Fishing Tips
Fishing Spoons
The metal fishing spoon lure was believed to be first used back in the 1840′s. Spoons are a simple design, an oblong shape, concave on one side that catches water producing a wobble and light […]
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Panfish Fishing
Spring PANdemonium
Ask any saltwater angler whether ‘high’ or ‘low’ tide is the pick of the litter, and not only will you get mixed results, but iterations from “the first hour of incoming tide,” to “halfway through […]
Catfish Fishing
FL Record Brown Bullhead Catfish
Dade City resident Richard Clinton now holds the record for catching the largest brown bullhead catfish on rod and reel in Florida waters, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). On Feb. […]
Catfish Fishing
12 Year Old Breaks State Fishing Record
KNOE Channel 8 Reported: Lawson Boyte a 12 year old from Oak Grove who caught a big one while fishing in the Mississippi River. He reeled in a catfish bigger than him while fishing the […]
Catfish Fishing
Sales Of Blue Catfish Doubles
Seafood distributors sold more than a half-million pounds of blue catfish to the region’s foodservice industry this past year. That’s double the amount of this invasive species they were able to move the year before, […]
Bass Fishing
X Marks The Spot
Two things stand out about winter bass fishing: The fish get a little bit pickier about where they want to be, and anglers don’t want to spend as much time running a bass boat around […]
Inshore
Where To Catch Giant Speckled Trout
Finding the “X” isn’t just for pirates. Anglers are looking for it, too, that little known and hard to find location that holds the key to consistently catching quality speckled trout at jetty systems on […]
Panfish Fishing
Rigging a Crappie Boat
CrappieNow Reported: Preferences on rod holder design vary with each crappie pro, but they do concur on one important aspect. When they mount a set of rod racks they don’t want the holders to move. […]
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Ten Marmooska Dancer Tips
HT’s Marmooska Dancer is a completely unique designed created by TGO host Tom Gruenwald. Besides offering premium components, HT’s Marmooska Dancer offers several select presentation advantages, and here are Tom’s Top Ten! 1. The Dancer’s […]
Bass Fishing
Pro field announced for 2014 Walmart FLW Tour season
With the 2014 season rapidly approaching, FLW has announced the complete pro angler roster for the upcoming Walmart FLW Tour. During the kickoff event at Lake Okeechobee, FLW will pay out $4,000 down to 90th […]
Boat News
Aluminum all-stars
Made with serious tournament-ready features such as a raised front deck, recessed trolling motor pedal, generous storage, spacious rod lockers and a dash filled with performance instrumentation, the new Ranger aluminum boat offerings are going […]
Catfish Fishing
Michigan Flathead Record In The Ice
1st report by FollowTheLeader: The Department of Natural Resources confirmed the catch of a new state record flathead catfish on Monday, Jan. 13. The catfish was caught by Dale Blakley of Niles, Mich., on Sunday, […]
Fishing Tips
Fishing the Ultra Light Minnow and Shad
They glitter. Shine. Shimmer in the light. Minuscule minnows and young-of-the-year fishes are everywhere. Deep, shallow, swimming amongst the thickest cover, suspended high in the water column or bellied to bottom. The fact is there […]
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New Products From HT
Pro Staffer Jeff Kelm drills a hole checking ice before a short trip this past weekend. Notice the bright orange auger? That’s the new Polar Fire hand auger with the offset handle for easy drilling. […]
Panfish Fishing
Pines For Perch
Reported by the Bozeman Daily Chronicle: Roger Terwilliger, president of the Gallatin/Madison chapter of Walleyes Unlimited, moved to Townsend in the 1990s. He came to enjoy the small-town lifestyle and to fish. And he’s kept […]
Bass Fishing
Largest Bassmaster Elite Series Field
The sport of professional bass fishing is very alive and well, judging from entries in the 2014 Bassmaster Elite Series, the world’s premier fishing tour.When registration closed Tuesday, 112 anglers had signed up to compete […]
Panfish Fishing
Pine to Prairie Panfish
Big fish live in big fish waters. Most seasoned anglers know this. While a fluke trophy can be caught out of almost any waters; the best way to catch big fish consistently remains to travel […]
Catfish Fishing
Frogs for Big Cats, Who Would Have Thought?
When I decided to make a 1200 mile journey from my home in North Carolina to the Red River of the North, it was to get information for the final chapter of my new book, […]
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Ideas For Dressing For Winter
Winter has definitely arrived in the Midwest. The Midwest provides lots of fishing opportunities throughout the winter months for both open water and ice anglers. Many anglers like to go ice-fishing; Many others enjoy fishing […]
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Spotlight: Vexilar FS800 Underwater Camera
The Fish-Scout 800 is a complete underwater viewing system that consists of a color/ black and white camera, 7” color LCD monitor, rigid carrying case with an enclosed 12 volt – 9 amp hour battery, […]
Hunting News
Garmin Waterproof VIRB
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd., the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced VIRB, its first true HD 1080p action camera series. From action sports to family vacations, VIRB combines a unique […]
Videos
Spider Rigging For Crappies
Perhaps one of the most important factors of winter crappie fishing is to know just how deep the fish are. Depth is particularly important in cold when the crappies are less likely to move around. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]