Panfish Fishing
Rigging a Crappie Boat
CrappieNow Reported: Preferences on rod holder design vary with each crappie pro, but they do concur on one important aspect. When they mount a set of rod racks they don’t want the holders to move. […]
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Bass Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing for Smallmouth Bass
Light tackle means different things to different people. Here is my take on the how to and benefits of light fishing, the biggest of which is catching more bass! To me, it means a 6- […]
Boat News
Win A Ranger Boat
Want to win a new Ranger use promo code Odumag! You’ve never seen a show like this before! You’ve never seen a show like this before, the world’s first virtual Boat, Sports, Fishing and Outdoor […]
Fishing News - Fresh
Fishidy and FLW Team Up
FLW, the world’s premier tournament-fishing organization, and Fishidy, a free, map-based, fishing social network, have announced a sponsorship agreement through the 2014 season. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Fishidy allows members to […]
Bass Fishing
Movers & Shakers: Minors-Only Update
Chris McCall is making a push for the No. 1 spot in the Minors-Only Ranking. The Brookeland, Texas, pro won the FLW Rayovac Series event on Sam Rayburn over the weekend, and in the process […]
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Fishing Tips
The Tungsten Advantage
Sam Swett has a hard time figuring out why every bass fisherman doesn’t use Excalibur Tg Fishing Weights. “I don’t think a lot of fishermen fully grasp the advantages that Tg Weights offer,” said Swett, […]
Fishing News - Salt
I’m almost ready to get back on the water
It was time to freshen up the Dorado so she’ll have a shiny new exterior finish tomorrow. I’ll be back on the water Wednesday ready to catch fish along our beautiful Venice to Boca Grande […]
Bass Fishing
Bass slot limits removed on six Louisiana lakes
NOLA Reporting: Back in 1991, Louisiana sought to capitalize on a big-bass boom sweeping the South by implementing the trophy- and quality-lake programs. It was a good idea with the best of intentions, but much […]
Fishing News - Fresh
Take Me Fishing Top 100
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation’s (RBFF) Take Me Fishing™ campaign is asking boaters and anglers to cast their vote in America’s Top Family Fishing and Boating Spots Sweepstakes launching today on TakeMeFishing.org. The Sweepstakes […]
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Save Your Back On Rough Water!
Attention Marina’s, Boat Shops, Boat Yards and most of all Anglers with big water boats. This is a must read. Do you have clients who hate the pounding they sometimes get on the water? Are […]
Fishing News - Fresh
Some Top Lures for Multi-Species Fishing
Many lures are designed with a specific type of game fish in mind or marketed mostly for a particular group of fishermen. Fish don’t watch fishing shows, though, and often the same attributes that make […]
Inshore
Find and Catch Topwater Stripers
Striped bass are schooling fish by nature, but when anglers talk about schooling stripers they’re usually talking about the melee that ensues when these predators push a school of bait to the surface. It’s a […]
Bass Fishing
The Bassmasters TV Show Wins Fan Favorite Award
For the second time in three years, The Bassmasters television show has won the Outdoor Channel’s Golden Moose Award as the Best Fishing Show in the “Fan Favorites” category. The show was also honored as […]
Bass Fishing
Fishing the Shad Shape Worm for Cold Water Bass
From the fabled smallmouth lakes of Tennessee to the spotted bass reservoirs of California, savvy anglers know the virtues of employing diminutive baits to catch winter time bass. As water temperatures reach seasonal lows, bass […]
Bass Fishing
New Hampshire Bass Pro Shops Aims to Help Make Family Memories
One of Bob Pope’s favorite things to do is take his family camping. “I love getting together with my family outdoors,” he said. “I enjoy teaching my kids how to bait a hook and fish; […]
Inshore
Anglers have more options to maximize survival of released fish
Starting Jan. 24, Florida anglers will no longer be required to have and use a venting tool when fishing for reef fish such as snapper and grouper in Gulf of Mexico state waters. Removal of […]
Trout/Salmon Fishing
Using a bass technique to target steelhead
Are you a bass angler? A standard technique you use may be perfect for catching steelhead in the winter. Doug Samsal, a professional guide, suggests casting lures in areas that would normally be more difficult […]
Ice Fishing
Top Fishing Headlines
Calling All Anglers, Help Prevent a Soft Bait Ban
Unless anglers like you make a stand, recreational fishing in the state of Maine may never be the same again. Right now, the state legislature is considering taking unprecedented action that will severely impact how […]
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Does Your Club Need Club Tournament Shirts?
Tournament anglers for years have chosen Tournament Wear as their choice for quality cotton blend tournament shirts and now you have another choice from them. They now sell dry-sun shirts, which their owner, Rachel, can […]
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Making Fish Bite
As we move thru January and into the still cold month of February one thing that remains constant is that you must present your bait so the bass reacts to it. If you are someone […]
Fishing News - Salt
Helping your fish survive helps you
Imagine for a minute you are out to sea, line wet, with about 150 feet of water separating boat from the bottom. You feel a tug. Instinct kicks in and you want to yank up […]
Boat News
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR TRITON GOLD
Triton Boats, a leading manufacturer of fiberglass and aluminum fishing boats, is announcing that registration is open for the 2014 Triton Gold angler contingency program. “Triton Gold is a program that allows all fiberglass and […]
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ThermaCELL Heated Insoles ProFLEX
ThermaCELL Heated Insoles has transformed how time is spent outdoors by bringing heat to your feet and is now introducing a one-of-a-kind heated insole with new features including extendable use and increased flexibility. The ThermaCELL […]
Bass Fishing
Texas Quest for a Bass World Record
On Jan. 24, 1992, Barry St. Clair set the Texas standard for largemouth bass with an 18.18-pound lunker he pulled from Lake Fork. Although a state record, St. Clair’s fish fell well short of the […]
Fishing News - Salt
Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Seeks Support for 2014 Programs
As the holiday season comes to a close, we begin to look to and plan for the year ahead. We have built a huge amount of momentum over the past year, and have celebrated a […]
Fishing News - Salt
Atlantic Striped Bass Restrictions
The Coast Guard reminds recreational, charter and commercial fishermen of the ongoing moratorium of Atlantic Striped Bass in the exclusive economic zone of the U.S., which includes all waters from three nautical miles offshore to […]
Fishing News - Fresh
Writer Spotlight – Anthony Badham
Anthony has been fishing hardcore for the past 10 years now; he started out in northern Quebec tackling brook trout, walleye and monster pike always looking to improve his personal bests, 6 years ago he […]
Trout/Salmon Fishing
Unreal Laker Through The Ice
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Bass Fishing
The Bass Federation, FLW Launch High School Fishing Expansion
Since the national introduction of High School Fishing by The Bass Federation (TBF) and FLW under the Student Angler Federation (SAF) umbrella in 2011, participation has more than doubled each year and three states (Kentucky, […]
Shark Fishing
Great White Sharks Can Live 70 Years
NOAA Reports: Adult white sharks, also known as great whites, may live far longer than previously thought, according to a new study that used radiocarbon dating to determine age estimates for white sharks in the Northwest […]
Fishing News - Salt
Win An $11,000 Saltwater-Fishing Trip-Of-A-Lifetime!
Rapala and Bass Pros Shops want to send you and a friend on a trip of a lifetime to catch a fish of a lifetime. Win their Trip-Of-A-Lifetime sweepstakes and you’ll enjoy three days of […]
Catfish Fishing
Michigan Flathead Record In The Ice
1st report by FollowTheLeader: The Department of Natural Resources confirmed the catch of a new state record flathead catfish on Monday, Jan. 13. The catfish was caught by Dale Blakley of Niles, Mich., on Sunday, […]
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American Sportfishing Association News
Did You Know? Facts about Recreational Fishing: There are approximately 60 million anglers in the U.S. of which 46 million are estimated to fish in a given year. • One of every four anglers fishes […]
Bass Fishing
Movers & Shakers: Minors Update
Sure, much of the country just endured a winter vortex, but that couldn’t stop tournament anglers. Lake Okeechobee has hosted the first two events of the year — an FLW BFL on Jan. 4 and […]
Ice Fishing
Drilling Patterns for Predators
Every trip starts with the decision of where to drill, and each species will have its own sweet spots. Walleye hunt near rock reefs and if you are in the wrong spot they will never […]
Fishing Tips
Fishing the Ultra Light Minnow and Shad
They glitter. Shine. Shimmer in the light. Minuscule minnows and young-of-the-year fishes are everywhere. Deep, shallow, swimming amongst the thickest cover, suspended high in the water column or bellied to bottom. The fact is there […]
Ice Fishing
So you Want to buy a Vexilar?
First off, it’s good to know that a Vexilar is the leading brand in three color flasher sonar technology. They invented it, perfected it and make the most reliable sonar systems in the world. Did […]
Ice Fishing
Minnesota anglers on cutting edge of ice fishing innovations
Minn. Star Tribune featured this nice ice fishing story: Though born too late to see American Indians chop holes in ice-covered lakes to spear fish, Irv Rubbelke has lived long enough to witness firsthand nearly […]
Fishing News - Fresh
Five Steps to Selecting the Right Bait
Over the past ten years fishing has witnessed a revolution brought on by the merger of technological innovation, scientific research and knowledge passed on by generations of fishers. The result has been ever-more innovative baits. […]
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New Products From HT
Pro Staffer Jeff Kelm drills a hole checking ice before a short trip this past weekend. Notice the bright orange auger? That’s the new Polar Fire hand auger with the offset handle for easy drilling. […]
Panfish Fishing
Pines For Perch
Reported by the Bozeman Daily Chronicle: Roger Terwilliger, president of the Gallatin/Madison chapter of Walleyes Unlimited, moved to Townsend in the 1990s. He came to enjoy the small-town lifestyle and to fish. And he’s kept […]
Bass Fishing
Largest Bassmaster Elite Series Field
The sport of professional bass fishing is very alive and well, judging from entries in the 2014 Bassmaster Elite Series, the world’s premier fishing tour.When registration closed Tuesday, 112 anglers had signed up to compete […]
Panfish Fishing
Pine to Prairie Panfish
Big fish live in big fish waters. Most seasoned anglers know this. While a fluke trophy can be caught out of almost any waters; the best way to catch big fish consistently remains to travel […]
Catfish Fishing
Frogs for Big Cats, Who Would Have Thought?
When I decided to make a 1200 mile journey from my home in North Carolina to the Red River of the North, it was to get information for the final chapter of my new book, […]
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Ideas For Dressing For Winter
Winter has definitely arrived in the Midwest. The Midwest provides lots of fishing opportunities throughout the winter months for both open water and ice anglers. Many anglers like to go ice-fishing; Many others enjoy fishing […]
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Spotlight: Vexilar FS800 Underwater Camera
The Fish-Scout 800 is a complete underwater viewing system that consists of a color/ black and white camera, 7” color LCD monitor, rigid carrying case with an enclosed 12 volt – 9 amp hour battery, […]
Hunting News
Garmin Waterproof VIRB
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd., the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced VIRB, its first true HD 1080p action camera series. From action sports to family vacations, VIRB combines a unique […]
Videos
Spider Rigging For Crappies
Perhaps one of the most important factors of winter crappie fishing is to know just how deep the fish are. Depth is particularly important in cold when the crappies are less likely to move around. […]