Boat News
Urban Striper Smackdown
In this video I’m fishing one of my favorite rivers in New Haven, Connecticut. During this time of year the mouth of nearly every river in the state is on fire. There’s usually bait everywhere […]
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Fishing News - Salt
Vancouver Aquarium’s Great Canadian Shoreline Clean-Up
Title: E95 Vancouver Aquarium’s Great Canadian Shoreline Clean-Up Description: Kate Le Souef, manager of the Great Canadian Shoreline Clean-Up at the Vancouver Aquarium, speaks with Lawrence about the importance of engaging volunteers in positive actions […]
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Maryland bans sale of 3 ornamental invasive plants, more to come
Maryland is stepping up the fight against ecosystem-altering nonnative plants by banning the sale of three aggressively spreading ornamentals and requiring that warnings be posted next to retail displays of five others sold in garden […]
Bass Fishing
FISHING TOURNAMENTS AND THE DIGITAL AGE
Recently a computer program has entered the field of competitive fishing. It promises to be great for anglers, tournament officials, their friends and family as well as provide marine information for fisheries officials and increase […]
Inshore
More sturgeon turn up in Bay, raising new questions – and worry
For years, scientists thought there might not be any native Atlantic sturgeon in the Chesapeake Bay. That idea changed in recent years, as biologists began netting hundreds of adults in the James River, and others […]
Boat News
Have you heard of the MirageDrive
The simple kayak was born perfect. Light, nimble, and easy to use, kayaks paddled through the ages virtually unchanged. An old design maxim says that perfection is achieved when there is nothing left to remove. […]
Bass Fishing
Want to Catch More Bass? Here Are ‘Secrets’ You Should Know About the Bite
These are but a few of the secrets in “The Bite” from Better Bass Fishing: Secrets From the Headwaters by a Bassmaster Senior Writer. Here’s a link to the book at Barnes & Noble. Amazon […]
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T-H Marine Announces Dual Kong Electronics Mounts
T-H Marine Supplies, Inc., of Huntsville, Alabama, announced today the release of the Dual Kong Electronics Mounts. These mounts will be available for both the bow and console. The T-H Marine Dual Kong Electronics Mount […]
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Picture This Crowd of Gear-Hungry Anglers
Weave your way through the crowd at ICAST and then try to tell us that recreational anglers don’t represent some serious spending power. It’s still common in Washington, D.C., to hear lawmakers dismiss the power […]
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FISHING ACCESSORIES FOR SAFER FISHING
When we go fishing, we want to catch fish, big ones and lots of’em. But we also want to have a good time, and really, we usually remember the good times more than we remember […]
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Harrisonville Missouri Angler Catches State-Record White Crappie
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports Austin Campbell of Harrisonville became the most recent record-breaking angler in Missouri when he hooked a white crappie in a Cass County irrigation pond on a trotline. The […]
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Build a Better Catfish Trap
It’s remarkable to consider that some of the earliest fishing artifacts unearthed by archaeologists were those curious contraptions we call circle hooks. Equally intriguing, this singular hook was designed and fished by numerous unrelated ancient […]
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True to the Hue: Purple Leopard & Purple Goblin
Fish come in all colors, whether predator or prey. But no matter the shade of their skin, there’s a common hue that always shines through; whether they live in freshwater or salt. It’s a pigment […]
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Slow Down Your Day When Chasing Bass This Summer
The one thing most of us are guilty of while summer time fishing is fishing to fast; there is just no question that in the heat of the summer time the slower you present your […]
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BCQ catfish tournament trail travels to Calhoun County, Florida
The Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce has a new listing on their Calendar of Events. For the first time ever the Bass Pro Shops Big Cat Quest (BCQ) will bring their tournament trail to Florida. […]
Bass Fishing
Summer Time Fishing Decisions
As we progress into the summertime patterns, bass fishing becomes more complex and hence there are many more decisions you need to make to have successful trips during the heat of the summer. Most of […]
Bass Fishing
Shadow Rap Shads Drive Dock Bass Batty
Seems sometimes dock bass have seen all that falls, making them finicky feeders. But Seth Feider says they ain’t seen nothin’ yet. Show ‘em a Shadow Rap® Shad, he says, and watch out! “There’s just […]
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Northland Tackle – Big Spirit Lake, Iowa
The largest of Iowa’s Great Lakes, Big Spirit Lake got its name, according to legend, from an evil spirit that inhabited its waters. Featuring nearly 5,700 surface acres that can get awfully gnarly when the […]
Bass Fishing
LIVE-BAIT RIGS FOR MORE SUMMER FISH
From now until autumn, one of the most productive ways to catch fish is with a live-bait rig. Live-bait rigs are simple set-ups, but they’re so effective so much of the time. Whether you’re after […]
Panfish Fishing
Fishing Panfish With Mepps
If you’re looking to get “back to the basics,” or if you’re in search of just plain fun, and enjoy eating fish, visit your favorite panfish lake soon. Concentrate on weed lines and bottom cover […]
Camping & Hiking
ComfortSmart InterLock Breeze Sling Chair
Coleman calls this new collapsible chair the ComfortSmart InterLock Breeze Sling Chair. ODU calls it perfect. The chair was delivered to ODU in May and has been on the road ever since. It’s main […]
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Larry Muse dedicates BCQ catfish tourney win to Paul Strouth
———————————— Anglers fishing the Bass Pro Shops Big Cat Quest (BCQ) launched under rainy conditions and expectations of storms throughout the day in Jefferson City, MO. The July 2, 2016 fishing was scheduled for […]
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Variety of Baits for Summertime Fishing
As we progress into the hot summer I believe you have to be willing to attack fish in all types of different cover to be successful when it’s hot. You can’t be myopic you must […]
Trout/Salmon Fishing
Massachusetts’ Quabbin Reservoir Produces Record Trout
A local man has one incredible fish story to tell after his record-breaking catch. Massachusetts Wildlife Officials say William Roy, of Palmer, reeled in a 25-pound, 7-ounce Lake trout from the Quabbin Reservoir last week. A […]
Trout/Salmon Fishing
2.5 Mag Lip Is Perfect For Trout
The Yakima 2.5 Mag Lip is perfect for fishing trout in natural lakes, the Great Lakes and also rivers. This bait has a strong natural dive profile and will dive up to 13 feet when […]
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Urban Fishing in the Rockies
The brochure for the town of Pagosa Springs states that the best fishing in the area is located in the mile and a half stretch of the San Juan River that goes right through the […]
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Atlantic Red Snapper Season Sucks? You Bet!
“I heard red snapper season is closed?” The angry offshore angler’s yell caught me off guard. He was standing at the helm of his 25 Ft. World Cat, waiting at the ramp for a buddy […]
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Potential World Record Broomtail
Talk about your clean sweeps. Jeff Mariani, 48, of Cedros Island, Mexico, reeled up an astounding 108.6-pound broomtail grouper while aboard a Hobie® Mirage® Pro Angler last week. Mariani, the owner of the new Cedros […]
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The 5 Fishing Lures Smallmouth Can’t Resist
Call it “Survivor: Smallmouth Style.” Tell a professional angler he’s going smallmouth fishing somewhere that has a huge population of big bronzebacks and watch the smile spread across his face faster than a gar skinning […]
Catfish Fishing
Big catfish tip from Keith Severns Part 1
Big Catfish Tip is a series of tips and techniques for catching more catfish. Today’s tip comes from Keith Severns. This first tip reveals a common misconception among anglers and adds a new technique to […]
Bass Fishing
Kevin VanDam Comes From Behind To Win Cayuga Lake
A little over a month ago, many professional fishing fans were wondering out loud, “What’s wrong with Kevin VanDam?” Now those same fans must be wondering just how many gigantic moments VanDam has ahead of […]
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Lake Guntersville Drops
In a recent publication by the B.A.S.S. Lake Guntersville nestled into the Appalachian Mountains in North Alabama falls out of the top 10 bass fishing lakes in the country. With months of research centered around […]
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Fooling Summer Bass With A 1-2 Punch
When Yamaha Pro Clark Wendlandt fishes shallow water cover, which is just about everywhere he fishes, the veteran tournament angler uses a two-lure approach that fools bass throughout the summer months. It’s a technique that […]
Shark Fishing
REUTERS: Once dismissed, shark attacks may hit new record in 2016
As the summer beach season opens in the United States, at least one expert is predicting an increase in shark attacks around the world this year that will surpass last year’s record number. “We should […]
Bass Fishing
How Did Matt Herren Win The 2016 Toyota Texas Bass Classic
In the past 14 years Alabama-based BASS Elite pro Matt Herren has qualified for five Bassmaster Classics and six FLW Cups, but hasn’t taken first since the 2007 Wal-Mart FLW Series BP Eastern on Arkansas’ […]
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Fish Where The Fish Are Living, Hiding and Eating
We’re into the summer season, and in the summer fishing changes a bit. So far this year our open water fishing in many situations has been taking place in fairly shallow water, often near where […]
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NOAA seeks proposals for up to $8.5 million for coastal resilience projects
Funding will help communities reduce risks from extreme weather and climate hazards, and changing ocean conditions. As part of its national effort to build resilient coastal ecosystems, communities and economies, NOAA is announcing today the […]
Catfish Fishing
NC News: Lake Gaston Yields 3 Blue Catfish Records
For the third time in six months, Lake Gaston has produced another blue catfish state record. The holder this time is 15-year-old Landon Evans, of Benson, who landed a 117-pound, 8-ounce whopper on June 11. […]
Bass Fishing
Jitterbuggin’ the Buffalo
The night was incredibly beautiful and serene. The full moon splashed a ribbon of silver across the mirrored surface of the Buffalo River. The sky glittered with a million stars. A cool breeze carried the […]
Bass Fishing
Attacking Tidal Bass
“A lot of anglers are a little fearful of fishing tidal waters,” said tournament angler and brand ambassador Ty Spade. “They think it’s confusing and that if the tide isn’t right, they won’t be able […]
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Share the Shore with Beach-Nesting Birds
Waterbird nesting season is underway along the coast, and the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and ODU encourages coastal visitors to give nesting birds a wide berth when enjoying beach activities. Nesting is happening from Maine […]
Fishing Tips
Northland Tackle Tip: A Jig Is A Jig, Or Is It
It’s no secret that jigs catch fish of all species during all seasons. An ordinary round or “ball-head” jig is probably the jig style that comes to mind most often when anglers refer to jigs […]
Fishing Tips
How to Fish a Topwater Lure From a Kayak
When the weather gets hot so does the topwater bite. What many anglers don’t think about is how to fish a topwater lure from a kayak. Not all boats and applications of the techniques are […]
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Bassmaster’s Top 100 Best Bass Lakes Of 2016
For the first time since the creation of Bassmaster’s 100 Best Bass Lakes rankings, a fishery has reclaimed the No.1 spot in the nation. Toledo Bend Reservoir, which straddles the Texas and Louisiana border, keeps […]
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Carp Fishing – Hot Boilies
A lot of anglers simply purchase their boilies straight off the shelf of a tackle shop and introduce them to the lake here, there and everywhere with no care and attention. Of course, this is […]
Boat News
Swim in rivers, streams at (mostly) your own risk
Before you take a dip in a stream or river to cool off this summer, be aware that a conservation group is warning that virtually none of those freshwater bodies in the Bay region or […]
Bass Fishing
Signs Look Promising for Restoration of Elephant Butte
Results aren’t definitive, but “signs” are promising, as a collective effort to restore Elephant Butte’s bass fishery continues. Signs posted by New Mexico Game and Fish (NMGF), asking anglers to voluntarily refrain from fishing in […]
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Watching Bass Chase Bait Keyed Omori’s Elite Win
Takahiro Omori’s recent Bassmaster® Elite Series victory on Alabama’s Wheeler Lake underscores just how important it is for a fisherman to be observant of both bass and baitfish activity going on around him. After seeing […]
Catfish Fishing
Big Catfish Tip From Glenn Flowers
Big Catfish Tip is a series of tips and techniques for catching more catfish. Today’s tip comes from Glenn Flowers and it contradicts a long held belief about flatheads. Butterflying For Flatheads The biggest misconception […]
Deer Hunting
How Off-Season Deer Hunting with a Camera Can Help
If you enjoy deer hunting like I do, wildlife photography can be a way of extending the deer season all-year long. I guarantee that taking a good still photo or quality video of a deer […]