Fishing

Largemouth bass
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Bass Fishing 101 Basics

For those in search of exhilarating fishing excitement, airborne acrobatics, and a strong pull on the line, look no further than Micropterus Salmoides — or the largemouth bass to those that ducked…
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The Growth of Fishing in 50 Years

Looking back over the past 50 years, it is amazing how much the fishing industry has changed. For starters, look at the difference in rods and reels. While the old equipment, such as the standby…
News & Tips: A Question of Muskie Bait Color
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A Question of Muskie Bait Color

One thing you learn very early on when you live “Up North” is that winter gives you plenty of time to ponder and reflect on things you might not normally spend much time thinking about (and I am…
News & Tips: In Praise of Scruffy Flies
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In Praise of Scruffy Flies

Most fly shops would have a hard time selling this fly to the right — one of several gold-ribbed hare's ear nymphs I just finished tying. It's scruffy and not very neat. But the fact is it will catch…
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Document Your Catches

Don’t get all upset when I say “Document your catch.” I don’t mean for you to keep a fishing diary or journal where you document every detail of your fishing trips. I don’t even mean for you to…
News & Tips: Product Review: Berkley Gulp! Alive Minnows...
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Product Review: Berkley Gulp! Alive Minnows

Berkley Gulp! Alive Minnows Every fishing boat worthy of the name should have — safely tucked away in a compartment — an assortment of items that can be trip savers. Things like an extra drain…
News & Tips: Travel Blog: Cajun Fishing Adventures
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Travel Blog: Cajun Fishing Adventures

Though I've caught redfish countless times and in many places in my long angling travel career, I could have never been prepared for a destination that barely lifts an eyebrow by catching a hundred…
News & Tips: Color Considerations for Crappie
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Color Considerations for Crappie

The feel of warm sun on recent outdoor adventures has me pining for some spring crappie adventures. During this time of year, papermouths will go through ups and downs of feeding activity. Some days…
News & Tips: Buying Guide: Picking the Best Spinning Reel...
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Buying Guide: Picking the Best Spinning Reel

For many anglers, fishing with spinning reels have surpassed baitcaster reels as the fishing reel of choice, probably because spinning reels are easy to use and don't have the learning curve of…
News & Tips: Hybrid Striper Bass They Rock! (video)...
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Hybrid Striper Bass They Rock! (video)

Jim's got a big hybrid striper bass Jim and friend/camera guy Kirk Ijams get into those hard fighting hybrid stripers. Good fishing action and information in this exciting 10 minute show!
News & Tips: Inline Spinner Trout Fishing Tactics
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Inline Spinner Trout Fishing Tactics

As effective as flies are for duping large trout, inline spinnerbait have a unique way of persuading lackadaisical fish to bite. Spinner fishing is not a foreign technique for most anglers, and many…
News & Tips: River Bass During the Spawn
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River Bass During the Spawn

The first river bass that day fell for a Rebel Pop-R.   Kersploot! I ripped the chugger beside a stump, producing a noise not unlike that made when a 2-pound rock is dropped 10 feet into the water…