Bass Fishing
Fresh Water Guides, Success
After many years on the water guiding on fresh water fishing impoundments you start to look back at what it is that makes you successful and why your customers come back. To me it’s all […]
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Fishing Chama, New Mexico
The sun had just risen over the mountain peaks as I walked into the dining room. I leaned gratefully against the cushioned backrest of my chair while sipping on a fresh mug of steaming […]
Ice Fishing
More Noise W/ Clam Pro Tackle Rattlin’ Blade Spoon
When an ice angler wants to crank the noise-o-meter up to a 10, the bait to turn to is the new Clam Pro Tackle Rattlin’ Blade Spoon™. Far louder than any of the competition, sold […]
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How to Avoid a Shark Attack
It is highly unlikely that you will ever be attacked by a shark. So unlikely, in fact, that the odds of dying from a shark attack are approximately one in 3,748,067.1 To put that into […]
Fishing Tips
Jigging for September Bass
Lots of folks chase white bass when they run up rivers during the spring or cast to white bass schools when they feed on the surface. However, some of the fastest and most dependable white […]
Fishing News - Fresh
PA declares Susquehanna stretch impaired for recreation
Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection has proposed listing four miles of the 400-mile Susquehanna River as impaired for recreation. But though the river’s smallmouth bass have shown signs of illness and the populations have declined, […]
Panfish Fishing
Northland’s New Bro’s Bling Jig Glides, Flickers, Flashes
Northland Fishing Tackle’s flashy new Bro’s Bling Jig is a flamboyant performer with enough fish-attracting glitz, glitter and showmanship to make Liberace look like a wallflower. Aimed at appealing to jumbo panfish and hungry walleyes, […]
Conservation
August Backcountry Beat September
It’s that time of year again. The woods look, smell and feel different. These changes penetrate every waking thought. Our hearts beat faster. Senses are heightened. For those who don’t hunt, the rivers and lakes […]
Boat News
Your shins will thank me!
At the 2016 ICAST show this year there was a lot of press on Gator Guards “NEW” product – The Hitch Guard. Sue and Scott Smith owners of Gator Guards make several products to […]
Bass Fishing
Pygmy Frog, A Smaller Frog When You Need One
Pygmy Frog is a hollow-bodied scaled down version of some of the larger frogs on the market, but don’t let his size fool you…Pygmy Frog™ packs a punch. Equipped with super sharp double Mustad® 4/0 […]
Bass Fishing
Crappie Baits for Bass
July in the northeast, especially New England can be feast or famine. Factor in abnormal weather changes running temperature gauges to peaks and valleys anglers often get exhausted changing baits in attempts to trigger a […]
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Cannon Downriggers: Built to Perform
Offshore anglers are a meticulous bunch. They have to be. When a pelagic fish is marked on sonar—typically with abyssal depths below the boat—it’s critical to get your bait into the strike zone quickly, efficiently, […]
Fishing Tips
The Natural Elements >>>> Fishing in the Heat
First of all, let me say that fishing in the heat requires some good common sense protection, water, ice, skin protection and just common sense is very much a part of being a smart fisherman […]
Fishing News - Fresh
SUMMER FISHING REMINDERS – Walleye To Bass
Time goes by faster every year. We had an early ice-out this year, but the weather stayed cool and the water didn’t warm up as quickly as we thought it would. But for the most […]
Dana Benner Outdoors
Stripers-You Never Forget Your First Time
By Dana Benner: Despite what images the title of this article may bring to your mind, this article is about fishing; striper fishing to be exact. Even though I have been fishing in New […]
From The Desks of the ODU Writers
The Tip Of The Iceberg, Fish Handling!
I’m Guilty as charged ….. The issue of properly handling fish after the catch is all our responsibility. From the moment you get bit to when it’s released we all play a part in making […]
Bass Fishing
Hunting Summertime River Monsters
With the dog days of summer upon us, most fishermen in Ohio go deep, due to warm surface temperatures. With the days reaching air temperatures of 90 degrees or greater, the fishing slows way down. […]
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Targeting Sharks In The Northeast Region
If you’re looking to catch a shark, August is one of the better times of the year to target them in my region. To begin with, the ocean is flat most of the month, unless […]
Inshore
Maryland oysters thriving in sanctuaries
Oysters appear to be thriving in much of the expanded network of sanctuaries Maryland set up six years ago to protect them from commercial harvest, according to a long-anticipated review that the state Department of […]
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Catch & Release Catfish
Days afloat America’s preeminent channel catfish stream, Captain Brad Durick sees a little of everything. One client, a self-proclaimed ‘fishing expert,’ reels with the rod upside-down. Another customer continuously misses bites, jerking back against a […]
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Three IGFA Hot Catches – August 2016
New record applications have recently been submitted for this beautiful shortraker rockfish, an albacore on light tackle, and a big Chinook salmon on fly. Utoft’s Shortraker Rockfish Angler David Utoft caught this massive 18.6 kg […]
Ice Fishing
MATCH BEST IN CLASS PERFORMANCE WITH MARCUM
Every Marcum has the attributes and proprietary technology that make it best-in-class. At any price-point, high to low, you can be confident that no matter which Marcum you choose, it’ll be the very pinnacle of […]
Bass Fishing
Denali Rods Newest Newsletter
Denali’s lineup of rods combines the best of old world craftsmanship and state-of-the-art technologies to bring today’s bass angler rods that are feather-light, extremely sensitive and remarkably durable. Tournament conditions, as well as everyday fishing, […]
Bass Fishing
Go Off-Shore in August
August heat can drive the most serious anglers back to air conditioned easy chairs. Especially when the heat index skyrockets over 100 degrees. Obviously applying sunscreen and wearing protective clothing is a must-do priority. As […]
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Summer’s Overlooked Bass Lure
Bass tournament fishermen are famous for having “secret” lures they don’t tell anyone about, but Brandon Palaniuk’s secret lure is one that’s in virtually every angler’s tacklebox. The Yamaha Pro’s lure is a jerkbait, but […]
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Beavers engineer better fish habitat
An ecological experiment that employed beavers to restore streams in Central Oregon found that the streams produced nearly twice as many juvenile steelhead within a few years after the beavers went to work. While beavers’ […]
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Windy Conditions For Bass Fishing
This year has been one of different conditions all year long, the wind started to blow in January and here we are in the middle of July and we are still dealing with continuous winds […]
Inshore
Lurenet – School’s In For Stripers
“We’re watching for one of three things,” a buddy told me. “If they are close enough, we might see the fish busting on top. More likely, we’ll see birds circling and diving. The third clue […]
Bass Fishing
Shad Raps, DT Crankbaits In Retreating Craw Colors
The inimitable Rapala® Shad Rap® and the venerable DT® (Dives-To) Series are now available in five new lifelike, seasonally specific retreating-craw patterns: Blaze, Delta, Mossy, Ole Blue and Rusty. The new craw-color designs are available […]
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Deep Drop Panfish
After a full summer of chasing ‘glamour fish’—the bass, walleyes, and trout of the world—a dude dubbed Mr. Bluegill is certainly ready to call an audible. Not that Captain Troy Peterson doesn’t constantly keep […]
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If It’s Biting, Target It
Make this fishing season the season you become a more versatile angler. Versatile anglers generally catch more fish. Versatile anglers are generally more willing to try new techniques and are also willing to chase different […]
Fishing News - Fresh
Invasive Pacu In Michigan
The large, South American tropical fish were probably illegally dumped in the Great Lakes by pet-owners who no longer wanted to keep them in aquariums. Three large vegetarian piranhas with human-like teeth have been discovered […]
Fishing News - Salt
World Record Scamp Caught Off Of NC Coast
WNCN Reported First. A fish caught by a 9-year-old off Atlantic Beach in June was already a state record, but it turns out the catch may actually be a world record. According to the North […]
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Are We Overvaluing Reef Sharks?
In the 1975 film Jaws, Bruce was a 7.6-meter-long model of a great white shark. He had a peerless reputation for power, an unquenchable thirst for blood. But Bruce was also made of rubber and […]
Bass Fishing
Help Fight Anti-Bass Movement in California
A new proposal to liberalize limits on largemouth bass and striped bass in the California Delta is a misguided attempt to conceal real threats to salmon fisheries, said B.A.S.S. Conservation Director Gene Gilliland. Gilliland, a […]
Offshore
Targeting Wahoo
Wahoo are a mainstay gamefish in the Florida Keys and one we target all year round. In the summer months, there’s basically two ways to specifically target wahoo; you can find blue water and troll […]
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Grass Carp Invasion Also Threatens Great Lakes Fisheries
Most don’t know one carp from another. All are exotic.The photo to the left is a 30-pound-plus grass carp illegally stocked in a small lake. Common carp have been in this country for so long […]
Dana Benner Outdoors
In Respect to Ernest Hemingway
By Dana Benner Now I know you are looking at the title and saying, “What does this have to do with fishing?” I don’t blame you, but read on and you will see. No other […]
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Ice Fishing Bait For Open Water Walleyes
Much of the time, lures are designed with a specific application in mind. But sometimes we discover that some baits are multi-purpose. I was reminded of that on a recent fishing trip. I was sharing […]
Videos
Z3 Trick Worm From Zoom
The new Z3 Trick Worm Zoom Bait Company announces a third member of the Z3 team, an “updated” triple laminate version of the company’s ultra-popular Trick Worm. This builds on the popularity of the Z3 […]
Fishing News - Salt
Deep Water Can Shield Corals from Warming Seas
In almost every way, it looks like a normal tropical reef, with jewel-toned fish and colonies of coral shaped like brains, boulders and café tables. But this reef, over 250 kilometers (150 miles) off the […]
Boat News
The Heavy Duty Jackson Kayak For Inshore Angling
Jackson Kayak adds another solid performer to its extensive fishing kayak line. The Cuda HD is the ultimate choice for in-shore and lake kayak fishing. The HD version improves upon one of Jackson Kayak’s top-selling […]
Bass Fishing
Finesse Time For The Dog Days
I know many of you have read where I have said that I am not a big fan of finesse fishing; in fact many have heard me verbalize it. It’s true I am not but […]
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Pull Rapala Scatter Rap Deep Husky’s For Success
When walleyes are chasing suspended ciscoes, smelt and similar baitfish in deep basins, Tony Roach is confident anglers will connect with them on the new Rapala® Scatter Rap® Deep Husky Jerk® baits. “In deep-basin situations […]
Catfish Fishing
IOWA DNR – Hooking Summer Catfish
Start a new family tradition this summer – go fishing for catfish. Bring along two coolers with ice, one to keep your bait firm and fresh and another to keep your catch cold and preserve […]
Conservation
Making a Difference for Conservation on Rough Seas
The Research Vessel (R/V) Tiglax (pronounced TEKH-lah) sails up to 20,000 nautical miles each summer in support of science and conservation within 3.4-million-acre Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge. Photo by Brian Salem/USFWS By Shaun Sanchez, […]
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Modernize management of Atlantic menhaden
Fisheries managers for the Atlantic Coast states face an important decision May 5 about what’s sometimes called the most important fish in the sea: Atlantic menhaden. Officials could increase the allowable catch to appease the […]
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Seneca Nation using grant to improve reservoir fisheries
For more than four decades, Shane Titus has been helping create fish habitats in the Allegheny Reservoir — one Christmas tree at a time. This year, Titus, the Seneca Nation of Indians fisheries manager for […]
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Enhanced Color Palette For Renowned Rippen’ Shad
Northland Fishing Tackle’s renowned Rippin’ Shad packs more eye appeal than ever, thanks to an enhanced color palette that includes eight brand-new fish-catching patterns designed to trigger more panfish, pike, walleyes and trout. “The Rippin’ […]
Catfish Fishing
Atlantic Sturgeon Survey Negative in Chesapeake Bay
Biologists have been surprised in recent years about how many big Atlantic sturgeon they are finding around the Chesapeake Bay. But rather than celebrating, they have become increasingly alarmed about what they are not seeing: […]