Fishing Information

To best understand how to successfully troll the open water, you must first undertstand the gear and mechanics of the tactic.

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Summertime is a time for fishing, and I have been doing exactly that!

Improving your catch in hot-weather fishing conditions could be simply taking tips from local fishermen who fish for fun as well as in tournaments.

The sport of fishing is traditionally known to be rife with big ol’ whoppers that dramatically recount a fish that was “THIS BIG,” or the stubborn sucker that a fisherman fought and fought until it ended up getting away.

 As the late, great Lee Wulff once said, "A good game fish is too valuable to be caught only once."

Experienced fishermen are well aware of the dangers of invasive species can pose to their fishing resources; game fish can be threatened and waters can become difficult -- or worse, impossible -- to navigate.

The best trophy after a successful day of fishing isn’t just the glory of posing with your prize catch. It’s also the bragging rights of preparing fish so fresh, it practically swims to the table.

As if you needed another reason to get out on the water and fish, here are some health benefits of fishing. Whether you are on the river, the lake or out at sea, Bass Pro Shops has the fishing gear and boats you need to bring home a trophy catch.