Bass Fishing
Bulk Up for Fall Largemouth
It’s getting a little late but there is still some really good bassin’ to be had. Big bass in particular, like those pushing five and maybe six pounds plus. Right now largemouth are chowing down […]
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Prepare for the Prespawn Bass Season
In the most southern parts of the U.S. the prespawn period — when most of the bass in a particular body of water are 15 feet or shallower, and the opportunity to catch truly big […]
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How to handle your first kayak fishing trips
You’ve seen the photos. The ones in which some lucky guy is hoisting a fat largemouth or slug of a sailfish – and the fish is nearly as large as the kayak he’s sitting in. […]
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Large School (wolf packs) of Big Bass Feeding on Lake Bottom
By autumn, some lakes have developed mats of filamentous algae on the lake floor. This tapestry provides cover for crayfish, sculpins and darters who can move around undetected…. they think. During this time, bass (both […]
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Make Senators Boxer, Feinstein, REMOVE the non-native species mandate from SB 1894
Purposely hidden in section 202 of the 147 page bill is the eradication of non native species in the delta and its tributaries to include largemouth, smallmouth, striped bass, crappie and catfish. The inclusion of […]
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NOW’S THE TIME FOR NORTHERN PIKE
I’m going fishing next week. Late September and October are wonderful times to be on the water almost anywhere in the Midwest chasing walleye, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish. On the fishing trip I […]
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Shallow Water Largemouth In The Fall
When I moved to north central Minnesota waaaaay to many years ago, I liked to chase largemouth bass. Many of my friends thought that was strange, as walleyes were the preferred fish of many anglers […]
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St. Clair River Welcomes Northern Open
You couldn’t ask for a more perfect battlefield than Lake St. Clair when the final leg of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open #3 presented by Allstate kicks off Sept. 4-6. St. Clair is […]
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Fish Facts: Smallmouth Bass
The smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu) goes by many nicknames—smallie, bronzeback, brownie, and brown bass, to name a few—which is a sign of its popularity in different parts of the country. It’s the most trout–like bass, […]
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Late Spring Fishing Edition of ODU Magazine is Here
Spring to summer transitions for all anglers can be a mystery. And chasing down fish as they move can challenge even the most accomplished anglers. So good luck to you all! Our next edition of […]
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Dewayne Wilson Sets The Pace
Dewayne Wilson put his custom-built rods to the ultimate test by catching a heavyweight limit and claiming the lead in the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open presented by Allstate at Douglas Lake. Willson, owner […]
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Hackney Overtakes Crews
Patience certainly does have its virtues. Just ask Greg Hackney, the new leader in the Bassmaster Elite Series at Lake Dardanelle. After landing a 4-pound largemouth soon after competition began Friday, Hackney stuck it out […]
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Crankin’ The Ozarks
Early spring can be a great time for “cranking” up some bass in the Ozark’s deep clear water reservoirs. Deep running crankbaits will produce largemouth, smallmouth and Kentucky spotted bass, along with some occasional white […]
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TX Record Guadalupe Bass
AWG fishing guide, Shea McClanahan was guiding two of his more experienced clients Bryan Townsend and Jim Cooper Saturday, February 1, 2014 on the Colorado River, Texas when Bryan hooked into a larger than normal […]
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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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FishBum Clothing
Some shirts just don’t need a story. Some shirts tell the story all themselves. This, we believe is one of those shirts. Rattlin’ Bones was born on a boat trip out west with a few friends. A fish was […]
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Most Popular Gamefish in America
It should be no surprise; the most popular gamefish in America is the black bass (largemouth and smallmouth bass). A five year survey by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the U.S. Census […]
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