Wednesday, October 30, 2013

First Evidence of Asian Carp Breeding in Lake Erie Basin Unearthed — www.outdoorhub.com — Readability

First Evidence of Asian Carp Breeding in Lake Erie Basin Unearthed — www.outdoorhub.com — Readability: "The discovery of breeding grass carp in the Lake Erie Basin might mean that bighead and silver carp are not far behind.

Scientists with the US Geological Survey (USGS) announced on Monday the first confirmation of Asian carp breeding in the Lake Erie Basin. The study verified that four grass carp taken last year in Ohio’s Sandusky River are in fact the result of natural reproduction."

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Fishing Tips: How to Catch Big Pike in the Fall | Outdoor Life

Fishing Tips: How to Catch Big Pike in the Fall | Outdoor Life: "In the northern Minnesota waters where I do a lot of my fishing, you can catch hammer-­handles and pike up to about 5 pounds at will. But it’s easier to catch a 10-pound walleye than a 10-pound pike.

All that changes, however, in fall, when cooler water activates the bite and gator northerns move into locations that are surprisingly predictable. Here are three prime locations for stud fish."

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Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Ice Team Tips: “Recon Fishing” in Your Backyard — www.outdoorhub.com — Readability

Ice Team Tips: “Recon Fishing” in Your Backyard — www.outdoorhub.com — Readability: "Fishing some of the local waterways and ponds near your home can help you find winter-time hot spots.

Although you may not live on a river or lake, I would have to bet that in your daily travels you pass multiple bodies of water that hold fish. On your next trip to work, or to a store, take notice of how many lakes, rivers, or subdivision ponds you past that may allow you to fish."

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Bank Fishing Forum - General Bass Fishing Forum — www.bassresource.com — Readability

Bank Fishing Forum - General Bass Fishing Forum — www.bassresource.com — Readability: "I've been boatless the last few years, but there's not a lot of difference between bank fishing and boat fishing except, casting angles, access to structure that's beyond casting distance from shore and electronics. I really miss knowing what the bottom looks like. I'm not an accomplished enough fisherman to really tell the depth or bottom composition that a lot of guys on here talk about. "

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Catfish Punch Bait 101

Catfish Punch Bait 101: "Catfish Punch Bait 101 – Everything you ever wanted to know about fishing with punch bait."

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Fishing Swimbaits, Using A Swimbait Rod For Bass Swimbaits, Swimbait Lures

Fishing Swimbaits, Using A Swimbait Rod For Bass Swimbaits, Swimbait Lures: "Real baitfish, such as shiners, shad and creek minnows and other forage like bluegill, crappie, frogs and lizards are never rejected by a bass "because they don't "look or act right". Perhaps a bass is not interested in one forage over another on any given day, just as we don't want pizza every day. However, they will always eat at least one "real" forage type when hungry."

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Fishing Swimbaits, Using A Swimbait Rod For Bass Swimbaits, Swimbait Lures

Fishing Swimbaits, Using A Swimbait Rod For Bass Swimbaits, Swimbait Lures: "Real baitfish, such as shiners, shad and creek minnows and other forage like bluegill, crappie, frogs and lizards are never rejected by a bass "because they don't "look or act right". Perhaps a bass is not interested in one forage over another on any given day, just as we don't want pizza every day. However, they will always eat at least one "real" forage type when hungry."

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Scientific Frontline by SFL ORG News Center / Cornell finds deadly fish virus in the Northeast is spreading to other species

Scientific Frontline by SFL ORG News Center / Cornell finds deadly fish virus in the Northeast is spreading to other species: "Cornell researchers have found that a deadly fish virus detected in the northeastern United States for the first time in June in two species has probably spread to at least two more. But they have yet to determine whether the virus is responsible for the death of hundreds of fish in Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River in recent weeks."

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Monday, October 28, 2013

Sturgeon Hunting — www.outdoorhub.com — Readability

Sturgeon Hunting — www.outdoorhub.com — Readability: "Author K.J. Houtman joined Ryan Koenigs (left) and Ron Bruch (right), both of the Wisconsin DNR, and Tribe biologist Don Rieter (far right), for some sturgeon tagging. The goal of this joint effort is to improve sturgeon spawning in the ancient spawning area below the Keshena Falls and improve resident upriver sturgeon populations. Important to the people and culture of the Menominee Tribe, the sturgeon enjoys a statewide cultural fascination."

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Video: Sea Lion Swipes Angler’s Dorado — www.outdoorhub.com — Readability

Video: Sea Lion Swipes Angler’s Dorado — www.outdoorhub.com — Readability: "Anglers who fish near sea lions know better than to let their guard down around the aquatic mammals. We’re willing to bet this man wished he kept a better grip on his hard-won Dorado, but he hardly saw the thief coming."

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Why You Should Crank Fast for Big Bass — www.youtube.com — Readability

Why You Should Crank Fast for Big Bass — www.youtube.com — Readability:

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Sunday, October 27, 2013

McClelland’s Favorite Fall Lures — www.bassresource.com — Readability

McClelland’s Favorite Fall Lures — www.bassresource.com — Readability: "You wouldn’t expect a guy nicknamed “Pee Paw” to place speed at the forefront of his autumn angling success, but in the weeks surrounding Halloween, there’s no clowning around when 6-time B.A.S.S. tournament champion Mike McClelland hits the water."

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Skipping The Surface — www.bassresource.com — Readability

Skipping The Surface — www.bassresource.com — Readability: "Skipping a lure across the surface is somewhat like skipping a stone. The more splats and "pitty-patters" it makes, the further it goes. With intense practice, most anglers can pick up the basics in an afternoon. But then comes the finer points of controlled direction, distance and accuracy. That takes much more practice."

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Saturday, October 26, 2013

When The Wind Blows — www.bassresource.com — Readability

When The Wind Blows — www.bassresource.com — Readability: "It is in light of the fact that I spend the weekdays at work and relish my time on the lake during the weekends that has forced me, like many of you, to fish when I can. And often, in spite of the weather. If given a choice, I will always take rain over wind. You can stay dry if you use proper judgment in getting good rain gear, but you can do little about the part of the lake taken from you when the winds get high"

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How to Catch Shallow Fall Bass on Castable Umbrella Rigs — www.outdoorhub.com — Readability

How to Catch Shallow Fall Bass on Castable Umbrella Rigs — www.outdoorhub.com — Readability: "Fall brings many changes to a bass’ world. Cooling water temperatures prompts them to move to shallow water again, and concentrates the baitfish in big schools that move from the main lake to tributaries and coves. Bass follow these buffet lines, and there’s no better way to catch them than with a downsized castable umbrella rig (CUR)."

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Kayak Bassin' Early Fall — www.youtube.com — Readability

Kayak Bassin' Early Fall — www.youtube.com — Readability:

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Get Ready Striper Season is Here for NJ Fisherman – Dennis Malloy’s Fishing Tips — nj1015.com — Readability

Get Ready Striper Season is Here for NJ Fisherman – Dennis Malloy’s Fishing Tips — nj1015.com — Readability: "It appears that you already have an account created within our VIP network of sites on . To keep your points and personal information safe, we need to verify that it's really you. To activate your account, please confirm your password. When you have confirmed your password, you will be able to log in through Facebook on both sites."

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Basic freshwater fishing tips lures — www.gobookee.org — Readability

Basic freshwater fishing tips lures — www.gobookee.org — Readability: "Basic Freshwater Baits- - Pennsylvania Fish and Boat ...
OTHER TIPS • Before taking or ... areas have restrictions on bait or even lures, ... FRESHWATER FISHING, BASIC BAIT HOOKING,and THE KID’S GUIDE TO FINDING FISHING ..."

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Thursday, October 24, 2013

British Angler Challenges World Record with 134-pound Carp — www.outdoorhub.com — Readability

British Angler Challenges World Record with 134-pound Carp — www.outdoorhub.com — Readability: "While vacationing in Krabi, Thailand, British angler Keith Williams landed what may be the world’s largest carp. The monstrous 134-pound, seven-ounce Siamese giant carp reportedly out-massed the current world record by more than 20 pounds. Williams is currently waiting for the record to be confirmed by the International Game Fish Association (IGFA)."

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Bagwell’s Bass Tactics: Don’t Just Fish on the Front Porch — www.outdoorhub.com — Readability

Bagwell’s Bass Tactics: Don’t Just Fish on the Front Porch — www.outdoorhub.com — Readability: "There have been thousands of times out on the water where I have seen anglers severely limit their success with their own poor habits. They will come across a spectacular piece of fish-holding cover and only fish the very outer edges. No matter how many times I have seen it, this still drives me nuts and makes me want to fish the cover as soon as they leave it."

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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

It’s All in the Retrieve — www.outdoorhub.com — Readability

It’s All in the Retrieve — www.outdoorhub.com — Readability: "Jigs require the angler to impart most of the action, and are best when cast and retrieved rather than trolled steadily behind a boat, or when used in conjunction with live or natural bait. Image by Dan Armitage."

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Crappie Fishing — crappiefishing.us — Readability

Crappie Fishing — crappiefishing.us — Readability: "Crappie fishing can be practiced wherever there is a lake river or stream. If you are a beginner fisherman, then this is the right fish species for you, because is one of the easiest fish to catch. Anyone that considers in joining the sport of fishing needs to keep in mind that fishing for crappies is really not so expensive and even beginners will catch fish. You can start fishing for crappie for under $25 since all you need to start is a bobber and a cane pole that is 10ft or more in length with a line hook.. Of course you can spend much more when you get to love this sport and wish to go to the next level, but for crappie fishing the cane pole is all that you need."

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Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Pocket : Ice Team Tips: Getting Gear Ready for the Season

Pocket : Ice Team Tips: Getting Gear Ready for the Season: "As ice fishing season approaches it’s very easy to get complacent about getting gear ready. I have a routine I work through every October. I pick a nice warm day and drag out all my shelters, sleds, and huts. After I put them all up I check for rips and tears, then I look at all the nuts and bolts. I replace the broken ones and tighten the loose ones. After a thorough cleaning, I let them dry and put them to the side."

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WCCI-International Home - Catch More Fish Today With These Fishing Tips!

WCCI-International Home - Catch More Fish Today With These Fishing Tips!: "One great American pass-time is fishing, and you don't have to be a pro to have some luck and some fun with a simple fishing setup. But, in order to make sure you are successful at fishing, you need some advice. Check this article out for some great advice for your next fishing adventure.

Be extra careful when you wade through the water. Whenever wading in a river, make sure to walk carefully and safely. Too much noise will scare fish away. Attempt to not disturb things that are on the river's bed by taking your time."

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Adding to the Ice Revolution, Part One | OutdoorHub

Adding to the Ice Revolution, Part One | OutdoorHub: "The modern ice fishing revolution is about mindset and tools. About approaching ice fishing as real fishing, rather than focusing on its limitations"

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Video: Landing an 80-pound Blue Catfish from Kayak | OutdoorHub

Video: Landing an 80-pound Blue Catfish from Kayak | OutdoorHub: "Angling for catfish from a kayak has a few advantages over a more traditional approach, especially during the summer when catfish are more active. Anglers fishing off a bank may be frustrated by the roaming tendencies of the catfish, but drift-fishing from a boat or using a kayak may help to hook fish loitering around places far out from shore."

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winter bass fishing tips | Fly Fishing | Gink and Gasoline | How to Fly Fish | Trout Fishing | Fly Tying | Fly Fishing Blog

winter bass fishing tips | Fly Fishing | Gink and Gasoline | How to Fly Fish | Trout Fishing | Fly Tying | Fly Fishing Blog: "This past week I wrote a fly fishing tactics post for targeting bass on reservoirs during the fall. At the tail-end of the post, I touched base on how effective a Float N' Fly Rig (basically a nymphing rig on my fly rod) can be..."

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Ice Fishing Tips

Ice Fishing Tips: "Hello there Dear Visitors; Welcome to our site, full of creativity as well as innovation, all what the creative side of you guys is looking for since long. Is it what you would look for? Then you are probably at the best web-site."

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Sunday, October 20, 2013

Guide to Fall Bass Fishing Articles | Bass Fishing Tips & Tactics

Guide to Fall Bass Fishing Articles | Bass Fishing Tips & Tactics: "If you’re like me, strong feelings with mixed emotions start to creep in when you first notice the earlier sunsets and cooler temperatures as summer gives way to fall. Just as the bright colors of autumn leaves yield to the dull hues of decay, so vacillates my spirit as I witness fall bass fishing heat up then ebb as winter approaches."

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MDC: Crappie fishing tips - Lake News - LakeExpo

MDC: Crappie fishing tips - Lake News - LakeExpo: "Fall is a great time to fish on the Lake of the Ozarks, and the Missouri Department of Conservation offers a few tips for anglers hoping to bring in a mess of crappie.

Fall—try the docks

Crappie are generally very predictable and aggressive in October and November. Docks are a prime location for fall crappie, where they can be caught in the upper 10 feet of the water column."

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Ladonna Quinlan - Improve Your Angling With One Of These Fishing Tips

Ladonna Quinlan - Improve Your Angling With One Of These Fishing Tips: "ngling can be a enjoyable approach to spend more time with character. Fishermen of every abilities can benefit from studying something totally new. Check this out article to understand some good fishing recommendations which allow you to increase your angling skills."

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Top Five Walleye Fishing Tips | Wawang Lake Resort

Top Five Walleye Fishing Tips | Wawang Lake Resort: "Slow Death fishing for walleyes is sweeping the country because it is so deadly. In times past, walleye anglers were fanatical about attaching their baits perfectly straight so they didn’t spin. How times have changed. "

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Saturday, October 19, 2013

Catch-and-release Imposes a Powerful Code | OutdoorHub

Catch-and-release Imposes a Powerful Code | OutdoorHub: "Tom Heberlein pulled an elk roast from his cast-iron pot, plopped it onto a platter, and poured the pot’s steaming potatoes and vegetables over the tenderly-roasted meat.

Heberlein left it to me, Rich Bishop, and Jim Simonson to decide how much pot roast to pile on our plates. Two or three bites later, we praised Heberlein’s cooking and asked him to forward our thanks to his friend Paul Grover for sending the elk meat northward. We wouldn’t be eating so well if Grover hadn’t shot the elk with Simonson when visiting him in Colorado"

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Ice Team Tips: First-ice Walleyes | OutdoorHub

Ice Team Tips: First-ice Walleyes | OutdoorHub: "Minnesota’s fall weather is upon us, bringing some of the best open water fishing of the year. Most of my time these days is spent chasing walleyes on Leech Lake, which is a massive body of water. Because I so frequently there, I’m often asked where I fish first ice on such a big lake. My answer is always the same."

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Guide to Fall Bass Fishing Articles | Bass Fishing Tips & Tactics

Guide to Fall Bass Fishing Articles | Bass Fishing Tips & Tactics: "If you’re like me, strong feelings with mixed emotions start to creep in when you first notice the earlier sunsets and cooler temperatures as summer gives way to fall. Just as the bright colors of autumn leaves yield to the dull hues of decay, so vacillates my spirit as I witness fall bass fishing heat up then ebb as winter approaches."

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Top Five Walleye Fishing Tips | Wawang Lake Resort

Top Five Walleye Fishing Tips | Wawang Lake Resort: "1. Jig and Live Bait Combination
What can I say? More walleyes have likely been caught on a jig and live bait presentation than all other lures and baits combined. Jigs are that deadly. The reason, of course, is that a jig is unobtrusive, yet by changing its weight – from 1/16-ounce for shallow water all the way up to 3/4-ounce for deep water or heavy current – you can cover all the various options."

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MDC: Crappie fishing tips - lakeexpo.com: Lake News

MDC: Crappie fishing tips - lakeexpo.com: Lake News: "Crappie are generally very predictable and aggressive in October and November. Docks are a prime location for fall crappie, where they can be caught in the upper 10 feet of the water column."

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Friday, October 18, 2013

Cranking Out The Hits | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Cranking Out The Hits | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Savvy tournament anglers frequently rely on crankbaits to help them eliminate nonproductive water and locate areas that hold concentrations of bass. Since competitive fishing makes you race the clock even on practice days, it only makes sense to employ a lure that quickly combs subsurface structure and cover. No other lure keeps pace with a crankbait."

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Cranking Out The Hits | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Cranking Out The Hits | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Savvy tournament anglers frequently rely on crankbaits to help them eliminate nonproductive water and locate areas that hold concentrations of bass. Since competitive fishing makes you race the clock even on practice days, it only makes sense to employ a lure that quickly combs subsurface structure and cover. No other lure keeps pace with a crankbait."

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The Proper Care and Handling of Fish | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

The Proper Care and Handling of Fish | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "We get some interesting phone calls here at world headquarters of Pond Boss. In early September, I returned a call from a faithful Midwestern Pond Boss subscriber. When he answered the phone, I could hear the tension followed by a little sigh of relief. "Thanks so much for calling me back so quickly.""

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Thursday, October 17, 2013

20 Most Influential Bass Fishing Lures | Introduction « Wired2Fish

20 Most Influential Bass Fishing Lures | Introduction « Wired2Fish: "Over the next several weeks we’re going to list Wired2Fish’s 20 Most Influential Bass Fishing Lures of All Time. This list will talk about each bait, one at a time, and why it was “influential” in the world of bass fishing tackle. We’re going to work backwards from the 20th most influential bait to the most influential bait in bass fishing."

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The 50 Greatest Lures of All Time -- Photo 10 | Field & Stream

The 50 Greatest Lures of All Time -- Photo 10 | Field & Stream: "Whether you target bass or walleyes, trout or stripers and more, these are lures that actually work. Some selections are lures your granddad fished. Others are so new you might not have seen them yet. In all cases, though, you'll find a lure that catches fish, specified right down to size and color, along with just what to do when you're on the water."

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Tuesday, October 15, 2013

18-foot sea creature found off California coast

18-foot sea creature found off California coast: "This photo taken on Oct. 13, 2013, and released courtesy of the Catalina Island Marine Institute shows the crew of sailing school vessel Tole Mour and Catalina Island Marine Institute instructors holding an 18-foot-long oarfish that was found in the waters of Toyon Bay on Santa Catalina Island, Calif."

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ETL: Fall fishing tips with Chris Smith & Brooks Rogers | KETK | East Texas News, Weather and Sports | Tyler, Longview, Jacksonville

ETL: Fall fishing tips with Chris Smith & Brooks Rogers | KETK | East Texas News, Weather and Sports | Tyler, Longview, Jacksonville:

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▶ Fall Bass Fishing Tips - YouTube

▶ Fall Bass Fishing Tips - YouTube: ""

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The 17 gnarliest things to do in Siberia

The 17 gnarliest things to do in Siberia:

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Watertight Frog Tactics for Epic Fall Bass | OutdoorHub

Watertight Frog Tactics for Epic Fall Bass | OutdoorHub: "These days, the word “epic” is used to describe everything from fast food to funny cat videos on YouTube. But in a perfect world, it’d be reserved as a superlative for Lord Byron’s work or a sky dive from outer space.

Or the promises of fall fishing. Especially fall frogging."

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Monday, October 14, 2013

How to Catch Deep-South Bass During Fall Cold Fronts | OutdoorHub

How to Catch Deep-South Bass During Fall Cold Fronts | OutdoorHub: "Technically, it’s not “cold” just yet, but Mother Nature likes to fiddle with fishermen on the front and backside of winter with minor fronts that rattle the bass fishing cage just enough to push anglers outside their comfort zone. Adjustments may range from minor tweaks to major overhauls, and experienced fishermen keep all options open."

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Lone Angler Calls for Aid while Battling Tuna | OutdoorHub

Lone Angler Calls for Aid while Battling Tuna | OutdoorHub: "Angler Gregg Looney and his friends were enjoying a day out on the waters of Cape Cod on October 3 when they picked up a strange distress call: a lone angler had hooked a massive tuna and required assistance. Looney, along with fellow fishermen Brian Shaffer, Kevin Leonowert, and several others, quickly turned to help. According to the Lowell Sun, angler Steve McNally sent out the call when he realized that he would have trouble reeling in a 650-pound tuna."

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Thursday, October 10, 2013

Lake St. Clair: A Michigan Muskie Hot Spot in the Fall | OutdoorHub

Lake St. Clair: A Michigan Muskie Hot Spot in the Fall | OutdoorHub: "There’s no doubt in anyone’s mind that Lake St. Clair is among the premier muskellunge fisheries in the world. The massive wide spot between the St. Clair and Detroit Rivers straddles the border between the United States and Canada and there are fish on both sides, but it’s no secret that much of the muskie fishing during July and August takes place in Canadian waters."

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Fishing Lessons from a Master Blade Runner | OutdoorHub

Fishing Lessons from a Master Blade Runner | OutdoorHub: "One of the best fall lures for fooling a variety of fish is one of the simplest: the blade bait. Consisting of little more than a metal head or belly molded to a thin blade stamped into the profile of a baitfish, blade baits are easy to fish, can catch any gamefish that likes to eat minnows, and are particularly productive when water temperatures begin to drop in the fall—or rise in the spring."

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Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Small Details, Bigger Catches | OutdoorHub

Small Details, Bigger Catches | OutdoorHub: "Fishing in the fall can be good. Really good. Really, really good. And, if you pay attention to detail, you can be even more successful at this time of year. As I think back on some of my fall fishing trips, I remember how we caught a lot more fish because we tweaked our presentations just a little for greater fishing success. Following are some examples of how adjusting our presentation just a little enabled us to catch more fish."

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At the Northern Edge of the World: Pending Arctic Char World Record | OutdoorHub

At the Northern Edge of the World: Pending Arctic Char World Record | OutdoorHub: "Many dangers await a traveler in Labrador’s northern wilds, but angler Jim Sollecito managed to brave them and may have brought back the world’s largest fly-fished Arctic char. Sollecito, who owns a landscaping nursery in Syracuse, New York, traveled to Canada’s remote Tasiujak Lake in late July. Along with friend and veteran angler Dennis Oullette, Sollecito found the area the perfect place to relax and unwind from civilization—if it wasn’t for the local bear population."

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Crappie Fishing Tips That Will Make The Fish Jump In Your Boat | Crappie Fishing

Crappie Fishing Tips That Will Make The Fish Jump In Your Boat | Crappie Fishing: "Crappie Fishing will inevitably have a different needs in the lives of any given person. Some find it to be a sport and dedication. Other people consider it to be a quiet activity to have some fun and kick back. Some people even see it as a way to obtain food. Whatever your take is on crappie fishing, read on to learn some more tips to make your crappie fishing more effective."

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Monday, October 7, 2013

Crappie Fishing Tips | “Instant Crappie Catching Tricks” Teaches People How to Catch Crappies in the Wilderness Easily – V-kool - Press Release - Digital Journal

Crappie Fishing Tips | “Instant Crappie Catching Tricks” Teaches People How to Catch Crappies in the Wilderness Easily – V-kool - Press Release - Digital Journal: "
Seattle, WA (PRWEB) October 06, 2013

Instant Crappie Catching Tricks is a new program that reveals to people advanced crappie fishing tips and techniques for both beginners and professional fishermen. This program is created by Daniel Eggertsen, who has over 50 years of experience in catching thousands of crappie. After Daniel Eggertsen launched the “Instant Crappie Catching Tricks” program, a lot of customers have used it for learning how to catch crappies in the wilderness easily. Consequently, the website Vkool.com completed a full overview about the effectiveness of this program."

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Saturday, October 5, 2013

Bass fishing tips for the Calcasieu River - Louisiana Sportsman

Bass fishing tips for the Calcasieu River - Louisiana Sportsman: "Eyebrows were raised this spring and summer as the Calcasieu River coughed up double-digit bass.

Most bass anglers in the area would agree that such huge fish are extreme rarities for the Calcasieu River, a waterbody where taking a 6-pounder occasionally makes Joe Joslin’s excellent fishing report in the local newspaper"

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Thursday, October 3, 2013

Fall Bass Fishing - The Second Season

Fall Bass Fishing - The Second Season: "The early fall like no other season brings changes that you can see and feel daily. The noticeably shorter hours of daylight and cooler temperatures along with seasonal rains remind us all that winter is coming quickly. Rather than dwelling on the fact that summer is over and it will soon be cold and dreary, look at fall as the optimal time to be an angler. “The Second Season” as it is known to many that love fishing in the fall. With pleasure boaters off the water and many anglers watching football and beginning to hunt instead of fish, many lakes are becoming quiet, as the fish are becoming even more active than they were in the prespawn."

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How to Land a Last-chance Smallie | OutdoorHub

How to Land a Last-chance Smallie | OutdoorHub: "It took only one quick glance at the sonar screen to realize the end was near. The temperature readout was reporting water cold enough that, in just a few short weeks, would sport a paper-thin layer of ice. Targeting smallmouth bass from the Lund would soon come to its seasonal end."

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Video - Tips on How to Catch Huge Trophy Muskies | Saltwater Fishing Tips and Freshwater Fishing Tips

Video - Tips on How to Catch Huge Trophy Muskies | Saltwater Fishing Tips and Freshwater Fishing Tips: "Hello folks, this week we’re in the freshwaters of Lake St. Clair and we’re trolling for trophy muskies. We’ve baited up perch-like crank baits on steal wire leaders and trolled ourselves into a huge trophy-sized muskie!"

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Tuesday, October 1, 2013