Saturday, December 14, 2013

How to Beat the Shore-bound Blues — www.outdoorhub.com — Readability

How to Beat the Shore-bound Blues — www.outdoorhub.com — Readability: "Catfish are great targets for shore anglers fishing in lakes and rivers. Image courtesy Ohio DNR.

“What do you need to be able to go fishing?” is the question I use to kick off a basic fishing seminar I teach at sport shows across the nation each year. I keep the dialogue flowing by accepting the obvious answers, which include “a fishing pole!” and “a hook!” and “some line!” Things come to an abrupt halt, however, when someone fields my question with the reply: “a boat!”"

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Wildlife Agencies Urge Anglers to Stay Safe During Early Ice Fishing Season — www.outdoorhub.com — Readability

Wildlife Agencies Urge Anglers to Stay Safe During Early Ice Fishing Season — www.outdoorhub.com — Readability: "Experts say that the appeal of warmer ice houses, safer heaters, and more efficient outerwear is drawing in more anglers.

Early ice fishing season brings with it many opportunities, and wildlife agencies across the country are once again reminding anglers to follow good safety practices when they hit the ice. States such as Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa have issued safety warnings coinciding with more anglers going out earlier. In Wisconsin, experts say that breezy temperatures have led to one of the earliest seasons in years."

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Iaconelli on How To Catch Smallmouth from Bald Spots — www.bassresource.com — Readability

Iaconelli on How To Catch Smallmouth from Bald Spots — www.bassresource.com — Readability: "Mike Iaconelli didn’t get the victory or Top 12 finish he wanted at the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament on Lake St. Clair last August, but thanks to bald spots, he caught 47 pounds of Smallmouth and hauled home $10,000."

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Cold Water Lunkers — www.bassresource.com — Readability

Cold Water Lunkers — www.bassresource.com — Readability: "Big bass can be caught in Winter on all lakes, but you must expect fewer bites. Slow down your presentation. Remember, bass are cold-blooded and their metabolism slows down in cold conditions."

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The Art of Angling — www.bassresource.com — Readability

The Art of Angling — www.bassresource.com — Readability: "Angling, which is another word for fishing, is the art of catching fish, whether fishing for saltwater or freshwater species. It involves enticing a fish into biting or striking your bait or lure. Most people go fishing with a rod, a reel, line, a hook, a sinker, and bait or a lure. People fish for sport, or for food or both"

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How to Cover Water — www.bassresource.com — Readability

How to Cover Water — www.bassresource.com — Readability: "Covering water and locating fish can be one of the hardest and most important factors in the sport of bass fishing.  This is an issue that's terribly broad, and may be mentioned at length.  There are many factors that I look at including the time of year; the weather, fishing the water quickly but effectively, and fishing points, cover, and structure.  I’ll attempt here to list a number of the items that I think about when selecting a bait, and vicinity to fish."

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