoor Sports, today announced the immediate availability of Kevin VanDam Fathead reusable wall graphics.  Kevin VanDam is one of the most recognized and accomplished Outdoor Athletes.  He has won the Angler of the Year award 7 times and is a 4 time …Read more »

Christmas comes early

  If I weren’t excited enough about the Christmas holiday, a couple of awesome Christmas presents came early. A new truck and boat. I picked up the truck (Toyota Tundra) Thursday and my boat (Nitro Z9) arrived at D&R Sports Center for rigging earlier this week. There’s nothing cooler than the smell of a new truck, ‘cept maybe the smell …Read more »

Race drivers share our interests

  I just spent a weekend around bass fishermen and NASCAR racers who share a common bond – love of fishing. I saw that first-hand while helping NASCAR star Ryan Newman with his annual charity fishing tournament in North Carolina. The tournament on Lake Norman is the largest fundraiser of theRyan Newman Foundation and an event that has become immensely popular. …Read more »

Family hunting at its best

My 14-year old boys Jackson and Nicholas just experienced the hunting trip of a lifetime. The three of us and my brother-in-law Russ spent three days hunting a private lease in south Texas last week. We had been planning this trip for awhile. The boys love to hunt, so I told them that if they could keep up with school …Read more »

Start planning spring fishing trips

  This can be a slow period for those of us who live in the North, which makes it a perfect time to plan next spring’s fishing trip. I remember how my family and friends began planning trips in December for outings to Southern waters. My dad, brother and bass club buddies would pick a date and lake when we …Read more »