Sunday, March 31, 2013

Potent walleye lures leave lead out - Toledo Blade

Potent walleye lures leave lead out - Toledo Blade: "Anglers are an unusual study in contradiction. Most engage in an unending search to find the “secret” lure, technique or hot spot that will produce bragging-class success."

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Walleye Fishing | Inside Angles on Walleyes

Walleye Fishing | Inside Angles on Walleyes: "No secret that walleyes use weeds an awful lot and despite the fact that walleyes are known to use weeds so often, many walleye anglers still avoid fishing weeds.  Take a quick look around many good walleye fisheries from the opener on through summer and the armada of boats are typically dangling lines over classic structure."

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Tidewater crappie present delicious meal | Outdoors | The Sun Herald

Tidewater crappie present delicious meal | Outdoors | The Sun Herald: "The coastal rivers are filled crappie, one of the most delicious fish one could ever serve on a platter.

There are two different species of tasty crappie, the black crappie and the white crappie."

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Alabama has four of nation's top 50 crappie lakes says Fishhound.com | al.com

Alabama has four of nation's top 50 crappie lakes says Fishhound.com | al.com: "Fishhound.com is an on-line information service for anglers. Editors there recently compiled a "50 Best Crappie Lakes" list after consulting with veteran outdoor writers, professional crappie anglers, companies like Blakemore and Southern Pro, and organizations such as Crappie USA, Crappie Masters and Crappie Nation."

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Saturday, March 30, 2013

Albany Herald | OUTDOORS FEATURE: Tips for post-spawn crappies

Albany Herald | OUTDOORS FEATURE: Tips for post-spawn crappies: "Post-spawn is a traditional transition time for crappies. The fish are seemingly moving randomly and can be quite unpredictable. Anglers wishing to catch a limit of fish for the fryer and the freezer must learn how to pinpoint them to be successful."

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Who needs a fishing rod? Amazing moment angler grabs sea bass straight out of the water | Mail Online

Who needs a fishing rod? Amazing moment angler grabs sea bass straight out of the water | Mail Online: "Sitting on a boat with a rod and line for hour upon hour in all weathers? That's not for this fisherman.

Instead, he prefers a much simpler method of reeling in a catch - fishing by hand.

This incredible video posted online shows how the angler, who reveals only his hand, catches a sea bass without the need for a rod. "

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Royalton fishing duo lands a big one - News - Benton Evening News - Benton, IL

Royalton fishing duo lands a big one - News - Benton Evening News - Benton, IL: "David Guill and his son, Boo, of Royalton brought home a brand new Legend bass boat and $1,000 from the Sealy Outdoors Big Bass Splash held on Guntersville Lake near Scottsboro, Ala. "

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Jerk baits a good bet for spring bass fishing | cleveland.com

Jerk baits a good bet for spring bass fishing | cleveland.com: "It's definitely jerkbait time, as most of the anglers in the recently-completed Bassmaster Classic proved--hardly any of the 53 contenders had anything but one of the slender, darting minnow imitations tied on their number one rod when the competition got underway, and many fish that made it to the weigh-in stuck themselves on one of these versatile lures--even though Cliff Pace won the big prize by fishing a jig."

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Friday, March 29, 2013

Spring Tips and Tactics to Catch More Bass

Spring Tips and Tactics to Catch More Bass: " Now that the lakes have begun to warm the bass are on the move from the main lake points to the spawning flats they will stage on the secondary points and use grass lines for cover. The fish are seeking the optimal condition for the spawn in preparation for the longer warmer days to come. Rogue bass will be seen cruising the spawning flats, but the larger females will be schooled by size in relation to the structure of the points and grass lines"

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Be prepared for early-season bass fishing - NewsTimes

Be prepared for early-season bass fishing - NewsTimes: "Early-season bass fishing can be some of the best fishing of the year -- if you are properly prepared. Preparation for cold weather and the proper fish-catching techniques will help to ensure a more comfortable and productive day while on the water."

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Thursday, March 28, 2013

Effective Decision Making in Early Spring Bass Tournaments

Effective Decision Making in Early Spring Bass Tournaments: "It happens to the best of us—you get the rare chance to go fishing during the workweek and absolutely wreck the bass. A limit easily weighing 25 pounds is enough to make you jump into Saturday’s derby with every expectation of winning. When tournament time rolls around, however, your fish have moved and you’re left scratching your head and scrambling to catch a modest limit. "

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How to Catch Striped Bass when Everyone Else is Getting Skunked - Barnstable-Hyannis, MA Patch

How to Catch Striped Bass when Everyone Else is Getting Skunked - Barnstable-Hyannis, MA Patch: "You know those guys with the bent rods, when everyone else is not catching a thing? How would you like to be that guy this fishing season? Read on to find out how you can avoid the dreaded skunk, and catch bass when nobody else can."

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Sasser: Falcon Lake reinforces its reputation as America’s No. 1 bass lake | Dallasnews.com - News for Dallas, Texas - SportsDayDFW

Sasser: Falcon Lake reinforces its reputation as America’s No. 1 bass lake | Dallasnews.com - News for Dallas, Texas - SportsDayDFW: "Texas bass pro Keith Combs led all four days at the Bassmaster Elite Series Rigid Industries Falcon Slam to earn his first Elite Series victory and $100,500 on Monday. Combs a former Falcon Lake fishing guide, caught a four-day, 20-fish limit that totaled 111 pounds, five ounces."

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If You Can’t Beat Them, Eat Them: Filleting and Cooking Asian Carp - Outdoor Hub

If You Can’t Beat Them, Eat Them: Filleting and Cooking Asian Carp - Outdoor Hub: "Asian carp threaten America’s waterways and a multi-billion dollar freshwater fishing industry, as well as being hated by just about every angler out there. So the obvious answer is, why not eat them? The species is notoriously fast breeding, large growing and high in protein. Carp meat itself is a slick pearly white and carries a somewhat neutral taste, which makes it a perfect canvas for seasoning and marinades."

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Anderson: Two-fish walleye and bass limits obscure real Mille Lacs issue | StarTribune.com

Anderson: Two-fish walleye and bass limits obscure real Mille Lacs issue | StarTribune.com: "When the bizarre becomes routine, people accept it as normal. Which might explain the quiet acquiescence among Mille Lacs anglers since the Department of Natural Resources recently announced its two-fish walleye limits for the lake beginning May 11."

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Monday, March 25, 2013

Spring chill is no deterrent to catching big bass - KansasCity.com

Spring chill is no deterrent to catching big bass - KansasCity.com: "OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — The air temperature had dropped to about 30 degrees, and a strong north wind kicked up whitecaps on Lake of the Ozarks."

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Durant Daily Democrat - 15th largest bass caught in Oklahoma

Durant Daily Democrat - 15th largest bass caught in Oklahoma: "uring the Red River Bass Club tournament, Saturday, March 16th, J.D. Kent, of Durant, reeled in a 13.86 pound largemouth bass. Gene Gilliland, Assistant Chief of Fisheries, Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, reported that the fish is the 15th largest in the all-time Oklahoma Top-20 Largemouth Bass records."

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"Submarine”-sized Brown Trout Caught in New Zealand - Outdoor Hub

"Submarine”-sized Brown Trout Caught in New Zealand - Outdoor Hub: "For angler Otwin Kandolf, his first predicament after landing a gigantic brown trout was finding a scale big enough for it. According to 3 News, the New Zealand resident was fishing in the Ohau B hydro canal when he was approached by the massive fish. It had been feeding on pellets in the water when he cast a line towards it"

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Sunday, March 24, 2013

Three New Vermont State Record Fish Caught in 2012 - Outdoor Hub

Three New Vermont State Record Fish Caught in 2012 - Outdoor Hub: "Vermont’s lakes and streams continue to produce amazing numbers of big fish year after year.  In 2012, three new state records were established for burbot, channel catfish and pumpkinseed sunfish."

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Weekend Bass Strategies | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Weekend Bass Strategies | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "I’ve always said weekend anglers face some of fishing’s toughest conditions.  As a rule, bass bite better during the week than on weekends.
   Anglers joke that fish know they must eat heartily during the week, so they won’t need to show their faces to the entourage of weekend anglers."

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Bass Fishing With Flipping Jigs

Bass Fishing With Flipping Jigs:

JP DeRose gives you the low-down on flipping jigs, and why they've been such a classic bass fishing bait for years.

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Early Summer Bass Fishing Techniques | Bass Fishing Midwest

Early Summer Bass Fishing Techniques | Bass Fishing Midwest: "Early summer is a great time for bass fishing.  As a general rule bass are still located in shallow water.  Those that have started the summer migration towards deeper water are still staging on the first deep water drop offs near the spring spawning areas.  Since not all bass spawn at the same time there are aggressive fish still willing to entertain you.  Bass at this time are often scattered from shallow to semi-deep water."

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Fishing the Post-Spawn for Bass | Bass Fishing Midwest

Fishing the Post-Spawn for Bass | Bass Fishing Midwest: "The cold months of winter are only a memory while the spawn is just ending. Catching bass during this transition from spawn to post-spawn is one of the most difficult times for many anglers to catch fish. The female bass have moved off to deeper water while the males are just finishing up guarding the nests."

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Avoid the Crowds of Summer by Fishing at Night | Bass Fishing Midwest

Avoid the Crowds of Summer by Fishing at Night | Bass Fishing Midwest: "As summer gets into full swing the lakes and waterway become full of everything from large boats to personal watercraft.  The waters get churned up and running a fishing boat becomes more trouble than it seems worth at times.  When this change begins to take place it is time for the avid angler to resort to fishing at night."

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Friday, March 22, 2013

Spring (crappie) cleaning - lakeexpo.com: Lake News: crappie, lake of the ozarks, fishing,

Spring (crappie) cleaning - lakeexpo.com: Lake News: crappie, lake of the ozarks, fishing,: "CAMDENTON, Mo. – With warmer spring weather fast approaching, that can only mean one thing on some of Missouri’s lakes, the crappie spawn is near. March and April bring some of the hottest crappie fishing action with them, and a great fishing location is probably closer than you think: Lake of the Ozarks. The lake is located centrally in the state and is well known for its crappie fishing."

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Takasaki: Lindner's tips for early walleye fishing | The Argus Leader | argusleader.com

Takasaki: Lindner's tips for early walleye fishing | The Argus Leader | argusleader.com: "For the past 3½ years that I have lived in Sioux Falls, I had come to think that South Dakota winters were very short and incredibly mild. This year’s winter has changed all of that. Now, I’m beginning to believe that S.D. winters are more like Minnesota winters."

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Thursday, March 21, 2013

Fishing Report: Best Places to Catch Spawning Bass | Outdoor Life

Fishing Report: Best Places to Catch Spawning Bass | Outdoor Life: "Like deer hunters waiting for the best days of the rut, bass anglers around the country look forward to bass spawning season and a chance to catch the biggest largemouths of the year. We broke down each region of the country to give you the best lakes, dates, and baits to catch bass near where you live."

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Wednesday, March 20, 2013

3 Waying Live Eels in Rips for Striped Bass – My Fishing Cape Cod

3 Waying Live Eels in Rips for Striped Bass – My Fishing Cape Cod: "triped bass fishing is pretty unique if you think about it.  What other fish species can be targeted in open water, up tight to the beachfront, in rivers, harbors, bays, canals, estuaries, rips, rock piles, shoals, and drop-offs as well as in a variety of other interesting environments.   Without a doubt the striped bass is a very dynamic and opportunistic fish species."

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Fishing Brush Piles

Fishing Brush Piles: "Every angler values some sort of cover when it comes to bass fishing. Some of the easiest cover anglers can make themselves includes brush piles. But sometimes finding already sunk brush can be the key to big catches throughout the year. Understanding the nuances of fishing brush and fishing wood as opposed to rock and grass once you've found it often equals big success when bass fishing."

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The YUMphibian | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

The YUMphibian | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "David Dudley shows you the YUMphibianin this informative video."

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Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Mille Lacs walleye limit cut in half. Only two allowed | StarTribune.com

Mille Lacs walleye limit cut in half. Only two allowed | StarTribune.com: "Mille Lacs walleye anglers will be limited to two fish beginning May 11, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said Tuesday morning.
The harvest slot wil be 18 to 20 inches. One walleye in the two-fish limit can be larger than 28 inches."

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Monday, March 18, 2013

Get Involved in the Sport | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Get Involved in the Sport | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "There exist articles about every single aspect of bass fishing.  In every corner of the sport, there is something out "

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Prespawn power fishing with jigs | Bassmaster

Prespawn power fishing with jigs | Bassmaster: "Everyone knows the prespawn is a time to catch big fish.

Bass can be easy to pattern when the weather is stable this time of year, but they can be tricky to figure out during changing conditions because they make fast location changes."

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Oklahoma Angler Catches State Record Largemouth Bass - Outdoor Hub

Oklahoma Angler Catches State Record Largemouth Bass - Outdoor Hub: "There must be something in the water of Cedar Lake in southeast Oklahoma, because it produced the second state record bass in just under a year. Angler Dale Miller, 54, only recently began fishing at the lake and he was pleasantly surprised at his good fortune."

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Sunday, March 17, 2013

7 Secrets to Catching More Fish this Spring on Cape Cod | CapeCodToday.Com

7 Secrets to Catching More Fish this Spring on Cape Cod | CapeCodToday.Com: " will be in full gear in just a couple of months. If you are like me, then you have a serious case of cabin fever that can only be cured by a day spent on the beach, in the rocks or on the water. Warm weather will be here soon trust me."

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Saturday, March 16, 2013

After The Hookset?? - General Bass Fishing Forum - Bass Fishing Forums

After The Hookset?? - General Bass Fishing Forum - Bass Fishing Forums: "Fellas, I'm completely and totally mindblown and humbled as I sit here and type this. An hour and a half ago I hooked an absolute goliath fish on a big plastic bait. The fish took the bait, I got a nice hookset and the battle began."

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Friday, March 15, 2013

MyWebTimes : OUTDOORS: Stick baits best for lake fish

MyWebTimes : OUTDOORS: Stick baits best for lake fish: "When La Salle Lake opens Friday, March 15, 2013 I want to share a tactic that sure worked fine for me during last season.

I had received a package of stick baits from one of the dealers at a local fishing show. He mentioned how effective they were for early bass fishing. Yeah, yeah, I thought, but since they were free I thought I would give them a try."

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How To Fish the Devil's Horse Topwater Bait | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

How To Fish the Devil's Horse Topwater Bait | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC:

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Swindle Fishes with Etch A Sketch | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Swindle Fishes with Etch A Sketch | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "March 14th marks the beginning of the 2013 Bassmaster Elite Series Season. And it’s a pretty sure bet that Gerald Swindle is the only pro with an Etch A Sketch toy in his boat. Ironically, it has nothing to do with fun and games for bass fishing’s funniest pro. But instead, a means to erasing the past, forgetting about the bad, and focusi"

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How To Fish the Yum Houdini Shad | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

How To Fish the Yum Houdini Shad | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC:

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Crappie Fishing: Early-Season Tips from a Legendary Guide | Outdoor Life

Crappie Fishing: Early-Season Tips from a Legendary Guide | Outdoor Life: "Sam Heaton, who has been around fishing all his life, spent 25 years as a crappie guide on Alabama’s famed Weiss Lake. In time, he moved along in his fishing career, and now he is one of the primary in-the-field men for MinnKota and Humminbird."

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Thursday, March 14, 2013

Learn to catch walleyes

Learn to catch walleyes: "SALT LAKE CITY — Many Utah walleye anglers think the spring spawn is the best time to fish for walleyes. In reality, the best walleye fishing doesn't start until after the spawn. And, in Utah, good walleye fishing can be found through the summer and fall."

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Walleye lovers always angling for ways to fish | Farm and Dairy - Agriculture News, Auctions, Classifieds

Walleye lovers always angling for ways to fish | Farm and Dairy - Agriculture News, Auctions, Classifieds: "Good friend and great angler Dick Kotis of Kent, Ohio, once told me his secret to a long and enjoyable life.

Kotis, a world traveler who headed the famed Arbogast lure company, the makers of such legendary lures as the Jitterbug and Hula Popper, said that in his opinion each of us are born with a lifetime gift from above of so many days on earth. A certain and set number of days, he surmised."

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Spring Sight Fishing for Bass

Spring Sight Fishing for Bass: " In much of the Midwest and Southeast bass will soon be on the bed and sight fishing in clear water is a favorite tactic during the spawn and it is the floating worm that excels during this time of the year"

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Shallow Bass Fishing in Cold Water

Shallow Bass Fishing in Cold Water: "When many of us think of bass fishing in cold water, we envision uncomfortable temperatures, finesse gear and deep water. While deep fishing techniques can certainly yield nice catches in the colder months, you won’t find Elite Series pro Hank Cherry doing it. In fact, cold water often means the exact opposite for him—shallow water fishing. "

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Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Looking at Largemouths | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Looking at Largemouths | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "About the time the last bass of the year finishes spawning, Tim Mann starts dreaming about next year. A Florida tournament angler who calls the St. Johns River home waters, Mann enjoys catching bass a lot of different ways. Still, there’s nothing he likes better than “looking at them,” and he’s known as o"

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Looking at Largemouths | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Looking at Largemouths | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "About the time the last bass of the year finishes spawning, Tim Mann starts dreaming about next year. A Florida tournament angler who calls the St. Johns River home waters, Mann enjoys catching bass a lot of different ways. Still, there’s nothing he likes better than “looking at them,” and he’s known as o"

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Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Eliminating Fishless Water

Eliminating Fishless Water: "Earlier this week we detailed how one pro has mastered milking an area for all its worth over several days of fishing. It was Vic Vatalaro and it was a great lesson on finding replenishing areas and then stalking the bass and fishing patiently and methodically as they roamed in and out of the area at various times of the day."

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The Steelhead Site • The most Steelhead information available!

The Steelhead Site • The most Steelhead information available!: "Welcome, Anonymous to the Great Lakes most comprehensive resource for Steelhead, Trout and Salmon fly fishing information. Explore new water, discover resources and start your fly fishing journey here. This site covers all major and minor tributaries to the Great Lakes for Steelhead, Trout and Salmon fly fishing. With thousands of miles of fly fishing tributaries, the opportunities are many."

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Tips for bass fishing success during the prespawn - Mississippi Sportsman

Tips for bass fishing success during the prespawn - Mississippi Sportsman: "The prespawn can be maddening, as cold fronts roll through and impact the bass bite. Here are some tips from the pros to help fill out your stringer, even when things get tough."

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Delta double digs the jig: Bass anglers find the bite at incoming tide - Stockton Fishing | Examiner.com

Delta double digs the jig: Bass anglers find the bite at incoming tide - Stockton Fishing | Examiner.com: "Another double-digit bass was caught today on the Delta. Anglers John House and River2Sea pro Stanley Lafever found a 10 and an eight pounder today on a fun fishing trip through the Middle Delta. "We got them about 30-minutes apart on the first part of the incoming," said Lafever. "We fished for about five hours this afternoon and got six fish. It's absolutely not wide-open out here; but with the upcoming full moon and the warming temperatures, I think the first, big wave of spawners will be up soon.""

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Marc Folco: 70-pound bass likely new world record | SouthCoastToday.com

Marc Folco: 70-pound bass likely new world record | SouthCoastToday.com: "James R. Bramlett of Alabama on Feb. 28 may have broken the IGFA (International Game Fish Association) all-tackle world record for landlocked striped bass when the 65 year old landed a monster weighing 70 pounds from the Black Warrior River after a 20-minute battle"

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Saturday, March 9, 2013

Headwaters Safari Camp | Remote Peacock Bass Fishing Trips in the Amazon

Headwaters Safari Camp | Remote Peacock Bass Fishing Trips in the Amazon: "We desire to offer you an Amazon fishing adventure that will define the true jungle fishing experience. We will enjoy the experience of extremely comfortable, remote safari-style camps located in the headwaters of two rivers that cannot be accessed by any other outfitters."

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HowStuffWorks "Top 10 Bass Fishing Lures"

HowStuffWorks "Top 10 Bass Fishing Lures": "The lure department at a bass fishing superstore is no place for the uninitiated. The staggering selection of bass lures can be downright overwhelming. There are lures of every imaginable shape, size and color, and each of them promises to bring in more and bigger bass with fewer snags."

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Friday, March 8, 2013

Cold Water Jigs | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Cold Water Jigs | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Learn how to catch big bass in cold water with jigs!  In just a few minutes, you'll know what it takes to be successful."

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The Freshwater Monster that Requires Piranha as Bait - OutdoorHub.com

The Freshwater Monster that Requires Piranha as Bait - OutdoorHub.com: "What sort of fish requires a ravenous flesh eater – the piranha- to be dangled as bait? Meet the arapaima, noted as the world’s largest scaled freshwater fish. Arapaima are native to South America and is an immense fish. It is not unheard of for the arapaima to grow over 440 pounds and max out at 8 feet. That’s larger than most NBA players!"

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Wednesday, March 6, 2013

7 Reasons to Fish the Early Prespawn for Bass

7 Reasons to Fish the Early Prespawn for Bass: "If you haven't been under a rock, you've probably heard about a bunch of big bass from a bunch of different fisheries being caught right now. This isn't anything new. It's the folks that target early prespawn bass. Every year about the end of February to the first of May there seems to be a huge influx of giant bass and near record or record-breaking catches. The common denominator often presents as nothing more than the first wave of big females make themselves more susceptible to being caught by feeding and moving into more targeted zones. "

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Alabama Angler Catches Possible World Record Striped Bass - OutdoorHub.com

Alabama Angler Catches Possible World Record Striped Bass - OutdoorHub.com: "James R. Bramlett, 65, went fishing last Thursday at Black Warrior River near Dora, Alabama. What makes this occasion unique was that Bramlett–a retired ironworker–didn’t usually fish on Thursdays, but did so because of a conflicting hospital appointment for his wife. So Bramlett went early, and hooked a 70-pound, 45.5-inch long striped bass."

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Tuesday, March 5, 2013

“Exposed” Reveals the Secrets of Fishing Pros - OutdoorHub.com

“Exposed” Reveals the Secrets of Fishing Pros - OutdoorHub.com: "As a leader in fishing education online, ProPatterns brings you a new video series called Exposed which highlights the trials and tribulations of professional anglers during their official practice days as they prepare to compete for hundreds of thousands of dollars."

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Monday, March 4, 2013

How to Fish for Bass Like a Pro: Locate Bass in Weed Beds | Outdoor Life

How to Fish for Bass Like a Pro: Locate Bass in Weed Beds | Outdoor Life: "Pro bass fishermen fish fast. They want to cover as much water as possible until they can pattern quality fish and figure out exactly what kind of structure and depth the big bass are relating to. This mentality makes perfect sense for ripping down a rocky shoreline with a crankbait, but grass beds present a larger challenge."

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Friday, March 1, 2013

Seasonal Lure Selection | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Seasonal Lure Selection | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Do you really only fish certain lures during each of the four seasons of the year? Sometimes going outside the expected can be a good strategy."

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How to Fish for Bass Like a Pro: Determine Fishing Conditions | Outdoor Life

How to Fish for Bass Like a Pro: Determine Fishing Conditions | Outdoor Life: "Last summer I got the chance to fish with Kevin VanDam "the Michael Jordan of Bass Fishing" in Upstate New York. If you hang out with VanDam for about an hour you'll find that one of his favorite phrases is: "Lemme break it down for you." Luckily, KVD was kind enough to breakdown a few of the keys to his success as a bass fisherman in a short series of videos we'll post here on the fishing blog"

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Walleye Fishing | Skinny Water Walleyes

Walleye Fishing | Skinny Water Walleyes: "No secret that walleyes move into shallow water come spring but a lesson I have had to relearn a handful of times over the years is simple, don't be afraid to look for fish in a foot or two of water come spring.  Many anglers will fish shallow particularly early in the year but often stop at that three foot mark.  There are probably many reasons that cause walleyes to position themselves into a foot or two of water but I think most of the time, warmer water temperatures and baitfish are the two biggest motivators for pulling walleyes into such skinny water."

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Fly Fishing for Crappie, the Black Art Finally Gets Attention | Glen Davis Outdoors blog

Fly Fishing for Crappie, the Black Art Finally Gets Attention | Glen Davis Outdoors blog: "Until recently I think fly fishing for crappie has been some kind of well kept secret, but it hasn’t been a secret to myself and my fishing buddy.  We are often reminded of our misunderstood methods when we are out on popular crappie water and get stares and even overhear comments not intended for our ears. "

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Quebec Anglers Hook Massive Cod - OutdoorHub.com

Quebec Anglers Hook Massive Cod - OutdoorHub.com: "Alain Gagnon and Claude Mathieu hauled in a monster fish while ice fishing last week in Quebec’s Saint-Rose-du-Nord."

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