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Fishing Tips

Z-Man’s ‘Ned Rig’ Finesse System

Constantly striving to provide anglers with cutting-edge products that enhance their success and enjoyment on the water, Z-Man Fishing Products is enthused by the unparalleled consumer appeal that its Ned Rig finesse system continues to […]

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Fishing Tips

Big Hawg Swim Shad

Dan Galusha of Dan’s Fish ‘N’ Tales® demonstrates Big Hawg Baits’ Swim Shad while using a Buzz Ramsey Salmon/Steelhead Air Rod. The 4.5″ Swim Shad is a great Swim Bait. We tested and tweaked this […]

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Fishing Tips

FISH SMARTER THIS FALL

I went fishing last week and the action was okay. I’m going fishing again this week and I expect the action to be better. As the water cools and the days get shorter, fishing for […]

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Panfish Fishing

FINDING CRAPPIES IN SHALLOW WATER

It is no secret that crappie relate to structure. Finding good structure for them in shallow lakes can be difficult. Russ Bailey, veteran crappie angler, has developed a pattern for shallow water lakes. He spends […]

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Catfish Fishing

CATFISH OF THE ROCK RIVER

Ancient map makers put a statement on their maps to justify why they had no information about the area. The statement was “There be dragons.” Time was Illinois fishermen could use such a statement might […]

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Panfish Fishing

Crappies In The Depression

Crappies are an early season favorite for good reason; they’re not that hard to find and readily bite. Crappies provide a great opportunity for getting the open water season underway. They are easily caught from […]

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Catfish Fishing

FALL CATFISH CRANKBAITING

Carefully picking his way through the rock strewn tailwaters, the angler casts a 1/8 ounce jig up under the dam. Almost immediately the line heads for deeper water. Carefully the angler retrieves a 2 pound […]

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Catfish Fishing

Flathead catfish rule Big Cat Quest

Anglers were greeted with cooler temps and cloudy skies for Saturday’s Bass Pro Shops Big Cat Quest. The weatherman predicted 50 percent chance of showers for the Saturday August 29 event. Only a few of […]

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Fishing Tips

6 Reasons to Fish Heavy Cover

Two Bassmaster pros you’ll find flipping, pitching or punching heavy cover more often than not are Ott DeFoe and Randall Tharp. But why? Glad you asked! We wondered too, so we interviewed them this week. […]

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Headlines

Whirling Disease and Colorado’s Trout

Colorado Parks and Wildlife: Whirling disease is a malady of trout and salmon caused by a microscopic parasite that produces a spore. The water-borne parasite (Myxobolus cerebralis) may not directly kill trout, but fish heavily […]

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Panfish Fishing

Summer bream on fly

Bluegill, redbreast sunfish and warmouth are among the species that go by the generic name of bream (aka brim). Whether anglers are catching them for fun or for the dinner table, bream are a worthy […]

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Catfish Fishing

4 Weird Baits That Catch Catfish

Old “Mr. Whiskers” is one of America’s favorite fish, both in terms of angling quality and cuisine. They are prolific and can be caught all across the country. And few fish can match the delicate […]

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Headlines

GET READY FOR FALL FISHING

It seems like summer just started, but it’s already time to think about #fallfishing. Nature has started providing us with the signs that remind us that autumn is closer than we think. Just like summer […]

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Panfish Fishing

Crappies Without Minnows

Crappie anglers love live minnows. Historically minnows have been known as the bait of choice for catching crappie. Minnows have wiggle, they have taste and they have smell. Crappies always have and always will be […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Go Fish…in Maine

When you want the inside scoop on fishing in Maine, you ask a local. And that’s just what we did when it was time to let you know about the abundance of fishing experiences in […]

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Fishing Tips

Heavy Metal Defies Newton’s Law

  The late summer bite is quite distinctive. Most notably, the major bug hatches and shallow kept young-of-the-year that filled fish earlier are gone. Fish of all stripes are on the prowl, attempting to pack […]

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Headlines

Youth Photo Contest

“A Contest For Our Future Fishermen.” Our angling youth are the “Future Fishermen” of our sport and one way to recognize their achievements and spread the joy of our sport is to see it through […]

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Headlines

Casting Carter Joins ODU Magazine

Beginning with the August 2015 edition of ODU Magazine™, OutDoors Unlimited Media will be adding a new column geared specifically to young anglers to each of our digital fishing magazines. Penned by seven-year-old “Casting Carter” […]

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Trout/Salmon Fishing

Seeking Salmon – A Yukon River Journey

Scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game partnered with the Yukon Delta Fisheries Development Association to study the diets, health, and seasonal cycles of juvenile […]

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Fishing Tips

Snagproof Frog Colors (Video)

What frog colors do you throw when its bluebird skies? Black. Snagproof has been doing the same thing for over 50 years and they know when you have something right you don’t change it.

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Fishing Tips

CRAYFISH – THE ANGLERS FRIEND

From Lake Michigan salmon to the popular catfish, the aquatic version of sirloin steak is the crayfish. Virtually all fish species like to eat them but bass and perch are particularly fond of this crustacean.