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Panfish Fishing

Around The Gills

The Bluegill is easily recognizable by the blue or yellow green coloration, six to eight dark vertical bands down the sides and dark opercula flap behind the eyes.  During spawning season a male may also […]

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Bass Fishing

Bassmaster News App

B.A.S.S. has introduced its newest interactive app, Bassmaster News, to help fans stay connected to all things bass fishing, all the time.The Bassmaster News app is a daily news feed that brings the user up-to-the-minute […]

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Boat News

Sea Tow Safety Tips

Warmer weather and the end of the school year signals the start of the family boating season. Boating offers one of the best ways for parents to escape the distractions of everyday life and share […]

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Bass Fishing

Advanced Swim Jig Tips

Swim jigs have a reputation for catching big bass out of heavy cover. There is no telling how many tournaments have been won or giant bass caught on a swim jig. Of all the swim […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

SPOT Devices Mark 3,000th Rescue

SPOT LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Globalstar, Inc., (NYSE MKT: GSAT) and the leader in satellite messaging and emergency notification technologies, announced today that its SPOT products have been used to initiate 3,000 rescues […]

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Bass Fishing

Slightly Warming Water

When it comes to weather and its affect on how the fish respond nothing changes the bite more than a few degrees of water temperature increase in the early spring time. This year with all […]

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Bass Fishing

BPS Go Outdoors Free Workshops

For families who are looking to expand their outdoor adventures beyond the neighborhood park and pool, Bass Pro Shops free workshops and activities at their Go Outdoors event are the perfect place to learn the […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

2014 “WATERS TO WATCH”

The National Fish Habitat Partnership (www.fishhabitat.org) has unveiled its list of 10 “Waters to Watch” list for 2014, a collection of rivers, streams, estuaries, lakes and watershed systems that will benefit from strategic conservation efforts […]

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Catfish Fishing

Lake Tawakoni Catfish

Few anglers probably have ever heard of Lake Tawakoni except for some serious tournament catfish anglers. Of course that all changed last spring when word spread over the internet about a catfish tournament where three […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Whose Fish Are These?

The world’s population has continuously increased since the great plagues of the 1300’s, exceeding seven billion by March 2012, and currently estimated to be over 7.158 billion. North America’s population (United States and Canada) of […]

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Bass Fishing

Powroznik Powers Way

The only knock on him was that he’d never won a major event. Well, that knock is gone. After a near disastrous Day 3 at the Elite Series event at Toledo Bend, Powroznik rebounded with […]

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Bass Fishing

A Later Bass Spawn

Following an early warming that brought many of the bass out of deeper waters, cooler temperatures and high winds lately have slowed the bass spawn tremendously this year. Though a few spotted bass were able […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Walking Streams In Spring

May is a time to explore the area creeks and streams in search of some off beat fishing holes. With a little planning and careful walking, the fisherman can find water that is his and […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Artists For Conservation

With the support of Nova Southeastern University, BBX Capital Foundation, and The Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, Artists For Conservation (AFC) has announced a new world-class art exhibit and international cultural event for South Florida, May […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

South Africa To Miami By Kayak

RAPALA® SPONSORS INCREDIBLE JOURNEY: Riaan Manser, a renowned thrill-seeker who’s accomplishments include circumnavigating Madagascar and Iceland in an unaided kayak and biking the entire perimeter of Africa, is expected to complete his latest adventure – […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Asian Carp to Be Renamed in Minnesota

The Minnesota state senate Monday approved a measure that would rename the undesirable fish “invasive carp.” It’s a response to concern that the current term casts people from Asian cultures in a negative light. Senators […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Reel American Heroes Foundation

Support our heroes and look into this group: The Reel American Heroes Foundation is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization that provides recreational therapy for Wounded Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Disabled Veterans as well as Active […]

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Bass Fishing

Powroznik Throws KO Punch

Jacob Powroznik delivered that punch Sunday in the form of two good-sized bass in the last hours of competition of the four-day Evan Williams Bourbon Bassmaster Elite at Toledo Bend.  “I’m speechless. That doesn’t happen […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Lake Fishing in the Mat-Su

We have phenomenal lake fishing within the Mat-Su Borough. It’s a secret we’ve been trying to tell for years. Given the spring we are currently having, which feels more like a well-prayed-for day in June, […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Lew’s Speed Spool Promotion Begins

The Lew’s Speed Spool, an iconic baitcasting reel that helped launch the low-profile craze more than 40 years ago, is the focus of a special consumer rebate offer during a three-month promotional period that begins […]

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Bass Fishing

Dean Rojas In The Lead

Toledo Bend Reservoir produced a little something extra — lagniappe in Louisiana French-speak — for Dean Rojas on Saturday.  Actually, that something extra was very large: a 7-pound, 2-ounce largemouth bass. And it proved to […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

State Record Alligator Gar

Heres a doozy from the Louisiana Sportsman: While kayakers frequently mention the thrill of a ‘Cajun Sleigh Ride’ provided by a nice bull red, Brandon Saucier and his crew endured a chase scene from a […]

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Panfish Fishing

Family Fun Had With Bluegils

The return of warm weather inspires anglers to dig out the rod and reel. The entire family can all take part in bluegill fishing. The many public fishing areas of southern Illinois provide ample space […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Potential Record Wolfish and Golden Mahseer

During a recent trip to the exotic South American countries of Suriname and Guyana, UK angler Richard Hart racked up no less than 10 potential world records on trahira (Hoplias spp.); also known as wolfish.  […]

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Bass Fishing

Road Trip Edgar Evins State Park, TN

Some places are preordained to be visited by anglers and their families. Edgar Evins State Park  is one of those places. This beautiful state park is located on the shores of Center Hill Lake. The […]

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Bass Fishing

California Dreamin’ For Jared Lintner

Jared Lintner went to extremes Thursday, the first day of the May 1-4 Evan Williams Bourbon Bassmaster Elite at Toledo Bend out of Many, La.  He was especially extreme in his choice of fishing lines […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Bigger is Better With the Magnum Flow-Troll

We live in an era of supersizing – ala a precedent many blame on fast-food chains. But take away the surplus saturated fat and artery-clogging bad cholesterol, and some upsizing is actually positive. Oversized soft […]

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Trout/Salmon Fishing

Russian River Steelhead Hatchery

Ninety-six Russian River steelhead were spawned Feb. 20 at Warm Springs Hatchery, marking a strong but late start for the hatchery’s annual steelhead spawning operation. The Russian River and its tributaries comprise one of the […]

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Boat News

Ranger VS1780 Aluminum Deep V

Ranger’s acclaimed roster of aluminum bass, crappie and multipurpose boats continue to be one of the industry’s best-selling product lines as the brand’s strong heritage, quality construction and innovative design resonates with boat buyers. This […]

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Boat News

Boaters Tips for Earth Day

About 70% of the Earth is covered by water – and that’s where you’ll find recreational boaters spending their time. With Earth Day’s arrival on April 22, what can boaters do to help keep the […]

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Trout/Salmon Fishing

Vermont Retains Record Trout

Burlington Free Press reported: Vermont’s lone world record fish will keep its top spot thanks to a sharp-eyed conservation officer in Canada. A northern Minnesota angler recently pleaded guilty in Fort Francis, Ontario, to possessing […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Freshwater fishing excels due to team effort

This spring has proved exceptional for freshwater anglers, but it is not just a matter of luck or seasonal weather variances. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) biologists regularly work with anglers, industry and […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Why Cities Pay For BPS/Cabelas To Come In

The Atlantic Cities Reported: When Bill Winkler opened his small archery shop, he was prepared to compete against businesses large and small – but not against a government-financed competitor. “The day Bass Pro opened here […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Download the ICAST App

By exhibitors’ request the new ICAST 2014 Mobile App will help buyers and media to target their show floor experience all from the palm of their hands. The app has many helpful features that will […]

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Bass Fishing

Bass Pro Shops salutes NRA

Bass Pro Shops, the primary sponsor of Richard Childress Racing’s No. 3 Chevrolet SS driven by Austin Dillon in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, will pay tribute to the National Rifle Association’s members and the […]

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Boat News

Introducing inReach Explorer

inReach…The world’s only truly global satellite communicator now has built-in navigation with waypoints and routing. Navigate, create waypoints, log your trip and find your way back. Send and receive text messages. Trigger an interactive SOS. […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Twenty Years Of Fishing The Midwest

The 2014 thirteen week run of Fishing the Midwest television concluded recently in most Midwest markets. There are still some markets where Fishing the Midwest will continue to run through the rest of the year, […]

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Ice Fishing

Batteries In The Off-Season

To avoid damage to your flasher battery during off-season storage, charge it every 30 to 60 days. That will ensure reliable sonar next winter and for years to come. “If you’ve ever had trouble with […]

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Ice Fishing

Snowmobile Storage Tips

An hour spent today prepping your snow machine for off-season storage will save you a big headache – and potentially a pretty penny – next ice-fishing season. Before storing your Polaris, follow these simple preventative […]

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Bass Fishing

School-Bus Yellow For Bass

Chances are good that chartreuse is one of the primary colors in your tackle box. It’s a standard for spinnerbaits. As a dip, it sweetens the tails of soft plastics.  On crankbaits and topwaters, it […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

NW PA Fishing Report: 4/22/14

What’s biting in the counties of Crawford, Erie, mercer and Venango? (Brought to you by PA GREAT LAKES REGION tourism). CRAPPIE- FISHING TECHNIQUES SEMINAR: Linesville, PA – Only a few tickets remain for the May […]