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Fishing News - Fresh

Twenty Years Of Fishing The Midwest

The 2014 thirteen week run of Fishing the Midwest television concluded recently in most Midwest markets. There are still some markets where Fishing the Midwest will continue to run through the rest of the year, […]

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Fishing Tips

Postspawn Topwater Tactics

It’s almost like clockwork each year, you’re on fish all through the spring, spend a few weeks having a blast fishing the spawn, then they simply disappear. Call it a post-spawn funk, recovery period, or […]

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Walleye Fishing

Crankin’ Up More Fish

This morning there were two inches of new snow on the ground.  Winter doesn’t want to let go, but like it or not, winter is going away.  When it does, I’m going fishing.   And I’m […]

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Walleye Fishing

Ice-Out ’Eyes

Wherever open season allows the pursuit of walleyes, early spring is prime time for tapping one of the year’s best bites. Thanks to the spawning migration, big numbers of fish gather in predictable places, offering […]

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Catfish Fishing

Jugging For Cats

September is here, leaves are starting to turn, and the afternoons are cooling off. Deer season is just around the corner and hunters are stocking up on the last minute necessities for camp. Time to […]

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Bass Fishing

Jerkbait Magic – Vision 110

Once the closely-guarded secret of the pros, the 110 has quickly become a staple among professional and amateur anglers alike, setting the standard for jerkbait fishing in all U.S. waters. The profile, one-of-a-kind darting action, […]

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Trout/Salmon Fishing

Shrew-Eating Trout

If you’re a small mammal, it’s definitely not safe to go back in the water… One of the most popular posts on Cool Green Science has been the story of rodent-eating trout at The Nature […]

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Top Fishing Headlines

Side Imaging For Trophy Pre-Spawn Walleyes

In early spring, anglers across the Walleye Belt turn their attention to rivers in pursuit of migratory pre-spawn walleyes. Many anglers are drawn to “community holes” near river-spanning dams that interrupt the upstream movement of […]

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Fishing Tips

Big Bass Come Your Way

For the majority of the anglers on the water this month, it’s all about the numbers. Considering that the water temperatures have risen quickly this year, the bass’s metabolism should be in overdrive. Smaller fish […]

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Fishing Tips

What’s on the Bottom

With all the technology available to us as fisherman today, the question arises; what is really on the bottom and how should I fish it? This answer for me has changed tremendously; when you’re scanning […]

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Fishing Tips

Fishing Spoons

The metal fishing spoon lure was believed to be first used back in the 1840′s. Spoons are a simple design, an oblong shape, concave on one side that catches water producing a wobble and light […]

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Bass Fishing

Do-It-Yourself Rod Builder Goes Elite

While the majority of pros on the Bassmaster circuit have sizeable endorsements and unlimited finished tackle given to them, young Elite rookie pro Brandon Lester is finding pure satisfaction as a do-it-yourself custom rod builder. […]

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Panfish Fishing

Spring PANdemonium

Ask any saltwater angler whether ‘high’ or ‘low’ tide is the pick of the litter, and not only will you get mixed results, but iterations from “the first hour of incoming tide,” to “halfway through […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Rod and Reel Protection

No, the dog didn’t eat it. He did, however, just step on the rod and snap its tip. And in the mere moments following, the canine became an entangled mess of monofilament and fur. You […]

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Hunting News

VA Outdoor Report 3/12/2014

This March 12th edition has a long list of “wild events” coming this Spring that offer a variety of opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. There are outdoor events and indoor sportsman’s shows that feature seminars, exhibits, […]

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Fishing News - Salt

IGFA Angler’s Choice Contest

The idea is simple. The IGFA compiled a handful of what we consider to be the “best” record catches of the past year. These catches were chosen based on criteria such as the difficulty of […]

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Trout/Salmon Fishing

Big Runs of Columbia River Chinook, Coho

Salmon fishing in the ocean and the Columbia River this summer could be great thanks to an abundant run of hatchery coho and a potentially historic return of chinook, according to state fishery managers. Opportunities […]

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Catfish Fishing

FL Record Brown Bullhead Catfish

Dade City resident Richard Clinton now holds the record for catching the largest brown bullhead catfish on rod and reel in Florida waters, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). On Feb. […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

BPS Brawler Spinning Rod & Reel Combos

Bass Pro Shops® Brawler spinning rod and reel combos are a world-class tag team when it comes to hooking, fighting, and landing freshwater heavyweights. Yet you can have them in your corner at a bantamweight […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Sportsman’s Warehouse Expanding

Sportsman’s Warehouse will open seven new stores in the West and Pacific Northwest during the spring and summer of 2014, announced company CEO John Schaefer. The stores are expected to open between March and July […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

How to Stay Safe When Fishing

Whether you are engaging in the exciting sport of ice fishing or fishing for carp in the water on a balmy summer day, fishing is an incredibly enjoyable and relaxing pastime. There can be risks, however, especially if you […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Pre-Spring Fishing with ODU Magazine

The February edition of ODU Magazine is finally done and ready for all. Better late than never! This edition will take you from fresh to saltwater fishing and touch a bit on African and Brazilian […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

KVD Series Fluorocarbon Disappears

Bass Pro Shops® XPS® KVD Signature Series Fluorocarbon Fishing Line gives Kevin VanDam the advantage he needs to win tournament after tournament including four Bassmaster Classics®. While XPS® Signature Series Fluorocarbon is loaded with features, […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

SOLitude Lake Management Mentors Students

As an “Entrepreneur-in-Residence” in the Center for Entrepreneurship in the College of Business (COB) at James Madison University (JMU), Kevin Tucker, owner of SOLitude Lake Management, an industry leader in lake and pond management, fisheries […]

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Catfish Fishing

Sales Of Blue Catfish Doubles

Seafood distributors sold more than a half-million pounds of blue catfish to the region’s foodservice industry this past year. That’s double the amount of this invasive species they were able to move the year before, […]

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Top Fishing Headlines

Open Water Fishing Line

Another open water fishing season is closing in.  It’s still a ways off, but it’s getting closer every day. Maybe the most important thing you can do to enhance your fishing is to use fresh […]

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Bass Fishing

Randy Howell Gets The Victory

Every angler dreams of catching bass after giant bass like Randy Howell did on Sunday.  Howell began hauling in Lake Guntersville lunkers minutes into the final round of the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by Diet […]

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Fishing News - Salt

HI-SEAS Trolling Lures

 HI-SEAS Soft Resin Head Trolling Lures provide a revolutionary breakthrough in blue water fishing. The holographic heads are made from a special resin formula engineered to be dense, crystal clear, and mildly soft with a […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Backpack Tackle System

Bass Pro Shops® Stalker™ Backpack Tackle System ensures total organization and easy carrying for the angler on the go. Whether you access your secret fishing spots via a white-knuckled ride in a friend’s bass boat, […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Cablz eyewear retainers sues Chums

Cablz, Inc., the sole originator and patent holder of the “stay off the neck” eyewear retention system, has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Chums, Inc., in the United States District Court for the Northern […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

WFN Serving Up Fish On a Dish

World Fishing Network, the leading entertainment destination and digital resource for anglers throughout North America, serves up four hours of mouth-watering programming with the Fish on a Dish Marathon on Tuesday, Feb. 11 starting at […]

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Inshore

Winter Blackfish Are Hot

Though weather can be a problem anywhere in the winter months, I had to come to the Savannah, Georgia area during that period to learn from the best charter captain on the eastern seaboard, Capt. […]

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World-Record Muskie

Reported by Mlive: The world record muskellunge caught by a Portage angler in October, 2012, has been selected as an entry in the first ever International Game Fish Association Angler’s Choice Contest. Joe Seeberger’s muskie […]