Ranger Z520 Comanche receives award

The Ranger Z520 Comanche recently received the prestigious ‘Award of Excellence’ for the fishing boat industry from the writers and editors of Sporting Classics magazine.

According to Ranger Boats....

Along with the honor, the Z520 Comanche is featured in a half-page profile within the magazine’s latest edition. While reviewing the Z520’s total performance features, Associate Editor Mike Gaddis calls Ranger Boats “the most revered manufacturer in the bass fishing world,” and the Z520 Comanche “the ultimate bass-tournament boat.” In addition to glowing tributes from the staff of Sporting Classics, Ranger accepted an engraved crystal award to mark the occasion.

“The buzz around the Z520, from the time we announced it to now, has been extraordinary,” said Ranger Boats President, Randy Hopper. “We’re honored to be included among the very best products and manufacturers in the outdoors industry and we share this honor with all of the Ranger family.”

Source: Ranger Boats

Mercury's Fury Propeller - Because every bass boat can be just a little bit faster

To many owners of bass boats, anything that shaves off even a few seconds while speeding to where the fish are is a must have item. Mercury Propellers has unveiled the latest weapon in fighting the fear that you missed the catch of a lifetime by being just a little to slow.

According to Mercury...

Mercury Propellers, the world leader in propeller technology, introduces Fury – the fastest bass propeller on the market. For years, bass boaters have asked for a little extra something, and Mercury Propellers has responded with Fury.

Fury is cast from Mercury's X7 Alloy™. According to Mercury engineers, X7 is 30 percent stronger and four times more durable than conventional stainless steel. This strength and durability enables Mercury Propellers to manufacture a prop with thinner blades and higher rake angles, creating unprecedented efficiency in all ranges of operation.

Fury is built to increase both acceleration and top speed; the large blade area produces a better hole shot, and the high-performance blade geometry creates better top speed.

In Mercury-conducted tests, Fury provided 20 percent better acceleration from 0 to 20 mph and was one mph faster at top speed than conventional stainless steel props with the same pitch. Tests were conducted with a Triton TR-21X powered by a 225 OptiMax Pro-XS.

“This is the ultimate bass propeller. Not only does it beat competitive product, sometimes by up to 5 miles per hour, but it beats our previous industry-leading Tempest by one mile per hour,” said Michael Shedivy, general manager of Mercury Propellers.

Fury offers not only faster top speed, but improved acceleration as well. “The Fury shows Mercury Propellers' dedication to remaining the leader in high-performance propellers,” said Shedivy.

The X7 alloy offers a high-luster corrosion-resistant finish, making the prop a good fit for freshwater and saltwater applications. Fury is designed for 18-to-22-foot boats powered by outboards with 175 hp or higher. The prop fits Mercury engines, as well as competitive V6 outboard engine models.

Source: Brunswick

Ranger Z520 Comanche powered by the Evinrude E-TEC 250 H.O.

What do bass fishing fanatics want? Comfy seats? High-tech fish tracking gear? Those features are great, but what is most important feature of any bass boat?

Get to where the fish are...and get there first.

According to Ranger Boats, the Z520 Comanche by Ranger Boats offers bass tournament performance and features for those competing for trophies, or for anyone who wants bragging rights rights back at the dock after a long day of fishing.

According to Ranger Boats...

"The history of Ranger Boats is intertwined with professional bass fishing, and the future will be, too," said Ranger Boats President Randy Hopper. "This design has all the features and styling of Z Comanche and the hull of the 520VX and lots of extra features that no other boat has. This boat was built for competing in bass tournaments at the highest levels. No other boat delivers the power, the space, the performance, fishability and features that this boat delivers."

A high-performance fishing platform like the Ranger Z520 Comanche is the ideal platform to showcase Evinrude's newest addition to its popular E-TEC lineup, the E-TEC 250 H.O. Coupled with the advanced technology and superior performance of the all-new Evinrude E-TEC 250 H.O., the Z520 benefits with rapid hole shots and a strong top end delivery. Evinrude's E-TEC technology also delivers the only outboard in the industry built to go three years or 300 hours with no dealer scheduled maintenance. With no oil changes, no belts to replace, no break-in period and no need for a dealer to winterize, the 250 H.O. is clearly a strong match for the new Z520.

"From responsive acceleration and overall handling to added stability and maneuverability while fishing, total performance is a major factor in today's competitive fishing circles. Having the 250 H.O. on the back of a new Z520 is a huge boost of confidence and freedom on the tournament circuit," said Ranger Boats and Evinrude Pro Denny Brauer. "With so much riding on each tournament, I'm always looking for that extra competitive edge. This rig is definitely pushing total performance to the next level."

Source: Ranger Boats

Fox Sports to televise bass fishing event featuring Mike Phua

The Lake Havasu tournament, which features bass fisherman Mike Phua, will be on Fox Sports Net March 11 at 11:00 AM.

The event was the inaugural for the Wal-Mart FLW Series National Guard Western Division, and where Mike Phua made an impressive showing.

Check your listings for your local station.

Mike Phua at the inaugural Wal-Mart FLW Series National Guard Western Division event on Lake Havasu

Here are some pictures of Mike Phua at the the inaugural Wal-Mart FLW Series National Guard Western Division event on Lake Havasu.

Phua finshed second and took home over $50,000.

This impressive showing puts him in a good position for other bass fishing tournaments to come.

Hit the hot bass fishing spots with Nitro's 591 performance bass boat

This Nitro 591 performance bass boat was on display from Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World at The 54th Annual Mid-Atlantic Sports and Boat Show.




Getting to the hot fishing spot first is one of the big thrills of bass fishing, which is easy when you have a Mercury 150 Optimax to drive your boat.


Tracker boats have been described of having dashboards and controls that are more like a sports car than a boat. You can read more about the 591 on the Tracker Boats site.

The 54th Annual Mid-Atlantic Sports and Boat Show continues through February 11th at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.