Bass Fishing
The IGFA Bass Quest
It all began last fall with an email from Captain Dan Kipnis from Miami Beach, Florida with a strange request. He asked me if there was a possibility that we could catch seven species of […]
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The Spring Summer fishing edition is here from ODU Magazine.
This edition will make your spring end in a boom of fishing success. We hit on bass, catfish, walleye, pike, crappie, perch, flounder, gill and bear hunting…. Plus a whole lot more. Here is the […]
Bass Fishing
Why Loud Lures Catch More Largemouth Bass
Largemouth bass are opportunistic feeders. Preferring to lie in wait under a canopy of cover for the next meal to swim by, these fish possess heightened senses that are fine-tuned for efficiency. It’s All in […]
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Fish Chokers may be coming back to our Lakes
Yes, just when we thought we had gotten rid of the “gill nets” it appears that there is a bill in the State of Alabama making its way to approval putting them back in the […]
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Aaron Martens Now Throws The Picasso Shock Blade
Aaron Martens, hot off his second place finish on the Sacramento River, has added the Picasso Shock Blade to his arsenal. Martens’ deal with Picasso covers the newly released Shock Blade vibrating jig. “I love […]
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Sizing Your Baits
As the fishing turns into summertime patterns, the need to size your baits properly will never be stronger. There is no doubt in my mind that we are trending toward a time of year that […]
Bass Fishing
Get The Net
I was fishing with my friend Mike Gottheardt on Sturgeon Bay of Lake Michigan in Wisconsin recently. It was on this trip that I re-remembered why netting the fish that’s on the end of your […]
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Multiple Choices Available for Finding Bass in May
The biggest problem veteran tournament angler Todd Faircloth faces during the month of May is simply trying to decide where to start looking for bass. The Yamaha Pro knows he will find fish in some […]
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WHITE BASS OF CARLYLE LAKE ILLINOIS
Carlyle Lake offers some of the best white bass fishing in terms of quantity and quality. The fish average about one half pound. The total population runs 10 to 15-inches in length with 62 percent […]
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FAMILY FISHING LOCATION IN CHICAGO AREA
Living in Chicago area for some 30 years still provides surprises in terms of family fishing locations. The best fishing seems to come in the forest preserves and along the lakefront. There are several rivers […]
Fishing Tips
Big Worms Best for Spawning Bass in Deeper Water
The bass fishing world already knows how much Terry Scroggins likes to fish oversized 10-inch plastic worms during the summer months, but few realize the Yamaha Pro considers these his favorite go-to lures for spring […]
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ORIGINAL WIGGLE WART AVAILABLE IN NEW CRAW COLORS
Forget shadows and groundhogs, as nothing signals spring’s arrival like warts and craws — Storm® Wiggle Warts® and crawfish, that is. And now that Wiggle Warts come in four new craw colors, fish will be […]
Boat News
Reduction of Sounds in Boats
An often over looked part of fishing is the noise factor. Whether on shore, in a boat or wading, sound plays an important part of fishing success. Most of us have no realization of the […]
Panfish Fishing
FISHING ILLINOIS STRIP PITS
Time was when strip mined land was a story of environmental devastation. Now they have become successful habitat restoration. The woodlands, healthy grasslands and abundant water provide outdoor recreation for the public. Most of the […]
Bass Fishing
Big Flutter Spoons Offer New Choices for Deep Cold Water Bass
If you caught 15 bass, each weighing between four and six pounds, on the first 15 casts you ever made with a new lure, wouldn’t that lure become one of your all-time favorites? Of course […]
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TBF Membership Update from the National Board Of Directors
Due to some recent changes in our industry we felt it prudent to reachout to our membership base and answer a few questions that have come up recently on the current state of the national […]
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Top 25 biggest largemouth bass ever caught
SDFISH.com Reported: Did you know 11 of the top 25 biggest bass of all-time have been caught right here in San Diego County? And of those, 5 were caught at Miramar Reservoir. Only Castaic Lake […]
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8 Pound Average Yields New NC BASS Nation Record
A Bassmaster Story you must check out! Brian Tyler expected a good day of fishing on the Cooper River March 14 during the South Carolina B.A.S.S. Nation state qualifier, but he never imagined catching a […]
Fishing Tips
MULTI-SPECIES FISHING ON REND LAKE
The vast expanse that is Rend Lake (19,000-acres) can be a challenge for anglers. Twenty five years of fishing the lake teaches one that the largemouth bass, yellow bass, crappie and catfish (channel and flathead) […]
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Sight Fishing Blindfolded: Catch Bedding Bass in Low-Visibility Conditions
As far as Ott DeFoe knows, his eyesight is as good as that of anyone else on the Bassmaster Elite Series. Just a few months shy of his 30th birthday, he doesn’t wear glasses, doesn’t […]
Panfish Fishing
Tips for Catching White Bass
When water temperatures reach the low 50s, whites start moving upstream, out of the lakes and reservoirs, until they reach a dam or other obstacle that blocks their travel. Here the white bass stack up […]
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Denali Rods – Transition Time
Spring is a time of change in all aspects of the natural world. Ice melts, trees bud and flower, birds nest, and bass anglers come out of their igloos, ready to chase silly green fish […]
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HOW UNDERSTANDING BASS METABOLISM BOOSTS FISHING SUCCESS
I read a lot of articles that talk about metabolism, and it’s usually in a rather negative sense—bass won’t chase fast-moving baits in the winter because their metabolism is slow, or bass don’t feed often […]
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How Bass Bite A Lure
Although they are still popular the jig is not as dominant on the professional bass fishing circuit, as was once the case. With the advent of pitching and flipping, the jig was a natural lure. […]
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International Bass Fishing Center Location Announced
The International Bass Fishing Center – a multi-functional attraction centering on the world of bass fishing, is being planned for construction in Cullman, Ala., the Board of Director of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame […]
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Jason Christie/ Wintertime Bass Fishing
Do you want to learn how to consistently catch big bass in the winter/ pre-spring? Jason Christie’s new 45 minute wintertime bass fishing class on The Bass University TV offers an in-depth look at lure […]
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Busting those winter-fishing myths
Myths come in all shapes and sizes – and truths do too for that matter. There’s the myth that a penny tossed off the top of the Empire State Building can penetrate the concrete sidewalk […]
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Jason Mitchell Outdoors Television
A willow leaf spinnerbait is one of my all time favorite bass and pike search weapons. This weekend on Jason Mitchell Outdoors, we break down water fast in search of largemouth bass near Fergus Falls, […]
Bass Fishing
Have You Heard Of Angling Virgina TV?
This is a show that is based of course out of Virgina, but the hosts Shane Baker & Ken Presley spellout great tips on bass angling all anglers can look forward to. Shane Baker & […]
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How to Stroke a Jig (Video)
Here is your how to guide on how to stroke a jig out deep! If you have any questions leave them on the comment box below, and I would gladly answer your question. Please subscribe […]
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Four baits for prespawn
A Bassmaster Story Clip by John Crews: Let’s define our terms before we do anything else. When I talk about the prespawn, I’m talking about water temperatures from the mid-40s into the low 50 degree […]
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Brush Pile Basics
An FLW Feature. December and January are the two months when anglers really start preparing for the coming season, whether it’s firming up sponsorships, planning tournament schedules or restocking baits and equipment. This is also the […]
Fishing Tips
Ice Out Patterns For Cold Fish
Some fishermen mistakenly seem to think fish are like bears and go into hibernation. Large game fish often turn up at this time of the year. The fish are not as aggressive when water temperatures […]
Bass Fishing
New Online Resource For Bass Fishing Fans
B.A.S.S. has introduced Bassmaster Academy, a one-stop shop for bass anglers seeking access to hundreds of top-quality videos, articles and bass fishing information. The new online platform is how-to heavy and offers content for different […]
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Join The ODU Team
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Trout/Salmon Fishing
Dam Removals Bring Fish Back
In the last few years, we’ve been a part of two major dam removal projects in the Northwest. And now we’re seeing major results: fish swimming, and spawning, in the restored habitat. On the Rogue […]
Ice Fishing
Where Are Those Fishing Activities For Seniors
Recently the co-founder and CEO of Powderhook.com found himself on the spot when asked at a social occasion, “do you ever do anything to get the elderly out fishing?” Powderhook.com is a Nebraska company with […]
Bass Fishing
Catching Bass on Weedless Spoons
There are many weed less soft plastic and frog options that can be pitched into wild rice, reeds, lily pads and slop. Whenever there are stems or branches sticking out of the water, however, weed […]
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Winter Cranking
As we transition from the fall bite to the winter bite there are some key beliefs that I have about catching fish on crank baits in the winter; here are my keys to winter cranking. […]
Bass Fishing
FLW Yells “Holy Spot!”
Jason Johnson and Cody Meyer enjoyed the best day of fishing in their lives on Thursday. “I’ll take the memory of that day to my grave,” said Jason Johnson, the day after he and Repel […]
Fishing Tips
Pros and Cons of Dropping the Anchor When Fishing for River bass
It’s one of the most underutilized pieces of equipment in my river guide boat: the boat anchor. Some days I silently curse it, those times when I nearly trip over the plastic bucket it’s stored […]
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Reservoir smallmouth bass don’t mind the cold fronts
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: A look at the surface of Lake Cumberland right after dawn reveals a big, calm lake. Although the old Cumberland River now lies under at least 100 feet of water throughout most […]
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Catch A Bunch In The Fall
I got to fishing again this past week. My friend Mike Gottheardt and I were chasing smallmouth bass on a river in eastern Wisconsin. We caught’em good: Lots of smallmouth and some nice ones. Nothing […]
Fishing Tips
Understanding Fishing Rod Technology
If you have ever been to the display at one of the Bass Master Classic events the thing that sticks out is the fact that there is a ton of fishing rod manufactures; understanding their […]
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Are you getting the bass fishing blues?
Are you getting the bass fishing blues? Are hoping for some warmer days on the horizon to wet a line? The following five YouTube links combine for over an hour of Gerald Swindle giving GREAT […]
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NW PA Fishing Report: 11/16/14
What’s biting in the lakes, streams and rivers of Crawford, Erie, Mercer and Venango Counties? CRAWORD COUNTY – Pymatuning Lake: Hooker @ Hills Country Store (filed 11/17): “I’ve been busy hunting rather than fishing, but […]
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Mann’s Goliath Frog
The adage “size matters” is true, especially when it comes to frog lures and big bass. The Goliath Frog™ from Mann’s Bait Co. is a larger bodied frog that casts easier, sits higher, and fishes […]
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Watch Your Line To Catch More Fish
When you talk about a fish biting, most people envision a substantial jerk on their rod from the fish. But, sometimes that jerk can be subtle and sometimes even undetectable if you are not watching […]
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Cranking with Davy Hite
Bassmaster Classic Champion Davy Hite describes cranking as one of the most effective ways to quickly locate bass. In his new class on The Bass University TV, Davy offers advice for anglers of all skill […]