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Ice fishing is likely the fastest growing segment in all of sport fishing. That’s in no small part due to the development in creature comforts that have fundamentally changed the mechanics of the sport. A […]
Whether you’re fishing a deadstick, tip-up or rattle reel, the right rig is paramount. That’s where Northland Predator Rigs™ enter the running by eliminating line frays and prevent bite-offs. They’re seven inches of no-nonsense leader, […]
As their ice fishing seasons accelerate to a crawl, Wayne and Chuck give updates on a couple (late) early-ice efforts, provide an update (or lack thereof) on The Wager, discuss the necessities of becoming a […]
On this video, Jeremy Critchfield shows you a beer battered walleye recipe from his own home recipe book. This walleye recipe entails Pennsylvania’s pride, Yuengling beer! Watch Jeremy as he works through the beer battered […]
As winter approaches, we at the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay are looking forward to receiving our yearly seasonal guests along the Atlantic Flyway: migratory birds. These birds rely heavily on our coastal ecosystems to […]
Avid ice angler John Crane and I talked on the phone recently. He has been doing a lot of ice fishing in his home area of north central Minnesota and on this particular day he […]
For a person with fishing in their bones, it is exciting to bundle up against the frigid cold, lug heavy gear across a frozen lake in below-freezing, windy weather, to sit on an upturned bucket, […]
Firearms are nothing without ammo. However, given the different reasons that people invest in firearms, attitudes to ammunition can vary wildly. Someone more interested in a firearm as a means for self-defense may not be […]
There are many things to consider when deciding on the best flashlight for hunting. The light output (lumens), run time, beam distance, peak beam intensity (measured in candela), water resistance, and impact resistance play a […]
NOAA’s Coral Reef Conservation Program (CRCP) supports the National Coral Reef Monitoring Program (NCRMP) throughout the U.S. Pacific, Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean coral reef areas. This program is a strategic framework for conducting […]
Shooting 410 FPS at 26.5” Long, NEW TenPoint Siege RS410™ Redefines Size, Speed, and Comfort at its Price-Point TenPoint Crossbow Technologies’ is excited to announce the release of the industry’s most impressive reverse-draw crossbow at […]
History has proved that the winter is the best of the hard target fishing, because the cold water drives the fish out looking for different structure “hence the bass move to hard targets” like rock, […]
It’s a new year and a new fishing season. Let’s think a bit about fishing and why we like to go fishing, through the ice or on open water. Let’s think just a bit. […]
Don’t know what to do with all your venison? Let Jeremy take you through how to make the most delicious, bacon wrapped venison sausage you’ve ever tasted. Jeremy Critchfield, HuntChef has been a chef for […]
On so many natural lakes (particularly where there is good water visibility that typically creates lush stands of aquatic vegetation) crappie location at early ice is all about finding the best weeds. Tall green weeds […]
While walking down the aisles recently of the local bait shop, I couldn’t help but be somewhat astonished by all the ice rod models available! This experience had me thinking back to my ice fishing […]
As the cold weather approaches, many anglers come to frozen lakes and rivers to drill their way through to catch fish. Those who are fond of ice fishing need to invest in a high-quality hand […]
Podcast Link – https://open.spotify.com/episode/0uwSnNQkAhSCySFG4h4zqQ Fish Bum Podcast – Not-so-patiently awaiting the beginning of ice fishing season, Wayne and Chuck discuss ice fishing impatience, the failure of a bank fishing excursion, personal goals for the upcoming […]
As the ice on lakes and ponds gets thicker across the ice fishing belt, our ice-fishing tactics should change for more ice fishing success. Early in the year, when the ice was thin, a more […]
Although I don’t do it as much as I used to, I still enjoy getting after walleyes at night. Across all of walleye country, there are lots of places where you can catch them under […]
With firearm sales continuing to surge across the country, NSSF® President and CEO Joe Bartozzi welcomes millions of first-time gun buyers to the community of firearm owners in a new video and offers tips on […]
After pressure washing the house and other stuff, I asked Pepper if he would like to go film an episode of “Pepper and the Fishing Guy™”. He said the fishing wasn’t that good, but would […]
Striped bass can’t get a break, it seems. With their East Coast population in decline from overfishing, the migratory species had mixed success reproducing in the Chesapeake Bay this year, surveys show. The state Department […]
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a sweeping conservation measure that provides continued support for several key Chesapeake Bay initiatives and creates a new program to support fish and wildlife habitat restoration efforts in […]
There are so many reasons that an angler would want to go fishing at this time of year: First of all, the open water fishing season is winding down. The landscapes are alive with color. […]
Experienced upland hunters consider the ruffed grouse the most challenging game bird of all. From years of pursuing this beautiful brown, russet and black bird, I can vouch for that. If there’s a way […]
The summer of 2020 is here. For most anglers, spring fishing success has ranged from “pretty darn good” to “outstanding” to quote many. Summer fishing is different than spring fishing. Some people who fish refer […]
Scientists are expecting this year’s Chesapeake Bay “dead zone” to be slightly less than its long-term average — but a wide swath of the Bay will still be off-limits to most aquatic life during July, […]
ICAST, the world’s largest recreational fishing trade show, has transitioned from a physical show to a virtual event with ICAST 2020 Online. The American Sportfishing Association (ASA), the show’s producer, is committed to delivering attendees […]
As we move into the second half of the year the one thing, I always realize is the education process of bass fishing never ends. Just when you think you have figured it out and […]
Luhr-Jensen’s new easy-pulling, fully rotating Coyote Cyclone Flasher features an innovative Kick-Fin design that enables it to call in big salmon and lake trout at several trolling speeds. “It’s been excellent early this season […]
This time of year, late May and through much of June, can provide some of the best fishing action of the year for many species of fish found across the Midwest. In fact, in the […]
As we move on into the summer everything, we thought we understood about the effect of the weather changes; bass fishing changes and the different weather patterns change. In the winter we dealt with many […]
For many of us, it’s been too long between the last ice-fishing trip and the first open water fishing trip of the year. If you haven’t been fishing on open water yet this year, you’ll […]
It happens every April and early May across the Chesapeake Bay region. Warm, sunny weather beckons to thousands of stir-crazy people who don shorts and T-shirts and drag their canoes and kayaks to the water. […]
Are you looking to stream your favorite movies without interruptions? What about those geo-restricted TV shadows? Well, of course, streaming is an extremely fun activity. However, accessing all types of content isn’t that easy. This […]
Spydro® is the first smart fishing camera that captures amazing HD footage from the tip of the line. Its perfect hydrodynamic behavior, advanced power management capabilities and intuitive hands-free operation truly empowers the fishing experience […]
In the last article, we defined the terms “power” and “action” while discussing the benefits of specific types of each. It is difficult to walk into a sporting goods store and select the perfect rod […]
Whether you’re a novice or an experienced professional, fitting all the equipment you need for an outdoor adventure can be daunting. It all comes down to maximizing space and making sure you have the right […]
For recreational boaters who are staying off the water during the coronavirus pandemic, there’s certainly more free time during what should be the busy spring launch season. So if boaters can’t get to their boats, […]
While bluegill can be caught at any time of the year, most anglers prefer the spawning period. That is, during spring and early summer. Fishermen love these fish for various reasons. The top two […]
Fishing has been on my mind a lot lately. I’ve been thinking of past trips and future trips. Many past days of fishing were learning experiences. What I learned on those fishing trips of the […]
Mike Borovic is an accomplished angler who in a short time has mastered Spydro Fishing Camera. In this video he offers up his first hand experiences with our underwater camera. If you are a fishing […]
Diversity is the spice of life. Nowhere is this more apparent than where land and water meet. The blending of terrestrial and aquatic environments creates a wetland, an ecosystem that often supports more life than […]
I realize that most anglers prefer the warmer winter day; I certainly understand the more comfortable feeling of a better day when the temperature has warmed in the middle of winter. The problem is if […]
Long Island seafood markets, rocked by the coronavirus pandemic, are slowly bouncing back from sharp drop-offs in restaurant orders and other broadsides, some by branching out. The state’s order to pause nonessential businesses until April […]
Pepper and I started out fishing on a fairly warm and windy day that became windier, stormy and cooler. I don’t know if Pepper was tired, bored or trying to duck down out of the […]
Lots of great tips on hunting and fishing the spring, plus tips on the best tackle to use. And O’Neill gives his opinion on the current COVID-19 situation.
With the rattle bait being for many of us the bait of choice in February fishing, especially on Guntersville; one part of the presentation that can’t be emphasized enough is pausing your bait. Nothing you […]
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