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Boat News

Lowrance Launches Elite-7 and Elite-5 CHIRP Series

Lowrance, a world-leading brand in marine electronics since 1957 – announced today the next-generation of Elite fishfinder/chartplotters, the Elite-7 and Elite-5 CHIRP series. Setting the standard for cutting-edge performance and easy-to-use fishfinding, the new affordable […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Rod and Reel Protection

No, the dog didn’t eat it. He did, however, just step on the rod and snap its tip. And in the mere moments following, the canine became an entangled mess of monofilament and fur. You […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

VA Outdoor Report 3/26/2014

This March 26th edition ushers in warmer weather with the promise of spring and April showers that can’t dampen the spirits of most outdoor enthusiasts to head to the streams, fields, and forests for a […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

The Future Of Fishing In Our Country

A great article from our latest edition of ODU: The predawn quiet was overwhelming. Only the timeless sound of water rushing around the rocks of a mountain stream could be heard in the distance. The […]

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Bass Fishing

Bass University TV Launches!

I am proud to announce the newest addition to The Bass University’s bass fishing educational program, The Bass University TV! Now available on TheBassUniversity.com, The Bass University TV is an online video library of in-depth […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

WFN April Programs For Anglers

This April, World Fishing Network, the leading entertainment destination and digital resource for anglers throughout North America, introduces two new original productions, JP DeRose Breaking Boundaries and Bill Boyce’s Baja, and debuts new seasons of […]

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Walleye Fishing

Be At The Right Level For More Fish

When it comes to fishing success, in open water or through the ice, there are a few basic things you need to do.  Probably the most important thing is finding the fish.  You can’t catch’em […]

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Boat News

Anchor Down with Talon Rewards

Minn Kota is excited to announce “Anchor Down with Talon Rewards” – a contingency program for grassroots tournament anglers who own and use a Talon shallow water anchor during competition. The program provides competitors the […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Anglers Reveal Top Dream Fishing Destination

Hawaii, Florida, Texas, California, Costa Rica, Mexico, Guatemala, Panama, Alaska-all offer world-class fishing. And with cold weather slamming much of the country for the past two months and spring still more than a month away, […]

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Boat News

Mustang Survival Survey Contest

Mustang Survival® announced the launch of an opportunity to provide product input for its 2015 product line and a chance to win a new Personal Flotation Device (PFD). Mustang Survival, the leading supplier of quality […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Tips For Spring Weather Fishing

Spring can be the best and the worst of times for the fisherman.  The fish are active and so is the weather. It seems that spring is just one front after another.  Some contain severe […]

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Boat News

Fuel Efficiency For Your Outboards

Gasoline—it was once so cheap it was a non-factor in everyday life. You stopped at the gas station and filled up that gas guzzling four-wheeled monster without a second thought. The same went for your […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

FL: Angler catches 2 Hall of Fame, 1 trophy bass

Joseph “Brooks” Morrell recently reported three huge bass that he caught, documented, released and entered in the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) TrophyCatch program. These included the second and third Hall of Fame […]

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Ice Fishing

More Jumbo Perch Through The Ice

Well yesterday, we enjoyed another fine day on the hardwater chasing yellow perch on Lake Simcoe … undoubtedly one of the finest perch fisheries in all of North America. Today was remarkably similar to last […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Restoring Native Salmon in Lake Champlain

State Wildlife Grants support projects that benefit wildlife and their habitats. The goal is to keep species healthy and off the threatened and endangered species list. The department’s effort to restore native landlocked Atlantic salmon […]

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Ice Fishing

Rod/Reel Combos From HT

The HT Enterprises Ice Blue/Accucast Ice Rod/Reel Combo is a great spinning combo, perfect for all ultra light to light duty ice fishing situations. This combo gives you the choice the popular Ice Blue Super […]

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Fishing Tips

Jigs Catch Lots of Fish

Early in the open water fishing season, jigs are probably the Number One go-to bait for walleye anglers, and folks who fish for bass and panfish also use jigs early in the season.  There’s a […]

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Catfish Fishing

Kaskaskia River Catfish

Beginning with its headwaters in Champaign County, the Kaskaskia River flows some 280 miles to the southwest to join the Mississippi River.  The upper reaches of the river above Lake Shelbyville do not produce large […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Upper Mississippi River Guide Service

Here at Northcountry Guide Service our goal is to provide a fun, quality fishing experience for individuals or families in the Bemidji area. Whether you’re after the elusive muskie, or you just want to get […]

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Trout/Salmon Fishing

Chinook & Coho Runs

Salmon fishing in the ocean and the Columbia River this summer could be great thanks to an abundant run of hatchery coho and a potentially historic return of chinook, according to state fishery managers. Opportunities […]

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Ice Fishing

Tip-Up Care

Most serious tip-up anglers would agree:  One of the most challenging parts of tip-up outings is  packing them up at the end of the day.  Handling wet line and bait, especially with bare hands, is […]

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Trout/Salmon Fishing

Big Browns Take Patience

Two years ago Scott LaRochelle and I were fishing an upper stretch of one of my favorite streams. We had fished a long ways and I was sucking wind and dragging my left knee.  My […]

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Catfish Fishing

GA: Redbreast Sunfish Coming Back

Southeast Georgia anglers are talking about the comeback of the redbreast sunfish on the Satilla River, and much of that success comes from the ongoing removal of a different species of fish, the flathead catfish. […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Minnesota Fish Kill

Reported 1st by the StarTribune: This year the sweet smell of spring will include the stench of rotting fish — thanks to a remarkably long, cold and snowy winter. Some two dozen lakes in central […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

How To Tie The Carp Multi Rig

The Multi rig, or Johnny Mac rig as it’s also known, was developed by Mike Kavannagh a number of years back and is a carp rig that is still outwitting many wary old carp. This […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Colorado River Delta Feels New Life

Thanks to a landmark agreement between the United States and Mexico, the parched Colorado River Delta will get a rejuvenating shot of water this spring for one of the first times in five decades, just […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Vermont Watershed Grants Awarded

From a dam removal project on the upper Wells River to milfoil reduction in Charleston, fifteen watershed improvement projects will be going forward this spring thanks to funding from Vermont’s 2014 Watershed Grant Program. According […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Rules to Fight Zebra Mussels

Texas – In the state’s continuing effort to combat the spread of invasive zebra mussels, 30 counties in North and Central Texas will be added effective Sunday, March 23, to the recently-implemented rules requiring that […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Frabill Rainsuit Jacket

When you don’t have to worry about the rain, wind and cold, fishing in bad weather really isn’t all that bad. The Frabill Rainsuit Jacket isn’t your standard foul weather gear jacket either, it was […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Boston Rod Building Class Filling Up

Here’s a secret; you can build a quality custom fishing rod better than many manufactured rods you’ll find in a tackle or big box outdoors store. And you can catch more fish with it because […]

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Bass Fishing

Chris Lane Sacks 37-Plus Pounds

Focus, slow down, try a different lure. Above all, follow your instincts.  That’s what Chris Lane said he did Friday. The result was a five-bass limit that weighed 37 pounds, 9 ounces. It was the […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Georgia Awards Angler for Outstanding Catches

More than 25 anglers were recently recognized by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division with a 2013 angler award for reeling in an outstanding catch. The award program recognizes those who catch […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Build a Fishing Line Receptacle Before Spring

It’s hard thinking about fishing when most of country is still frozen solid. However, anglers anticipating the spring bite can make a difference with improving fish habitat this upcoming season by building a fishing line […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Jonathan Carter Going Pro

BDN first Reported: One weekend immersed in the world of big-time professional fishing wasn’t enough for Orrington native Jonathan Carter, who in 2013 became the first Maine angler to qualify for the elite Bassmaster Classic. […]

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Boat News

Navionics Launches New Boating App

Navionics, the leader in content and location-based services for the recreational boating and outdoor markets, announced today the release of its newest app, Navionics Boating. Offering the same great detail found on GPS chartplotters, the […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

NW PA Fishing Report: 3/20/2014

We are kicking off the First Day of Spring NW PA Fishing Report with BIG NEWS.  The Fishing Report Prize Packet Giveaway for this coming season is BIG. Anyone who contributes to the Fishing Report […]