Photo by Josh Gassman
April 10, 2017
Each Major League Fishing angler has to set up his boat and gear according to the rules. These platforms are stacked with state-of-the-art tech. By John Geiger and Bailey McBride
Photo by Josh Gassman
Boat 2017 Nitro Z18. Single-console only. The color has to be PRO50 A, with charcoal carpet and seats. Each has KeelGuard Protector. It has to be black and keeps the Nitro hulls in shape.
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Mercury OptiMax Pro XS, 150 HP
Engine Mercury OptiMax Pro XS, 150 HP. The prop is a Merc High Performance, pitched for a strong hole shot. There should also be a tilt limiter on the engine.
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Trolling Motor Motorguide 36-volt, 45-inch shaft. No built-in transducer
TH Marine Atlas Hydraulic jack plate.
Jack Plate TH Marine Atlas Hydraulic jack plate with a 6-inch maximum travel.
Hot Foot TH Marine Hot Foot. These pedal throttles make the boat safer in case of an extreme slow-down or the need to have both hands on the wheel during heavy seas.
Lowrance HDS-7 Gen2 Touch
Electronics Lowrance HDS-9 Gen2 Touch, HDS-7 Gen2 Touch, two transducers and Point-1 GPS antenna.
Shallow-Water Anchoring Power-Pole Blades, two units per boat. Must be black.
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About the MLF Game & Fish and Major League Fishing have partnered up to dig deeper into this exciting tournament format. MLF is one of the top-rated shows on Outdoor Channel and showcases 48 of the world's best anglers in five televised bass-fishing competitions and three instructional shows.
The format is unique: no practice days, surprise venues, a real-time leaderboard and no limits. Fans also get a close look at the personalities of the anglers — the successes and failures as they happen — as well as the tactics they use to catch fish in all kinds of conditions.
Look for new episodes of Major League Fishing on Outdoor Channel every Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Eastern or on MOTV.com, and check out the new General Tire World Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops on CBS starting June 24.
Game & Fish and MLF bring the action to you now! — Editors