Fishing News - Salt
Best Practices
Loosely defined, best practices are things that every individual angler can do every time they are on the water to help conserve and protect the fishery we all dearly love. They don’t cost much, you […]
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Bass Fishing
Daves Leads At Oneida Lake
As the full field bucked big waves on Oneida Lake today, Virginia pro Chris Daves bucked the conventional wisdom that it’s necessary to pursue both largemouth and smallmouth to win here and claimed the first […]
Bass Fishing
Newest 2 lb Tippet Class Record
IGFA News: Our congrats go out to angler Todd West of Rome, Georgia, USA – the very proud holder of the newest 2 lb tippet class record for spotted bass (Micropterus punctulatus)! Check out his […]
Fishing News - Fresh
US vs Canada Tournaments
Having a shortened bass season compared to the rest of North America, Canadian anglers are definitely at a disadvantage when it comes to the available time on the water, as well as the experience of […]
Bass Fishing
Bass Fishing
Real Deal Shad
Big Bite Baits is proud to announce that it is introducing the Real Deal Shad our newest design that can be used for a number of techniques. The Real Deal Shad features a realistic size […]
Trout/Salmon Fishing
IGFA Possibility: Atlantic Salmon
Hot off the IGFA World Records desk: German angler Joachim Ochmann landed this potential 3 kg (6 lb) line class record Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) on May 10th while fishing in the Baltic Sea, out […]
Walleye Fishing
Slip Bobbers for Walleyes
As a guide, I believed that the most effective game plans just kept walleye fishing straight forward and simple. There are plenty of folks in this business who try to make fishing really complicated, and […]
Bass Fishing
Trigger X Aggression Hodad
The Trigger X Aggression Hodad is a unique tube-style bait loaded with UltraBite Aggression Pheromones. This custom blend of aggression and fear pheromones mimics the natural predator versus prey response – triggering a predator’s feeding […]
Panfish Fishing
Summer Panfishing Tips
Taking sunfish is not difficult, nor expensive. The theories on how to catch them are numerous. To that end here are some thoughts of some local anglers. They fish for these delightful little fish most […]
Catfish Fishing
PA Catfish Management Plan
About 11:30 p.m. on a late-spring night, relaxing in a lawn chair on the bank of the Ohio River, the butt of a fishing rod tucked snugly under a 10-pound rock, just in case … […]
Panfish Fishing
Bluegill Fishing on the Fly
Several years ago, I caught a mixed bag of four dozen bluegills and shellcrackers during a single, glorious afternoon. While that was practically all the law allowed, the real kicker is that these fish weighed […]
Panfish Fishing
Finally On The Whites Again!
It had been a while since I had been out fishing for white crappie. It felt good to finally be vertically jigging them on structure again! With a ton of recent rain followed by a […]
Panfish Fishing
Drop-Shot Summer Crappie
Temperatures have been extremely hot this year leading to hot water. Crappie take refuge wherever possible. There is no one secret way to find and catch fish on all waters, but using a drop-shot rig […]
Catfish Fishing
Whats Noodling?
Noodling in reference to one of the oddest catfish fishing styles known, it refers to the art of fishing for catfish using only bare hands and a big stick for prodding purposes. That is correct; […]
Catfish Fishing
Rigging For Catfish
By Ron Presley: Whitey Outlaw is well known for his pro crappie fishing adventures, but he also knows something about catfish. He is a consistent competitor on the Bass Pro Shops Crappie Masters tournament trail. […]
Catfish Fishing
Big Catfish At Night
Big cats love to feed at night, especially in warmer weather. The best catfish anglers know this and have their technique down to a science. The trick is knowing where to start.“A lot of how […]
Catfish Fishing
Hey Babe: Noodling?
Okie Noodling is alive and well, and I’m going to stick my neck out there and just say it’s going to continue to grow. After 19-year-old Lucy Millsap’s big win at Pauls Valley this weekend […]
Panfish Fishing
Champlain To Smaller Water
We started the day on Lake Champlain hoping to find crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, or bass. The bite was slow and we covered a ton of water. Although we managed to catch a bunch of bluegill, […]
Catfish Fishing
Giant Wels Catfish 115 Pounds
They call it the Duke, and it’s reportedly one of the most famous catfish in England. About time it had it’s picture taken, then. The angler lucky enough to pose with the 115-pound wels catfish […]
Panfish Fishing
Road Runners, Since 1958
The Road Runner © advantage begins with the position of the blade… 1. Because fish “live” on the bottom and look “up”, the Road Runner is easier for fish to see. 2. The blade rarely […]
Fishing News - Fresh
Solar Travel Chargers
Adding to their expansive list of more than 300 outdoor manufacturers, Green Supply has introduced Solio, a cleaner, more sustainable way to provide energy and light. Solio products use renewable energy innovations that are widely […]
Bass Fishing
Inshore
TORQEEDO FOR BIG CATCH
Kayak angler James Van Pelt recently hit an incredible milestone by catching a 300 lb. goliath grouper from his electric Hobie eVolve kayak powered by Torqeedo’s Ultralight kayak motor. After a 15-20 minute struggle, he […]
Inshore
Venice FL Fishing Report 18 June
Fishing forecast for Venice to Boca Grande: Let see if I can get back on course here with weekly reports. Life is good and fishing has been even better. Tarpon are the hot ticket right […]
Offshore
Record – Breaking Swordfish?
A group of Texas fisherman caught what may be the largest swordfish ever caught in Texas. The Booby Trap crew, based in Surfside, specializes in catching swordfish and blue marlin. Owner Brett Holden has received […]
Panfish Fishing
Spring Panfish Formula
As anglers we find ourselves needing a reason for the decisions we make. We need to justify that the decisions we make will have a positive outcome on our day of fishing. Let’s face it; […]
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“Protecting Paradise”
Many law enforcement agencies practice community-oriented policing philosophies. Now, more than ever, officers are getting involved in their communities, reaching out to youth to promote positive, healthy behaviors and safe places to live and recreate. […]
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Snakehead: World Record ?
A Fredericksburg fisherman is holding out hope that his weekend catch may have broken the world record for biggest Northern Snakehead fish. Caleb Newton and Phil Wilcox went fishing Saturday morning on Aquia Creek in […]
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Angler Cheated @ Tournament
Alfred “Tom” Mead will be spending a week of his twilight years behind bars after he was sentenced to a week in jail for cheating during the Park Rapids American Legion Community Fishing Derby last […]
Fishing News - Fresh
Abu Garcia “Round Reels”
In 2014, Abu Garcia will re-launch its iconic Swedish made round reels. Set to be unveiled at ICAST in Las Vegas, July 10, 2013, Abu Garcia will present the newly updated editions of its original […]
Fishing News - Fresh
Impaired water bodies in WI
Wisconsin officials are poised to add nearly 150 new water bodies to a list of lakes, rivers and streams that do not meet state water quality standards. For the first time, the Department of Natural […]
Bass Fishing
Swamp Donkey Frog
Back in February I blogged about the efforts of Japanese angler/writer/inventor Hideki Maeda to bring back the discontinued Swamp Donkey frog from the scrap heap of angling history. He’s done it, through his Teckel tackle […]
Bass Fishing
Bassmaster College Series Update
Field Set For Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship In August. School is out for the summer for the majority of college students across the country, but for 136 collegiate bass anglers, the biggest test […]
Fishing News - Fresh
Which Repellent Works Best
With West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (Triple E) becoming more prevalent in the United States, consumers want and need to become more familiar with reading mosquito repellent labels. What is the active ingredient […]
Fishing News - Fresh
South Bend’s Lunkerville
As part of its multi-year partnership with Lunkerville, the show that features “Real People with Real Fish Stories”, South Bend is hosting an exciting contest at ICAST, the fishing industry’s largest convention, held this summer […]
Bass Fishing
101 Bass Fishing Tips
John Neporadny has spent over twenty years covering elite bass tournaments, and his access to all the top professionals gave him a unique opportunity to absorb their best tricks of the trade, collected in the […]
Trout/Salmon Fishing
Protect Alaskain Wild Salmon
Scientists Urge Congress to Enact Stronger Protections for Alaska Wild Salmon: Tongass 77 Would Permanently Protect 1.9 Million Acres in Tongass National Forest for Salmon and Trout. More than 230 scientists called on Congress today […]
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Amazing Alaska Railroad
Unless you rent a floatplane and bush pilot to see Alaska, nothing can beat the opportunities offered by riding the tracks of the Alaska Railroad. With nearly 500 miles of steel stretching from the ancient […]
Bass Fishing
Fishing News - Fresh
No wind power
Let’s build a wind farm. We’ll put windmills just offshore of a major city and disfigure the view of a beautiful lake. We’ll see if winter’s ice will knock them over; if they’ll interfere with […]
Walleye Fishing
GILLMAN WINS ON ERIE
Pro-angler John Gillman, of Freeland, Mich., and co-angler Joe Jordan, of Hampton, Ill., brought 51.70 pounds of walleye to the scales to win the Cabela’s National Walleye Tour (NWT) event on Lake Erie at Port […]
Bass Fishing
ROMAN Made Swimbaits
Welcome to the world of ROMAN Made. Monster Bass proven, premium hand-crafted wooden swimbaits from Japan. Whether river or lake, the area where Toshinori Takeyama had grown up was rich with a variety of fish. […]
Handguns
Safariland Introduces The 22 Wallet Profile Concealment Holster
Safariland, LLC announced today the release of the new Safariland® Model 22 Wallet Profile Holster. With an extra-thin construction and square backing on the holster, the Model 22 provides the impression that a wallet is […]
Hunting News
Wildwood Genetics Delta Whitetail Hi-Pro Feed
Wildwood Genetics takes pride in its ability to offer you the highest-quality products and information available to help you manage the wildlife on your land. So it’s no surprise that Wildwood Genetics now offers Delta […]
Hunting News
DSC Show: 2013’s First Economic Indicator of Hunting Health
With $31.4 billion in retail sales last year, the US hunting industry now turns its eyes to Texas for the first economic indicator of the New Year. The Dallas Safari Club (DSC) annual convention and […]
Handguns
Safariland Introduces The 22 Wallet Profile Concealment Holster
Safariland, LLC announced today the release of the new Safariland® Model 22 Wallet Profile Holster. With an extra-thin construction and square backing on the holster, the Model 22 provides the impression that a wallet is […]
Hunting News
2,624 S. Dakota Deer Tags Returned Due to EHD Outbreak
South Dakota deer hunters returned 2,624 licenses for refunds – 143 for the archery season – due to the widespread whitetail mortality in regions of the state this year from an outbreak of Epizootic Hemorrhagic […]
Hunting News
New for 2013 Next G2 – World’s first Super Wide hunting pattern
TWN Industries Inc., the leading Water Transfer Printing supplier, announces the release of Next G2 water transfer printing film. The new pattern introduces the widest format traditional leaf and limb pattern on the market and […]
Shooting sports
Otis Announces Otis Novice Group Goddess
Otis Technology and Babes with Bullets is proud to announce the most recent Otis Novice Group Goddesses, Michelle McDaniel and Jennifer Dean. Winners were attendees from Babes with Bullets camps held in October and November, […]