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2016 Burton's Championship
Posted by kyle on October 2, 2016
Two weekends ago was the Burton’s Bait and Tackle Championship on Smithville Lake. My partner Lance and I managed a huge 18.5lb. sack anchored by a 5.7lb kicker the first day to give us almost a 3lb lead going into day two of the tournament. We were fishing primarily off shore cranking a SPRO Fat Papa 70 on 10# Sunline fluorocarbon with a 7’ medium action rod custom built by The Rod Shop and throwing a magnum shaky head rigged with a Big Bite green pumpkin super stick on 16# Sunline fluorocarbon on a 7’ medium heavy action rod custom built by The Rod Shop. On day two, off and on rain showers and a huge front rolled in which significantly hurt our off shore bite. At about 10am we only had one fish in the box and had only caught one other short. We recognized that with the changing conditions we needed to make an adjustment so my partner and I began to hit some stretches of shallow brush and wood where we ended up catching another keeper, a handful of shorts and I broke of what very well could have been the fish that could have won us the tournament. Unfortunately for us on day two we ended up with just those two fish that ultimately put us in 5th place just 3lbs out of first.
One of highlights of the weekend happened on the first day right after take-off, we flew down the lake to our first spot where we saw a boat sitting on it white bass fishing. These gentlemen were there first, and regardless of whether or not they were in the tournament or even bass fishing by the unwritten rule they could have told us to leave. I came off pad and drove over to the two guys fishing and asked if it would be ok if we fished it with them and they generously said yes that it was ok. After a few minutes of talking with them and saying thank you they told us that they were just out fun fishing and that they would get out of the way for us. It probably wasn’t even 5 minutes later when we boated our first two keepers of the day and lost another small fish. This small act of kindness and respect on the water without a doubt set the tone for the rest of the day. This was a perfect example of how just a few nice words with another angler can make all of the difference in the world. I’m very proud to have been able to grow up fishing at Smithville Lake around guys that maintain a strong code of ethics on and off the water. I hope that this can act as a guide for other anglers that could encounter a similar situation on the water.
Congratulations to Tod Knaack and Nick Hahlbeck for winning the Burton’s Championship for the third year straight. I would like to give a special thanks to Gary Burton for putting on such an awesome tournament circuit every year, and Shoreline Fiberglass for the meal at the day one weigh in. I can’t wait for next year’s season!
For more information on The Rod Shop and the amazing rods that they make visit their website at www.therodshopkc.com.
Angler’s Port Marine, Phoenix Boats, Mercury, Shoreline Fiberglass, The Rod Shop KC, and Pro Sites Unlimited sponsor Kyle.
Next Level Fishing With Pro Sites Unlimited
Posted by kyle on September 27, 2016
I am very happy to announce that I have joined the Pro Sites Unlimited Pro Staff! My new website www.kylealsopfishing.com is unreal!! Pro Sites offers a huge platform for anglers to showcase their sponsors and their fishing accomplishments all with a user friendly approach. This is a crucial tool in promoting, maintaining, and finding new sponsors for any serious tournament fisherman. If you’re looking to take your fishing to the next level then be sure to check them out at www.prositesunlimited.com
Custom Built For Success
Posted by kyle on September 19, 2016
I am very proud and excited to announce that I am joining The Rod Shop KC’s pro staff! These rods are without a doubt built with the highest craftsmanship and quality of materials. They offer complete angler customization of components ranging from the rod blank used all of the way down to the color of thread incorporated. If you’re in the market for a new rod be sure to check them out! For more information on The Rod Shop KC check out their website http://www.therodshopkc.com
Alsop Joins Angler's Port Marine
Posted by kyle on September 19, 2016
I am very proud to announce that I have joined the Angler’s Port Marine family! If you're in the market for a new or used boat or need any kind of service performed on your current boat, be sure to give Angler’s Port a call at (660)-438-4600, the folks there will take care of you and any of your boating needs. Angler's Port recently announced that they are carrying the Phoenix boat line and I am very excited to be running a 2017 Phoenix 921PHX paired with a 250 Mercury Pro XS in the very near future!! Phoenix boats attention to detail and performance are what set them apart from any other boat on the market today. I have been lucky enough to travel all across this great nation and fish in just about every brand of boat imaginable and nothing comes close to competing with Phoenix Boats for performance and value. They are the nicest looking, best riding, and one of the fastest boats on the water! Please give Angler's Port the opportunity to earn your business, you will not be disappointed!
My Website is LIVE!
Posted by admin on August 11, 2015
I've taken my career to the next level with my angler website from Pro Sites Unlimited. Stay posted for tournament trail updates, new sponsor releases, blog posts, photos, videos and much more. My new website is a responsive website viewable on all platforms so be sure to bookmark my site and I'll see you on the water – Kyle Alsop
Attract more bass fishing sponsors in 5 simple steps
Posted by admin on July 16, 2015
You are a great angler. You just won your Thursday Night Derby and finished in the top-10 of your local club’s AOY standings this year. Even more, you’ve caught a dozen bass in the double-digits. Good for you. Good for your sponsors? Not so much.
Sorry if that sounds a bit harsh. But the fact of the matter is, bass fishing companies and potential sponsors get hundreds of letters, phone calls and emails stating similar accolades. Yes, being a good stick gets you into the game, but helping (proving) you can move product is what makes potential sponsors take note, and more importantly, make room for you on their roster.
5 Tips on how to attract bass fishing sponsors.
Pro Sites Unlimited gets Responsive with anglers
Posted by admin on June 2, 2015
If you’ve spent any time in a coffee shop, barbershop, standing in line at the bank, idle at a stoplight, anywhere… you know everywhere you turn, someone is on a mobile device. So that’s where we put you with your responsive website.
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Check out the all-new responsive designs at ProSitesUnlimited.com today.
Be a part of the conversation with your own website
Posted by admin on May 5, 2015
With your own personal corner on the web, you're talking to a worldwide audience. Yes, catching bass, climbing the leader board and taking your career to the next level are key. But with your own website, you're part of a billion dollar business that keeps growing by spreading the word. Sporting a sponosor logo on your jersey and putting in some time at a tradeshow are just the price of entry in today's competitive fishing market. You can either step up or step back. That's the bottom line. To keep you and your sponsors part of the conversation and ahead of the competition, your website provides the tools and communication needed to give you the edge. With one click, it's on.
