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Fishing News - Fresh

Keep The Kids Fishing

We have made great progress over the past five years bringing youth into the outdoor sports, especially the world of fishing. When I started working on my end of the problem in 2010, I was […]

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Walleye Fishing

Pike and ‘Eyes on a ‘Wing

The expression “think outside the box” is so cliché these days. But when it comes to catching fish, after all, sometimes the typical tricks in one’s tackle tote have run dry. And the angler who […]

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Bass Fishing

The IGFA Bass Quest

It all began last fall with an email from Captain Dan Kipnis from Miami Beach, Florida with a strange request. He asked me if there was a possibility that we could catch seven species of […]

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Walleye Fishing

CATCH MORE FISH ALL SUMMER LONG

It’s starting to feel a lot like summer. Fish behave differently in the different seasons, and if we want to catch fish in the different seasons, we need to vary our lure presentations and how […]

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Catfish Fishing

Record Blue Cat By Fly

While fly fishing Lake Bardwell, Texas, USA on the morning of March 21st, angler D. Kirk Brown, MD landed this impressive 16.1 kg (35 lb 8 oz) blue catfish (Ictalurus furcatus) that could earn him […]

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Fishing Tips

NW PA FISHING REPORT FOR JUNE 4, 2015

This Report is brought to you by PA Great Lakes Region tourism with additional sponsorship from Wiegel Brothers Marine and Gamma Fishing. We answer the question: “What’s biting in the lakes, streams and rivers of […]

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Catfish Fishing

How One Angler Tackles Small Stream Catfish

Biologists in state fisheries agencies have stated that underutilized catfish populations exist in smaller creeks and rivers from Virginia to Texas. Catfish can live in any water but cold streams at high elevations. These fish […]

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Bass Fishing

Bass Scouting

Dirt roads and cypress trees lead to the Midwest’s most untouched bass fishing waters. The eerie silence is broken by the tail splash of a trophy bass and your heart beating out of your chest […]

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Panfish Fishing

Big Hill Reservoir, Parsons Kansas

A recent trip to Parsons Kansas revealed some laid-back, enjoyable, fun fishing. The town of 11,000 people has a great, revitalized main street. An F3 tornado hit the town in 2000 so there is a […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

How To Remove A Tick

Ticks are a part of nature. If you plan to get outside, chances are you could come in contact with one and even get bit. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ticks […]

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Bass Fishing

Sizing Your Baits

As the fishing turns into summertime patterns, the need to size your baits properly will never be stronger. There is no doubt in my mind that we are trending toward a time of year that […]

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Fishing News - Salt

Fishing with Bill Miller

The Skyway bridge is one of the longest artificial reefs in the world. Spanning over 4 miles, the pilings and structure are a natural habitat for fish of all kinds. Fishing there is terrific either […]

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Fishing Tips

Post Spawn Is Topwater Time

Despite the fact that topwater fishing is not always the most efficient technique for catching them, the adrenaline rush associated with surface strikes is still the ultimate bassin’ thrill! Also, at times during the post-spawn […]

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Hunting News

Survival Pen From Browning

Browning’s new 4-in-1 Survival Pen features an innovative combination of flashlight, cap light, writing pen and a tactical glass breaker with hardened tungsten carbide point. The body of the 4-in-1 Survival Pen made from rugged […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Banning Traditional Fishing Tackle in California

A report released on Monday by the California Coastal Conservation Association and the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) demonstrates that banning traditional fishing tackle will have a negative impact on fishing participation,

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Walleye Fishing

FISHING QUESTIONS

I was at the Walleye Classic at the Cabela’s stores in Owatonna and Rogers Minnesota recently. I presented a walleye seminar at each store and spent a good amount of time talking with anglers about […]

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Panfish Fishing

Adapt, change or fail with fish.

From our Friend TJ Stallings – The water temperature was down five-degrees. The water was muddy too. Those are tough conditions, especially when seeking “picture” quality fish. Fortunately I was with Crappiemasters Pro, Jonathon Phillips.

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Archery Hunting

New GlenDel Crossbow 3D Target

The wait is over! GlenDel®, manufacturer of the biggest and toughest 3D archery targets, continues to expand their line, this time with the GlenDel Crossbow 3D Target. The new GlenDel Crossbow 3D Target incorporates a […]

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Inshore

Tools to Target Panhandle Red Drum

Redfish along the panhandle of Florida are abundant and can be easily caught with a variety of techniques and gear. Most of the time, redfish very aggressive and are opportunistic feeders. Targeting Redfish from a […]

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Videos

April 2015 – Photo Contest Winner

Evan is the second winner in the youth fishing contest sponsored by Outdoors Unlimited Magazine. Fish, Frogs, and Fireflies is a proud co-sponsor, along with Daiichi and Snag Proof Lures.

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Hunting News

Endangered Species Day

The Boone and Crockett Club acknowledges Endangered Species Day, Friday, May 15, 2015, with both celebration and concern.  Endangered Species Day recognizes our nation’s efforts to protect critically rare species and their habitats.

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Rifles and Shotguns

Adjustable Stock for AR15/M4’s is Now Shipping

Adaptive Tactical, LLC, manufacturers of innovative firearm stocks, magazines, conversion kits and accessories, is pleased to announce that its EX Performance Adjustable M4-Style Stock for the AR15/M4 Carbine Platform is shipping everywhere. “When we designed the […]

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Fishing Tips

Clear Lake Success

Too much of the time we hear about bodies of water or fish species that are experiencing problems, and it’s good that we learn about those problems because if we don’t know about them, we […]

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Panfish Fishing

Catch More Cold-Water Crappies this Spring

As winter fades slowly into spring, crappies and other panfish begin a predictable transition from thermally stable, deep water basins towards warming shallows where the food web of the lake is beginning to bloom. This […]

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Walleye Fishing

Where walleye is king

One day, Diamond Lake walleye from Central Minnesota might populate southern Minnesota lakes with a strain more suited for those shallow, nutrient-rich waters. Researchers discovered the genetically unique population while unraveling the mystery of Lake […]

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Inshore

How to Find Fish

In my book, Catching Made Easy, there are several chapters that will help learn how to find fish. We focus on developing a successful game plan, and touch on the importance of listening to your intuition. Then we dive […]

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Walleye Fishing

High and Slow Amongst the Flows

Lure selection, speed and location in-the-water-column dictate early spring walleye results. Post thaw… It’s unquestionably the most epic time of transformation among the Ice Belt states and provinces. Water temperatures are on the rise, but […]

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Catfish Fishing

Catfish Across the U.S.A.

Catfish are widely distributed across North American waterways and are one of the most popular species to fish for. Anglers target several catfish species, including channel, flathead and blue catfish. Each species creates a challenge […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

NW PA FISHING REPORT for May 2015

This report is brought to you by PA Great Lakes Region tourism with additional sponsorship from Wiegel Brothers Marine and GAMMA Fishing.  We answer the question: “What’s biting in the lakes, streams and rivers of […]

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Walleye Fishing

Big Time Walleyes on Small Time Water

Larger established bodies of water get a lot of attention from walleye anglers.  Well-known destination fisheries are some of the surest bets for experiencing great fishing.  Locations like Devils Lake in northeastern North Dakota or […]