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Event Article:
2009 ISE Sacramento |
Custom lures, Pros, and more at the 2009 International Sportsmen's Expo
Sacramento
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Date: |
1/18/09 |
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Location: |
Sacramento,
CA |
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Admission: |
$12.00 |
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Reviewer: |
Team
TackleTour |
Introduction: The Sacramento International Sportsmen's Expo is always a
favorite event among our staff and a great way to kick off the year by seeing
what new products manufacturers have to offer, catch up with professional
anglers, and gauge the state of the industry. This year the show highlights
included custom lure designs, new rod additions, and plenty of tips and
techniques from professional anglers.
Pro Angler and Radio show host
Kent Brown organizes a pro roundtable at the Sacramento ISE
With the reel companies already done with their
mid-year introductions the spotlight has now shifted to the rod and lure companies who
get creative to launch new products and limited edition models.
Also at the show was our friend Kent Brown, professional angler and host of the
"Ultimate Bass" radio show, who held a informative round table seminar which allowed
show goers to ask any question to the pros.
Pro Angler Bub Tosh talks about
when to use a swimbait and when not to in tournament situations
The pros shared their experiences as well as
tournament tips and techniques ranging from whether or not they believe scent is
effective to whether it makes sense to fish a swimbait when there is money on
the line. Attendees that asked questions were rewarded with both quality answers
from the pros and free tackle. While the roundtable was going on we head to the many
aisles in the fishing hall to find the most interesting products, starting with
lures.
Meet the Hoochimomma from Tater
Hog
Tater Hog: Tater Hog isn't known to many
anglers but that's all about to change with Jake Bunio of Trophy Bait fame
bringing the lures to the western region. We caught up with Jake who introduced
us to the new line of premium handmade baits from Tater. All of these baits are
hand made by Matt McBee (A.K.A Tater Hog) and feature distinct "personalities" with carefully sculpted profiles,
faces, and incredible paint finishes. Each
of these lures are hand made and take over 10-12 hours to paint each!
The Hoochimomma in Sunfish pattern
Hoochimomma:
Ready for something different? The Hoochimomma is a crankbait with a massive
head and comes painted in a wide array of patterns. The original Sunfish pattern
was our favorite and showcases just how extraordinary the Tater Hog finishes
really are. The Hoochiemomma features a jointed body that wags side by side when
retrieved and comes armed with a quad hook. This premium lure will retail for
$89.95 each.
The Grandpa features a distinctive
lip
Mad Shad and Grandpa crankbaits:
Proving that Tater can paint any pattern there are
a slew of different crankbaits and patterns with different looking faces
sporting different prey patterns. The Mad Shad and Grandpa crankbaits are
smaller more traditional crankbaits with special finishes and will retail for 34.99 each.
Now that's what we call a crappie
pattern
Each Tater Hog lure is handmade
and distinct
Big Tater Swimbait:
Tater also has a number of swimbaits that also feature distinct
faces and inimitable paint finishes. These lures are made out of resin and are
available in everything from traditional bass and trout patterns to Fire and
White Tiger patterns. As with all of Tater's lures each swimbait is tested and
tuned before they are approved for sale. Each of the handmade Big Tater
Swimbaits will retail for $125 dollars.
Tater Hog also has swimbaits...
...of course we need a trout for
the California bass anglers
Jake will help expand distribution of the Tater
Hog baits out west and the company is also preparing to launch a new online
tackle store in the next few weeks. For now these lures will be a little tough
to come by but judging from their distinctive finishes they might very well be
worth the wait. We look forward to seeing what they actually look like in the
water.
Jake Bunio of Trophy Sticks will
be bringing Tater Hog lures into the West
Next Section: Black Dog and JSJ swap baits
