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Trout/Salmon Fishing

Big Runs of Columbia River Chinook, Coho

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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Boat News

SS Marine Products Incorporated Rebrands

United States marine accessory and traction mat manufacturer, SS Marine Products Incorporated, has rebranded the company under the new name of Gator Guards. In celebration of the company’s 20 year anniversary, their rebranding includes a […]

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Walleye Fishing

Record 20.32 Pound Walleye Caught

1st reported by the Spokeman Review in Washington: It’s official! The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has confirmed Grubenhoff’s walleye as a state record.A walleye weighing 20.32 pounds caught in the Columbia River on Friday […]

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Catfish Fishing

FL Record Brown Bullhead Catfish

Dade City resident Richard Clinton now holds the record for catching the largest brown bullhead catfish on rod and reel in Florida waters, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). On Feb. […]

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Bass Fishing

Ranger Cup 2014 Announcement

Collegiate bass anglers can cash in on tournament success and save money on custom team apparel thanks to the continued support of Ranger Cup University, which is open to anglers who compete in select FLW […]

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Boat News

Millions That Boost Boating and Fishing

Most dealers have heard of it, but can’t define it. Most manufacturers don’t know the details, either. Still, it’s a whopping $600 million program using public funds to annually boost boating and fishing and it’s […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Livingston Lures-Where Did They Start

On Thursday, True Image Promotions released For the Love of Fishing. The tale of Robert Castaneda, inventor of Livingston Lures and his vision into the future is told in their release below. “I’m living my […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Restoring the Chesapeake Bay

Three decades after the first Chesapeake Bay Agreement was signed, Chesapeake Bay Program partners and jurisdictions are seeking public input on a new agreement that will guide the next chapter of restoration across the watershed, […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

BPS Brawler Spinning Rod & Reel Combos

Bass Pro Shops® Brawler spinning rod and reel combos are a world-class tag team when it comes to hooking, fighting, and landing freshwater heavyweights. Yet you can have them in your corner at a bantamweight […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Tying Your Own Jigs

Great article from Bob Bohland: Well, the weather hasn’t gotten any better over the last few days, and while long term forecast isn’t showing any promise, my tinkering has increased tenfold. While I have played […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Locating Carp On Tough Days

There are always times when you can be sitting behind your carp rods with very little fish activity going on in front of you. It is times like these when it can really pay-off to […]

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Trout/Salmon Fishing

Fighting to Save Sockeye Salmon

Amid fevered protests against Alaska’s proposed Pebble Mine, which included opposition from the Berkley Conservation Institute (BCI), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it will now consider the Clean Water Act in its environmental […]

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Ice Fishing

Cruise Control Lakers

Often enough, hovering over a handful of structural sweet spots will produce wintertime lake trout by the score. That is, unless hiccups in the food chain cause hungry lakers to cruise in search of their […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Chris Lane Fishing Partners with Mustang Survival

Chris Lane Fishing, Inc. announced a partnership today that makes Mustang Survival the official water safety sponsor of the 7th Annual “Reeling in Future Pros” Kids Camp and Chris Lane’s 2014 fishing season.  Lane’s competitive […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Watch the Great Lakes Freeze Over

You can measure a winter in many ways: temperature records, snow cover, even travel delays. But to truly see how frigid this winter has been—at least for the eastern half of the U.S.—you need to […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Ugly Stik Contest

There is no doubt anglers are proud of their fishing exploits and the game they pursue. Ugly Stik® is offering anglers a chance to win some great new gear while showing off their fishing and […]

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Boat News

VS1780 – Aluminum Deep V Series

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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Bass Fishing

Biggest Bass In The Nation – 2014

SDFish reported first: Poway’s Justin Hanold boated a massive 17 pound largemouth bass this morning, the biggest bass of the year caught so far in San Diego. Hanold, who we just interviewed last week on […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Winter in Banff

After a day of “snow plowing” slowly down the “bunny slopes” at Banff and Lake Louise, (in Alberta, Canada), looking down the mountain at the beginning of a real ski run was terrifying! Less than […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Tips For Winning The Fight To Organize Tackle

Anglers have an amazing array of lures, terminal tackle and other accessories at their disposal to help them catch more fish. In fact, it’s safe to say that today’s presentational options dwarf those available just […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

FishAmerica Foundation Receives $120,000 Donation

The votes are in and the Fish America Foundation (FAF) has received a $120,000 donation from the American Snuff Company to provide grant funding to support community – based fisheries conservation and habitat restoration projects. […]

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Bass Fishing

Bassmaster Events Slated for 2014

Continuing a tradition of pioneering new types of competitions every season, B.A.S.S. LLC is unveiling four unique events for 2014. Together, the events offer new opportunities for every type of angler, from weekenders and high […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Sportsman’s Warehouse Expanding

Sportsman’s Warehouse will open seven new stores in the West and Pacific Northwest during the spring and summer of 2014, announced company CEO John Schaefer. The stores are expected to open between March and July […]

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Trout/Salmon Fishing

Wisconsin Invasive Snail

With a potentially prolific invasive snail recently documented in Black Earth Creek, one of Wisconsin’s premier trout waters, and a native parasite spreading among brook trout statewide, anglers can help keep Wisconsin fish and streams […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Carp Fishing In Weed

One of the biggest problems carp anglers face when presenting a bait is getting around the issues that weed presents, says Iain Macmillan. During the early stages of the season this green menace is generally […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

How to Stay Safe When Fishing

Whether you are engaging in the exciting sport of ice fishing or fishing for carp in the water on a balmy summer day, fishing is an incredibly enjoyable and relaxing pastime. There can be risks, however, especially if you […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Fish attractors being installed in Lake Griffin

First report by Florida’s Daily Commercial: The first large-scale, comprehensive evaluation by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission of artificial, recycled plastic fish attractors in Florida is beginning in Lake Griffin. According to Florida […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Anglers – Wiley X Arrow

New-For-2014 Climate Control™ Model Provides Anglers With Superior Polarized Vision, Advanced Protection and Cutting Edge Styling. Wiley X®, Inc. has added a new model to its innovative Climate Control™ series of sunglasses – the new-for-2014 […]

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Boat News

Torqeedo “TorqTrac APP”

Leading electric outboard manufacturer Torqeedo has announced the introduction of TorqTrac, a smartphone app which greatly enhances the Torqeedo motors’ user experience. The renowned leader in marine innovation is continuing its drive toward the cutting […]

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Bass Fishing

Tie In The Bassmaster College Classic

In the first-ever winner’s tie of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series, the University of Oklahoma’s Caleb Masters and Landon Dixon and University of West Alabama’s James Brumbelow and Andrew Warbington shared the trophy. Each team […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Pre-Spring Fishing with ODU Magazine

The February edition of ODU Magazine is finally done and ready for all. Better late than never! This edition will take you from fresh to saltwater fishing and touch a bit on African and Brazilian […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Top Fishing Equipment Brands for 2013

Southwick Associates’ AnglerSurvey.com announced the brands and products anglers purchased most frequently in 2013. This list has been compiled from the 18,559 internet-based surveys completed in 2013 by AnglerSurvey.com panelists. In 2013, sportfishing’s most frequently […]

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Ice Fishing

Possible World Record Lake Trout

First Report Twincities.com: A potential ice fishing world-record lake trout caught by a northern Minnesota man earlier this month has been confiscated from a Duluth taxidermist by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The catch […]

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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 […]