Fishing

News & Tips: Travel: Puerto Rico's Fabulous Tarpon
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Travel: Puerto Rico's Fabulous Tarpon

My journey in the sleek silvery jet from Miami was nearing completion. The pilot announced that he'd begun our descent, which would take us over Old San Juan and the lakes that surrounded the airport…
News & Tips: Importance of Mimicking Hatches
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Importance of Mimicking Hatches

On a recent fly fishing trip I was reminded of how important it is to be able to find out what is hatching and mimic it as close as possible. I know some people must be thinking that it is impossible…
News & Tips: Fishing Knot Library: How to Tie the Double Uni Knot in 4 Easy Steps...
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Fishing Knot Library: How to Tie the Double Uni Knot in 4 Easy Steps

How to Tie Fishing Line: Double Uni Knot Instructions This knot is used by anglers in both salt and fresh water for joining lines of similar or different strengths. It works well and some find it…
News & Tips: Figuring Out Flipping Jigs
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Figuring Out Flipping Jigs

Flipping, pitching, or dunking — whichever you choose, they are all dynamite techniques that account for many big bass coming aboard the boat each season. Although the art of presenting the fishing…
News & Tips: For Relaxed Fishing Fun, Try Bluegills...
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For Relaxed Fishing Fun, Try Bluegills

For simply going out and having a fun day on the water without traveling a great distance or spending much money, it's hard to find a more obliging quarry than the humble bluegill. While often…
Nitro Pro Ott DeFoe by Nitro Pro Ott DeFoe
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Bubble Boys at the Bassmaster Elites, Nitro Pro Ott DeFoe Optimistic

BassFIRST.com is kicking off its coverage of the 'Bubble Boys' of the Bassmaster Elite Series season with Bass Pro Shops pro Ott DeFoe. What is a 'Bubble Boy'? That description is of an angler in the…
News & Tips: Seek Out the Skinny Stuff
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Seek Out the Skinny Stuff

As August makes an appearance, the fishing action — much like the water temperature — continues to be hot here in Ontario. A day on the water yesterday had me scouring the lake for largemouth bass.…
News & Tips: Fishing Knot Library: How to Tie the Dropper Loop Knot...
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Fishing Knot Library: How to Tie the Dropper Loop Knot

How to Tie Fishing Line: Dropper Loop Fishing Knot Instructions Using a dropper loop is a method of attaching additional flies, baits or jigs to a single fishing line. If the loop is tied…
Jimmy Houston Cup Bound
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Jimmy Houston Forrest Wood Cup Bound

Jimmy Houston is fishing in the FLW Tour Championship! Yep, the world famous bang-wearing blonde angler is not just a TV show host folks. He is the real deal and has been for decades. A two-time B.A.…
News & Tips: The Catch and Release Debate
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The Catch and Release Debate

If the catch and release ethic has any roots, it lies in fly fishing. Somewhere along the way, forward thinking anglers such as Lee Wulff put forth the idea that a fish is too precious to catch just…
News & Tips: Stinkbaits & Catfish - Fishing Tip
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Stinkbaits & Catfish - Fishing Tip

Fishing for catfish is becoming more and more popular across America. They can be caught on worms, minnows, goldfish, small bluegill, commercially prepared baits, and at times, even crankbaits.…
News & Tips: Summer Tricos
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Summer Tricos

To beat the heat of the dog days of summer, nothing compares to wet wading in your favorite bodies of water. Rivers and streams this time of year are normally running low and clear, making catching…