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FREE BAITS from Picasso Lures
Check out this contest by Picasso Lures and Psycho Bass Monkey. Psycho Bass Monkey has teamed up with Picasso Lures and they want to give you guys some FREE BAITS! The winners will receive the […]
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
Flippin’ on Ice?
When anglers discovered flippin’—that quick and quiet pitch into the bedrooms of big bass—it opened the doors to a whole new realm of shallow water success. Why zing long noisy casts at bass that are […]
Fishing Tips
10 Essential Ice Fishing Lures For Walleye
What if you could only take 10 lures to the ice to catch walleyes? What would they be? With so many variables in water color, depth, fish mood, light penetration and more, plus so many […]
Bass Fishing
Toyota AOYFeatured In Live Hunt
Bassmaster Elite Series pro and 2012 Toyota Angler of the Year Brent Chapman once said, “I fish to pay for my hunting habit.” It seems only fitting that during the hiatus between the 2013 Elite […]
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Fishing Helps Us Cope With Troubled Times
If fishing didn’t save my life, it — at the very least — preserved my sanity. For a year, it provided my only respite from thinking about the horrific way in which my best friends […]
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Feds announce $162 Million in Atlantic Coast Restoration Projects
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell said $162 million will be invested in 45 restoration and research projects that will better protect Atlantic Coast communities from future powerful storms by restoring marshes, wetlands and […]
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The Tale of Big Louie
The majority of people that have ever fished have a “tall fish tale.” The monster fish that got away or you forgot your camera, etc. We have all heard the many excuses. For many of […]
Walleye Fishing
Walleye No One Else Can Catch
Two factors greatly impact walleye fishing success, yet most walleye anglers don’t even consider them. The first is fishing pressure and it is more intense than anglers realize. Last year, anglers invested 3.05 million hours […]
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 […]
Bass Fishing
Six Strategies for More Cold-Water Bass
When the water temperatures plummet in fall, tournament bass angler Rich Lindgren employs numerous cold-water tactics, relying largely on one “jack of all trades bait” called the Kompak Craw for finicky bass in waters below […]
Bass Fishing
The Shovelface
By the Inside Line… As I’ve emptied the boat to be sold and started planning my 2014 tackle purchases, I’ve come across several lures that I had every intention of throwing in 2013, but circumstances, […]
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NW PA Fishing Report: 11/4/2013
Brought to you by PA Great Lakes Region tourism. What’s biting in the counties of Crawford, Erie, Mercer and Venango? FRENCH CREEK flowing through all four counties. Al Bell (Franklin) filed 11/3: Angler Al’s French […]
Ice Fishing
Specialized Spoon Fishing
Flip, flash, flutter and fall; jigging spoons have it all. Whether tipped with livebait, fake or sporting nothing but a plain Jane hook, jigging with spoons is one of the deadliest tactics for taking fish […]
Boat News
New Triton 21 TRX
As the sun rises on the first morning of a tournament, anglers bolt to their favorite spot, looking to cash in on the early morning top-water bite. Many of those anglers won’t be the first […]
Ice Fishing
Frabill – ut It On Ice! Holiday Wishlist Giveaway
What’s cooler than ice? Getting free swag! We’re in the holiday mood and want to give all our Frabill fans a chance to win some cool gear. To enter our sweepstakes, go to our Wish […]
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 […]
Boat News
Easy Care for Boat Zippers
Boat owners tend to only notice snaps and zippers when they stop working properly. To help prevent these mechanical items from becoming stiff and hard to use, owners can turn to Shurhold’s Snap Stick and […]
Boat News
E-LOCK®/Swivel Combo
The E-LOCK®/Swivel Combo by DuraSafe combines two keyed-alike locks to provide ultimate protection of bracket mounted electronics that utilize a RAM® Mount. When marine electronics are mounted to a RAM® Mount System, locks are needed […]
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CatchCam Records Angling Catch Statistics
One of the newest technologies to hit the fishing industry in a decade may spell the end of the line for the fisherman’s fib about “the one that got away.” Propel IP, LLC, an intellectual […]
Boat News
Ultracoat Prop from Turning Point
Vulnerable to dings, nicks, scratches and chips, a propeller is one of the more abused parts of a boat. That’s why it’s important to choose one built for rugged use. Turning Point Propellers manufactures aluminum […]
Fishing Tips
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 […]
Fishing Tips
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) […]
Boat News
Ranger Boats To Debut
Anglers and boaters attending the Forrest Wood Cup can be among the first to see Ranger Boats’ expansive lineup of 2014 models as the legendary boat brand brings several new designs and a host of […]
Boat News
Hobie Cat Mirage Sport
There is the old adage that “you can’t be everything to everyone,” but the new Hobie Mirage® Sport kayak comes as close as possible to a boat that really does work for all audiences. Those […]
Fishing Tips
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 […]
Fishing Tips
Fall Search Baits can be Different
The fall bite is on, and finding fish is the key to the great activity and success that we are having this fall; the key is finding the bass as they are generally stacked together […]
Ice Fishing
Windless Tip Up
The Windlass Tip-Up by HT Enterprises is a great way to ensure your ice jigs impart the constant dancing action that drives fish to strike. Thanks to an innovative design, the Windlass Tip-Up can impart […]
Bass Fishing
Bass Boat Giveaway
It might be difficult for Santa to squeeze a bass boat down the chimney, but with the Bassmaster Holiday Boat Giveaway, it won’t be necessary for St. Nick to face that obstacle. From now through […]
Ice Fishing
Nov. 19 WFN Ice Fishing Marathon
WFN: World Fishing Network, the leading entertainment destination and digital resource for anglers throughout North America, will air Ice Block, a four-hour programming marathon dedicated to ice fishing, on Tuesday, Nov. 19 beginning at 8 […]
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ZiptailZ Treble Hook Skirts
For the first time ever, you can now add a skirt to any of your existing treble hook lures. Let the unique design of the patent pending tri-wing connector bring life to your treble lures. […]
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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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Our Philosophy
“Limit Your Catch – Don’t Catch Your Limit!” It’s a “catch phrase” that’s “caught on.” When Recycled Fish started back in 2004, spreading the word on Catch and Release and Selective Harvest was our primary […]
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Near Record Longnose Gar
Justin Webb didn’t set out to catch a near-record fish Thursday night as he headed out to Lake Champlain near the Champlain Canal’s entrance to the lake. He was hoping to catch catfish and maybe […]
Bass Fishing
Glenn Walker’s top baits of 2013
Well now that the first frost and snow have to come to Minnesota and my time is now spent behind the bench at the ice rink, my 2013 fishing season has come to an end. […]
Bass Fishing
Top Fisheries Feature On 2014 B.A.S.S. Nation Divisional Schedule
Some of America’s best bass fishing waters and other lesser-known fisheries will play host to competitors in the 2014 B.A.S.S. Nation divisionals. Two Eufaulas (lakes in both Alabama and Oklahoma) will be the site of […]
Bass Fishing
Bass Rankings unveils Regional Two-Year Rankings
A month ago, Bass Rankings unveiled a two-year ranking for Regional anglers. Now it’s the College anglers’ turn. The new two-year College Ranking makes it so now every tournament level in Bass Rankings’ database has […]
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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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Asian Carp Could Be Big Problem
A tiny number of Asian carp could establish a population of the invasive fish in the Great Lakes, according to new research from the University of Waterloo. Published this week in the Biological Invasions journal, […]
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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 […]
Ice Fishing
EARLY ICE ICE-FISHING
I woke up this morning to a fairly heavy snowfall. That got me thinking about ice-fishing. If it’s snowing, ice on the lakes and ponds isn’t far behind. Following are some ideas for taking advantage […]
Walleye Fishing
NEW- Kinchou Minnow For Walleye
The Kinchou is perfect for cranking but excellent in deep water trolling. Covering depths from 4 to 20ft (depending on size), this bait is perfectly balanced to float at rest, yet dive quickly when retrieved […]
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Are Sponsorships Not What You Think?
Last week when I wrote the “Want to Be Sponsored?” piece, I heard from people in 32 different countries. Some were mad, some angry, some thought I was clueless, some agreed but what became evidently […]
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Autumn At Leech Lake
I was on a two day fishing trip on Leech Lake in north central Minnesota in late September. Leech Lake is one of the Midwest’s most diverse fisheries. It hosts great populations of walleyes, perch, […]
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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 […]
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Day in the Life of Hudson River
More than 3,000 students and teachers from New York City to Troy become “scientists for a day,” collecting and analyzing real field data during hands-on exploration of the Hudson River Estuary. The Press is invited […]
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Montauk’s Pink Hook Collection
The Pink Hook Collection of Women’s Performance Shirts are available in two styles that support Breast Cancer Research through The American Cancer Society. Montauk Tackle Company will donate 10% of profits from every Pink Hook […]
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5 Animals That Fish Better Than Us
It’s a fact of the sport that there will be days when the fish don’t bite. Luckily for us, consistent success in the fishing arena is not an essential component to life. Humans, while we […]