Fierce competition, the biggest stars of professional bass fishing and all the newest techniques and tackle are on tap in 2014 on ESPN2. “We’ve got a lot of upgrades in our programming coming up,” said […]
It’s no secret: One of my favorite ways to spend time is tip-up fishing. I love the anticipation of setting a series of tip-ups along the edge of prime structures or scattering them across a […]
Selecting and then baiting up with a circle hook carries with it a small measure of uncertainty. Will the fish engulf the entire bait? Will the hook find purchase and penetrate the fish’s jaw? When […]
Native American’s use the term “Gitcha Gumee” which means “Big Water”. This weeks episode of Tom Gruenwald Outdoors is on the Big Water of Lake Superior. Read about this unusual adventure on this weeks Stories […]
If you own a boat with a livewell, I encourage you to check out the V-T2 from New Pro Products, a new supporter of Activist Angler. It’s a simple, ingenious, and inexpensive way to take […]
Sunline America is proud to announce that it is introducing a new technique specific fluorocarbon line called Structure FC. Sunline Pro member Mike McClelland was behind the creation of this specialty line, working very closely […]
As we continue to approach cold water fishing no bait has been more successful when the water temperatures are in the 40’s than jerk bait. It’s life-like bait that brings fish up from the 20 […]
The Center for Coastal Conservation announced that Grady-White Boats, Maverick Boats, Regulator Boats and Sea Hunt Boats have joined as sponsors. “We are incredibly grateful and pleased to have the support of these boatbuilder partners,” […]
White crappie caught on rainy day teaches one to fish under hardship. Thunder and lightning punctuate the night time skies. But, we are anxious to get out on the water and catch some crappie. Rain […]
50% Off All Orders, Plus Free Shipping (in continental USA) on orders of $10 or more.BLACK FRIDAY through CYBER MONDAY! One time only….ZiptailZ Is On Sale! For just 4 days you can get one […]
The late hour and the cool night air comforted the angler as his wandering thoughts recalled the trophy bass he caught that day. Soft music streamed from his tackle box, adding calm to the atmosphere […]
Polaris Pre-Season Maintenance Before the water of Lake Bemidji turns to ice, fishing guide Bryan “Beef” Sathre focuses his attention on some other wet stuff – the fluids in the Polaris vehicles that get him […]
The National Rifle Association is pleased to announce that tickets for the new Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, PA are now available online at GreatAmericanOutdoorShow.org. Held February 1-9, 2014, the Great American Outdoor Show […]
Regular followers of the crappie scene are familiar with the husband/wife team of Jim and Barbara Reedy from Missouri. But today we are not after crappies. Jim has a new catfish rod he wants to […]
Fish do not feel pain the way humans do. That is the conclusion drawn by an international team of researchers consisting of neurobiologists, behavioural ecologists and fishery scientists. One contributor to the landmark study was […]
Bassmaster Elite Series pro and 2012 Toyota Angler of the Year Brent Chapman once said, “I fish to pay for my hunting habit.” It seems only fitting that during the hiatus between the 2013 Elite […]
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell said $162 million will be invested in 45 restoration and research projects that will better protect Atlantic Coast communities from future powerful storms by restoring marshes, wetlands and […]
When the water temperatures plummet in fall, tournament bass angler Rich Lindgren employs numerous cold-water tactics, relying largely on one “jack of all trades bait” called the Kompak Craw for finicky bass in waters below […]
By the Inside Line… As I’ve emptied the boat to be sold and started planning my 2014 tackle purchases, I’ve come across several lures that I had every intention of throwing in 2013, but circumstances, […]
Flip, flash, flutter and fall; jigging spoons have it all. Whether tipped with livebait, fake or sporting nothing but a plain Jane hook, jigging with spoons is one of the deadliest tactics for taking fish […]
No two lakes are ever the same so there is no rubber stamp that covers all situations when it comes to fish location. That is the beauty of fishing, you can put together a pattern […]
Boat owners tend to only notice snaps and zippers when they stop working properly. To help prevent these mechanical items from becoming stiff and hard to use, owners can turn to Shurhold’s Snap Stick and […]
The E-LOCK®/Swivel Combo by DuraSafe combines two keyed-alike locks to provide ultimate protection of bracket mounted electronics that utilize a RAM® Mount. When marine electronics are mounted to a RAM® Mount System, locks are needed […]
One of the newest technologies to hit the fishing industry in a decade may spell the end of the line for the fisherman’s fib about “the one that got away.” Propel IP, LLC, an intellectual […]
Vulnerable to dings, nicks, scratches and chips, a propeller is one of the more abused parts of a boat. That’s why it’s important to choose one built for rugged use. Turning Point Propellers manufactures aluminum […]
Judging from all of the gnashing of teeth that has ensued in the two years since the Alabama Rig – sorry, the castable umbrella rig – was unleashed, you’d think that Andy Poss and Paul […]
The fall bite is on, and finding fish is the key to the great activity and success that we are having this fall; the key is finding the bass as they are generally stacked together […]
Pike grow to a relatively large size; lengths of 59 in and weights of 55 lb are not unheard of and have been recorded in Wawang Lake. The heaviest specimen known so far was caught […]
Things sure are heating up around here. The Inferno Micro rods from Powell represent smoking hot performance at a cool down-to-earth price. Offered in both spinning and casting models between 6’10” and 7’6” in length, […]
As the nights cool this fall, anglers toss and turn, dreaming of muskies – giant, muskies. When targeting muskies this fall, from Lake Vermillion to Minneapolis metro lakes, this seasons anglers go-to baits will be […]
Tackle Tour Review: Quantum takes the task of tweaking and refining their products very seriously. It is this mindset that saw the birth of their Performance Tune (PT) division over ten years ago and it […]
A study to see if artificial structure placed in rearing ponds improves growth rates and hardiness of muskies is being conducted at the Wild Rose Fish Hatchery. Pieces of “structure” made from scrap vinyl was […]
There is probably no bait that has grown in popularity over the past 5 years than the swim bait! Understanding the differences of their make-up, and how size and texture affect the bait is the […]
Low water levels at some Central Texas reservoirs have seemed to improve anglers’ chances of catching fish. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) inland fisheries biologists conducting fish population surveys at Lakes Pat Cleburne and […]
Veteran’s Day is a day set aside for Americans to express to all veterans and their families our deep appreciation for the sacrifices they make every day to protect our country and our way of life. It also kicks off […]
Tohatsu America Corp. will begin offering through its dealer network 4-stroke engines from 60 to 250 hp in January. The eight new outboards — 60-, 75-, 90-, 115-, 150-, 200-, 225- and 250-hp models — […]
A vegetation survey of Lake Austin by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) in September revealed that the exotic plant hydrilla was finally under control. The survey found no hydrilla. It also documented that […]
Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday and for many represents the only four-day holiday on their calendar. So what better time to offer license-free fishing days? Friday, Nov. 29, will be a license-free freshwater fishing […]
The traditional image of men escaping for the weekend to experience the thrill and challenge of outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing and shooting may be as antiquated as the gender make-up in the boardroom […]
Looking around the office, or even at my group of friends, it’s easy to see that the number of those who fish greatly outweighs the number of those who hunt. The numbers prove it. Florida […]
We have a track record of making the wrong decision when it comes to leaving home and deciding on the ride as to where we should go. Today one on the fly call finally worked […]
They’re there. You know they’re there. In deeper water, you can see them on your fish finder. Or, in shallow water too skinny to move your boat over the fish without spooking them, you simply […]
Today’s boats are big, high powered, and designed very well . Even with all the technology they can all use a little help providing us with a better ride. Whether you are a weekend angler, […]
1. Opting for a Half-Day Charter: Far too often, amateur and novice fishermen decide to take a half day charter without really knowing what to expect. In order to give yourself and your captain time […]
Georgia anglers spend more days fishing for bass than any other freshwater species in the state. Lake Allatoona is no exception and over the last decade there has been a growing call from bass anglers […]
Where’s the sea grasses? If I hadn’t heard it once, I heard it 12 times this past summer regarding the Indian River Lagoon! Is it a mystery? Researchers know sea grass loss is due in […]
With the air temperature in low 90’s and water temps in low 80’s the crappie fishing seems to have slowed a bit. It is times like these that conversations among anglers tend to drift to […]
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