Fishing Tips
Fall Search Baits can be Different
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 […]
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Northern Pike Basics
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 […]
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Inferno by Powell Rods
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, […]
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Your Dream Muskie
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 […]
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Quantum Iron Baitcasting Reel
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 […]
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Wild Rose Muskie-Rearing
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 […]
Fishing Tips
Differences in Swim Baits
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 […]
Catfish Fishing
Fishing Great in Central Texas Reservoirs Despite Drought
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 […]
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H.O.W. – Honoring and Thanking Our Veterans
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 […]
Boat News
Tohatsu America 4-Strokes
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 — […]
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Hydrilla in Lake Austin under Control
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 […]
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Holidays bring fishing bonuses
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 […]
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Women in the Outdoors: Numbers on the Rise
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 […]
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Hunting, Fishing Not So Different
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 […]
Panfish Fishing
Sunshine Crappie
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 […]
Walleye Fishing
Strategies for Lazy Walleye
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 […]
Shark Fishing
The Basics of Shark Fishing
Shark season has started. It is August — prime time for shark here on Long Island. Anglers have been chomping at the bit to get out there. Most shark anglers know that blue sharks are […]
Boat News
Boat Seats For The Modern Boater
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, […]
Fishing News - Salt
Mistakes In Choosing A Charter
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 […]
Bass Fishing
Bass Stocking Experiment
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 […]
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Mystery of a Dying Lagoon
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 […]
Walleye Fishing
Sauger Tips
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 […]
Fishing Tips
Fall Fishing Keys from Cliff Crochet
No one can deny the recent streak that Elite Series Pro Cliff Crochet has been on. Staying in the Top 10 throughout this season, Cliff showed consistency. When he brought a 35.3 lb bag to […]
Panfish Fishing
Changing November Crappie Tactics
The old adage, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks,” has been the downfall of many. I fall into this stubborn category of anglers that never change tactics, especially in November when weather conditions […]
Bass Fishing
Dock Cranking
You fish crankbaits in shallow water. You fish docks in shallow water. But do you ever fish shallow docks with crankbaits? If your answer is yes, then you probably already know how effective crankbaits can […]
Catfish Fishing
Float-tube Catfish Giant
Gerard Smyth nearly got more than he bargained for when a giant catfish he hooked while fishing from a float-tube dragged him nearly a mile down river and at one point came close to pulling […]
Videos
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FL Trophy Catch Team Visits Phoenix Boats
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission representatives recently visited the Phoenix factory in Tennessee to announce the lucky five finalists for the TrophyCatch registrant’s giveaway. All five anglers will receive a nice prize. One will […]
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ODU 2013 Fall Fishing Edition
Are you ready for some fall fishing? In case you haven’t noticed fall is here and our September issue should give you some insight and great tips on what to look for this fall. Numerous […]
Fishing Tips
REFINE YOUR PRESENTATION FOR MORE FISH
Whether you’re after fish in open water or through the ice, your lure presentation is one of the most important considerations for success. Since ice-fishing season is fast approaching in many areas, now is a […]
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Sportsmen Prefer Products Made in U.S.A., But There’s a Catch
When asked how important it is for American sportsmen to buy products made in the United States, surveyed hunters and shooters overwhelmingly support the idea of “buying American.” In fact, according to a recent HunterSurvey.com […]
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Trap or Treat
Trap or Treat. Rat-L-Trap is in the spirit of Halloween with a very good promotion. The Trap or Treat Basket is valued at $50.00 but you can purchase the basket for the discounted price of […]
Fishing Tips
Use a label maker to stay organized
FLW Outdoors: My boat is full of soft-plastics, and it used to drive me nuts trying to keep them all sorted out. On too many occasions, I would waste a lot of fishing time digging […]
Fishing Tips
Guide to treble hooks
Trebel hooks are not all created equal so here’s what you need to know. As a general rule, the treble hooks on the lures of most tournament pros aren’t original equipment. Less-expensive stock trebles are […]
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FLW: Cool new products for the modern fisherman
Florida big bass specialist Doug Hannon, who died earlier this year, invented a lot of useful fishing tackle and equipment during his life, and the “Microwave Guide System” featured in the Wave Series of graphite […]
Inshore
Success with Stripers – Reading All the Signs
Planning ahead, but also using all your resources and being flexible, is what makes the search for stripers so much fun. Weather reports, high and low tide times, sunrise or sunset, mid-day or mid-night, moon […]
Fishing Tips
Fall For Big Pike
The fall fishing season is approaching quickly. The autumn months offer a wide variety of fishing opportunities, for big fish and lots of fish. Many anglers plan annual trophy trips for bass, walleyes, and muskies […]
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Have You Heard Of National Pro Staff
NPS was established November 2011 to bridge the gap between the general angler and the Professionally Sponsored Angler. They work with dedicated Teams of Sponsored Anglers from major Companies and Outfitters to deliver the best […]
Ice Fishing
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Start With A Rat-L-Trap
Anglers normally have a favorite lure, and an idea of what they are going to use. There are also those days when it is a new body of water, drastically changed conditions, and so on […]
Bass Fishing
Lavigne Leads On Dardanelle: Bass Nation Nat’ls
When you are around Ryan Lavigne, the Day 1 leader of the 2013 B.A.S.S. Nation Championship, you know he is all about family. When the Gonzales, La., angler left the stage after weighing in 17 […]
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TMF – Top 2 Fall Lures
Fall is one of the best seasons of the year to freshwater fish since the air temperature starts to cool, the lakes become a bit calmer, and the changing color of the leaves makes for […]
Trout/Salmon Fishing
Atlantic Salmon Conservation Announcement
Atlantic Salmon Conservation Announcement. It’s always nice to announce that we’ll have more money available for groups working to preserve wild Atlantic salmon populations and habitat. In the next round of grants an extra $100k to […]
Bass Fishing
Corrao/Stefan Win Cabela’s NABC
After claiming the 2013 Cabela’s North American Bass Circuit’s Team of the Year title in September-and scoring an impressive victory at the trail’s Sturgeon Bay qualifier in May-Jason Corrao and Matt Stefan capped a storybook […]
Inshore
Redfish Autumn Run
The fall redfish run is no myth. Not only do these fish gather and spawn in September, but it coincides with the fall mullet run, which lasts well into October. That’s when millions of these […]
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Change is in the Wind
The growth of the fishing industry is taking on another big movement to include women as one of the fastest growing sport in America. The inclusion of women on the water fishing hard, daily and […]
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Is It Worth Killing A Record Fish?
Whenever we post a record fish story here on WFN, there are always two major camps of people in our website and social communities. On the one hand, we get people who marvel at the […]
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Take action to end the shutdown
Because Congress and the Administration can’t come to agreement on the nation’s finances, millions of anglers like you are now locked out of federal lands and waters. Tell the President and your Members of Congress that it’s […]
Fishing Tips
The Challenge of Finding Fish
When you approach new waters, or head to your favorite lake for the first time in several weeks the first obstacle to overcome is to find the fish. That old saying “ you got to […]