Fishing

News & Tips: The Legend of Ethel: How a Mega-Bass Became a Megastar...
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The Legend of Ethel: How a Mega-Bass Became a Megastar

It's a fishing story unlike any other: How a mega-bass became a megastar and how that fostered the idea of catch-and-release fishing. YouTube screen grab   In a YouTube video released by Texas Parks…
News & Tips: 3 Tips for Successfully Fly Fishing in the Rain...
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3 Tips for Successfully Fly Fishing in the Rain

If you only have limited time to fish, such as weekends, then fishing in bad weather and rain is sometimes unavoidable. Personally I like fly fishing in the rain and have had several great days on…
News & Tips: This Two-fly Setup Proved its Worth for Rainbow Trout...
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This Two-fly Setup Proved its Worth for Rainbow Trout

Jeff Blood with a steelhead caught on an egg-imitating fly.   Though they lack the glamour of a dry fly and the rich tradition of a wet fly or nymph, egg-imitating flies are one of a fly fisher's…
News & Tips: 4 Great Seatrout Rigs and How to Fish Them...
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4 Great Seatrout Rigs and How to Fish Them

The spotted seatrout is the most popular marine inshore game fish from the Carolinas to Texas. Not only are they delicious table fare, but they are relatively easy to catch on a few basic rigs. Let's…
News & Tips: Land-Based Game Fishing: An Up-close Look at This Extreme Sport...
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Land-Based Game Fishing: An Up-close Look at This Extreme Sport

YouTube screen grab   If you're looking for some extreme fishing, the crew at MorningTide Fishing brings you a breathtaking look at land-based game fishing. If you've never heard of land-based game…
News & Tips: Battle Murky Water With Glitter Baits
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Battle Murky Water With Glitter Baits

Last week while shooting a video for 1Source on the subject of jigging tactics for crappie in weeds, a theme arose in terms of bait details. The best plastics that I used for the day were a 2.5-inch…
News & Tips: Tips for Crappie Lure Colors
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Tips for Crappie Lure Colors

Lure color is important when it comes to catching crappie. Sometimes, only one color will catch fish; other times several colors work. But sorry folks, there are no precise rules to follow. Carry a…
News & Tips: Summer and Winter Techniques for Steelhead Trout...
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Summer and Winter Techniques for Steelhead Trout

Of all the different freshwater game fish available to anglers, one of the favorite target species for fly anglers would have to be the steelhead trout. The steelhead trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) is a…
News & Tips: How to Fish Skinny Waters for Redfish
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How to Fish Skinny Waters for Redfish

It's not unusual to see 50 fish or more stacked up in shallow waters. That's why modern flats boats, made of composite materials for some of the strongest and lightest hulls, are needed to navigate…
News & Tips: How to Have Jerkbaiting Success All Year Round...
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How to Have Jerkbaiting Success All Year Round

In the right conditions, jerkbaiting can help you land big bass. Most anglers take their jerkbaits out of the boat once the water temps get around 50 to 58 degrees. This tradition has gained a lot…
News & Tips: Learn From My Experience: Tips on Choosing a Fishing Guide...
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Learn From My Experience: Tips on Choosing a Fishing Guide

By choosing the right fishing guide, you'll be more likely to land a big catch like this. by Peter Larmand With today's technology, consumers are wiser and making more educated decisions before…
News & Tips: Spoon Feeding Smallmouths: Get Vertical This Summer and Fall...
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Spoon Feeding Smallmouths: Get Vertical This Summer and Fall

Spoons have been a proven method for catching summer smallmouth. Most anglers own a collection of jigging spoons, but for many, they are relegated to the third or fourth drawer of the tackle box —…