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TRCP Honors Sportsman-Conservationist Leaders

Tonight, the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership will honor philanthropist and businessman Paul Tudor Jones II, Sen. Thad Cochran and Sen. Debbie Stabenow at the sixth annual TRCP Capital Conservation Awards Dinner. The gala event recognizes […]

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How They Improve Your Pond or Lake

Picture this: you walk out to your pond on a nice sunny morning and the first thing you notice is that distinctive mucky pond smell. Rotten eggs and decomposing organics fill your nose. Maybe you […]

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Alligator and Buffalo Jerky

They don’t grow on trees, but they do breed and live among them. And through the ages, these “amphibious” reptiles have been as closely associated with The Sunshine State as our world-famous citrus and powder-white […]

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Top Fishing Headlines

Side Imaging For Trophy Pre-Spawn Walleyes

In early spring, anglers across the Walleye Belt turn their attention to rivers in pursuit of migratory pre-spawn walleyes. Many anglers are drawn to “community holes” near river-spanning dams that interrupt the upstream movement of […]

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Bass Fishing

Guntersville Lake Gets the Best

Just mention “Guntersville” to Zell Rowland and you’ll see a grin spread across his weathered face about as wide as the Grand Canyon.  Rowland thumped Guntersville lake for 87 pounds over four days back in […]

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Boat News

Skeeter SX2250 Boat Review

Boats.com feature: If you’re into bass fishing at all, then the Skeeter name isn’t new to you—they’re one of the original pioneers in the bass boat market, having built their first boat in the 1940s. […]

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Boat News

Lake Master Own the Water

“What you’re about to get is the short story, not the long story of bad weather, killer mosquitoes, getting stuck on rocks and trying to figure out how to get off them, and destroying props […]

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New Shimano Compre Muskie Rods

Minnesota Muskie Expo Intro – – As anglers come up with more techniques to tackle all sizes of muskies, Shimano looked to noted ‘Musky Hunter’ Jim Saric to assist with a new series of Compre […]

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New Fishing Tales Contest

Babe Winkelman Productions is excited to announce a continued partnership with Fishidy for 2014. As a trusted fishing and outdoors personality for 35+ years, Babe Winkelman has helped generations of anglers hone their fishing skills […]

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Bass Fishing

Louisiana Tries New Stocking Strategy

Fewer but larger Florida-strain fingerlings are being stocked in Louisiana waters this year. “Our idea on that is we think we’re going to get more bass into that natural population in the long run because […]

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This Power Grab By Obama On Our Water

(By Len Lisenbee and must read by all sportsmen) Back in July of 2009 I posted a warning in my outdoors column concerning the (then new) Obama Administration’s active attempt to seize all water in […]

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Boat News

Allison Innovation: E-Ped

The E-Ped is a telescopic mast that elevates the electronic fish-finder/ GPS to a convenient height above the casting deck, giving you the ability to view and operate the fish-finder effectively while fishing in a […]

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Boat News

Return of the Tiller

“These boats will have a dramatic impact on tournament angling, and on walleye fishing for years to come,” proclaimed legendary angler Al Lindner in 1987, having just experienced a new breed of fishing boat known […]

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Fishing Tips

Big Bass Come Your Way

For the majority of the anglers on the water this month, it’s all about the numbers. Considering that the water temperatures have risen quickly this year, the bass’s metabolism should be in overdrive. Smaller fish […]

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Fishing Tips

Pike Fishing Musts

No aspect of fishing has changed more over the past two decades than our understanding of pike. Indeed, if we had written about equipping ourselves for big northerns just 20 years ago, our ultimate tacklebox […]

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Fishing Tips

What’s on the Bottom

With all the technology available to us as fisherman today, the question arises; what is really on the bottom and how should I fish it? This answer for me has changed tremendously; when you’re scanning […]

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Fishing Tips

Fishing Spoons

The metal fishing spoon lure was believed to be first used back in the 1840′s. Spoons are a simple design, an oblong shape, concave on one side that catches water producing a wobble and light […]

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Fishing Tips

First Time Fishing A New Lake

As a guide I get many customers that come to Guntersville and hire me because they are intimidated by the big body of water. My customer is trying to develop a pattern to have some […]

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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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Ice Fishing

Extend Flasher Lifespan

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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Bass Fishing

Martens Makes It Happen On Table Rock

Aaron Martens called it a “picture-perfect day.” Mark Davis said he was “singing hymns all day.” Chris Lane landed inside his “comfort zone.”  And that’s how it was for three of the hottest pros in […]

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Two In A Day Fishing

When it comes to a good day, two Illinois public fishing areas are a good bet. Located about an hour southwest of St. Louis, Pinkneyville City Lake and the many lakes found in Pyramid State […]

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World Record Tilapia, Almost

Ohio’s Beacon Journal Reported First: Every fisherman worth his salt has a good “The one that got away” story. It will take quite the tale to top Bobby Kotch. Kotch, 46, who lives in Green, […]

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Ice Fishing

Ice House Storage Tips

After withstanding snow, sleet and freezing Arctic breezes this winter, your Otter portable ice shelter must survive one last challenge – you! So don’t be the guy that shoves his Otter in the garage after […]

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Boat News

Spring Cleaning Tips For Mobile Anglers

Spring cleaning has different meanings to different people, but to anglers it’s all about getting ready for the new fishing season. Scores of anglers rely on small, portable watercraft for their fishing. For many their […]

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How to Disentangle a Tangled Up Whale

Every year, scores of whales become entangled in fishing gear off the Atlantic coast of the U.S. This is often fatal for the whales, and it’s a particular threat to critically endangered species like the […]

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Bass Fishing

Walking The Bull For Clear Water Bass

Article by Bassmaster written by Robert Montgomery: Confronted with the realization that he was about to run out of one his favorite baits — a lure not made anymore — Mike Bucca took drastic measures. […]

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Bass Fishing

Do-It-Yourself Rod Builder Goes Elite

While the majority of pros on the Bassmaster circuit have sizeable endorsements and unlimited finished tackle given to them, young Elite rookie pro Brandon Lester is finding pure satisfaction as a do-it-yourself custom rod builder. […]

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Bass Fishing

Early Spring Bass Tactic’s

The longer days of spring signal the start of some the best fishing of the year on area lakes.   Here are some helpful hints for a great day on the lake.   Despite the sometimes unpredictable […]

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Asian Carp Barrier Update

U.S. Rep. Candice Miller, R-Mich., chairwoman of the Congressional Boating Caucus, recently introduced the Defending Against Aquatic Invasive Species Act of 2014. The legislation would authorize the Secretary of the Army to address the issue […]

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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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Boat News

Tracker Marine Group: New Warranty

Tracker Marine Group is offering a 10-year factory warranty covering 2014 Sun Tracker pontoons. The new coverage includes limited lifetime structural and deck warranty and full coverage during the warranty period with no pro rating. […]

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Panfish Fishing

Spring PANdemonium

Ask any saltwater angler whether ‘high’ or ‘low’ tide is the pick of the litter, and not only will you get mixed results, but iterations from “the first hour of incoming tide,” to “halfway through […]

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Japan Told To Halt Antarctic Whaling

Reported by the The Guardian: The International Court of Justice has ordered a temporary halt to Japan’s annual slaughter of whales in the southern ocean after concluding that the hunts are not, as Japan claims, […]

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Draft Of New Bay Agreement Has Issues

I joined 26 other Chesapeake Bay environmental leaders calling for substantial changes in the Jan. 29 draft of the new Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement that is supposed to guide Bay restoration efforts. Our group found […]

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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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Mapping the Invasion

Provided by the Activist Angler: Nature Conservancy has produced some great interactive maps showing how invasive aquatic species have spread out across the country from their point of introduction. Featured species include bighead and silver […]

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Boat News

2014 BassCat Invitational Recap

Baxter Bulletin 1st Reported: Different partner, same result for Dave Crisenbery. The angler from Flippin won his second BassCat Owners Invitational bass tournament in three years — and second straight on Norfork Lake — as […]

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Rondeau Provincial Park Pier

Reported by Chatham Daily News: The 420-foot-long pier that juts out into Rondeau Bay won’t be enjoyed any time soon by the thousands of people who visit this popular destination. The harsh winter and thick […]

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1,515-Mile Sea Kayak Journey Around Florida Coast

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection congratulates kayakers Marc DeLuca and Jim Windle for finishing the entire 1,515-mile Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail, as mapped and developed by the Department’s Office of Greenways & Trails. […]

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Lake of the Woods Pay It Forward Charity

Lake of the Woods Tourism announces a charity event in conjunction with Walleye Master Charity to benefit disabled veterans and their families. “Pay It Forward” fishing extravaganza and WalleyeFest celebration will take place at Lake […]