TOPWATER CLOTHING COUNTRY CHRISTMAS BASH

What could be more fun than a Christmas party with a building full of fishermen? Don't miss out on the Cowboy Christmas Bash sponsored by yours truly, TOPWATER CLOTHING!! Click on the link to RSVP with your full name and guest list to get your wrist bands for entry. Looks like there will be free givaways from Wright and McGill, Trokar, WFN- World Fishing Network, Rigid Industries, Lobina Lures, and a few more that I will announce later. Don't wait- RSVP NOW!! https://www.facebook.com/events/409502069119700/

TOPWATER TEAM MEMBER WINS ANGLER OF THE YEAR!

Congrats to TEAM TOPWATER member, Josh Bertrand on winning ANGLER OF THE YEAR for the Bassmasters Central Opens and qualifying for the Elite Series. Hard work and dedication pays off!

1ST PLACE FLW FINISH FOR TEAM TOPWATER!

Towpater Team members, John Hutchins and Ben Dziwulski finish in the top of their league in the FLW Everstart Series- John Hutchins takes home the 1st place trophy and Ben comes in close with a strong 4th place finish! We couldn't be happier with our team!

TEAM TOPWATER MEMBER BRENT ANDERSON WINS ON KENTUCKY LAKE

TEAM TOPWATER MEMBER,Brent Anderson took the win for the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series, operated by American Bass Anglers, Kentucky Division 15 tournament , held Aug. 18, 2012, on Kentucky Lake. Running out of Kentucky Dam Village , the Kingston Springs, TN, angler bagged a five bass limit weighing 16.51 pounds bringing home a check for $2,740. Anderson is a Triton Gold owner with a 2012 Mercury Motor Guide package earning the full Triton Gold Bonus in the amount of $7,000. He anchored his bag today with a 4.97-pounder.

Topwater Clothing is pleased to announce that you can now find our apparel nation wide at Sportsman's Warehouse locations. WEAR IT!!!

LazerTrokar hooks up with Topwater Clothing Co.

Topwater Clothing Co. is proud to announce that the largest hook company in the world has asked us to create a shirt for their premier line of hooks. Our aggressive designs matched perfectly with their sharp edged products. Soon to be available at http://lazertrokar.com/ ~WEAR IT!!!

Another Championship for TEAM TOPWATER!

TOPWATER PROSTAFF MEMBER BEN DZIWULSKI BECOMES 2012 BOAT US COLLEGE FISHING NATIONAL CHAMPION (Florence, Al- May 25, 2012)- NC State BassPack Fishing Club members Ben Dziwulski and Ethan Cox win prestigious 2012 BOAT U.S. COLLEGIATE BASS FISHING CHAMPIONSHIP on Pickwick Lake in Florence, Alabama. With a two-day total of 45.60lbs, the duo beat 180 other college teams from across the nation, earning the title of National Champions- the BassPack’s 3rd National Title (2006, 2009, 2012). No other college fishing team in history has amassed three national titles. Ben wore the comfortable TC Boat Shorts throughout the entire event. For additional details and TV coverage information visit www.collegiatebasschampionship.com PHOTO ID: Ben Dziwulski (Left) and Ethan Cox (Right)

TEAM TOPWATER's Brandon Palaniuk wins the title at Bull Shoals- $100K!

We couldn't be more proud of our team member, Brandon Palaniuk for his deliverance of class, determination and persistence during this tournament. Don Barone interviewed Brandon and spoke of the innate qualities of an Elite Angler- that it truly comes from deep inside- the desire to make every day worthy of a story one could tell their grandchildren. Well, Palaniuk makes his career one filled with honorable stories and experiences. We are proud of this win, it included a hook to the pinkie and a couple of hours in the Emergency Room. Congratulations to our team member, Brandon!

BRANDON PALANIUK of TEAM TOPWATER day 1 first place at Bull Shoals

BULL SHOALS, AK -- Brandon Palaniuk was the last angler to launch his boat for the Bassmaster Elite Series TroKar Quest on Bull Shoals Lake in Mountain Home, Ark., today, and he was the last to weigh-in, but his Day 1 finish was first with a catch of 21 pounds, 9 ounces. That included the Carhartt Big Bass of the day, a 5-pound, 11-ounce largemouth.

Palaniuk will take the lead at launch tomorrow, but he started Day 1 with some trepidation.

“Being the last boat out, I was a little bit nervous about where I was going to start,” Palaniuk said. “I ran to the first place, and I didn’t really have anything going. I started jumping around. The next spot I went to, I caught one about 3 pounds. I was still thinking and deciding if I was doing the right thing and then at the next spot, I pulled up and caught that 5-11 and then a 5 ½-pounder. Then I knew I was doing the right deal, and just ground it out all day.”

Using a technique he found in practice fishing, Palaniuk boated the five bass that put him in the lead, including mostly fat prespawners.

“I’m running around, covering a lot of water, fishing a lot of different stuff. Just kind of junk fishing so far, which is kind of a scary deal but I’m hoping it will hold up,” Palaniuk said.
In taking the first day lead, Palaniuk hopes that momentum will carry through the tournament.

“It’s huge; it’s everything,” Palaniuk said. “In this sport it’s so mental. Once you catch that first big one, it lets you know you’re kind of doing the right thing. Then you catch another big one, and it kind of compounds. It gives you that much more confidence to keep doing the same thing throughout the day.”

Palaniuk said the second round Friday may require a different approach. Conditions were sunny and calm today, and he saw improved water clarity from practice days. But with rain coming in and temperatures dropping overnight, he plans to make adjustments as he goes.

“When I caught that big one today, I wasn’t real calm, I was jacked up,” Palaniuk said. “But it’s important to stay calm so you can make those adjustments. You can’t be really bull headed and stubborn and try to make something work when it’s not.”