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The American Sportfishing Association’s (ASA) President, Glenn Hughes, along with many ASA members, made the case before the office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) that sportfishing equipment should be excluded from the next […]
It’s dark — can’t-see-your-hand-in-front-of-your-face dark — as a fishing boat slowly makes its way along the shore of Crystal Lake, about 20 minutes south of Detroit Lakes, Minn. Vern Bachmann stands on a platform at […]
While true Ned Rig or Midwest Finesse fishing is, by definition, a light line technique involving small, light wire hooks for a stealthy approach, select tournament situations necessitate a slightly larger, heavier jig hook capable […]
Zoom Bait Company announces the release of the new “Beatdown” soft plastic, a stubby finesse bait that will take Ned Rigging to new levels of effectiveness. “This is a technique where the key is to […]
Future Anglers Learn To Fish At The 28th Kids Fishing Day – On Saturday, June 8th, NPAA members Karen Karch #121 and Greg Karch #138 traveled to Camp 7 Lake located in Manistique, Michigan to […]
Last year’s record-setting rainfall brought more into the Chesapeake Bay than pollution and debris. Biologists say the freshwater deluge helped the nonnative blue catfish, which was already invading the estuary, to spread farther in the […]
Over the objections of a wide coalition of American citizens and environmental, conservation, food producer, fuel retailer, taxpayer advocate, and outdoor recreation industry groups, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently waived Clean Air Act provisions […]
The spring of 2019 was a busy time for DGIF’s State Record Committee. The committee reviewed and certified new state records for brook trout caught by hook-and-line and gar captured with archery gear. On March […]
The Second Amendment Foundation has posted yet another victory in Illinois, as the Second District Appellate Court has dismissed an attempt by the Village of Deerfield to challenge a permanent injunction against the community’s ban […]
A record-setting trout was caught last month at Flaming Gorge Reservoir, according to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. The 48-inch lake trout was caught by Matt Smiley of Fairplay, Colorado, who caught and released […]
The key to finding fish is structure and contours. This is especially true in bass fishing, with changing patterns and depths related to seasonal migrations. With modern technologies, Navionics offers maps for electronic plotters and […]
You may have seen Yamamoto pro Tai Au fishing a Senko and not even realized it. He fishes it fast — faster than anyone I’ve ever seen. “The Senko is probably my number one money-maker […]
You won’t have to travel far to get into a tussle with a fun fish this summer. Twice in June, thousands of channel catfish — 14 to 15 inches long and weighing about a pound […]
Advancing the government’s effort to prevent Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approved a $778 million dam upgrade plan on Thursday. Lieutenant General Todd Semonite signed off on […]
Finding the perfect gift for Dad can be difficult, especially when you’re not into the same hobby as he is. That’s why we did the thinking for you, below are the top five accessories that […]
A very basic yet often overlooked principle of fishing is that you’ve got to put your bait near a fish if you want to catch a fish. So often we consider lure shape, color, size, […]
Bow fishing is a sport that combines archery and fishing and is growing in popularity across the country. Part of the reason is the wide availability of rough fish which the bow fisherman seeks and […]
Spring is giving way to summer, and creek banks are hopping and crawling with terrestrial insects. That is good news for fishermen because increasing bug activity, warming water and the windy conditions that are […]
Whether your dream is to build a trophy fishery or to have consistent and reliable fishing for your friends, family or community to enjoy, three important things should be considered when working towards your goal. […]
There is an old saying that “variety is the spice of life.” This month’s issue of CrappieNow offers up some variety with stories of crappie fishing from the bank, catching slabs in Pennsylvania stump fields, […]
Gone Outdoors” Hooks Broadcast Excellence Award Angling educators turned radio hosts, Scott Brewer 665 and Kyle Agre 664 of Brewer-Agre Outdoors, were recently honored with an “Eric Sevareid Award of Merit” for Sportscast/Program Medium Market […]
All across America boating season has begun. With some help from the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water, here are six ways boaters can help keep waters clean and be good environmental stewards […]
To say I am a fan of Brian Latimer as a angler and an ambassador for the sport of bass fishing would be an understatement. I have spoken to Brian on many occasions and helped […]
Raymarine is excited to announce a new digital cartography product for Raymarine Axiom™ and Element™ products. LightHouse NC2 North America offers high-quality vector charts for the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, western Caribbean, Baja Peninsula, […]
Hand grabbing for catfish has been around for centuries. Depending on where it is practiced, hand grabbing is known by an assortment of names, including noodling, hogging, and tickling. Some might refer to it as […]
Fisheries management biologists with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) confirm an angler caught a Northern snakehead from a borrow ditch within the St. Francis River levees in Dunklin County. The fish was caught on […]
The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) is reporting that on May 13, 2019, the office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) released a list of imported Chinese products that, if imposed, would be subject to Section […]
Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) has announced that as part of the Company’s strategy to expand its presence and scale within the emerging and fast-growing boat club segment, it has entered into a definitive agreement to […]
Glamping or “glamorous camping” is a combination of the intimacy of camping and the world of luxury travel. With glamping, you don’t just visit a destination, you experience it. Glamping accommodations vary. Airstreams and […]
Discover Some Fantastic Facts About the World’s Largest Flatfish An Alaskan halibut can grow to be 8 feet long and 5 feet wide, and weigh 500 pounds. Because of their size, adult halibut have few […]
June can be a great month to be on the water chasing walleyes! The rigors of the spawn are in the past meaning that hungry fish are usually biting, and the weather can be very […]
A ¾-oz. bucktail spinner was the prototypical lure employed throughout the early decades of musky fishing. In the years since, however, musky terminal tackle has become increasingly diverse and highly specialized. As lure manufacturers cranked […]
Hiro Naito rarely unleashes a really long cast. He believes long casts and retrieves keep the lure in low-percentage areas too much of the time and leave too much to chance. A fishing industry veteran […]
I’m a bass fisherman who happens to live five minutes from the ocean. I grew up fishing in the ocean, and in my late teenage years made a hard turn to bass. I started […]
Hoping to get outdoors to celebrate the Memorial Day weekend? Why not go fishing? Whether you’re new to the sport or an experienced angler – there’s plenty of fun to be had on the water […]
Each year, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) tallies the most popular boat names. The tradition dates back a quarter century, with the list derived from adding up requests for boat name designs […]
In 2018, insurance statistics regarding boats showed a startling realization: only one stolen boat in 10 is ever recovered, 73 percent are stolen while on their trailers and just 15 percent were protected by a […]
FLIR is pleased to announce the addition of Yamaha Command Link and Command Link Plus integration into Raymarine’s family of Axiom® multifunction displays. This new capability is one of many new features introduced with the […]
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) acquired 620 acres of critical public access and prime wildlife habitat, including elk habitat, along Montana’s Rocky Mountain Front within the boundary […]
Providing a modern take on an old classic, Hatsan‘s new Vectis is a unique, lever-action, Pre-Charged Pneumatic (PCP) airgun. Reminiscent of a lever-action cowboy rifle, the Vectis is capable of delivering up to 35 shots […]
Aquatic invasive species (AIS) threaten Montana’s waterways and fisheries. AIS are plants, animals and pathogens that are not native to Montana and cause harm to Montana’s native plants, animals and fish. AIS populations can reproduce […]
As the weather begins to warm up, more and more anglers are hitting the water to go bass fishing. This time of year also brings an increased number of posts to social media groups with […]
For International Year of the Salmon (2019), they are asking you to join them and their conservation partners in taking LEAPS for Atlantic salmon. Did you know that Atlantic salmon can leap up to 12 […]
Chances are if you’re a crappie angler you’ve at least heard of the technique called dock shooting. What exactly is it? It’s a lethal way to catch fish in hard-to-reach places that’s part […]
In recognition and appreciation of service men and women across the country, Ranger Boats is offering engine horsepower rebates and other exclusive items to current and former military personnel through the 2019 “Operation Troop Salute” […]
This year marks the 82nd anniversary of the landmark Pittman-Robertson Act, also more properly known as the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act. In 1932, congress authorized an excise tax on firearms and ammunition that […]
This has certainly been an up and down spring so far. Outstanding fishing for a day or two during a too-brief warming spell, followed by a cold rain, wind and a drop in the water […]
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 […]
Making your family agree for a fishing charter tour is challenging! Every member has a different preference. It takes time to arrive at a collective decision. But what is even more difficult is booking […]
One subject many anglers wrestle with has to do with optimal use of fluorocarbon leaders. There’s when to use leaders, length choices, the best knots to use to attach them to main line, as […]
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