Pete Anderson

2 weeks ago | wired2fish.com | Pete Anderson

Modern jerkbaits are things of beauty. They sport intricate paint jobs, come in assorted lengths and offer lifelike profiles. They look like they could jump from their package and start catching bass by themselves. But there’s more involved in making that happen. Catching bass with a jerkbait requires a collaborative effort.

Feb 28, 2025 | businessnc.com | Pete Anderson

••• SPONSORED SECTION •••A recently announced acceleratedcollege-to-career program, which willbe available at 15 N.C. Community College System campuses by next year, is expectedto increase graduation rates, helping thestate meet its future workforce needs. Committed to meeting North Carolina’s workforce development needs, N.C. Community College System is launching Boost, a combination of timely and relevant supports, dedicated advising for students and incentives to accelerate their education.

Feb 28, 2025 | wired2fish.com | Pete Anderson

Bass anglers want to go fast and cover water; you see it in the giant outboards pushing most bass boats and the powerful trolling motors that pull them. Then there’s tournaments, the timed contests that drive the sport, even for non-competitors. The need for speed races into lures, too. It’s no surprise that crankbaits, with their constant cast-and-wind retrieve, have become so popular, a seemingly infinite selection filling tackle shop shelves and websites.

Dec 12, 2024 | netimesmagazine.co.uk | Pete Anderson

A Newcastle-based insurance firm has expanded with a takeover. Insurance broker Lycetts has bought Cheviot Insurance Services. Bosses say the move aligns with Lycetts’ ethos of family values and relationship-driven client service, enhancing its reach in the North East and across the UK. Newcastle-based Cheviot’s team, including John Baty, Helen Hornshaw and Joel Marks, have joined Lycetts and will be based at its Tyneside office.

Dec 12, 2024 | netimesmagazine.co.uk | Pete Anderson

A tech firm is set to transform how businesses analyse customer feedback thanks to £1.6 million backing. Wordnerds has received funding to bolster the rollout of its AI-powered customer insight tools. Used by operators including Sainsbury’s, M&S and Network Rail, the software highlights positive trends in real time, enabling businesses to tailor services to customer needs.