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13 Fishing New Inception Reel
13 Fishing took the opportunity to launch their new Inception Reel at ICAST 2015. This new reel is an addition to their Concept reel series and retails for $120 US, which makes it the lowest priced 13 Fishing reel. The
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AA’s Shad Tail – Product Review
AA’s has produced a new swimbait called the Shad Tail, originally launched in 2012. The Shad Tail incorporates a more traditional swimbait body shape, but has a few tweaks that set it apart from most other similarly designed baits. Think
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Abu Garcia’s Revo Rocket – Product Review
Abu Garcia has really made some amazing improvements over the last few years in its low profile baitcasters. The redesign of the Revo lineup has re-energized Abu and many anglers seem to be flocking to this manufacturer. Abu Garcia’s Revo
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Dek-It Electronics Mounting System
The Deck-It mounting system from PROcise Outdoors, is a must in my boat. The high quality aluminum and pre drilled hole patterns fits almost any electronics out there, it will even fit around most recessed trolling motor pedals. You can
Read MoreAdam LeBeau
Tournament Tips for Co-Anglers
There are many things on the mind of an upcoming tournament angler. More specifically on the mind of a Co-Angler. Today I am going to go over a few tips and some “must haves” for early season tournament fishing that
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Ice Fishing with the Angler’s Choice Kill Shot
I had the opportunity to try out a great new bait that will be hitting the market in mid February at the Toronto Spring Fishing and Boat Show (Feb 15th-18th, 2013), the KILL SHOT, a hand poured, salt and scent
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Lowrance Launches Structurescan 3D at ICAST 2015
Lowrance was another great company that did not disappoint for ICAST 2015. Lowrance has launched Structurescan 3D for Lowrance and Simrad which adds a new level of imagery for anglers to take advantage of. Lowrance and Simrad Structurescan 3D Lowrance
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MANSON WINS WALMART BFL BUCKEYE DIVISION EVENT ON OHIO RIVER
Scott Manson of Covington, Ohio, weighed four bass totaling 8 pounds, 10 ounces Saturday to win the fourth Walmart Bass Fishing League Buckeye Division tournament on the Ohio River. For his victory, Manson earned $5,205. Scott Manson of Covington, Ohio,
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Z-Man Project Z Chatterbait Product Review
If you are not familiar with chatterbaits, you ought to be; especially if you are a bass angler! Z-Man Fishing is the producer of the “original” chatterbait. They are, in many ways, the company that is responsible for the popularity
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Recessed Trolling Motor Install – How To
My bass boat is one of my favorite places to be. Unfortunately after some long days on the water my back is toast!. Lately it has been getting worse. This year, I figured that I had better install a recessed
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Skeet Reese Wins Guntersville
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. — When Skeet Reese arrived in Alabama last week for the Diet Mtn Dew Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville, he had a solid plan in place for how he wanted to fish. His plan didn’t work. So instead,
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Lee wins 2017 Bassmaster Classic at 25 Years Old
HOUSTON — In 2013, Jordan Lee was a member of the Auburn University fishing team. Today, he’s on top of the professional bass fishing world. The 25-year-old pro from Guntersville, Ala., stayed within striking distance all week at the GEICO
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Edwin Evers Wins the 2016 Bassmaster Classic
Edwin Evers has claimed his new title as 2016 Bassmaster Classic Champion after fighting tooth and nail to stay in the running in the first two days of the 2016 Bassmaster Classic. On Day 3, the 10-time Bassmaster Elite Champion
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Lee wins 2017 Bassmaster Classic at 25 Years Old
HOUSTON — In 2013, Jordan Lee was a member of the Auburn University fishing team. Today, he’s on top of the professional bass fishing world. The 25-year-old pro from Guntersville, Ala., stayed within striking distance all week at the GEICO
Read MoreBill Roy
Fun With Spinnerbaits
Hi all! This tip may be for the not so seasoned angler but I’m sure we are all guilty of it! The late fall and winter months are pretty laid back and “boring” here in some cases especially if your
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“Fresh Tires” – Keep Safe When Trailering
If you haven’t already thought about it, it’s probably time to start thinking about doing some maintenance on your boat. The off season is usually a time when goodies are bought and installed on our rigs; but we often overlook
Read MoreBrad Hudson
Ice Fishing with the Angler’s Choice Kill Shot
I had the opportunity to try out a great new bait that will be hitting the market in mid February at the Toronto Spring Fishing and Boat Show (Feb 15th-18th, 2013), the KILL SHOT, a hand poured, salt and scent
Read MoreBrad Smith
Small Pond Bass – How To
I try to fish rivers and lakes for bass as time and opportunity can allow, but I still find myself casting to old familiar retention ponds all summer long at least once or twice a week. These small water
Read MoreBrian Jensen
Spring into Action for Bass with Fishidy
Here in the Midwest, spring has been slow to come. Now that heavy rains have freed up most lakes from ice, it’s time to get your gear ready. For bass fishermen across the country that means one thing, time to
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Largemouth Bass Fishing on Lake Hanabanilla, Cuba
Yup, we did it – fishing for largemouth bass on Lake Hanabanilla, Cuba. We were drawn to this location by legends of enormous trophy bass, record-breaking legends of up to 22lbs or larger like claims on this fishing outfitter site.
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Good Scent, Bad Scent, No Scent
So powerful is a catfish’s sense of smell (and taste) that they’re likely capable of perceiving their entire universe with their sniffers. Much the same way we observe four separate pine trees on a hill, catfish can likely smell four
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Southern Ontario Steelhead Fishing
On March 30th, 2011, I had the opportunity to accompany a few friends out on a spring steelhead trip. We were fishing rivers in southern Ontario looking for rainbows moving up the rivers out of Lake Ontario on their spring
Read MoreChris Murphy
Fish of a Lifetime – The One That Got Away
“The one that got away”; every fisherman fears it; every fisherman who has experienced it, laments it. In one moment, your dreams come alive and are simultaneously crushed, and all you are left with is a slack line and the
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Z Man Project Z Chatterbait Prize Pack Giveaway
We decided to run a contest while we’re at ICAST this week – here’s your chance to win some of the latest Project Z gear from Z-Man… It may seem like a lot of work, but hey, you want some
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Raid Japan Buggy Craw – ICAST 2015
Every once in a while, you come across something that catches your eye and makes you go Hmm. This year, when I was at ICAST 2015, walking through the New Product Showcase, I had that exact moment. I was in
Read MoreDave Douglass
Florida Bassin’ – Trip Planning Tips
We recently returned from an awesome fishing trip in Florida. In preparing for the trip, we tried to keep our expectations in check. It was just far to tempting to imagine ourselves with several fish-of-a-lifetime type trophy bass; especially after
Read MoreDonnie Grubbs III
Texas Topwater Tips
Oh, how I love topwater fishing! It is the most exciting and visually appealing type of fishing, in my opinion. Seeing a fish hammer your bait on the surface is one of the most gratifying fishing experiences. I’ve put together
Read MoreDoug Vahrenberg
Finding Fish in Transition – How To
Typically, as fall arrives, many of us head for the tree stand or blind, turning our attention to birds and bucks. Yet, what’s happening on the water this time of the year can be equally as awesome as what’s happening in the field.
Read MoreDr. Jason Halfen
Catch More Cold-Water Crappies this Spring
As winter fades slowly into spring, crappies and other panfish begin a predictable transition from thermally stable, deep water basins toward warming shallows where the food web of the lake is beginning to bloom. This general movement may take a
Read MoreEdwin Evers
Edwin Evers Wins the 2016 Bassmaster Classic
Edwin Evers has claimed his new title as 2016 Bassmaster Classic Champion after fighting tooth and nail to stay in the running in the first two days of the 2016 Bassmaster Classic. On Day 3, the 10-time Bassmaster Elite Champion
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New Lowrance Products for 2016
Well folks, as the 2015 season has wound down manufacturers have begun releasing new products for us to salivate over. Here are some goodies that Lowrance has in store for 2016. There are cool units that have received a makeover
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Kayak Bass Series Open #1 Recap
St. John’s River, Astor, FL January 31st, 2015 The first Kayak Bass Series Open of the 2015 season is in the books, and it was a resounding success. The response has been positive and there’s a buzz within the
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Pre-Spawn Bass – How to Rip Swim Jigs for Big Bass
This is a pre-spawn session ripping D&M Custom Baits Piranha swim jigs tailed with Gambler Super Studs. It’s a great way to trigger bites from skeptical fish; sometimes even bed fish like the 7+lbs at the end of the video.
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MANSON WINS WALMART BFL BUCKEYE DIVISION EVENT ON OHIO RIVER
Scott Manson of Covington, Ohio, weighed four bass totaling 8 pounds, 10 ounces Saturday to win the fourth Walmart Bass Fishing League Buckeye Division tournament on the Ohio River. For his victory, Manson earned $5,205. Scott Manson of Covington, Ohio,
Read MoreFreedom Tackle
Freedom Tackle adds the Brush-Less Jig & XL Minnow
Freedom tackle has been producing some innovative lures and this year is no exception. Brush-less Jig They’ve taken their interchangeable hook design and used it to provide a jig head that maximum action. What is very cool about this jig
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Tips for Sight-Fishing Bass
One, two punch for sight fishing when targeting bass. It’s an approach I use when fishing highly pressured lakes, larger fish, or if you have a female that is not locked on but just outside the bed waiting to move
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Staying Powered Out On The Water!
Staying Powered out on the water – It’s one of the most difficult parts of fishing and using your electronic devices…now there’s a solution!
Read MoreGrant Pentiricci
Raid Japan Buggy Craw – ICAST 2015
Every once in a while, you come across something that catches your eye and makes you go Hmm. This year, when I was at ICAST 2015, walking through the New Product Showcase, I had that exact moment. I was in
Read MoreGreg Godden
You Don’t Need a Boat to Catch a Bass
If you’ve ever watched the Bassmaster Classic, an episode of a TV fishing show, or even a fishing How-To video on YouTube, chances are the anglers you’ve seen were all on boats. Although a boat is an essential piece of
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From Canada With Love
And now we go to our Canadian correspondent, Karl Kalonka, for blue-chip bass fishing tips… Say what? (Insert sound of vinyl record screeching to a halt.) Yes, friends, the Canadian frontier isn’t only about lifer walleyes, paddle-length pike and legal
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Catch More Cold-Water Crappies this Spring
As winter fades slowly into spring, crappies and other panfish begin a predictable transition from thermally stable, deep water basins toward warming shallows where the food web of the lake is beginning to bloom. This general movement may take a
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FELL Marine Launches the MOB- Wireless Electronic Cut-off Switch
This year at Icast 2016 our team was intrigued and excited to see that FELL marine, a Norwegian company, had an innovative new product that will increase boating safety using technology in a new way. The new MOB (Man Over
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Daiwa’s New Tatula Reel – Product Review
Well folks, we FINALLY got our hands on the new Tatula Reel From Daiwa Corporation that was released at ICAST 2013. Before we share what we found, keep in mind that this is an honest, no expectation review. I am
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Lowrance Launches Structurescan 3D at ICAST 2015
Lowrance was another great company that did not disappoint for ICAST 2015. Lowrance has launched Structurescan 3D for Lowrance and Simrad which adds a new level of imagery for anglers to take advantage of. Lowrance and Simrad Structurescan 3D Lowrance
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FELL Marine Launches the MOB- Wireless Electronic Cut-off Switch
This year at Icast 2016 our team was intrigued and excited to see that FELL marine, a Norwegian company, had an innovative new product that will increase boating safety using technology in a new way. The new MOB (Man Over
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ICAST 2014 – New Power-Pole C-Monster 2.0 – Swift, Silent, Secure and SMART
At ICAST 2014 in Orlando, Power-Pole unveiled the 2015 updates to the C-Monster Control System, as well as some updates to their push-button controls. The updates tout a better-performing system, a new look, as well a full compatibility with Android
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Seasonal Shifts: Jig It Where You Cast It Yesterday!
Fall’s wicked transformation into winter is the harshest of all seasonal shifts. One night of deep-space temps and the open water you were casting the evening before can turn into a skating rink. But even though the terrestrial atmosphere has
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Aim for the 02
Oxygen is diminishing, too. Some areas are completely void of oxygen, while other pockets have just enough to sustain life. So you migrate to where respiration is still an option.
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IMA Lures Pinjack 200 – Product Review
IMA Lures’ Pinjack 200 is a mid depth crankbait that looks like your standard quality crankbait at first glance. When I had the opportunity to review this bait I must admit, I didn’t have any expectations at first. But when
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An Interview with FLW Pro, John Cox
Recently, I spoke with John Cox, an FLW Touring Pro from Central Florida. John Cox has over $500,000 in career earnings, 25 top 10 finishes, and a major tour win on the Red River. With key sponsors, Crestliner, Mud Hole,
Read MoreJamie Wilson
Battle Of The Heavyweights: Great Lakes Strain vs Kawartha Strain Musky
They are at the top of the freshwater food chain. They are the heavyweight champions among freshwater gamefish in the northern states, and southern to northern Ontario. A Musky is a Musky right? Well, sort of. Let’s compare the obvious and not so obvious differences between Musky that reside in the famous Lake St. Clair and their counterparts in the diverse area of the Kawartha Lakes region in southern Ontario.
Read MoreJason Barnucz
Northern Pike – When and Where?
Now, who does not love catching a hard fighting northern pike. The northern pike is a voracious predator that is usually perched on top of the local food chain. Sir Izaak Walton in his book, The Complete Angler, described the northern pike
Read MoreJason Kapperman
Easy Jig Modifications – Quick Tip
One of the most popular way’s to catch big bass in the Ozarks is on a jig. Football jig, swim jig, standup jigs… If the lure has “jig “in its name than you can bet we are throwing it. Most
Read MoreJeremy Baird
Dek-It Electronics Mounting System
The Deck-It mounting system from PROcise Outdoors, is a must in my boat. The high quality aluminum and pre drilled hole patterns fits almost any electronics out there, it will even fit around most recessed trolling motor pedals. You can
Read MoreJeremy Schneider
Fishing With The Perfect Jig
It was early morning and I was on way to fish and talk jigs with Brendan Knaggs, Founder/Owner of The Perfect Jig. Our target was Rice Lake in Southern Ontario and we were looking for some bass! I met Brendan at
Read MoreJoe Balog
Heaven on Ice
Minnesota’s Grand Rapids area proves priceless to anglers wanting to tap late ice. I used to think it was a cruel joke that God put so much water in Minnesota, considering it would just be frozen for a large portion
Read MoreJoe Rodrigues
Fall Brawl – Part 2
In part one of the Fall Brawl article I wrote last month I talked about shallow water fishing for fall smallmouth, in this second part we are going to look at going deep and fishing vertical.
Read MoreJon Giacalone
Tips for a Successful Ice Fishing Outing – How To
When it comes to ice fishing and for the most part fishing in general, anglers should always take advantage of opportunities to watch and learn from other anglers. After all, what better source of information is there than personal tips
Read MoreJP Bushey
Get Squirrely With A Little ‘Super Surgery!’
A quick, in-the-boat modification that supercharges an already deadly lure style for pike and muskie. Have you done much trolling with ‘hybrid’ lures? You know, the ones that are part soft plastic, part hard bait? Drifter Tackle and Musky Mania
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Power Pole Micro Battery Pack set to Hit the Water!
The highly anticipated Power-Pole Micro Battery Pak is finally here, and it was worth the wait!. The rechargeable Battery Pak provides portable power to operate the Power-Pole Micro Anchor wherever adventure takes you. Perfect for small boats and kayaks, the
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Spring PANdemonium, How- To
Ask any saltwater angler whether ‘high’ or ‘low’ tide is the pick of the litter, and not only will you get mixed results, but iterations from “the first hour of incoming tide,” to “halfway through outgoing,” to “dead flat –
Read MoreMarianne Huskey
Pro Angler Marianne Huskey, Ready to take on the World
Unless you are a walleye tournament fishing fanatic, you may not know who Marianne Huskey is. Well, listen up. Marianne is the only woman to ever have won an Angler of the Year (AOY) title in a professional fishing tournament
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Florida Bass Trifecta
This is probably one of the best times of the year fishing in Florida. Three killer seasonal patterns come together, proven for great bass fishing numbers of fish, as well as size.
Read MoreMichael George
BassTek Jigs – Product Review
Upon inspecting the Bass Tek Jig the first thing I noticed right away is the design of the rubber skirt. The skirts move freely and I knew right away the action in the water was going to be a little
Read MoreMikeybalzz Fishing
Florida Bass Trifecta
This is probably one of the best times of the year fishing in Florida. Three killer seasonal patterns come together, proven for great bass fishing numbers of fish, as well as size.
Read MoreMusky
Battle Of The Heavyweights: Great Lakes Strain vs Kawartha Strain Musky
They are at the top of the freshwater food chain. They are the heavyweight champions among freshwater gamefish in the northern states, and southern to northern Ontario. A Musky is a Musky right? Well, sort of. Let’s compare the obvious and not so obvious differences between Musky that reside in the famous Lake St. Clair and their counterparts in the diverse area of the Kawartha Lakes region in southern Ontario.
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Mercury Unveils a New Fourstroke
Today Mercury Marine announced the official launch of its all-new naturally aspirated 3.4L V-6 FourStroke outboard lineup at 175, 200 and 225hp. The official announcement was made today at 10:15 am EST at the Miami International Boat Show. You can
Read MoreNicholas Giuga
Shammy Shaker Ice Fishing Lure – Product Review
The Shammy Shaker is an ice fishing lure made by Shamrock Fishing Products. It is one of the best hard water lures I’ve ever used, and has produced some of my best days on the water. There are so many
Read MoreNuno Antunes
How to Ice Fish for Lake Trout
This is how I fish for lake trout through the ice. It has worked for me in the past and it continues to prove that it’s a great way to do it. Water coverage is the key. I
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Optimum Opti Shad – Product Review
Over the last number of years, swimbaits have become a staple in any successful angler’s tackle box. Versatility combined with effectiveness has fast made swimbaits one of the most popular types of bait on the market today. The Opti Shad
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Kayak Fishing – HUGE Prehistoric Paddlefish
Come along for the adventure as I travel to a remote stretch of the Arkansas River in Northern Oklahoma. My target: the elusive and gargantuan North American paddlefish, AKA spoonbill. Every year around March, these fish leave their usual home
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Catch More Cold-Water Crappies this Spring
As winter fades slowly into spring, crappies and other panfish begin a predictable transition from thermally stable, deep water basins toward warming shallows where the food web of the lake is beginning to bloom. This general movement may take a
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Kayak Fishing – Offshore Trip Gone Wrong – The Full Story
I had one of the most epic adventures of my entire life. The day before Independence Day, I set out for a four day kayak fishing excursion to the Texas coast. I would end up pushing my limits to the
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Get Squirrely With A Little ‘Super Surgery!’
A quick, in-the-boat modification that supercharges an already deadly lure style for pike and muskie. Have you done much trolling with ‘hybrid’ lures? You know, the ones that are part soft plastic, part hard bait? Drifter Tackle and Musky Mania
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Post Spawn “Greens”, HOW – TO
One of my favorite times of the year is catching Large mouth right after the annual mating ritual. This is a time when many anglers struggle but if you understand the annual mating ritual and process it will help you
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Power Pole Micro Battery Pack set to Hit the Water!
The highly anticipated Power-Pole Micro Battery Pak is finally here, and it was worth the wait!. The rechargeable Battery Pak provides portable power to operate the Power-Pole Micro Anchor wherever adventure takes you. Perfect for small boats and kayaks, the
Read MorePre-Spawn Bass
A New Twist for Pre-Spawn Bass
If you talk to any angler and ask their favorite time to fish and I bet you will hear: pre-spawn. The reason this is the time of the year that the bass are feeding to prepare for the upcoming spawn.
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Rick Clunn Wins St. Johns River
Rick Clunn Has Still Got It At 69! – Today was proof that age doesn’t matter when it comes to competitive bass fishing. Rick Clunn won the Bassmaster Elite Series event on St. Johns River in Florida with a 4-day
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ZMan Project Z Swimjig Review
The addition of a Project Z swimjig into ZMan’s offerings seems to me like the next natural step for this company. ZMan fishing has been extremely successful with its patented chatterbait design and the company has become famous for its Original Chatterbait
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How to get 50% off a Fishidy Subscription
We’re always looking out for deals on fishing stuff, and here’s the latest; Fishidy is offering 50% off their premium subscriptions for a limited time with this promo code: AUTH50. To redeem the code, click here-> for a direct link to
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Abu Garcia Expands Revo Spinning Lineup in 2015
Abu Garcia has expanded their spinning reel lineup for this year with the introduction of two new freshwater spinning reels in the Revo series. Abu is now offering anglers the Revo Premier and MGX in spinning reels. These reels boast
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The Next Big Thing in Drop Shotting
Last year, 13 Fishing came out with a reel the called the “TearDrop”, a revolutionary reel that most had to look over at least a few times…
Read MoreRobert Field
Kayak Fishing – HUGE Prehistoric Paddlefish
Come along for the adventure as I travel to a remote stretch of the Arkansas River in Northern Oklahoma. My target: the elusive and gargantuan North American paddlefish, AKA spoonbill. Every year around March, these fish leave their usual home
Read MoreRods
Abu Garcia Ike Series Rods
Let me start this review off by saying that these rods are a surprise. Right from the get go I had some low expectations as I am biased against any signature brand. All too often I have seen pros paste
Read MoreSalt Water Fishing
Kayak Fishing – Offshore Trip Gone Wrong – The Full Story
I had one of the most epic adventures of my entire life. The day before Independence Day, I set out for a four day kayak fishing excursion to the Texas coast. I would end up pushing my limits to the
Read MoreSam Moore
Straight Line Ice Fishing Reels
There is no question that straight line reels have taken over the ice fishing market the past two years. Straight line reels offer many advantages for a lot of anglers but are they for everyone? What reel is best for
Read MoreSam Rankin
CL Fishin – Serious About Big!
As a tournament angler, I can certainly appreciate any hand made bait that’s geared towards the tournament guy; we’re tough critics and hard to please. So when I was told over and over by other tournament fishermen that CL Fishin
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Kayak Fishing – Offshore Trip Gone Wrong – The Full Story
I had one of the most epic adventures of my entire life. The day before Independence Day, I set out for a four day kayak fishing excursion to the Texas coast. I would end up pushing my limits to the
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Don’t Miss the Skinny Wasteland for Autumn Smallies
Cool days and even colder nights have water temperatures tumbling; bug hatches are coming to a halt. The once warm summer rains are turning bitter, too – crawlers and the like burrowing deep rather than getting washed into the drink.
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Good Scent, Bad Scent, No Scent
So powerful is a catfish’s sense of smell (and taste) that they’re likely capable of perceiving their entire universe with their sniffers. Much the same way we observe four separate pine trees on a hill, catfish can likely smell four
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Kayak Fishing – HUGE Prehistoric Paddlefish
Come along for the adventure as I travel to a remote stretch of the Arkansas River in Northern Oklahoma. My target: the elusive and gargantuan North American paddlefish, AKA spoonbill. Every year around March, these fish leave their usual home
Read MoreSt. Croix
Opening Week Largemouth – The Georgian Bay Way
The St. Croix Boys flood new shoreline cover for buckets Setting The Table: Angling Authority Founder Grant Pentiricci and I make time to fish together every season. We normally put fish in the boat and have a great time
Read MoreSteve Pennaz
Better Bite Detection In Deep Water, How-To
One of the best ways to catch crappies during mid-winter is to head for deeper basin areas. Depending on the type of lake, crappies will either suspend in these areas or stay glued to the bottom. The depths we’re talking
Read MoreSteve Rowswell
6th Sense Custom Lures – Product Review
This is an article that I’ve been thinking about writing for a while now, but had always talked myself out of it. When you have something that not many other people are doing in your area, it’s usually smart to
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Protecting Your Gear – Quick Tip
The Rod Glove is a mesh plastic that wraps your rods protecting them from smashing against things and creating weak points that can break them.
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Freedom Tackle adds the Brush-Less Jig & XL Minnow
Freedom tackle has been producing some innovative lures and this year is no exception. Brush-less Jig They’ve taken their interchangeable hook design and used it to provide a jig head that maximum action. What is very cool about this jig
Read MoreTackle Deals
How to get 50% off a Fishidy Subscription
We’re always looking out for deals on fishing stuff, and here’s the latest; Fishidy is offering 50% off their premium subscriptions for a limited time with this promo code: AUTH50. To redeem the code, click here-> for a direct link to
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TACKLE GRAB UNBOXING – OCTOBER 2014
We are in full swing for late fall and Tackle Grab’s October box has some great goodies for bass anglers! This box was really cool because not only did Tackle Grab send some great baits, they also sent several items
Read MoreTed Pilgrim
Catfish – Late Summer Patterning
Classic Catfish – Ichtalurids Beyond Independence Day Last time the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service took the temperature of licensed anglers, 7-million savvy souls named the catfish their favored species. By comparison, 10-million anglers preferred bass, while a meager million liked walleyes.
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Lee wins 2017 Bassmaster Classic at 25 Years Old
HOUSTON — In 2013, Jordan Lee was a member of the Auburn University fishing team. Today, he’s on top of the professional bass fishing world. The 25-year-old pro from Guntersville, Ala., stayed within striking distance all week at the GEICO
Read MoreTravel Articles
5 Days on the Devil’s River
Come along for the journey as Robert Field and three companions embark on a five day kayak fishing and camping trip down the legendary Devil’s River. Located in the middle of the desert in deep Southwest Texas, this river is
Read MoreTrout
Finding Fish in Transition – How To
Typically, as fall arrives, many of us head for the tree stand or blind, turning our attention to birds and bucks. Yet, what’s happening on the water this time of the year can be equally as awesome as what’s happening in the field.
Read MoreUS
5 Days on the Devil’s River
Come along for the journey as Robert Field and three companions embark on a five day kayak fishing and camping trip down the legendary Devil’s River. Located in the middle of the desert in deep Southwest Texas, this river is
Read MoreVideos
Florida Bass Trifecta
This is probably one of the best times of the year fishing in Florida. Three killer seasonal patterns come together, proven for great bass fishing numbers of fish, as well as size.
Read MoreWalleye
Pro Angler Marianne Huskey, Ready to take on the World
Unless you are a walleye tournament fishing fanatic, you may not know who Marianne Huskey is. Well, listen up. Marianne is the only woman to ever have won an Angler of the Year (AOY) title in a professional fishing tournament
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