Reading the news of BRP discontinuing the manufacturing of Evinrude outboards came as a bit of a shock to me. From an industry perspective it is somewhat of a somber event. Evinrude has been an iconic name in the industry for over a century... thats right, over a CENTURY! In 1907, Evinrude Motors was founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and they began to develop their first outboard motor. It was a one-cylinder, 1.5 hp model, which became an instant success upon its introducti

We will soon be coming into the post spawn period on many lakes, and depending on who you talk to, this can be one of the most difficult times of the year to consistently catch them or one of the most predictable times of the year. There is no doubt that bass during this post spawn phase can be lethargic while they recuperate from the stresses of spawning, making them less susceptible to fast moving baits and aggressive presentations. That being said, in order to recuperate,