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If you’re like me you trust that the companies who make fishing products, especially jigs, are looking out for our natural resources. It’s the company’s responsibility to make sure that the products they are using […]
Raymarine Axiom – Consider the Merriam-Webster definition of “axiom”: “a statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference” or “an established rule or principle or a self-evident truth.” The word is derived […]
Innovative FISKAS Balances introduce alluring designs, undeniable fascination for fish…… Ever fished a balance? You know, those eccentric-looking, horizontal hanging contrivances with Scandinavian ancestry? Chances are, if you’ve been paying attention to trends in walleye, […]
The thought of fighting big fish from a kayak is enough to raise the pulse of any angler. However, you should never pick such a fight without a battle plan, especially when your battleground is […]
Aside from the impressive $300,000 first-place prize and internationally renowned world title, the stakes are high at the 2017 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods taking place in Houston and on Lake Conroe, […]
Jacob Tierney & Matthew Medsger of the Tribune-Review wrote this article where it first appeared. The state Fish and Boat Commission may soon start angling for more of what’s in your wallet. Legislation submitted to […]
Late winter is a time of transition for spring trout and the anglers who pursue them. Admittedly, figuring out productive patterns while shifting from ice fishing to open-water mode can be intimidating, but those who […]
For the past few seasons I have been fishing outside of my comfort zone and targeting early season pike. I usually target them from late winter when the ice first melts right up until early […]
For targeting some of the larger panfish, spoon type baits that are tipped with a plastic, are a good combination. A bait that has been working well when fished in these schooling pods of crappie […]
SHOULD THAT FALL WITHIN REASONABLE FISHERIES MANAGEMENT? The Caribbean Billfish Project, a $1.95 million exercise supported by the UN and the World Bank, and executed by the Western Central Atlantic Fisheries Commission (WECAFC) in Barbados, […]
March Edition of Crappie NOW- Okay, so Whitey says to me, “When a storm starts rolling in, snakes get off the water and climb higher in the trees.” Well now, snakes don’t bother me much. […]
Four time “Virginia Angler of the Year”, Stephen Miklandric talks all things catfish and tells us the story of the 102 pound blue catfish he caught in the James River. Having the right heavy duty […]
Ice anglers are always best served by the guiding mantra, When in doubt, don’t go out. Let common sense be your guide. And if you have no common sense? Follow these ice safety tips from […]
A Multi-Species Approach……. Have you ever gone fishing and caught something completely un-intended? A few years back we were headed to a small lake in northern MN to film a purported basin bite for spoon-eating […]
The Indian River Lagoon stretches 156 miles along Florida’s east-central coast. Generally a mile or two wide and dotted with hundreds of small spoil islands, the shallow estuary is a paddler’s paradise, when healthy a […]
The Maryland Senate unanimously approved a bill Monday night that would impose a moratorium on ray tournaments in the Chesapeake Bay while the Department of Natural Resources develops a plan for managing the species. The vote was […]
This is the final installment in a five-part series that follows an Atlantic salmon on its journey upstream to spawn in a tributary of Lake Champlain driven by its instincts (and a pickup truck). Learn why […]
Whether you are making your way across a frozen lake or pond to get to your tip-ups, running a trap line or just doing some winter hiking, if you partake in winter activities in the […]
Cold weather jerkbaits are an effective way to catch lethargic and non-committal bass, but it also sits on a fragile precipice – any failure to dial in the correct size, cadence or suspending attitude of […]
There’s a highway along the Oregon coast that you won’t find on a map. It’s one of the most used highways, with travelers crowding 10 wide at times. This highway connects farmers and scientists, loggers […]
Walking down the aisles of a tackle store, you will most likely encounter several different choices of fishing line. The line can be fluorocarbon, monofilament, or some type of braided material in multiple colors. One […]
Don’t put your rods away during the winter, you can still be bass fishing. The bass will still be biting, and it is one of the best times of the year to catch a trophy […]
New England has a rich maritime tradition, with the livelihood and leisure activities of many residents associated with the ocean in some way. The NOAA Outreach and Education on Protected Species (NOEPS) program strives to build connections between NOAA […]
I think most ardent ice anglers have either purchased, had an opportunity to fish from or at least try out one of today’s hub shelter designs ( hub shelters from HT are what anglers […]
My first ice trip to Lake Erie years back was a real eye-opener. As masses of anglers converged on the shoreline west of Sandusky, Ohio, many looked the part of a search and rescue team […]
Tips for finding walleyes during the very productive “early ice” fishing season were offered in my last story. This writing will be a look at ways to catch the early season walleyes we located. Arrive […]
Ice fishing has come a long way in recent years, with advancements in tackle and tactics helping anglers across the Ice Belt catch more fish and have more fun. To help you put more fish […]
Popular Metal Lures Like The Trophy Spoon®, Kastmaster® and Sidewinder® Fool Fish With Flash, Vibration and Action “On the Fall” Experienced freshwater anglers know that vertical jigging with Acme spoons is one of the most […]
Lake Granby, just outside the town of Granby in Colorado’s mountains, has long been one of my favorite fishing destinations. Granby provides year-round fishing opportunities, but no season draws me up there more than ice […]
You’ve seen the photos. The ones in which some lucky guy is hoisting a fat largemouth or slug of a sailfish – and the fish is nearly as large as the kayak he’s sitting in. […]
Story by the Lake of the Woods Tourism Bureau. It’s all but official: Lake of the Woods is about to break its old record for the biggest eelpout ever officially weighed in Minnesota. Brent Getzler, […]
Last year I stumbled across the MOB+ Wireless Cut-Off Switch from FELL Marine. The first thing that hit me was the design – a safety product which actually also looked cool! It didn`t take […]
According to Yamaha Pro Todd Faircloth, anglers still have time to enjoy what he describes as bass fishing’s ‘forgotten season,’ when fish are migrating back out of tributary creeks to main lake structure where they’ll […]
Hobie’s clever engineers have cooked up a new cart: The Fold n Stow. Unlike the standard plug-in kayak carts, this one breaks down in moments into just three lightweight parts – the wheels and the […]
Full Power Point Presentations Hosted By: Big Jim McLaughlin, David Chong and Wil Wegman. Cost: No Charge! Please bring non-perishable food items for the Local Food Bank. Guarantee your seat and free entry to special […]
Lake trout anglers are anxiously awaiting the start of the ice fishing season. But veteran guide Bernie Keefe says there’s still time to enjoy one last blast of open-water action before winter closes in. “Many […]
Bill’s Swirleybird Spinner has the perfect size, imitates baitfish well, casts easily, and maintains its attractive qualities from the time it hits the water until the end of the retrieve. These attributes make this lure especially good […]
Colonial leaders got it right for fish … and people too. As far back as 1670, Virginia prohibited structures like dams that would hinder fish migrating up and down our rivers. Why? They recognized their future depended […]
There are plenty of smallmouth along nine miles of Delaware River bottom, as Hobie Fishing Team members Charles Daugherty and Charles Parker Breon knew well. Along with Hobie sales rep Marc Weiss, they floated from […]
When fishing around docks, laydowns, and other structure, down imaging and side scanning can be an anglers best friend. That said, when you’re only in a few feet of water and the eel grass has […]
Leech Lake in Cass County, Minnesota, is among sportfishing’s crown jewels in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Third in size only to Red Lake and Mille Lacs, Leech’s 110,000 acres offer a diverse landscape of […]
Winter is at our doorstep and ice fishing is deeply in our icehead friends minds. Where do we go from here? MAGAZINE LINK – https://www.odumagazine.com/Magazines/ODUNovemberFishing2016/#p=1 Let’s get to it with this edition of ODU Magazine. […]
If you’re not dressed for it, fishing in the rain can be a miserable experience. However, when you’re suited up in the proper gear, you can often be comfortable and enjoy exceptional fishing at the […]
As water temperatures continue to cool now during the late autumn and early winter months, bass fishermen often tie on topwater lures in hopes of having a final flurry of surface action. Yamaha Pro Todd […]
Experience the Denali Advantage… Tournament Tested, Tournament Tough! ( #denalirods ) Denali’s lineup of rods combines the best of old world craftsmanship and state-of-the-art technologies to bring today’s angler rods that are feather-light, extremely sensitive […]
Fall is definitely upon us and with many warm days of late, there is that hint in the air that the cooler weather is finally coming. Hunting is in full swing, which has a number […]
Whether you call it a Chatterbait, a vibrating jig, or a bladed jig, there is no denying that pro angler Brett Hite of Phoenix, Arizona has had a lot of success on the unique lure […]
When you ask people about their favorite fish species in Florida, you will undoubtedly get a wide array of answers—from the ever popular redfish and spotted seatrout found in inshore waters, to the snappers […]
The boat may be put away for the season, but the occasional warm fall day still brings plenty of paddlers out on the water. Knowing when to wear the thermal protection offered by a dry- […]
A wild trout in its native habitat is a compact example of the Earth working well.” — Christopher Camuto The brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) is a small, brilliantly colored freshwater fish native to clear, cold […]
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