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Ice Fishing

Joe’s Ice Expo

Come talk fishing with ICE FORCE Pro-Staffer Brad Hawthorne, get some freebies and enjoy great deals on MarCum electronics, Otter ice shelters, StrikeMaster augers, Trigger X soft baits and VMC ice jigs on Saturday, Oct. […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Tiger “Hybrid” Muskie Record

The Committee of the Modern Day Muskellunge World Record Program is pleased to announce the acceptance of a Tiger “Hybrid” Muskellunge weighing 44-pound 4-ounces as its new record. This giant Tiger, caught by Edward Kalinowski […]

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Ice Fishing

Frabill Soft Bag

As the leading innovator in ice fishing, Frabill has designed every inch of the Softbag with cold weather in mind. On the outside, the bag has a waterproof and impact-resistant base and a mesh pocket […]

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Bass Fishing

6 Things You Need to Know

6 Things You Need to Know to Catch Bigger Backwater Bass. FLW Tour pro Larry Nixon is a big believer in fishing backwater areas for bass. Throughout his illustrious career, he’s caught hundreds of giant […]

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Gut Hooked Fish

We have all been there. You’re slow to set the hook because the wind is blowing and you don’t feel the bite. You land the bass and your heart sinks as you see you’ve gut […]

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Bass Fishing

Bass fisherman killed

A man killed at a Jackson motel over the weekend was in the area to compete in a fishing tournament. Bassmaster identified the angler as James “Jimmy” Johnson, 56, of Ganado, Texas. He was competing […]

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Bass Fishing

Catching Big Bass On Frogs

Bass fishing with frogs is one of the best techniques for catching giant largemouth bass all over the country. While most anglers employ a slow twitch and pause technique in either heavy cover or lily […]

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Walleye Fishing

Ron & Al Lindner Angling Seminar

FM Walleyes is excited to announce that our Thursday, October 17th meeting will feature Legendary Anglers, Ron & Al Lindner. Our guests will need little introduction as their last name is synonymous with the outdoors […]

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All-Star Fan Win New Truck

Clay Wilson was due for a new truck. In fact, just three months ago the Rogers, Ark., resident was kicking tires and comparing options on the latest models when something told him to hold off […]

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Ice Fishing

Focus On Watery World

The little boy, 6, was amazed. In the darkness of the Otter ice shelter, the view down the hole was like the world had turned upside down and giant bluegills were swimming through clear skies […]

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Chinese villagers catch huge fish

When Typhoon Fitow pummelled eastern China two days ago, much of the water in a reservoir near the city of Huangyan was discharged  to alleviate pressure from flooding. It turned out this water contained an […]

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Take action to end the shutdown

Because Congress and the Administration can’t come to agreement on the nation’s finances, millions of anglers like you are now locked out of federal lands and waters. Tell the President and your Members of Congress that it’s […]

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Bass Fishing

Hawg Dawy by Snag Proof

Weedless, strike producing lizards. Lifelike swimming action brings out big Bass and Walleye soft natural feel makes them hold on! Pre-rigged for bottom fishing, its great for getting into & around spawning beds, rocks, weeds […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

NATIONAL PARK CLOSURES

On September 27, 2013, I received an email from the Everglades National Park Superintendent, explaining that the Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks would close on October 1, 2013 due to the government shutdown. Within […]

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Bass Fishing

Delaware River in the Fall

As the fall progresses, look for the bass on the river to begin to migrate toward their wintering areas. As the amount of light each day continues to diminish, this triggers the baitfish and bass […]

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Bass Fishing

Florida Bass Growing In Oklahoma

As Oklahoma’s summertime fishing action fades into fond memories, the state’s fish hatcheries are turning their focus onto creating many great fishing memories of the future.   In mid-September, employees at the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife […]

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Bass Fishing

Kenneth Wiley Wins G-Man Contest

Kenneth Wiley suspected he was being pranked when he got the Oct. 2 call telling him he was the grand-prize winner in the Fish With G-Man Sweepstakes on Bassmaster.com. “I was shocked,” Wiley said. “I […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Government Shutdown Closes Fishing and Hunting

Yet another group is worried about the effects of the federal government’s shutdown: hunters and fishers who use public lands. In a call with reporters Monday, representatives from conservation organizations said the government shutdown is […]

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Bass Fishing

2014 College B.A.S.S. Schedule

They say your college years are the best of your life. If the 2014 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series schedule is any indication, it’s true. Covering five geographic regions and some of the best bass waters […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Government Shutdown Affecting Anglers

Millions of anglers are now locked out of federal lands and waters and thousands of small businesses are suffering because Congress and the Administration can’t agree on the nation’s finances. According to the American Sportfishing […]

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Bass Fishing

Rat-L-Trap Shootout

Bass looked for cover on Lake Fork Saturday morning, but many couldn’t keep from being sniped by the anglers firing away at the first ever Rat-L-Trap Shootout. Fishermen from Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Alabama, and other […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

The New Fishing Forecaster!

Fall is here, and to many people it signals the arrival of the holiday season. But as anglers, we think differently – it means the fishing is about to get red hot! The changing of […]

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Ice Fishing

There’s Gold Over Them There Holes

Modern rod-building has reached the milestone of miniaturizing primo long-rod performance in an ice fishing stick. (But suffice to say not everyone’s doing it, as evidenced by some of the lifeless poles still in the […]

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Houma, LA To host IFA Finals

Two of the fastest-growing inshore fishing tournaments will stage their 2013 championship events in Houma, La. With increased payouts and contingency prizes for the championship events the IFA Redfish Tour Presented by Cabela’s and the […]

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Bass Fishing

Keith Combs Wins TTBC

After the top 10 anglers competed on Sunday, Keith Combs of Huntington, TX claimed the championship at the Toyota Texas Bass Classic. Dominating the weekend, Combs won wire-to-wire staying in the lead all three days […]

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Bass Fishing

Lure in the Biggest Fish

Snag Proof has been selling quality lures since 1961. Their founder, Harry Ehlers, was the first to create a weedless frog. Snag Proof creates lures that have a soft, hollow plastic body armed with a […]

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Bass Fishing

Flutter Worm Wins FLW Event

Hard to say what motivated Jacob Wheeler most – ending Day 1 of the Forrest Wood Cup in 40th place, or his girlfriend’s reaction to his 7-pound, 4-ounce limit. “She says, ‘Wow, those are baby […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Pebble Mine Backer Pulls Out

Anglo American, the London-based  company which owned a 50 percent share in the Pebble Mine project slated for Alaska’s Bristol Bay watershed, announced Monday it was pulling out of the venture. While Pebble Mine’s original […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

Theodore Roosevelt Orvis Line

Inspired by Theodore Roosevelt, his passion for hunting and angling, and his commitment to conserving America’s natural resources, The Orvis Company is launching the Roosevelt Collection, gear that reflects the spirit of the clothing worn […]

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Bass Fishing

Bass University Goes To Worcester

New Class Location Added- The Bass University’s bass fishing educational classes, taught by six of the top pro anglers in the sport, are coming to Worcester, Massachusetts.  Classes will be at the New England Fishing […]

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Walleye Fishing

Fall Walleye Fishing

Walleye fishing in the cooler weather of autumn is probably second best only to early spring, although there are anglers who would argue this point. Early season walleye fishing is great to say the least, […]

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Rapala Supports Fisheries Conservation

Through an effort to conserve North America’s fisheries, Wildlife Forever has recently launched an exclusive membership offer through the North American Fishing Club and Rapala Lure company that’s a must have for any angler. The […]

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Walleye Fishing

WALLEYE PATTERNS pt 2

Walleye in Wood and Brush: In many lakes drowned wood and brush are the main dominate cover that walleyes rely on as a food source and shade from the sun. You will find scattered walleye […]

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Walleye Fishing

WALLEYE PATTERNS pt 1

To become an accomplished walleye angler, the first step is to understand the walleye behavior and seasonal movements in order to shorten the learning curve of where the walleyes will be. Take into consideration all […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

PAYING IT FORWARD

Fall is fast approaching and all fishing season I have been thinking of this story. Or should this be better called a challenge? Our children, nieces, nephews, friends’ kids, and the list of children we […]

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Bass Fishing

2 Auburn Anglers Compete For Classic

“It’s like déjà vu all over again” to borrow a phrase from baseball great Yogi Berra. During Saturday’s weigh-in of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Classic Bracket, the competition eliminated two anglers, leaving two anglers from […]

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Ice Fishing

10 Easy Ice Fishing Tips

Your boat is parked in the garage. The fluids for the motor are drained and the trolling batteries are stowed away. The line still strung on that new reel you got for Father’s Day is […]

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Historic Double for Fish East Asia

Fish East Asia Managing Director, Stephen Scrutton enjoyed a real red letter day during his latest visit to Thailand. Taking some time off from visiting new venue’s and meetings, he decided to have a couple […]

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Snag Proof Joins With ODU Consulting

Connie Fuller, President of Snag Proof announced today that “Snag Proof” and ODU (OutDoors Unlimited™) Marketing and Consulting Company have joined forces. Connie stated that she is excited about working with the ODU family. ODU […]

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Ice Fishing

ICE FORCE Pro Tips

As owner/operator of Late-Eyes Sport Fishing Guide Service, ICE FORCE Pro-Staffer Capt. Paul Delaney practically lives on the ice and water of Door County, Wis. No matter the season, Delaney’s clients pull big fish from […]

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Fishing News - Fresh

EVOLVE Fishing Co. Spreads Its Fins

Most innovative tackle is hatched from a simple plan to build a better bait. It usually starts on the water with the discovery of some connection between fish-feeding behavior and forage. Then it’s to the […]

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Wetlands More Cost-Effective

Removing nitrogen from the environment “the natural way” by creating a wetland is a long-term, nutrient-removal solution, more cost effective than upgrading a wastewater treatment plant, but it isn’t necessarily socially beneficial to offer landowners […]

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Bass Fishing

Forrest Wood Cup To Air On NBC

The 2013 Forrest Wood Cup will be broadcast in high-definition (HD) on NBC when “FLW” airs Sept. 29 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. ET. The Emmy-nominated “FLW” television show is hosted by Jason Harper and is broadcast […]

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Walleye Fishing

Cabela’s National Walleye Tour 2014

The Cabela’s National Walleye Tour (NWT) recently unveiled the 2014 schedule, which includes three regular-season events and a championship, all nationally televised and taking place on some of the country’s premier walleye fisheries. The regular […]