Fishing Tackle

News & Tips: Gear Guide for Shrimping
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Gear Guide for Shrimping

December 8, 2014
Smother this little fellow and a couple dozen of his friends in garlic and butter, and you have a feast you caught yourself. Shrimping. It’s simple really. Especially if you have the right saltwater…
News & Tips: 7 Tips on the Art of Walkin' the Dog With Topwater Lures...
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7 Tips on the Art of Walkin' the Dog With Topwater Lures

December 8, 2014
Some anglers destroy the fish on topwaters, some manage only a few, fishing the same waters with the same lures. Why might this be? Tip: Fishing a topwater bait is a lot like Dancing with the Stars…
News & Tips: Cheap & Effective: How to Tie Your Own Bucktail Jigs...
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How to Go Baitless and Still Catch Fall River Walleyes Like a Pro

December 5, 2014
Gulp Alive minnows are a great alternative in the winter months. They are durable and convenient to store. Plus, they are much easier to hook than a wiggly minnow when your fingers are frozen. Best…
News & Tips: 7 Tips for Keeping Your Fishing Tackle Untangled...
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7 Tips for Keeping Your Fishing Tackle Untangled

December 4, 2014
Look down in your rod box and chances are you see . . . a mess. Not only that, but the fishing rod you really need, RIGHT NOW, is the one on the bottom of the mess! How to avoid this headache? Here…
News & Tips: 4 Great Tips for Atlantic Permit Fishing...
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4 Great Tips for Atlantic Permit Fishing

December 3, 2014
There are many ways to pursue the elusive Atlantic permit.  Anglers will often tip the odds in their favor by casting a permit’s favorite food, live crab.  Others find that duping one into biting an…
Jason Mitchell With a Nice Winter Crappie by Jason Mitchell With a Nice Winter Crappie...
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When Winter Panfish Behave Badly

December 1, 2014
A common mistake some anglers make is thinking the world below the ice is static.  The mistaken belief that nothing changes.  We have all probably been lulled into a great bite where we set up on a…
News & Tips: 4 Panfish Ice Baits You Need
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4 Panfish Ice Baits You Need

December 1, 2014
The big profile of the Rapala Jigging Rap and wide, gliding action are the ticket to trophy slabs and jumbo perch.For those of us in the North Country, ice fishing is just around the corner. The…
News & Tips: 4 Tips for Sight-Fishing Crappie
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4 Tips for Sight-Fishing Crappie

November 21, 2014
Bright baits like the Bass Pro Shops Marabou Crappie Jig are the ticket for sight fishing for crappie. Try glow, white, chartreuse and other vibrant patterns. Metallic lures also give off good…
News & Tips: How to Pick the Best Deer Hair for Tying Flies...
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How to Pick the Best Deer Hair for Tying Flies

November 21, 2014
The uses for deer hair in fly tying are almost endless. Spinning, stacking and layering deer hair are just a few instances where the quality of the hair can spell the difference between good flies…
News & Tips: Cool Weather Snooking in Venice, Florida...
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Cool Weather Snooking in Venice, Florida

November 19, 2014
The snook fishing on the west coast of Florida from Tampa south can be stupendous. One major key to finding lots of feeding linesiders is to follow their movements in response to weather and seasonal…
News & Tips: Snap Jigging vs Finesse Fishing - More Than One Way to Jig a Jig...
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Snap Jigging vs Finesse Fishing - More Than One Way to Jig a Jig

November 18, 2014
Leadhead jigs are a mainstay of bass and walleye anglers, especially during the spring and fall, when the water is cold.  For river anglers like me, jigs becoming increasingly effective as fall…
News & Tips: 6 Must-Have Crankbaits for Largemouth Bass...
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6 Must-Have Crankbaits for Largemouth Bass

November 17, 2014
  You could spend hours trying to narrow down what crankbaits are most important for putting fish in the boat. Crankbaits are available in all styles and shapes, making narrowing down the options a…