By Fiona Vernon
Spring in Massillon, Ohio, and Green, Ohio, is a season of renewal and hope across the country. It’s also the time of year when individuals can take the time to express how much they appreciate all that their mothers have sacrificed for them over the years. A mother’s love is boundless and each has their own style of showing it, so selecting the appropriate Mother’s Day gift can help people show their appreciation. Kames Sports in North Canton, Ohio, can assist in this endeavor. Instead of giving the traditional hanging plant this year, this local sporting goods store suggests enrolling as a couple in the 2017 Better Half Bass Fishing Tournament over Mother’s Day weekend, which every level of angler can enjoy! They carry all the fishing equipment and accessories necessary for a successful day on Portage Lakes, from fishing kayaks to rods, reels, and tackle. Visit Kames Sports near Hartville, Ohio, to peruse the selection of Pelican and Sun Dolphin fishing and recreational kayak models that are newly stocked.
Kames Sports in North Canton is sponsoring the 2017 Better Half Bass Fishing Tournament taking place on May 13th, 2017, giving men and women from Hartville, Green, and beyond a chance to team up for scenic day of fishing on Portage Lakes. Mothers and sons, couples, college teammates, or any mixed doubles team is welcome to test their skill, gain some experience, and have fun the whole time. The Better Half Tour is designed as a perfect Mother’s Day gift with nicer bathrooms, later start times, and shorter hours, making it a great way to introduce bass fishing to all ladies. The tournament also boasts an 80% payout to the top 25% of the field, including a bonus for beating the total weight or the Big Bass record. Visit local sporting goods store Kames Sports for the fishing equipment that is best for bass fishing, including medium-heavy action spinning rods and reels, monofilament fishing line, topwater lures, crankbaits, and much more.
The sun is brightly shining after a long winter and with warmer weather being more consistent in and around Massillon, people love spending time outdoors. Living near the water motivates many nature lovers to try new and fun endeavors. Kames Sports is now carrying a variety of Pelican and Sun Dolphin fishing and recreational kayaks. Kayaks come in two basic styles, sit-on-top (SOT) and sit-inside, both versions are available in singles or doubles. They have major differences, but they share the same basic parts… one can find grab loops at the stern, both have seats and some form of foot support — foot pedals or foot wells. Some kayaks have rudders that are controlled by foot pedals, but the biggest difference is that the sit-ins have an enclosed cockpit where one can attach a spray skirt to keep water out. It is hard to make the wrong decision when choosing a recreational or fishing kayak, but narrowing it down can help. One must determine their future use —will they be using it on a sheltered lake or open water, in warmer or cooler water, and what is the desired level of quickness and stability. Sit-in kayaks are more confined, but offer more protection from the wind and water so they are warmer. The negative aspect is the process to recover if one flips is more arduous, since the cockpit will be filled with water. Sit-on-top kayaks are more user-friendly for anglers with their stability and ease of getting on and off with no feeling of confinement. They are also self-bailing, meaning they have scupper holes that allow the water to drain when turned upright after a flip. Talking to the knowledgeable staff at Kames Sports can help when deciding on a new Pelican or Sun Dolphin kayak!
Visit Kames Sports near Green, Ohio, and Hartville, Ohio, to pick a unique Mother’s Day gift this year from their new selection of Sun Dolphin and Pelican recreational and fishing kayaks! Over Mother’s Day weekend, this local sporting goods store is sponsoring the 2017 Better Half Bass Fishing Tournament where anyone can sign up to spend the day bonding and having fun in the fresh air. Couples, mother/son teams, and all are welcome! Anyone in and around Massillon, Ohio, needing stronger fishing rods and reels can visit Kames Sports, where they carry all the fishing equipment the local angler will find necessary to take a chance at winning a tournament!
Kames Sports
8516 Cleveland Ave NW
North Canton, Ohio 44720
Ph: 330.499.4558
www.kamessports.com