Fishing

Eric Olson by Eric Olson
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Walleye Angler Eric Olson Answers Three Questions

Yes folks, it is that time of the year. No, not time to put up your fishing gear for camo to blast a few of Bambi's brethren, though that does sound like a good time. Nope, it is the off-season for…
Jimmy Houston by Jimmy Houston
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3 Questions With Elite Fishing Pro Jimmy Houston

by Pros4- 1Source's Dave Landahl While many tournament anglers are still pitching and flipping throughout the country, professional bass anglers like Mercury pro Jimmy Houston are done for the season…
News & Tips: Visit the All-You-Can-Catch Shad Buffet this Fall (video)...
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Visit the All-You-Can-Catch Shad Buffet this Fall (video)

In the fall, fresh off their summer laziness and in anticipation of their winter chill, bass want to get fat. They are the finned equivalent of the offensive linemen who strike fear into the heart of…
News & Tips: The Big Jig Beat Down
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The Big Jig Beat Down

Mark Zona doesn't have the time or tolerance to mess with small fish.  He’s got a deal pinned down that involves big bass jigs, stout rods, offshore vegetation, and monster largemouth. He’s aware…
News & Tips: Understanding the Underspin
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Understanding the Underspin

They had to delay the start of the 2015 Bassmaster Classic due to icy roads and boats stuck to their trailer bunks. There were single digit temperatures in South Carolina when the competitors finally…
News & Tips: Night Shift Walleye Fishing
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Night Shift Walleye Fishing

Not all bodies of water offer reliable after dark ice fishing opportunities for walleyes, but there are many notable fisheries where we have caught the majority of our fish (and many times the…
News & Tips: 3 Reasons to Fish Bladed Jigs for Fall Crappie...
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3 Reasons to Fish Bladed Jigs for Fall Crappie

If your crappie tackle box doesn’t have bladed jigs, like the Road Runner Original Marabou Jig and the Bass Pro Shops Tube Stump Jumper Jigs, you’re missing a serious slab-catching bait. The design…
News & Tips: 6 Key Tips & Baits for Topwater Bass Fishing...
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6 Key Tips & Baits for Topwater Bass Fishing

Many experienced or seasoned bass anglers will tell you that there is a special thrill that comes with watching a bass practically pop up to the surface behind your topwater bait. No wonder many…
News & Tips: How to Fish for Summer Bass with Crankbaits...
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How to Fish for Summer Bass with Crankbaits

Both for professional bass anglers and those who engage in crankbait fishing for recreational purposes, summertime is unarguably the best time to go bass fishing for obvious reasons. For starters,…
JT Kenny Getting it Done by JT Kenny Getting it Done...
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Fall Fishing is Spinnerbait Pitching Time

Spinnerbait, spinnerbait. Where for art thou, spinnerbait? Ahem, the "Bard" I ain't, but I do so long for the spinnerbait to become a top-of-mind choice for bass fishing fans once again. Sure, walk…
Author Jason Mitchell with a walleye caught trolling a Salmo Bullhead SDR.  Fall trolling patterns can produce some of the largest walleye of the season. by Author Jason Mitchell with a walleye caught...
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Fishing Tips: Trolling Crankbaits for Walleyes

The advantage of trolling crankbaits for walleye is twofold.  You can cover a lot of water and swipe through large areas and you can also trigger fish that might not respond to some slower and…
News & Tips: The Best Baits for River Smallmouth
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The Best Baits for River Smallmouth

When the sun bears down relentlessly, few types of fishing offer more soothing relief than casting to river smallmouth. You can use a canoe or johnboat to get into fresh, untapped stretches, but plan…