NAPRA Pro Wading

06/08/2026

NAPRA Pro Wading is so excited to host its 2026 Wade War right in our backyard (Dayton Proper) coming up June 28th. Sponsored by Pradco Outdoor Brands, Smales Pretzel Bakery, and Fisherman's Headquarters, this event will bring the best of the best in a chance to win over $1000 in cash and prizes. Follow the action at the link below:

06/08/2026

NAPRA is very excited to be at the forefront in a drive to eradicate Multiple Myeloma. On Saturday, June 27th we will host the 2nd Annual Amy Ziehler Memorial Tournament. This is open to all anglers in our out of NAPRA. All proceeds go to the James Cancer Center research fund to eliminate this dreaded disease.

If you wish to donate a prize, make a monetary donation, or have more questions, contact Pete Ziehler at the link below.

Please RSVP to attend by June 22nd...

06/08/2026

No rest for the weary! NAPRA Pro Wading BOSS Series, sponsored by Big Hammer Lures, Yozurı, and The Bug Juice, will return to action after a long delay (rain, rain, and more rain) this Friday. Best of luck field!

Follow all the NAPRA action at napraprowading.com

06/07/2026

06/07/2026

NAPRA STANDINGS AFTER ELITE EVENT #3

AOY STANDiNGS

297 Shaun Gardner
296 Zach McCane
293 Aaron Newell
293 Randal Duff
287 Bryan Newell
286 Dave Schaller
282 Pete Ziehler
194 PJ Varnadoe
193 Cole Ward
190 Alex Grace
95 Robert Stackhouse®
0 Tim Hill
0 David Asher ®

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06/07/2026

NAPRA NEWS: McCane Wins Elite #3/ Tightens AOY Race

Zach McCane, on the strength of an 18" catch and 78.5" total bested the Elite field in Stage 3 at Paint Creek today. The event, brought to you by Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken - Miami Valley, Loud Mouf Tackle, Rippin' Lips Lures, and Pradco Outdoor Brands, was a great day for the anglers as 8 anglers had over 60" of fish caught. Finishing second was Pj Varnadoe with 72" followed by Randal Duff with 70.

The NAPRA field will have their mid season major, the Wade War June 28th before resuming the regular tilt in July.

Final results:
1st Zach McCane 78.5
2nd PJ Varnadoe 72
3rd Randal Duff 70
4th Shaun Gardner 69.5 (tiebreaker over...)
5th Dave Schaller 69.5
6th Aaron Newell 64.75
7th Pete Ziehler 62
8th Bryan Newell 60
9th Alex Grace 17

06/04/2026

Great stuff from our sponsor

06/04/2026

Got the munchies? Hit Wawa! The stream you wade have tons of fish that have the muchies too. Achigan Brand has them covered. Check out the Original Munchee and you will surely cure the hunger of the bass you seek. As far as your hunger you will forget food and fill up on catching ton of bass..

So, what is the Achigan Brand Munchee?
The Original Munchee is a 6-inch silicone-based baitfish imposter that flutters, quivers, and dies just right. Built for bronze, this thing isn't meant for green fish. Each pack comes with two durable, lifelike baits that can survive 20+ beatdowns from pissed-off smallies. The nose hook version is designed to be used with included hooks/weights.

Find them at this link below and thank you to Achigan Brand for sponsoring NAPRA Pro Wading...

The Original Munchee is a 6-inch silicone-based baitfish imposter that flutters, quivers, and dies just right. Built for bronze, this thing isn't meant for green fish. Each pack comes with two durable, lifelike baits that can survive 20+ beatdowns from pissed-off smallies. The nose hook version is d...

06/04/2026

The micro jig from 3 Brothers Baits is a secret go to for NAPRA Pro Wading anglers. Not anymore as we get asked what is our go to mini jig! You gotta try these. Find them at the link below and thank you to 3 Brothers Baits for sponsoring NAPRA Pro Wading

The brothers are excited to get this jig out on the water because we know they are going to catch fish and lots of them. This jig is built around a stout fine wire hook and our football Ned Head. It has a molded lead keeper to secure your trailer for multiple fish catches and a wire weedguard to fis...

06/04/2026

Need a snack? Have family party? Road trip!

NAPRA Pro Wading anglers clamor for Smales Pretzel Bakery before any of the above for 3 simple reasons:
1- Taste
2- Quality
3- Local company

If you haven't found this hidden gem, check them out at the link below:

https://www.smalespretzels.com/