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What’s on the Bottom

With all the technology available to us as fisherman today, the question arises; what is really on the bottom and how should I fish it? This answer for me has changed tremendously; when you’re scanning […]

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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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First Time Fishing A New Lake

As a guide I get many customers that come to Guntersville and hire me because they are intimidated by the big body of water. My customer is trying to develop a pattern to have some […]

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Jigs Catch Lots of Fish

Early in the open water fishing season, jigs are probably the Number One go-to bait for walleye anglers, and folks who fish for bass and panfish also use jigs early in the season.  There’s a […]

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Silver Buddy Tip

CSN Washington reported: Hooking Up a Buddy!The Potomac remains frozen shore to shore. It’s time to get ready for the thaw! Chances are the Silver Buddy bite will be strong! Check your hooks! These lures are […]

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The Tungsten Advantage

Sam Swett has a hard time figuring out why every bass fisherman doesn’t use Excalibur Tg Fishing Weights. “I don’t think a lot of fishermen fully grasp the advantages that Tg Weights offer,” said Swett, […]

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Fishing the Ultra Light Minnow and Shad

They glitter. Shine. Shimmer in the light. Minuscule minnows and young-of-the-year fishes are everywhere. Deep, shallow, swimming amongst the thickest cover, suspended high in the water column or bellied to bottom. The fact is there […]

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The Importance of Fresh Line

Fishing experiences can range from both the pleasure that comes from catching a fish to the pain and frustration that comes when “the big one” gets away. For every successful fish story you might hear […]

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Frabill’s 261 Straight Line

Problem: Twisted line from conventional spinning gear produces an unnatural whirl to lures. Solution: Frabill’s revolutionary Straight Line 101 eliminated the spin.    Problem: Fish in deep water are just as partial to non-twirling baits, but […]

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Switching It Up

Most of the posts lately have been about panfish so it made sense to try something different. A buddy of mine who I don’t get much on the water time with had a day off […]

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Wacky Rigging Soft Baits

In a never-ending quest to catch more and bigger fish, anglers have learned to embrace a multitude of baits and techniques. We’ve learned to flip and pitch, cast monstrous swimbaits and even rig a drop […]

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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 […]

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Making The Most Of Color

Making The Most Of Color, Contrast And Movement. If you’re a hunter or have ever spent time in the military, you’ve probably heard that phrase before and even if you haven’t you’ve probably made use […]

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Extra Fun With Northern Pike

When veteran bass angler Jeff Kriet has a tournament on lakes where smallmouth bass dominate, the Yamaha Pro always gears up for another species, as well. That fish is the northern pike, and Kriet looks […]

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Why Fish Cribs Work

   This article by Eric is the most comprehensive list and overview of fish cribs and habitat preferences utilized by most of the North American fish species I have ever come across. His career spanning […]

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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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Speed and Fall Fishing

If there was ever a time of year to think about the retrieve speed the fall is it! Retrieve speed is a deadly attraction and the problem is most fisherman forget to make it part […]

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A Great Night Fishing Tool

Captain Jim Durham uses “Hydro Glow Fish Lights” and so should you!  The “new” Hydro Glow Fish Light is actually an “LED”.  It is twice as bright but is half the size (and is less […]

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Cold Water Fishing

The cool water of late fall allows fish to spread out and find comfort zones in a variety of levels.  Thanks giving weekend has given anglers in southern Illinois a chance for some very late […]

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Northern Pike Fishing Tips

Here is the fall segment: This is the time frame for trophy pike fishing. In mid-August, numbers of trophy size large northern pike move from the cold very deep water in Sandybeach Lake to the […]

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Fishing From Shore

To the casual observer anglers fishing from shore seeking whatever comes along.  They do not have a fancy boat with a lot of electronics and a big motor.  In fact most do not own a […]

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Basics to Downrigging

A downrigger is a device used while fishing using the trolling method, which places a lure at the desired depth. A downrigger consists of a three to six-foot horizontal pole which supports a cannonball (large weight) […]

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Double Bubble

Judging from all of the gnashing of teeth that has ensued in the two years since the Alabama Rig – sorry, the castable umbrella rig – was unleashed, you’d think that Andy Poss and Paul […]

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Fishing the Bill Lewis Rat-L-Traps

Retrieves: There are many different ways to work a Rat-L-Trap and using the right presentation can improve your day’s catch. Here are three of the very best techniques for Trap fishing. Burn It –  This […]

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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 […]

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Ice Fishing in a Boat

   Pre-season Scouting Secrets to Success (By Ted Pilgrim).  Just because your favorite lake has yet to freeze over doesn’t mean you can’t go ice fishing. No, we’re not talking about performing miracles, or walking […]

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Cranking the Mississippi

Trolling crankbaits is a great way to fish as it allows you to cover a lot of water when going after aggressive fish.  You get aggressive strikes at speeds upwards of 3 mph.  The strikes […]

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Guide to treble hooks

Trebel hooks are not all created equal so here’s what you need to know. As a general rule, the treble hooks on the lures of most tournament pros aren’t original equipment. Less-expensive stock trebles are […]

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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 […]

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Fine-Tuning Your Spinnerbait Selection

Among his contemporaries, Matt Herren has long been considered one of the best spinnerbait fishermen competing on the Bassmaster® Elite Series, but all are surprised to learn the Yamaha Pro actually keeps very few of […]

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I Should Leave Work Early

With intentions to spend an afternoon bite for walleye dealing with shorelines tangled by thick invasive and poisonous plants, a buddy and I peeled out of work early. Sounds like a good idea right??? Being […]

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Underwater Surveillance

“I’ll never forget the first time I got a peek at the underwater world on one of my favorite lakes,” recalls Great Lakes bass pro, Joe Balog. It was the summer of 1997, and Balog […]

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August Fishing Ideas

Can you believe it’s August already?  It’s just crazy how fast time goes.  In many regions of the country this has been a very weird weather year.  Winter hung on as long as it could, […]