Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Hot walleye lure - THonline.com: Fish Stories

Hot walleye lure - THonline.com: Fish Stories: ""They were selling like hotcakes," Dave Lincoln Jr. said about the Spro MadEye Shad crankbaits that The Bait Shack, in Dubuque, began stocking this season."

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Monday, July 30, 2012

Fishing the Midwest: Adopt fishing techniques to the hot weather

Fishing the Midwest: Adopt fishing techniques to the hot weather: "n most places, it’s been either hot or really hot for the past few weeks. And, in many places, the fishing has been hot for anglers who adapt their techniques to the hot weather."

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Friday, July 27, 2012

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Georgia Angler Sets Men's State Record for Cubera Snapper

Georgia Angler Sets Men's State Record for Cubera Snapper: "The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has announced a new men’s record for cubera snapper, Lutjanus cyanopterus, landed in Georgia by Chris Gray of Shellman Bluff."

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Tuesday, July 24, 2012

The Michael Jordan of Fishing | StarTribune.com

The Michael Jordan of Fishing | StarTribune.com: "Name any fisherman out there, and Larry Dahlberg is better. That’s not according to me; it’s according to all the biggest names in fishing––from the top pros, to the savviest outdoor writers, to the diehard guides who spend 300 days a year on the water. I asked them all “Who’s the best in the world?” And the answer was overwhelming."

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Monday, July 23, 2012

IGFA Hot Catches: Records for Swordfish, Whiterock Bass, Largemouth Bass, Atlantic Halibut, and More Being Challenged

IGFA Hot Catches: Records for Swordfish, Whiterock Bass, Largemouth Bass, Atlantic Halibut, and More Being Challenged: "Standing records for swordfish, whiterock bass, largemouth bass, Atlantic halibut and more are being challenged in this month’s edition of the IGFA Hot Catches."

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Sunday, July 22, 2012

British couple may have nabbed biggest fish ever caught in North America with a monster 12-foot sturgeon | Mail Online

British couple may have nabbed biggest fish ever caught in North America with a monster 12-foot sturgeon | Mail Online: "A couple from England may have nabbed the biggest fish ever caught in North America when they reeled in a 12-foot white sturgeon weighing 1,100 pounds."

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Kings rule the day at Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo | al.com

Kings rule the day at Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo | al.com: "DAUPHIN ISLAND -- There always seems to be a couple of species on the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo leaderboard that folks target simply to get their name entered into the Contender boat drawing."

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Friday, July 20, 2012

Father-son fishing team has day to remember - KansasCity.com

Father-son fishing team has day to remember - KansasCity.com: "Most bass fishermen wouldn’t look at at these days of 100-degree temperatures as prime time for catching a trophy largemouth."

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Thursday, July 19, 2012

20 Questions with Hank Parker | Bassmaster

20 Questions with Hank Parker | Bassmaster: "B.A.S.S.
20 Questions with Hank Parker Hank Parker was the first angler to win a Bassmaster Classic and the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year award. He was a power fisherman extraodinaire before "power fishing" was a term in the sport. In 14 years as a pro angler, Parker qualified for 14 Classics and won two of them. Then he hung it up at the age of 37, choosing to focus on family and his popular television programs. Now his attention is on our 20 Questions."

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Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Kenai River to close to all king salmon fishing as of Thursday: Kenai Peninsula | Alaska news at adn.com

Kenai River to close to all king salmon fishing as of Thursday: Kenai Peninsula | Alaska news at adn.com: "With no letup in the dismal return of king salmon to Alaska waters, the state on Tuesday announced maximum restrictions for its premiere salmon river: Starting Thursday at 12:01 a.m., all fishing for kings on the Kenai River is over."

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Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Salmon fishing season opens Central Calif. rivers - AP State Wire News - The Sacramento Bee

Salmon fishing season opens Central Calif. rivers - AP State Wire News - The Sacramento Bee: "SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Recreational salmon fishing has begun on Central California rivers in what officials call the first normal season since the fall-run Chinook salmon crash five years ago."

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Monday, July 16, 2012

Fishing Tips: Take a shot with these baits

Fishing Tips: Take a shot with these baits: "I get asked all the time what is my favorite “go-to” bait. My response is always the same: It’s the bait that best suits the current conditions."

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Sunday, July 15, 2012

Fresh walleye shore lunch a fishing trip favorite | Grand Forks Herald | Grand Forks, North Dakota

Fresh walleye shore lunch a fishing trip favorite | Grand Forks Herald | Grand Forks, North Dakota: "There’s something about fresh walleye that tastes better when it’s surrounded by a lake. No wonder, then, that the traditional shore lunch — fried fish, spuds and onions and beans — is one of the most popular parts of a guided fishing trip for many anglers."

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Saturday, July 14, 2012

Still plenty of fish to catch with stripers, blues in deeper water - Connecticut Post

Still plenty of fish to catch with stripers, blues in deeper water - Connecticut Post: ""The forecast for tonight, dark," said the late George Carlin's Hippy Dippy Weatherman. That is good news for striper fishermen, because the best chance of hooking a bass in high summer is when you can't see your own hand in front of your own face."

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Fishing expedition yields no Asian carp south of lake - JSOnline

Fishing expedition yields no Asian carp south of lake - JSOnline: "The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported Friday afternoon that an intensive fishing expedition of the water just south of Lake Michigan this week yielded no Asian carp.

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At Lake Tahoe, Commercial Fishing Is Approved - NYTimes.com

At Lake Tahoe, Commercial Fishing Is Approved - NYTimes.com: "SAND HARBOR, Nev. — Just after dawn on Sunday, with a white moon still visible over mountain-ringed Lake Tahoe, Fred Jackson maneuvered his small boat into clear water about 35 feet deep."

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Thursday, July 12, 2012

Good Crappie Fishing in 100 Degree Heat

Good Crappie Fishing in 100 Degree Heat: "In less than 30 seconds, my quill sank. I brought a 1-1/2 pound crappie over the gunwales of my boat. For the next 20 minutes, I continued to take crappie. Although the minnows-in-a-glass-jar idea of my uncle’s was strange, I realized that renegade tactics could produce crappie when no other methods of fishing would"

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Berkley XL/XT Wins Best Line at ICAST

Berkley XL/XT Wins Best Line at ICAST: "Berkley XL/XT was awarded with the Best New Line Awards at this year’s ICAST show in Orlando, Fla. Berkley XL and XT have been industry standards, and the line continues to get better with the improvements to these monofilament lines."

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Why you should pay attention to ICAST | Bassmaster

Why you should pay attention to ICAST | Bassmaster: "Tis the season for bassin’ gear gurus to get all jolly: ICAST (International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades) is upon us. From July 11 to 13, hundreds of manufacturers will be rolling out thousands of new products from fantastic (Humminbird’s 360 Imaging comes to mind) to downright odd (I recall a boat shaped like a giant lily pad last year)."

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Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Fishing for Chinook and Rainbow Trout on Lake Michigan - WAOW - Newsline 9, Wausau News, Weather, Sports

Fishing for Chinook and Rainbow Trout on Lake Michigan - WAOW - Newsline 9, Wausau News, Weather, Sports: "Eager to wet a line, we landed in the deep waters of Lake Michigan. Just off the shore of Kewaunee. We headed out about 2 1/2 miles from the shoreline, over 140 feet of deep lake water. Avid angler Mark Arndt from Wausau set up our down riggers, but it's our presentation that we were hoping the fish liked.
Mark said, "The flasher creates extra action down there and draws fish to the fly.""

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Five Fun Places to Go Brook Trout Fishing in Vermont - Yahoo! Sports

Five Fun Places to Go Brook Trout Fishing in Vermont - Yahoo! Sports: "Vermont has some fun places where you can enjoy carefree days of brook trout fishing. Whether you are planning an extended vacation or a day fishing trip, you will definitely want to check out these fishing hot spots."

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Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Fishermen reel in big catch with 12-foot bull shark | WTVR.com – Richmond News & Weather from WTVR Television CBS 6

Fishermen reel in big catch with 12-foot bull shark | WTVR.com – Richmond News & Weather from WTVR Television CBS 6: "John Radtke and his friends said they went out fishing over night near the mid-span of the Howard Frankland Bridge with the intention of catching a shark."

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Kentucky high schools adding new sport: bass fishing

Kentucky high schools adding new sport: bass fishing: "Hooked by a neighboring state’s success, Kentucky is gearing up for its inaugural season of high school bass fishing."

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Gov. Cuomo Catches A Big Fish In "The NYC Area" (Translation: Weekend In The Hamptons) | New York Daily News

Gov. Cuomo Catches A Big Fish In "The NYC Area" (Translation: Weekend In The Hamptons) | New York Daily News: "fter spending a week in what was described in his public schedules as the “New York City area,” Cuomo returned to Albany Monday and confessed in a radio interview that he spent at least part of the time in the Hamptons."

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Monday, July 9, 2012

Live bait will catch more fish on hot summer days

Live bait will catch more fish on hot summer days: "We’re in the middle of the summer fishing season. The weather is hot, and some anglers believe that hot weather can make fishing difficult."

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Night fishing season is here - NewsTimes

Night fishing season is here - NewsTimes: "The hot and long "dog days" of summer are here. These hot days help to make fantastic fishing at night. Anglers often prefer summer night fishing because it is cooler than the summer days. Others prefer to fish at night because it extends the time that they can spend fishing. Some anglers opt for fishing at night because there is less fishing and boating traffic on the water."

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Sunday, July 8, 2012

For a fish with some fight, try the speedy white bass | GoErie.com/Erie Times-News

For a fish with some fight, try the speedy white bass | GoErie.com/Erie Times-News: "here are certain fishing memories that bring out a warm and fuzzy nostalgia in even the most hardened of anglers.

Macho muskie hunters will blubber in their beer while reminiscing about the first bluegill they caught with Dad. Grizzled catfish aficionados get misty when they remember Grandpa and his homemade bullhead bait."

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Mike Bleech: Three W's of consistent fishing success | GoErie.com/Erie Times-News

Mike Bleech: Three W's of consistent fishing success | GoErie.com/Erie Times-News: "Some anglers seem to catch fish just about every time they go fishing. You probably want to be one of them."

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Friday, July 6, 2012

Bank Fishing Tips | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Bank Fishing Tips | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC:

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Summer Fishing | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Summer Fishing | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "This is my favorite time of the year to compete in tournaments. Bass will relate to off-shore structure now. Anglers must remember that most winning tournament weights are likely to come from these areas, rather than in the shallows."

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Rethink Cane Pole Fishing for Crappie

Rethink Cane Pole Fishing for Crappie: "In less than 30 seconds, my quill sank. I brought a 1-1/2 pound crappie over the gunwales of my boat. For the next 20 minutes, I continued to take crappie"

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Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Catch Crappie with Chewing Gum and Thread

Catch Crappie with Chewing Gum and Thread: "In less than 30 seconds, my quill sank. I brought a 1-1/2 pound crappie over the gunwales of my boat."

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