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Catfish Fishing

MISSISSIPPI RIVER BLUE CATFISH

The big river is flooded right now. That means changes in the structure.  It does not mean the big blue catfish will not be still there when the river goes down. Although catfish are at […]

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Ice Fishing

Safety First

Thanks to an extended stretch of unusually mild weather, anxious anglers across the Ice Belt are starting to venture out on winter’s magic carpet in force.But even at this late date, ice conditions are far […]

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Bass Fishing

KINKAID LAKE BASS FISHING

Usually thought of as a muskie and largemouth bass lake, Kinkaid does have a growing population of smallmouth bass. Due to the heavy recreational boating traffic in summer, the best opportunity for catching a lunker […]

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Ice Fishing

Drill. Fish. Catch. Repeat.

Frabill’s lightest portable flip-over ice-fishing shelter, the Recon, gets enhancements well beyond a fresh new exterio. Avid ice anglers know that dabbling a lure through one hole all day long rarely cuts it. Fish have […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Ten Important Reads by Rodney Smith

Fellow publisher Gary Poyssick The Online Fisherman and I Coastal Angler Magazine were discussing what we each thought were our five most favorite books. Out of respect for the elderly I’d normally allow Gary to go first, […]

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Catfish Fishing

Why we catfish

Robert Montgomery has written an excellent book named, “Why We Fish.” He never found a single answer to the question, but many. Taking his lead I ask several catfishers what the easy part was, what […]

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Trout/Salmon Fishing

A Legacy of Conservation

By The Washington Chronicle: For decades, Errol Anderson collected pea-sized pink coho salmon eggs from state hatcheries and put them in his remote site incubators near Adna, raising 3 million fish in an effort to […]

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Bass Fishing

Outkast Troy Morrow 401Kraw

Designed by FLW pro, Troy Morrow, the Outkast Troy Morrow 401Kraw Jig provides a unique crawfish presentation that is sure to keep your lines tight. Fitted with a one-of-a-kind diving lip, the Outkast Troy Morrow […]

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Trout/Salmon Fishing

Real or Not? Let the Fish Decide

Intelligent ice anglers are having success combining traditional live bait tactics with the use of realistic artificial lures. Times are a changin’. Used to be when we went ice fishing, our presentation always included a […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

How to Smoke Fish & Three Easy Recipes

Smoking is one of the oldest methods of preserving fish. Long before there were refrigerators and freezers, our fishing ancestors learned to use a combination of salt and smoke to keep fish from spoiling. Today, […]

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Ice Fishing

Ice Rigger Innovations

Since its introduction just a few short years ago, HT’s Ice Rigger has steadfastly become standard equipment for many ice anglers–and for me, one of my personal favorite “go-to” approaches! The simplicity of a free-spooling, […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

NORTHLAND’S NEW MINNOW-HEAD HOOK

HEADS, YOU WIN! NORTHLAND’S NEW MINNOW-HEAD HOOK.   HOLDS NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL TIPPINGS, BOOSTS ACTION AND HOOKSETTING SUCCESS.  Terminal tackle rarely grabs headlines, but Northland’s new Minnow-Head Hook merits front-page accolades for elevating the art of […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

The New Sub Zero Base Layer from Clam

Layering up is incredibly important to stay warm and dry while outdoors, especially in extremely cold conditions. That’s why Clam has another new layer this year called the Sub Zero Base Layer. Tops and bottoms […]

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Yamaha Boating & Fishing Tips

Here’s The Skinny on Jack Plates

If you run any kind of skiff or bass boat in shallow water, consider this column a must-read. Electro-hydraulic jack plates are add-on brackets that provide two more adjustability dimensions to your outboard engine trim: […]

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Ice Fishing

Across the Ice Belt TV from Ice Team

Growing in popularity, Across the Ice Belt television moves the Ice Team to a broader reach with cable network coverage through Fox Sports-North (Minnesota, Dakotas, Iowa and Western Wisconsin) and Fox Sports-Wisconsin. Starting its third […]

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Ice Fishing

ICE RIGGER TIPS

You might want to consider some of these helpful pointers, too. • Turn your reel slightly away from the flag when positioning your rod handles within the holder. This allows tripped flags extra room to […]

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Bass Fishing

Bass Fishing Hall Of Fame Inductees

 A former United States president, a noted bass fishing educator, and one of the most innovative designers of soft plastic lures will join the current 59 members when they are formally inducted into the Bass […]

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Ice Fishing

A Fortified Fishing Experience

Large, sled-based fishing shelters are optimal for groups who travel by snow machine or ATV and appreciate their towing and storage capabilities. They also facilitate frequent moves to stay on top of the fish. Load […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

New DOI Initiative Will Spur Investments in Water Conservation and Sage Grouse Habitat

This morning, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell announced that her department will establish a Natural Resource Investment Center, an initiative meant to spur public-private partnerships that will help increase investments in water conservation, […]