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Bass Fishing

Bass University Ike’s Celebration!

In celebration of Mike Iaconelli’s recent Bassmaster Elite Series win on the Delaware River, the next 100 new Bass University TV members will receive a special gift package from Ike which includes an autographed Bass […]

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Boat News

Design A Better Life Jacket and Win $10,000

Are you an armchair inventor with a better way to keep boaters, sailors and anglers afloat? The BoatUS Foundation, along with the Personal Floatation Device Manufacturers Association (PFDMA) and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), […]

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Boat News

5 Ways to Make a Trolling Motor Last

A trolling motor is an integral part of an anglers boating set up. Designed to make time on the water easier and more efficient, as with anything electronic, regular inspection and maintenance will ensure they […]

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Boat News

Ranger 2080-VS Angler

The new Ranger 2080VS Angler delivers multipurpose boat buyers the benefits of a best-in-class fishing platform plus the increased power and performance of a dynamic watersports boat. Built on a proven hull design that’s longer, […]

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Bass Fishing

Palaniuk Works His Magic

August is Brandon Palaniuk’s charmed time of year. New York is his state of magic.  Last August, the pro angler from Rathdrum, Idaho, won a Bassmaster Elite Series event on the St. Lawrence River in […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Record NC Green Sunfish

It was a team effort that landed 13-year-old Victoria Navaroli a state record fish from a private pond in Creston. In the early morning hours of July 12, the 13-year-old Charlotte girl watched as her […]

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Boat News

New Solar-Powered LED Light

Now is the right time to switch to solar-powered, internal lighting. The LightShip from Davis Instruments enables users to deliver portable, solar-powered LED lighting to boats, RVs, cabins or homes at a low cost. It […]

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Boat News

NavPlay iPad Notification System

NavPlay, an innovative manufacturer of iPad apps for boaters, announced today its full-featured notification system. Comprised of Alarm Manager which notifies boaters through their iPads if preset conditions are met, the Diagnostics environment which checks […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Why You Should Never Eat Tilapia

Tilapia has become the ubiquitous fish in America today. It’s cheap, not “fishy” tasting, boneless and skinless, and is hard to mess up by overcooking, which is a problem with many other fish varieties. However, […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Briton On Holiday, With The Carp

After battling for almost an hour with his hands gripped to his rod and adrenaline pumping through his body, a British tourist has caught the world’s biggest Siamese carp – weighing the same as a […]

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Bass Fishing

Snag Proof Curly-Q Challenge

I’m always on the lookout for new baits to try out. Sometimes the new baits work out really great and become new favorites, and sometimes, well, let’s just say I’m not so sad when they […]

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Bass Fishing

Fight, Flight or Freeze

When a creature is threatened, there’s a concept that suggests it does one of three things: fight, flight or freeze. And it’s true with fish. I’ve found working these behaviors into presentations is a great […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Livewell Aerator Vent

When Ray Scott made catch & release fishing a main component of the B.A.S.S. tournaments in 1972 with his “Don’t Kill Your Catch” initiative, fish care and conservation has been a main component for bass […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Vicious Fishing Adding Bait Line

Vicious Fishing announced today that it will be extending its licensing contract through 2018 with bait manufacturer, Trophy Technologies, LLC. This long-term contract comes as part of a focused brand growth initiative. The current lineup […]

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Walleye Fishing

Catching Pressured Walleyes

By Bob Jensen: I was in central Minnesota last week fishing with my friend Mike Frisch. Mike is an outstanding angler for a variety of fish, but on this trip we were after walleyes. So […]

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Panfish Fishing

Carolina-rigged Crankbait Crappies

Fishing crankbaits for crappie needn’t be a big-boat, multi-rod affair. You also can cast and retrieve a single lure for big-fish action.Oklahoma City crappie guide Todd Huckabee does this using a Carolina-rigged, 4-1/2-inch, suspending Smithwick […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Fish Action In August

Summer sunshine in August is often a sure sign that the fish will not bite during the day. Most anglers switch to night fishing or at least early morning and late evening. That is not […]

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Fishing Tips

Night Fishing Tips

Regardless of the species sought, catching fish at night takes some changes in tactics as well as special care for safety.  If you have the energy to stay up late you just might find some […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Sealed Camera: The Micro HD

SeaLife has taken camera technology to a new level, with the introduction of the world’s first permanently sealed waterproof camera. SeaLife’s new revolutionary ultra-compact Micro HD camera can be used above or below the water […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Fish Farms Could Help

Salmon skins glisten in the waters below as three men wait, nets in hand, for the right catch to swim near the surface. The fish, grouped into one corner of an expansive pool, flop against […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Looking For A Musky Guide?

Muskies & More Guided Fishing Service. Brian Koshenina of Muskies & More on Guided Fishing in the Twin Cities Metro Area, “The Twin Cities Metro Area is home to some of the best fishing lakes […]

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Canada’s Sunshine Coast

Because of daily flights out of Atlanta, it is easy for folks in the Southeast to enjoy the beauty and exciting lifestyle of Vancouver. Less than an hour away by car and ferry, however, a […]

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Ramblings About Fishing

It appears to me that the sport of fishing is reaching new highs in respect to the number of people fishing in the country; more boats, more fishermen and more fish being caught than ever […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

How To Pick Good Waders

Fishing Waders are sized several different ways. Fishing Waders come in different styles that are measured by height. The most important component when choosing a size is your shoe size. If you wear a size […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

The Night Bite Is The Right Bite

No matter the fishermen or target species, there will be arguments about what environmental factors effect fish the most. This past winter, we struggled to put fish on the ice during the different moon phases. […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Planer Boards: Not Just For Walleyes

Planer boards have been a part of many walleye anglers arsenal for a long time. Salmon and trout anglers also employ boards frequently. Planer boards do so many good things when a trolling presentation is […]

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Boat News

Lund Boats Television

For millions of North American anglers, fishing is much more than the lures, tackle or tactics we use to catch fish. It’s the challenge of discovery; the crisp morning air awakening your senses as you […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Biggest Fish Faces Extinction

One of the biggest fresh-water fish species in the world is in danger of dying out, reports Live Science. The arapaima can grow up to 10 feet long and weigh over 400 pounds. They are quickly […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Ugliest Tacklebox on Facebook

 If the tackle box out in the garage is rusted through, busted up or has otherwise seen better days, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources wants to see it. The DNR will accept photos of […]

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Bass Fishing

BU: Fishing with an Open Mind class

Fishing with an open mind is imperative for consistent bass fishing success. Adrian Avena uses this open mind concept to allow himself to fish the moment by evaluating the present conditions and relying on his […]

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Boat News

BTS ArmaShield Protectant

For those who are die-hard BTS fans and have not heard about our new ArmaShield Protectant, this is your chance to stock up. We just got our Official ArmaShield Facebook page up and thought we’d […]

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Fishing Tips

Carolina Rigging In Shallow Water

For more than two decades, Yamaha Pro Bobby Lane has relied on a technique and presentation known as “Carolina rigging” to propel him to the top of tournament leader boards, but, as in almost every […]

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Catfish Fishing

Jugging For Cats

September is here, leaves are starting to turn, and the afternoons are cooling off. Deer season is just around the corner and hunters are stocking up on the last minute necessities for camp. Time to […]

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Boat News

The Truths Of Ethanol

When did things get so complicated? I am a creature of habit and could do without surprises all together. Being a fisherman as I am, there are a lot of interactions with boats, trailers, and […]

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Panfish Fishing

Suddenly Summer

The smell of fresh cut grass and rising smoke from outdoor grills are undeniable signals that summer is in full swing. Days begin to shorten, but the hottest days of the year are ahead. Anglers […]

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Panfish Fishing

Longline Cranking Fall Crappie

Pulling crankbaits is an aggressive method for crappie but one that can pay big dividends. It either works or it doesn’t with different waters giving very different results. Here’s a quick rundown. Why?  Crappie spend […]

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Walleye Fishing

Senkos for Less Active Walleyes

Senko-style stickbaits, those do-nothing-looking 4- to 6-inch sinking worms, are effective for working mid-river channels where walleyes spend much of their time when less active. I’ve found Yum Dingers, Gary Yamamoto Senkos and Bass Pro […]