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Fishing News - Fresh

Lake Erie 2014 Sport Fishing Outlook

Lake Erie anglers can expect to enjoy another year of diverse fishing opportunities in 2014, according to Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) biologists. “While fishing success always varies among species and seasons, we expect […]

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Bass Fishing

Red River Return

Roily, muddy, full of prop-eating backwater stumps and always challenging: That’s what Bassmaster Elite Series pro Stephen Browning loves about the Red River.  “I grew up fishing the lower Arkansas River, which is very similar […]

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Trout/Salmon Fishing

White River Trout Fishing

The line of pink cabins along this stretch of the White River in Arkansas is as distinct as they are historical. The main buildings house the main office, restaurant, sports bar and a huge dining […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

YOU’LL TASTE THE QUALITY

Our alligator meat snacks are made with pride in approved USDA processing facilities, inspected and passed by the USDA. Obtaining USDA inspections and seal requires the minimum addition of 3% pork, beef or poultry. (LINK)

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Fishing News - Fresh

Fred Tutman Stands His Ground

Fred Tutman’s office’s backyard features a postcard-perfect view of his beloved Patuxent River. Clumps of brown spatterdock are turning tan, creating a lovely marshy look as the late afternoon sun dips. Boats glide through the […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Bass Pro Shops Kids Events

Bass Pro Shops free Kids’ Outdoor Skills Challenge offers fun outdoor activities for kids.  This special May 3 – 4 event will give kids the opportunity to learn skills such as knot tying, rod casting […]

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Boat News

10 Weirdest Boating Words

So, you have been thinking about buying a boat so that you can get to some of those coveted fishing spots you have been hearing about. There’s only one problem … every time you talk […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Feinstein Pressure Helps Farms Over Fish

SFGate.com Reported First: First came the urgent e-mail to two Cabinet secretaries from San Joaquin Valley farm interests, demanding that officials allow “maximum pumping” of water from recent storms for agriculture and cities

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Fishing News - Fresh

NW PA Fishing Report: 4/20/14

The Fishing Report Prize Packet Giveaway for this coming season is BIG!  Anyone who contributes fishing comments and/or photos is eligible to win. If you contribute twice a month, your name goes in the hat […]

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Fishing Tips

Nothing Surprises Me Anymore

Courtesy of Bassmaster.com: Bass don’t read the books that anglers do.  That’s not to say the information you glean from Bassmaster or B.A.S.S. Times, or even my Bass Strategies book, are fiction. There is a […]

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Fishing Tips

Success With Spread Lines

Wherever you’re fishing, it often helps to get as many lines in the water as possible.  The more lines you have in the water, the better your chances for getting a fish to eat your […]

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Fishing Tips

Postspawn Topwater Tactics

It’s almost like clockwork each year, you’re on fish all through the spring, spend a few weeks having a blast fishing the spawn, then they simply disappear. Call it a post-spawn funk, recovery period, or […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Old and New Are Entwined in Antigua

Few sights are more inspiring than approaching any of the Caribbean islands from the air, but Antigua may be one of the most breathtaking! The marked contrasts of greenery in the higher hills, falls sharply […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

City Floats River Restoration Project

Imagine a truly world-class fishing river with miles of undulating riverbed featuring eddies, deep holes, literally tons of game fish per mile and wildlife along easily accessible banks. Now imagine that a few miles downstream, […]

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Bass Fishing

Molix Water Slash Double Willow Spinnerbait

Developed in Japan and rigorously tested by some of the best professional anglers in the world, the Molix Water Slash Double Willow Spinnerbait features top quality Japanese components. Offering a compact, finesse presentation, the blade […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Why Fishidy Really is the Next Big Thing

There’s a saying that Facebook is for your past and Twitter is for your future. It’s based on the belief that Facebook promotes interaction with people you’ve already met, while Twitter allows complete strangers around […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

New Vicious Vision Sunglasses

Vicious Vision Premium Polarized Sunglasses are now available in Realtree® Xtra.  These camo sunglasses come in four lightweight TR90 frame styles – Velocity, Vengeance, Venom and Victory.  Built with the outdoor lifestyle in mind, the […]

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Fishing Tips

Bomber Long A’s New Look

The Bomber Long A has long been the premier hard-plastic minnow lure for many different species, and six new color patterns designed to reproduce the multi-color reflection of baitfish scales makes these lures even more […]

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Bass Fishing

Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Earns Conservation Award

The Texas B.A.S.S. Nation has been given the “Partners in Conservation Award” for its outstanding contributions to drafting the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan.  The U.S. Department of the Interior presented the award “in recognition […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

A Humorous Book for Fly Fishermen

Award-winning author, Jim Mize, has written a humorous book specifically for fly fishermen.  Titled, A Creek Trickles Through It, this collection delves into such topics as carnivorous trees, persnickety trout, and the dangers of fly-tying.  […]

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Walleye Fishing

Crankin’ Up More Fish

This morning there were two inches of new snow on the ground.  Winter doesn’t want to let go, but like it or not, winter is going away.  When it does, I’m going fishing.   And I’m […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Giant Salvinia Grows as Threat to Fisheries

Hydrilla has joined Eurasian milfoil as an invasive exotic plant that threatens northern fisheries. It now has been found in Kansas and Missouri, and the Nature Conservancy is reporting “a number of populations on the […]

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Bass Fishing

Say Boo To Spawning Shad

If you’ve ever been to one of those Brazilian steak houses, where circling servers continually put prime cuts of meat in front of you and another delightful bite is always just a head nod away, […]

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Boat News

Draining Boats Could Increase Invasives

CHRON reported first: Texas boaters appear almost certain to be drafted as combatants in a battle aimed at slowing spread of zebra mussels, an invasive mollusk that can cripple inland fisheries and already has cost […]

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Bass Fishing

Swindle Classy In Classic Calamity

Those who saw Gerald Swindle’s Bassmaster Classic Day 2 weigh-in tirade may not have initially thought of the second verse from Rudyad Kipling’s famous poem, “If,” but the wisdom certainly applies to the Bassmaster Elite […]

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Walleye Fishing

Ice-Out ’Eyes

Wherever open season allows the pursuit of walleyes, early spring is prime time for tapping one of the year’s best bites. Thanks to the spawning migration, big numbers of fish gather in predictable places, offering […]

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Trout/Salmon Fishing

Cleaning King Salmon at Sea Prohibited

Marine boat anglers returning to ports within the Kodiak Road system will be prohibited from filleting, mutilating, and de-heading sport caught king salmon at-sea. Marine boat anglers returning to any port on the road system […]

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Bass Fishing

Find and Catch Giant River Smallies Now

River anglers can catch big smallmouth bass as soon as the ice clears. Here’s how one Allegheny River angler does it, but his advice works everywhere smallies live in moving water.  The initial spring smallmouth […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Take Me Fishing Hooks Walt Disney World Resort

Take Me Fishing .org Connects Children and Families with Nature through its Sponsorship of the Fun Educational Fishing and Boating Experiences at Walt Disney World Resort. In today’s age where getting kids outside to exercise […]

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Bass Fishing

Zombie Bass

Americans like Fuller spend about $48 billion annually fishing for fun, and they like knowing what’s in the water with their bait. To provide answers to that question and more, biologists are conducting a study […]

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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

NEW: Lund 1675 Pro Guide

The 1675 Pro Guide is the smallest member of our popular Pro Guide tiller series, says Tony Kolker, Lund marketing manager. This mid-year boat launch has really started to catch our customer’s eyes with its […]

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Boat News

A Rugged Deep-V – Xpress Yukon

The Yukon Series has all the capabilities a walleye fisherman needs. Designed after our popular DVX Series, the Yukon is constructed with a thicker .125 gauge aluminum and includes standard driver and passenger side consoles. […]

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Trout/Salmon Fishing

Missouri Trout Fishing

If you have never fished for trout, Missouri might not be the first place that comes to mind when someone mentions the sport. Many people visualize a mountain stream with someone fly fishing in the […]

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Trout/Salmon Fishing

Quebec Gold Rush

I want to share with everyone my favorite place to fish in the province of Quebec. It’s called “L’Auberge La Barrière”. Although only located about 90 minutes north of Montreal, when you arrive, it seems […]

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Bass Fishing

Time-Tested Tournament Bass Bait

If you survey the top finishers of virtually any professional bass fishing tournament across the country about their go-to lures of choice, chances are The Original ChatterBait ® brand bladed swim jig will receive substantial […]

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Bass Fishing

Jerkbait Magic – Vision 110

Once the closely-guarded secret of the pros, the 110 has quickly become a staple among professional and amateur anglers alike, setting the standard for jerkbait fishing in all U.S. waters. The profile, one-of-a-kind darting action, […]

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Trout/Salmon Fishing

Shrew-Eating Trout

If you’re a small mammal, it’s definitely not safe to go back in the water… One of the most popular posts on Cool Green Science has been the story of rodent-eating trout at The Nature […]

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Boat News

Garmin Debuts New Digital Gauges

Garmin International has announced the GNX 20 and GNX 21, the newest offerings in the company’s marine instrumentation lineup. Both offer customizable displays and low power consumption. “The new GNX 20 and 21 not only […]

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Boat News

Boat Buyers Warned

“If you’re torn between two or three models from different brands, the quality of the dealership and its staff may well sway your decision,” Jim Hendricks advised readers in the February issue of Boating magazine. […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

VA Outdoor Report 4/9/2014

This April 9th edition has spring in full bloom and with warm sunny days and ample April showers, gardens and food plots are being tilled and seeded to renew the cycle of planting and harvest. […]