Fishing Tips
Fishing Spoons
The metal fishing spoon lure was believed to be first used back in the 1840′s. Spoons are a simple design, an oblong shape, concave on one side that catches water producing a wobble and light […]
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Fishing Tips
Low Water Strategies For Bass, Crappie and Cats
Texas Fish & Game Reported: With spring just around the corner, freshwater anglers across Texas are cooking up plans to visit their favorite lake, river or stream to enjoy the warming weather and hopefully catch […]
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Long-Lining in Warmer Water For Crappie
Southern fishermen can use these tactics now but Northern fishermen need to plan on trying them in a few months. Moderate water temperatures and active fish equals good long-lining. The Basics: Crappie movements in the […]
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WFN Serving Up Fish On a Dish
World Fishing Network, the leading entertainment destination and digital resource for anglers throughout North America, serves up four hours of mouth-watering programming with the Fish on a Dish Marathon on Tuesday, Feb. 11 starting at […]
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Valentine Lake: Habitat Success Story
1st Reported by “The Town Talk.com”: What Valentine Lake lacks in size, it often makes up in the quality of its fishing. Biologists with the Calcasieu Ranger District are hoping the work they’re doing this […]
Panfish Fishing
Snowbird Crappie
When the temperatures drop and the cold wind blows in the northern part of the U.S. and Canada, many crappie anglers’ thoughts drift south to warmer climes. Some do more than think about it, they […]
Ice Fishing
Lake of the Woods Ice Team Trip
Nice read from LeisureOutdoorAdventures.com (link to full story at end): I just returned home from an Ice Team give-a-way fishing trip that was given away at the St. Paul Ice Show. Fellow Ice Team member […]
Ice Fishing
And So It Begins
D & B Ice Adventures: For our area, this is early ice. The last few days people had made safe trips out on the hardwater across the state and it was killing me to be […]
Hunting News
Garmin Waterproof VIRB
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd., the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced VIRB, its first true HD 1080p action camera series. From action sports to family vacations, VIRB combines a unique […]
Panfish Fishing
Winter Jig Rigs For Crappie
Colder water means it’s time to adjust tactics. This usually means going deeper. Here are some rigs to get any depth you need for crappie. 1/4-Ounce Single Jig – In lakes with a little stain to […]
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PRO’s Soft Bait Fishing Glue
Let’s face it, no one, single adhesive does it all, but PRO’s Soft Bait Fishing Glue shines above the rest for almost any task – whether fishing, boating, rod repair/building, or lure designing. PRO’s Soft […]
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Winter Tips: Jerkbaits
Jerkbaits belong to the family of lipped minnow lures. The original was the Rapala Floating Minnow, still made of buoyant wood. It became a sensation when introduced in North America over fifty years ago. It […]
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Artificial Fish Habitat Teaches
Raising fish in tanks that contain hiding places and other obstacles can make the fish both smarter and improve their chances of survival when they are released into the wild, according to an international team […]
Fishing Tips
Troll Up Tons ‘o Fun
Trolling is boring? Not if you’re doing it right. Not if you’re trolling Sufix 832 Advanced Lead Core line to put your baits right in the face of the biggest, baddest deep-suspending lunkers in the […]
Fishing Tips
Burning A Spinnerbait In Autumn
It kind of goes against conventional wisdom, but about the only time of year when I speed up my lure retrieval is now – in fall. Bass are following shad in toward the banks and […]
Fishing Tips
Snag Proof Tip
TIPS FOR A SNAG PROOF FISHING TRIP! Want dozens of thrilling strikes…want to catch lunker bass and pike all season long? It’s easy! Just look for the weedbeds, moss or lily pads on any lake […]
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V-T2 Saves Fish
If you own a boat with a livewell, I encourage you to check out the V-T2 from New Pro Products, a new supporter of Activist Angler. It’s a simple, ingenious, and inexpensive way to take […]
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Structure FC: Sunline America
Sunline America is proud to announce that it is introducing a new technique specific fluorocarbon line called Structure FC. Sunline Pro member Mike McClelland was behind the creation of this specialty line, working very closely […]
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Thinking Outside The (Tackle) Box
The late hour and the cool night air comforted the angler as his wandering thoughts recalled the trophy bass he caught that day. Soft music streamed from his tackle box, adding calm to the atmosphere […]
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Do fish feel pain?
Fish do not feel pain the way humans do. That is the conclusion drawn by an international team of researchers consisting of neurobiologists, behavioural ecologists and fishery scientists. One contributor to the landmark study was […]
Boat News
Cast And Blast
While the majority of my time in the fall is spent in the woods chasing whitetails, I was able to squeeze out a “cast and blast” trip on Lake Champlain recently. The plan was to […]
Ice Fishing
Clam Speed Spoon
Big perch with foreheads love this thing. Or hate it. Hard to tell. It’s a jigging spoon with a chain holding a detailed matching trailer, that darts and pulses to its own beat as you […]
Walleye Fishing
Short Line Cranks for Walleyes
No two lakes are ever the same so there is no rubber stamp that covers all situations when it comes to fish location. That is the beauty of fishing, you can put together a pattern […]
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Northern Pike Basics
Pike grow to a relatively large size; lengths of 59 in and weights of 55 lb are not unheard of and have been recorded in Wawang Lake. The heaviest specimen known so far was caught […]
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Inferno by Powell Rods
Things sure are heating up around here. The Inferno Micro rods from Powell represent smoking hot performance at a cool down-to-earth price. Offered in both spinning and casting models between 6’10” and 7’6” in length, […]
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Your Dream Muskie
As the nights cool this fall, anglers toss and turn, dreaming of muskies – giant, muskies. When targeting muskies this fall, from Lake Vermillion to Minneapolis metro lakes, this seasons anglers go-to baits will be […]
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Quantum Iron Baitcasting Reel
Tackle Tour Review: Quantum takes the task of tweaking and refining their products very seriously. It is this mindset that saw the birth of their Performance Tune (PT) division over ten years ago and it […]
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Wild Rose Muskie-Rearing
A study to see if artificial structure placed in rearing ponds improves growth rates and hardiness of muskies is being conducted at the Wild Rose Fish Hatchery. Pieces of “structure” made from scrap vinyl was […]
Fishing Tips
Differences in Swim Baits
There is probably no bait that has grown in popularity over the past 5 years than the swim bait! Understanding the differences of their make-up, and how size and texture affect the bait is the […]
Boat News
Tohatsu America 4-Strokes
Tohatsu America Corp. will begin offering through its dealer network 4-stroke engines from 60 to 250 hp in January. The eight new outboards — 60-, 75-, 90-, 115-, 150-, 200-, 225- and 250-hp models — […]
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Hydrilla in Lake Austin under Control
A vegetation survey of Lake Austin by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) in September revealed that the exotic plant hydrilla was finally under control. The survey found no hydrilla. It also documented that […]
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Holidays bring fishing bonuses
Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday and for many represents the only four-day holiday on their calendar. So what better time to offer license-free fishing days? Friday, Nov. 29, will be a license-free freshwater fishing […]
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Women in the Outdoors: Numbers on the Rise
The traditional image of men escaping for the weekend to experience the thrill and challenge of outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing and shooting may be as antiquated as the gender make-up in the boardroom […]
Panfish Fishing
Sunshine Crappie
We have a track record of making the wrong decision when it comes to leaving home and deciding on the ride as to where we should go. Today one on the fly call finally worked […]
Walleye Fishing
Strategies for Lazy Walleye
They’re there. You know they’re there. In deeper water, you can see them on your fish finder. Or, in shallow water too skinny to move your boat over the fish without spooking them, you simply […]
Boat News
Boat Seats For The Modern Boater
Today’s boats are big, high powered, and designed very well . Even with all the technology they can all use a little help providing us with a better ride. Whether you are a weekend angler, […]
Fishing News - Salt
Mistakes In Choosing A Charter
1. Opting for a Half-Day Charter: Far too often, amateur and novice fishermen decide to take a half day charter without really knowing what to expect. In order to give yourself and your captain time […]
Bass Fishing
Bass Stocking Experiment
Georgia anglers spend more days fishing for bass than any other freshwater species in the state. Lake Allatoona is no exception and over the last decade there has been a growing call from bass anglers […]
Fishing News - Salt
Mystery of a Dying Lagoon
Where’s the sea grasses? If I hadn’t heard it once, I heard it 12 times this past summer regarding the Indian River Lagoon! Is it a mystery? Researchers know sea grass loss is due in […]
Walleye Fishing
Sauger Tips
With the air temperature in low 90’s and water temps in low 80’s the crappie fishing seems to have slowed a bit. It is times like these that conversations among anglers tend to drift to […]
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Future Fisherman Foundation Annual Auction Helps Fund Programs like Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs
The Third Annual F3 Online eBay Auction is getting close! Anyone interested in donating a fishing trip or merchandise is urged to send their donation requests to Mark Gintert at mark@futurefisherman.org. All donations are tax […]
Fishing Tips
Fall Fishing Keys from Cliff Crochet
No one can deny the recent streak that Elite Series Pro Cliff Crochet has been on. Staying in the Top 10 throughout this season, Cliff showed consistency. When he brought a 35.3 lb bag to […]
Videos
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FL Trophy Catch Team Visits Phoenix Boats
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission representatives recently visited the Phoenix factory in Tennessee to announce the lucky five finalists for the TrophyCatch registrant’s giveaway. All five anglers will receive a nice prize. One will […]
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ODU 2013 Fall Fishing Edition
Are you ready for some fall fishing? In case you haven’t noticed fall is here and our September issue should give you some insight and great tips on what to look for this fall. Numerous […]
Fishing Tips
REFINE YOUR PRESENTATION FOR MORE FISH
Whether you’re after fish in open water or through the ice, your lure presentation is one of the most important considerations for success. Since ice-fishing season is fast approaching in many areas, now is a […]
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Sportsmen Prefer Products Made in U.S.A., But There’s a Catch
When asked how important it is for American sportsmen to buy products made in the United States, surveyed hunters and shooters overwhelmingly support the idea of “buying American.” In fact, according to a recent HunterSurvey.com […]
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Trap or Treat
Trap or Treat. Rat-L-Trap is in the spirit of Halloween with a very good promotion. The Trap or Treat Basket is valued at $50.00 but you can purchase the basket for the discounted price of […]
Ice Fishing
PK Spoons New Colors
Check out the new PK Spoon patterns! We have Blue Gill Glow, Red Tiger Glow, Bengal Tiger Glow, Red Glow and Pink Pearl Glow! Find them at: http://www.pklures.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2. PK Jigging Spoons are the most dynamic […]
Fishing Tips
Fall For Big Pike
The fall fishing season is approaching quickly. The autumn months offer a wide variety of fishing opportunities, for big fish and lots of fish. Many anglers plan annual trophy trips for bass, walleyes, and muskies […]