Fishing Tackle

Fly fisher camp & fly fishing
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12 Best Trout Fishing Flies That Go-Anywhere (video)

August 29, 2020
When traveling to new areas and fresh waters, it's always wise to hire a guide or find a local who will show you the prime fly fishing areas and let you in on the best fishing flies for that…
Wacky worm rigged on a drop-shot weight
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How to Rig a Wacky-Rigger Worm on a Drop Shot

June 15, 2020
Make rigging a Wacky Stik-O worm easy in these 3 easy steps.   At Bass Pro Shops, we have a rig for every fishing situation and every skill level. Whether you're fishing shallow or deep, in warm…
Several soft plastic panfish lures
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Fishing With Soft Plastics for Panfish

June 7, 2020
By Dan Johnson Supple, scented soft plastics designed for ice-fishing catch fish all year long. Many Northern panfish anglers fish supple plastic softbaits through the ice during winter. Tip: Shop…
Bass with crankbait in mouth
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Dependable Early Spring Crankbaits for All Game Fish (video)

March 19, 2020
In March, April, and May, game fish of all species move out of deep holes into shallow water, setting the stage for some of the best sport fishing of the year. Few fishing lures can hold a candle to…
News & Tips: Triggering Hardwater Crappie to Bite
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Triggering Hardwater Crappie to Bite

December 26, 2019
*/ /*-->*/ /*-->*/ /*-->*/ Crappie are a great species to fish through the ice. At times they can be challenging to find, but once you locate a school of slabs, it's worth the effort…
News & Tips: Tactics for Wintertime Largemouths
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Six Fishing Tactics for Wintertime Bass

December 23, 2019
A frigid wind swept across the gray waters of the large impoundment as a pair of anglers cast their lures towards a sunken island. It was the middle of winter. The weather was nasty, their fingers…
Two catfish anlers
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Fishing With Slip Bobbers for Catfish

July 23, 2019
Catfishing on the Lake or River Bottom. By M.D. Johnson Growing up years ago, the thought of using a bobber when fishing for channel catfish never would have entered my mind. True, my dad and I…
News & Tips: A Guide to Choosing Baitcast Reels
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A Guide to Choosing Baitcast Reels

June 26, 2019
Many anglers shy away from baitcast reels due to some common fears. Hearing the dreaded term "bird nest" evokes a reluctance to give these reels a fair shake. Misconceptions that they are "difficult…
Mike McClelland pro fishing angler
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Fishing With Swim Jigs to Catch More Bass

June 12, 2019
Fishing tips and tactics from Cabela’s Ambassador Mike McClelland. By Jeff Samsel Mike McClelland professional anglerIf you always looked down while you walked, you’d miss a bunch of stuff, and the…
Alton Jones Jr. by Alton Jones Jr.
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Top 3 Lures for Spring Time Bass With Alton Jones Jr.

April 30, 2019
by Pros4- 1Source's Dave Landahl Alton Jones Jr. grew up fishing the shallow waters throughout Texas. He loves chasing bass in the shallows. Spring is the time of the year when bass are primarily…
News & Tips: Ott DeFoe’s Bassmaster Classic Winning Tackle & Tactics (video)...
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Ott DeFoe’s Bassmaster Classic Winning Tackle & Tactics (video)

March 22, 2019
With an 18lb 14oz. bag on Championship Sunday, hometown hero Ott DeFoe sealed his first Bassmaster Classic victory. A total weight of 49lb 3oz over the three-day event propelled him to bass fishing…
Bradley Roy  by Bradley Roy
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Pro Angler Bradley Roy’s Springtime Favorites for Bass

March 11, 2019
By Pros4- 1Source's Dave Landahl Bradley Roy is a young dude at 28 years old, but he’s a 9-year veteran of the pro bass fishing wars. Roy fishes with the best-of-the-best on the MLF Bass Pro Tour.…