Friday, November 30, 2012

Fishing for Crappie under the Fog - OutdoorHub.com

Fishing for Crappie under the Fog - OutdoorHub.com: "The fog that unexpectedly settled over Weiss Lake was of the pea-soup variety, yet that didn’t deter Terry Whaley. Actually, Whaley probably could find his crappie fishing holes blindfolded, although that would have made the boat ride a little too adventurous."

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Thursday, November 29, 2012

Deep thoughts on a panfish hotspot - DailyHerald.com

Deep thoughts on a panfish hotspot - DailyHerald.com: "I would venture a guess that every angler who manages to “connect” with a decent fishing hole is hesitant in sharing the spot with someone he or she doesn’t know well. Some fishermen guard their secret spots so strongly that it becomes an obsession."

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When and Why to Use Red Hooks for Bass Fishing

When and Why to Use Red Hooks for Bass Fishing: "f you’re like us, you don’t have enough fingers or toes to count the number of times you’ve heard fellow anglers banter back and forth about the effectiveness, or perceived lack thereof, of red hooks. You’ll find a couple of them scattered about in random compartments of many anglers’ boats, but most of us never pay them much attention. Truth be told, I only buy red hooks when I’m in a rush to the lake and the local tackle shop is out of black hooks. Sure, they look sexy, but do fish really care what color hook you’re using?"

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Crappie, bass fishing active on region's lakes and rivers | The News Star | thenewsstar.com

Crappie, bass fishing active on region's lakes and rivers | The News Star | thenewsstar.com: "CANEY LAKE: Just about every species of fish is moving deeper with crappie suspended 20-25 feet deep and hitting jigs while yellow bass and black bass are moving even deeper and will hit jigging spoons and tail spinners fished deeper. Trust your depth finder to let you know at what depth the fish are hanging out. For more information, call the Honey Hole at 323-8707 for updated information."

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First Ice is Nice - OutdoorHub.com

First Ice is Nice - OutdoorHub.com: "Mike Tietjen likes thin ice. No, he isn’t keen on falling through it. What Tietjen likes about thin ice is the action below it."

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Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Fall Bass Fishing Tactic in action - YouTube

Fall Bass Fishing Tactic in action - YouTube: ""

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More Cold Water Tactics for Bass

More Cold Water Tactics for Bass: "  The transition from fall to winter can be a tough bite one day and the best chance for a trophy. It is in this time of year that anglers must learn to slow down and find patterns that will work throughout the winter. Bass will slow down and eventually suspend as the water temperature continues to drop. They become lethargic and slow as their metabolism slows down but they do need to eat. The digestion of the fish will be slower in cold water reducing the frequency of foraging, but to the patient anglers that brave the cold, there is a good chance that a trophy can be caught. Let us take now take a look at some of the tactics that many anglers believe to be among the best cold water presentations for winter bass. "

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Fishing report: South Florida - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

Fishing report: South Florida - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com: "Jake Hobbs loves to fish and the 13-year-old has the stories to prove it, from catching a 70-pound cobia on a local drift boat to catching largemouth bass in the Everglades, at Lake Okeechobee and in secret fishing holes in his Coral Springs neighborhood."

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Sunday, November 25, 2012

Why Is Cold Front Bass Fishing So Bad?

Why Is Cold Front Bass Fishing So Bad?: "I really hate fishing for bass during or after a cold front. Fishing always seems to be very tough. Even though some bass can still be caught, it does make it tougher to catch them."

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Bass fishing Apps - Android

Bass fishing Apps - Android: "bass fishing"

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Fishing Column: Bass Federation buys National Bass Anglers - StamfordAdvocate

Fishing Column: Bass Federation buys National Bass Anglers - StamfordAdvocate: "The Bass Federation, Inc (TBF) announced last week that it has acquired ownership of the nation's fastest growing local/team fishing circuit, the National Bass Anglers Association, (NBAA)."

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Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Unlocking Bass: 3 keys to a kicker | Bassmaster

Unlocking Bass: 3 keys to a kicker | Bassmaster: "Someone recently told me that I've caught more daily big bass than any other angler in the Bassmaster Elite Series. I was surprised to hear it, but it's a nice confirmation of some of my tournament philosophies. Then they asked me if I'd share some of those ideas with you here, and I agreed. I think it's important to share that kind of stuff. I've benefitted from things that other anglers have shared with me, and I like to give back when I can. It makes us all better."

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Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Carolina Rig Tips for Cold Water Bass | Part I

Carolina Rig Tips for Cold Water Bass | Part I: "For many of our readers, fall is nothing but a distant memory. The trees have shed their foliage and the pleasant, cool nights have quickly turned to bone-chilling mornings with no hope of fishing. As the water temperatures continue to drop and the bass’ metabolism begins to slow, fishing can get downright tough this time of year. It happens to us, too, as we often refer to it as our yearly “depression”."

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Monday, November 19, 2012

Fall Bass Fishing - YouTube

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Fall Bass Fishing Tactic in action - YouTube

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Everyday Adventures; Learn how to fly fish

Everyday Adventures; Learn how to fly fish: "The sport can trace its lineage to the time of Christ. The ancient Macedonians caught trout on artificial flies while the apostles were throwing their nets into the Sea of Galilee. "

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Make Way for Center Pin Steelhead and Salmon Fishing on Michigan Streams - OutdoorHub.com

Make Way for Center Pin Steelhead and Salmon Fishing on Michigan Streams - OutdoorHub.com: "Spell it ‘center’ or ‘centre,’ or just call it ‘pinning.’ However you name it, using center pin fishing gear to offer salmon and steelhead a float-suspended bait or lure is catching anglers as well as salmonids."

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Sunday, November 18, 2012

Adapting to New Trends in Tackle | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Adapting to New Trends in Tackle | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Anglers are funny about change.  On one hand, we’re all looking for innovative ways to catch bass.  On the other hand, we can be a little stubborn about radical tackle changes.  And I’m no exception.  When I’m comfortable"

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Friday, November 16, 2012

Why are baitcasting reels considered primarily for power fishing and spinning reels for finesse fishing? | Field & Stream

Why are baitcasting reels considered primarily for power fishing and spinning reels for finesse fishing? | Field & Stream: "Not really true since you shouldn't use power on the reel rather the power comes from the rod in pumping the rod. BUT, with a baitcaster you can, more easily, put your thumb down on the line, and pump the rod not allowing the drag to let line slip out."

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Five for 5 | Five Quality Pairs of Bass Fishing Sunglasses

Five for 5 | Five Quality Pairs of Bass Fishing Sunglasses: "I get the opportunity to wear all kinds of sunglasses, and although I’m not entirely sure how many pairs I own, it’s definitely safe to say that I have more than five pairs. Between my yellow, amber, smoke and dark lenses, I’ve got just about every type of sunglasses for almost any situation. Not only do sunglasses aid my vision while on the water, but they also protect my eyes. I can’t tell you how many times my eyes have been saved by sunglasses—tree branches, bullet weights, wayward baits, bugs and glare can be the biggest enemies for anglers and their eyes. Much like wearing a Mustang PFD, sunglasses are vital when it comes to angler safety."

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Use Cheaters to Help Increase Your Trout and Salmon Success - OutdoorHub.com

Use Cheaters to Help Increase Your Trout and Salmon Success - OutdoorHub.com: "In August 2011, the New York State DEC increased the allowable number of fishing rods per person from two to three (on the Great Lakes). The change was beneficial to anglers and captains, because it allowed us to run more rods with fewer people on deck."

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Thursday, November 15, 2012

Unlocking Bass: 3 keys to better jig fishing | Bassmaster

Unlocking Bass: 3 keys to better jig fishing | Bassmaster: "Everyone knows that jigs catch bass. In fact, they were probably the very first artificial lure type that was ever used to catch a bass. They catch big fish, too. There have probably been more big bass awards won on a jig than any other lure type. Those are just a couple of reasons why the jig is my favorite lure."

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Big baits score big fall bass | Bassmaster

Big baits score big fall bass | Bassmaster: "November means two things to me: big bucks and big bass.

When I’m not hunting in Michigan, I want to be scouring southern reservoirs because this is an excellent time and place to catch a giant."

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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Early Winter Bass | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Early Winter Bass | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Early winter can be a very frustrating time of year for trophy largemouth bass or it can be the most exciting time of year. If you fish the right lake, at the right time, you can have the best bass fishing of your life, and good enough to count for someone else's life too.
    I have taken a survey on the Internet of the top five best bass lures, then matched it with the right techniques you need to be successful this time of year. As always, good luck and don't forget, bass don't get big if you keep them...Now, the voted top five best largemouth bass lures for early winter and how to fish them."

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Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Finesse Fishing for Bass from Mikeybalzzfishing

Finesse Fishing for Bass from Mikeybalzzfishing: "Our buddy Mikey (Mikeybalzzfishing) from Florida produced this short video for us discussing some basic tips on versatile finesse setups/presentations with both drop-shot rigs and shaky head fishing on Lake Okeechobee."

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Monday, November 12, 2012

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Friday, November 9, 2012

Fishing before and after storms - Cranston Herald

Fishing before and after storms - Cranston Herald: "Many anglers believe the best time to fresh or saltwater fish is before a storm… for example in the summer before a cold front moves in. They believe the fish feel the difference in barometric pressure… the front moves in, the pressure drops and it triggers a feeding frenzy. I guess the fish sense bad weather so they eat while the eating is good. Many also believe that during and after a storm fishing is not good as the water is turbid and cloudy so fish cannot even see the most attractive bait."

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Fall Fishing with the Rapala DT Series - Wired2Fish

Fall Fishing with the Rapala DT Series - Wired2Fish: "Fall is my favorite to be on the water. The cool air, crisp breeze and stellar bass fishing make this time of year a very special one. As the water cools and the shad continue their search for shallower water, a quality crankbait quickly turns into a necessity. While there are several different factors to successful crankbait fishing, such as retrieve cadence, it is most important to use a quality, true-running crankbait. "

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Thursday, November 8, 2012

Fishing for the Last Open Water Walleyes - OutdoorHub.com

Fishing for the Last Open Water Walleyes - OutdoorHub.com: "Late autumn and early winter can be an intimidating time to chase walleyes. With more anglers sitting in treestands instead of boats, fishing reports get a little sketchy. Plus, the demise of the thermocline means old marble-eyes is free to roam the entire water column — opening up a wealth of potential habitat. Fortunately, some of late fall’s finest fishing is a satisfyingly simple and straightforward affair."

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Tuesday, November 6, 2012

How to Tie the Best Knot For Fluorocarbon | Field & Stream

How to Tie the Best Knot For Fluorocarbon | Field & Stream: "Flourocarbon lines have become hugely popular over the last few years for their low stretch and near-invisibility under water. But there also a few problems, the foremost being tying a good knot. Some of the traditional knots for nylon mono don’t work as well with fluoro."

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Angler hooks a prehistoric surprise - sandmountainreporter.com: Outdoors

Angler hooks a prehistoric surprise - sandmountainreporter.com: Outdoors: "n Oct. 12, Woody Bozeman was fishing the Tallapoosa River for catfish just off the boat ramp at Fort Toulouse National Historic Park in Wetumpka."

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Video: How to Shoot Docks for Crappies, Part 2 - OutdoorHub.com

Video: How to Shoot Docks for Crappies, Part 2 - OutdoorHub.com: "Crappies love docks–especially during fall and winter. But how do you reach them when they’re tucked way up underneath? You have to “shoot” the dock, which involves skipping a small, soft-plastic jig deep underneath the dock. But floating docks present a special challenge. This multi-part video series covers all aspects of dock-shooting."

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Long-standing Virginia Swordfish Record Crushed by Tenacious Angler - OutdoorHub.com

Long-standing Virginia Swordfish Record Crushed by Tenacious Angler - OutdoorHub.com: "For more than 30 years, James Alexander of Virginia Beach comfortably held on to the Virginia state record swordfish. Then, on a late summer whim, 29-year-old Joseph Harris and his friends spontaneously decided to go on an overnight fishing trip–and Alexander’s record was shattered."

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Monday, November 5, 2012

Accessing the Not-So-Accessible for Panfish Success - OutdoorHub.com

Accessing the Not-So-Accessible for Panfish Success - OutdoorHub.com: "Three guys trolling five rods in a 12-foot jonboat is plenty challenging when you’re just trying to keep your lines untangled. Once you get the system down, though, it’s all pretty easy—even when you’re all three working on a limit of 25 panfish apiece."

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Sunday, November 4, 2012

Fall Bass Fishing Tip Videos - Topwater Selection Tips - Carolina Rig Fishing - 9.8 lb Lake Fork Big Bass Photo! - Texas Fishing Forum

Fall Bass Fishing Tip Videos - Topwater Selection Tips - Carolina Rig Fishing - 9.8 lb Lake Fork Big Bass Photo! - Texas Fishing Forum: "Hello TFF and Happy Halloween! Here at Lake Fork the water is cooling and the fall bite is improving. Look for bass to be chasing shad in main lake and secondary pockets with access to deeper water. Cast topwaters, shallow cranks, and weightless worms for the best results on these 1-5 ft flats."

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The Best Bass Fishing Website - YouTube

The Best Bass Fishing Website - YouTube: ""

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Carroll outdoors: Hit a fall bass bonanza - Carroll County Times: Bill May

Carroll outdoors: Hit a fall bass bonanza - Carroll County Times: Bill May: "Fall bass fishing in reservoirs, lakes, ponds and rivers throughout the mid-Atlantic is usually not quite as good as spring fishing. But, it can be quite good, and, since fish are often bunched up, you may hit a bonanza."

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Friday, November 2, 2012

Video: How to Shoot Docks for Crappies, Part 1 - OutdoorHub.com

Video: How to Shoot Docks for Crappies, Part 1 - OutdoorHub.com: "Crappies love docks–especially during fall and winter. But how do you reach them when they’re tucked way up underneath? You have to “shoot” the dock, which involves skipping a small, soft-plastic jig deep underneath the dock. But floating docks present a special challenge. This multi-part video series covers all aspects of dock-shooting."

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Video: Mexico Inshore Fly Fishing - OutdoorHub.com

Video: Mexico Inshore Fly Fishing - OutdoorHub.com: "In this week’s Fly Fishing Film Tour video short, follow an angler as he ventures into the Mexican mangroves in search of snook and more. He and his guide glide between marshy overgrowths, pursuing a fish-of-a-lifetime."

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Thursday, November 1, 2012

Big Bass Splash unlike anything else | Bassmaster

Big Bass Splash unlike anything else | Bassmaster:

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The coolest bass rigs you aren't throwing | Bassmaster

The coolest bass rigs you aren't throwing | Bassmaster: "Tricking bass to bite on heavily pressured lakes often requires a break from traditional tactics. Pros say it all the time: “When following other anglers down a productive bank, show the fish something different.” A different lure might be the answer, but a different presentation with a proven lure might work even better."

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Is this fish evil? | Deep Sea News

Is this fish evil? | Deep Sea News: "I was going to do a “demons of the deep” post for Halloween but as I was considering which animals to include I had to stop and ask myself what this was really all about and it took me in a slightly different direction, viz:"

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Fall fishing best bets include chinook in Puget Sound | Other Sports | The Seattle Times

Fall fishing best bets include chinook in Puget Sound | Other Sports | The Seattle Times: "Fall fishing options are expanding with some already providing decent action.

The marine hatchery chinook fishing scene reopened from Saratoga Pass down the southeast side of Whidbey Island (Marine Catch Areas 8-1 and 8-2) and northern Puget Sound (9)"

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