Ice Fishing
Maximize Your Panfish Bite
The depth finder reveals a pair of big crappies under the hole. Anxious to get the bait back down there, you let the spoon fall right to them…and they disappear. It happens all the time. […]
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Panfish Fishing
Winter Jig Rigs For Crappie
Colder water means it’s time to adjust tactics. This usually means going deeper. Here are some rigs to get any depth you need for crappie. 1/4-Ounce Single Jig – In lakes with a little stain to […]
Bass Fishing
Season’s First Toyota ShareLunker
Stephen Proctor of Pryor, Oklahoma, caught Toyota ShareLunker 549 from Lake Fork on November 21. Proctor caught the 13.29-pound bass from 18 feet of water on four-pound line while fishing for crappie under the Texas […]
Bass Fishing
G-Force Culling System
In a tournament, time and accuracy is paramount. T-H Marine’s all new G-Force Cull System has everything you need to quickly and accurately cull your catch for the optimum weight. Tested and endorsed by B.A.S.S. […]
Fishing Tips
Best Ice Fishing Tackle Storage Solution Ever
So what’s the no-brainer this winter? Try Frabill hitting bait shop shelves with ice fishing specific tackle storage. When Plano, the masters of tackle storage solutions, took on the trusted leader in ice fishing gear, […]
Panfish Fishing
Crappies Down Deep
Almost anyone who enjoys freshwater fishing enjoys catching crappies. Crappies are great on the table, they’re abundant in many waters, they are very appealing visually, and best of all, when you get on them they […]
Ice Fishing
Fishing Tips
Frabill’s 261 Straight Line
Problem: Twisted line from conventional spinning gear produces an unnatural whirl to lures. Solution: Frabill’s revolutionary Straight Line 101 eliminated the spin. Problem: Fish in deep water are just as partial to non-twirling baits, but […]
Bass Fishing
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 […]
Walleye Fishing
Winter Sauger Fishing Tips
The sauger is a fish similar to the walleye. Both sauger and walleye have razor sharp teeth and large eyes. In fact, sauger and walleye are so similar that many sauger are caught by anglers […]
Panfish Fishing
Cold Water Crappie Fishing
Preferring the warm confines of home to fishing out on a lake in 40-degree temperatures does not make one unusual. But a while back Kyle Schoenherr’s tales of 2-pound crappie became irresistible. In addition to […]
Fishing News - Fresh
Red Hot Bass Fishing on the Red River
This is the second of a two part series about fishing opportunities near Shreveport-Bossier, LA. The first part can be read here. Bass, are a popular target in area waters and the Red River is […]
Fishing News - Fresh
Mepps Double Blade Aglia
Serious fishermen who spend a lot of time on the water will truly appreciate the Mepps Double Blade Aglia. Available is sizes #3 and #5, it’s perfect for smallmouth and largemouth bass, trophy northern pike […]
Catfish Fishing
World Record 206 Pound Albino Catfish
A British fisherman caught a record breaking 8 foot-long and 206-pound rare albino wels catfish while fishing on the River Ebro near Barcelona, Spain. Then he let it go. Bernie Campbell tried for seven years […]
Fishing News - Salt
What’s the purpose of life?
When he came out of high school in Connecticut, the young catcher’s nicknames were the “Moose” and the “New London Strong Boy.” At 6 feet, 2 inches and 225 pounds, John Ellis was a tough, […]
Fishing News - Fresh
Winter Tips: Jerkbaits
Jerkbaits belong to the family of lipped minnow lures. The original was the Rapala Floating Minnow, still made of buoyant wood. It became a sensation when introduced in North America over fifty years ago. It […]
Boat News
Lund Boats Factory Expanding
Boat manufacturer Lund Boat Co. began an expansion project in October at its New York Mills, Minn., site that will include a new factory and a loading dock. The nearly $5 million project is being […]
Trout/Salmon Fishing
Brook Trout Needed In Vermont
You can help bring back the brook trout this week! Vermont’s state fish, the native brook trout, has been in trouble for several decades now, depriving Vermont and visiting anglers of a piece of our […]
Bass Fishing
Morgenthaler Wins Wild Card Ticket
Chad Morgenthaler of Coulterville, Ill., is the 56th and last angler to qualify for the 2014 Bassmaster Classic on Alabama’s Lake Guntersville, Feb. 21-23. He entered the final round of the Bassmaster Classic Wild Card […]
Boat News
Ethanol Hearings
The blending of ethanol into the nation’s gasoline supply was the topic of a hearing held today by the EPA to discuss the 2014 Standards for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program. Last month, EPA […]
Fishing News - Fresh
Christmas Gift Guide for Nature Loving Ladies
The hard part of Christmas gift shopping for women who love the outdoors is trying to narrow down all the options to what you think she’ll love most. Bass Pro Shops is making that job […]
Fishing News - Fresh
iFish Apps Cast into Six More States
The iFish Team has rolled out another six local state fishing apps, expanding the iFish series coverage to 28 states across America. iFish Oregon, iFish Arkansas, iFish Oklahoma, iFish Louisiana, iFish Indiana and iFish North […]
Ice Fishing
Prevent Spread of Invasive Species During Ice Fishing Season
Ice anglers eager to start the hard water season are reminded to take steps to prevent accidentally spreading fish diseases and aquatic invasive species like Asian carp, the young of which look similar to common […]
Fishing News - Fresh
Artificial Fish Habitat Teaches
Raising fish in tanks that contain hiding places and other obstacles can make the fish both smarter and improve their chances of survival when they are released into the wild, according to an international team […]
Fishing Tips
Troll Up Tons ‘o Fun
Trolling is boring? Not if you’re doing it right. Not if you’re trolling Sufix 832 Advanced Lead Core line to put your baits right in the face of the biggest, baddest deep-suspending lunkers in the […]
Fishing News - Fresh
Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Package Introduced in the House
America’s 50 million anglers and hunters are a tremendously powerful constituency, but far too often our impact is not felt in the halls of Congress. Fortunately, efforts are underway to pass legislation that addresses many […]
Fishing Tips
Burning A Spinnerbait In Autumn
It kind of goes against conventional wisdom, but about the only time of year when I speed up my lure retrieval is now – in fall. Bass are following shad in toward the banks and […]
Fishing Tips
Snag Proof Tip
TIPS FOR A SNAG PROOF FISHING TRIP! Want dozens of thrilling strikes…want to catch lunker bass and pike all season long? It’s easy! Just look for the weedbeds, moss or lily pads on any lake […]
Saltwater Angling
Ice Fishing
Fishing News - Fresh
Bench-Style Marine Freezer/Refrigerators
Refrigeration needs aboard every boat vary, depending on the type and duration of each outing. The supremely versatile bench style cockpit freezer/ refrigerators from Frigibar Industries do it all. Keeping cold and frozen items ready […]
Hunting News
New Plano Field Box
Whether a bird hunter, sporting clays aficionado, or trap or skeet enthusiast, all who share the passion for shotgunning sports must sometimes feel like Goldilocks when it comes to taking care of their gear. There’s […]
Fishing News - Fresh
Possibly Back From Extinction
A tiny Mojave desert fish that was once thought extinct — and might still be — is getting a bit more habitat in a small town near Death Valley National Park. The Shoshone pupfish, a […]
Fishing Tips
Speed and Fall Fishing
If there was ever a time of year to think about the retrieve speed the fall is it! Retrieve speed is a deadly attraction and the problem is most fisherman forget to make it part […]
Panfish Fishing
Trolling Crankbaits
Summer was good, and you had the crappie pinned down. You could return to the same brushpiles or standing timber and pound limit after limit. But now comes the first cold front, and, where’d they […]
Panfish Fishing
Structure Within Structure For Crappies
Kyle Schoenherr displays nice Rend lake Crappie taken out of a stake bed located in a stump field. The afternoon light is fading and the bright autumn colors are perfect for photography. With that in […]
Boat News
New Rainwear for Kids and Youths
The same lightweight, breathable rainwear worn by Bering Sea crabbers braving mountainous waves, freezing spray and pitching decks is now available for boys and girls ages 2 to 16 – even if all they need […]
Ice Fishing
Ice Safety Reminder
There is no such thing as 100 percent safe ice. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources recommends a minimum of four inches of quality ice for fishing and at least five inches for snowmobiles and […]
Ice Fishing
HT Polar Fire Sabre FX Ice Auger
Efficiently drill all of your holes with the high-performance, four-cycle engine of the Polar Ice Fire Sabre FX Ice Auger from HT Enterprises. With a built-in blade protector, muffler guard, ergonomically designed foam grip handle […]
Fishing News - Fresh
Special gift from the NWTF and FLW
A sharp knife is the perfect companion for any outdoorsman. So is the National Wild Turkey Federation, who fights every day to save wildlife habitat and the hunting lifestyle. Join the NWTF today for only […]
Catfish Fishing
Top 4 Catfishing Techniques
Everyone has heard a good catfish story, right? It starts off with the person telling the story describing the staggering size of the fish. And then the storyteller’s arms stretch farther and farther apart until […]
Ice Fishing
Become an Ice Team Member… For FREE!!!
At Ice Team, our priority is to educate and help other ice anglers catch more fish, and we pledge to put forth the effort in making sure we provide the best resources possible to make […]
Bass Fishing
American Bass Anglers 2014 Tour
American Bass Anglers announced today the 2014 American Fishing Tour season details with several enhancements. The tournament series is draw format and consist of more than 80 divisions that offer a place for both boaters […]
Inshore
Coast Guard Protecting Stripers
The Coast Guard is scheduled to intensify efforts to stop offshore poaching of Atlantic Striped Bass this winter. In an effort to ensure the health of the striped bass population, the Coast Guard is working […]
Fishing News - Fresh
KAF: Hook A Holiday Savings!
KeepAmericaFishing™ is offering an exclusive holiday deal to our advocates, courtesy of our friends at Plano! For just $85 you can choose from either the Kevin VanDam Signature Series or the 787 StowAway System tackle […]
Fishing News - Fresh
ODU’s Ice Fishing Edition for November is here
Ice fishing season is at our door step and ODU Magazine gets in just in time with our first of two ice fishing editions this ice fishing season. 19 articles on ice fishing with bonus […]
Panfish Fishing
Crappie Fishing Mistakes
“Every crappie fisherman has had his good and bad days. The trick is to avoid the common mistakes all crappie fisherman make so you can always increase your chances of a good catch. Let’s face […]
Ice Fishing
Ice Shelter Prep Tricks
Forget your lips, apply Chapstick to your teeth – the zipper teeth on your Otter ice shelter, that is. “Just a simple run of Chapstick up and down that zipper and you’ll never have a […]
Trout/Salmon Fishing
Remove Non-native Trout?
During the week of Nov. 4, biologists with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will be surveying 18 miles of McDermitt Creek looking for and removing non-native rainbow and brook trout – part of […]
Bass Fishing