Monday, March 31, 2014

Why Micro-Guides? | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Why Micro-Guides? | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Why should you consider micro-guides on fishing rods?  What's the big deal?  Are there worth it?  Pro Aaron Martens explains the unique characteristics of micro-guide rods in this original video!"



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Sunday, March 30, 2014

Lowrance Launches Elite-7 and Elite-5 CHIRP Series « OutDoors Unlimited Magazine

Lowrance Launches Elite-7 and Elite-5 CHIRP Series « OutDoors Unlimited Magazine: "Lowrance, a world-leading brand in marine electronics since 1957 – announced today the next-generation of Elite fishfinder/chartplotters, the Elite-7 and Elite-5 CHIRP series. Setting the standard for cutting-edge performance and easy-to-use fishfinding, the new affordable series adds CHIRP sonar to its award-winning, built-in Broadband SounderTM and DownScan ImagingTM fishfinder technologies. Providing anglers with the best possible view of the water column, CHIRP sonar produces greater sensitivity, improved target resolution and superior noise rejection for clearer, easy-to-see baitfish and game fish targets."



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Bill Sargent: A vision for managing recreational fisheries

Bill Sargent: A vision for managing recreational fisheries: "Pressure continues to be directed at Congress to prioritize sound recreational saltwater fishing regulations into this year’s revision of the Magnuson-Stevens Fisheries Conservation and Management Act."



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And The Rains Came | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

And The Rains Came | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "long with rain comes muddy water. The colder the water, the longer the silt stays in suspension. This means that almost everyone will be forced to fish muddy water this spring. As a fisherman who will usually go out of his way to find clear water, I will put up with the muddy water for the benefit of just having the water. This benefit forces us all to try to catch muddy-water fish. As it turns out, we're lucky because the muddy water bothers fishermen a lot worse than it does the fish."



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For Love Of The Sport | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

For Love Of The Sport | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Fifteen years ago Dave Hudson's dreams came crashing down - literally - when he plummeted 160 feet to the bottom of a chasm while gathering firewood for his dying campfire. Hudson, who was camping north of Jacksonville, Ark., at one of his favorite wilderness retreats says he was comfortable with the rocky cliff, which he had rappelled earlier in the day. But one misplaced step in the middle of the night sent him tumbling and cost him the use of his legs."



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Dressing Right for Each Fishing Season | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Dressing Right for Each Fishing Season | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Regardless of the season, the clothing an angler chooses to wear will greatly impact the quality of their time on the water. Over the years I've learned a lot about dressing properly in order to maximize the fishing experience. Even with the advances in clothing design and new materials, I am convinced the key for year around comfort continues to center around the concept of "layering"."



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Saturday, March 29, 2014

The Cure for the Common Cold Front | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

The Cure for the Common Cold Front | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Nothing is more demoralizing (and inevitable) than a major cold front during your spring bass fishing trip to the lake. All week, you've read glowing reports of lots of big bass being caught shallow, nearly chasing baits onto the bank to eat them. Then you watch your local forecast and the bad news is delivered, dooming your trip, right? Not necessarily. While a major cold front in the spring can make conditions miserable for anglers, with a little adaptation you'll be able to save your trip and possibly even have one of your best trips ever. Here's how."



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

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



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Prespawn Bass Fishing | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Prespawn Bass Fishing | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC:



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Project Z Webisode 5: 3 Pros. 3 Days. 3 Challenges. | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Project Z Webisode 5: 3 Pros. 3 Days. 3 Challenges. | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Will it be Stephen, David or Luke? Find out which Z-Man pro will come out on top in the exciting conclusion of Z-Man's 'Project Z'!
   Project Z features three of the biggest names in professional bass fishing˜2004 Forrest Wood Cup and 2006 Bassmaster Classic champion, Luke Clausen, along with perennial Bassmaster Elite Series standouts, David Walker and Stephen Browning, both of whom competed in the 2014 Bassmaster Classic.The pros will participate in three challenges that will put their decision-making and bass fishing skills to the test."



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The Double Uni-Knot | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

The Double Uni-Knot | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC:



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Spring Weather | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Spring Weather | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "It looks like old man winter has finally given up his hold on us. The weather this past week was great, a perfect time to get out and start to re-hone our fishing skills for the season ahead. A word of caution though. Although the weather feels good at home, it will be much different once you are out on the water."



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Matching Your Line to Every Bass Catching Technique | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Matching Your Line to Every Bass Catching Technique | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "With all the line options available for today's fisherman, it may surprise you that during my younger years fishing the bass tournament circuit I exclusively used one line – Trilene XT. There were some extremely rare occasions in the spring of the year, (tossing real light, tight wiggling crankbaits), when I would switch to Trilene XL. Years later I again turned to XL when I needed crankbaits to run down to depths of 20 feet."



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Friday, March 28, 2014

Prespawn Bass Fishing | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Prespawn Bass Fishing | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC:



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Bank Fishing Tips

Bank Fishing Tips: "Bank fishing or as some call it shore fishing, is where most of us started out fishing as kids.   Today we read, hear and even watch more about fishing techniques and strategies from a bass boat, than from the bank.   It’s pretty safe to say that not every fishing enthusiast owns a boat, or even knows someone that owns a boat.  For those anglers shore fishing is the best option."



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Land based snapper fishing - YouTube

Land based snapper fishing - YouTube: ""



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Looking For Tips About Crappie Fishing Then Try These Great Ideas! | Crappie Fishing

Looking For Tips About Crappie Fishing Then Try These Great Ideas! | Crappie Fishing: "Fish is a great source of nutrients, but from catching it to cooking it can take some work. If you have trouble crappie fishing and aren’t having much success, read on for some good tips and techniques you won’t want to miss out on.
TIP! It is important to check your fishing hooks to make sure they are sharp. A sharp fishing hook snags the fish and holds it on-line until you reel it in for the catch.
Go with an experienced fishermen if you are a beginning fisherman or wish to learn how to catch something new.They will teach you both the do’s and help you gain the experience you need to be a successful and safe fisherman."



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Pro tips: Early season strategy for Spring & Summer success to improve walleye & saugeye fishing - newsnet5.com Cleveland

Pro tips: Early season strategy for Spring & Summer success to improve walleye & saugeye fishing - newsnet5.com Cleveland: "Cleveland - Much of our fishing success in spring and summer is directly tied to the strategies we study and adopt early in the season.  In this, the first of a series, we examine trolling for walleye and saugeye, two of Ohio’s most targeted sportfish. "



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Thursday, March 27, 2014

Bass Fishing Using a Search and Destroy Method | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Bass Fishing Using a Search and Destroy Method | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Ok, so perhaps Destroy is too strong of a word, but when on the lake you need to attack the water in order to maximize your time fishing. There are always limits to the amount of time you have on the water, and even if that time is unlimited, the best fishing times are often compacted into very specific and short periods of the day. To that end, a key strategy that helps you catch more fish and stay on task is by utilizing different baits to cover the maximum amount of water and then slowing down in high potential areas."



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Whether or Not You Like Fishing, You Need to See this Catfish! [VIDEO] Watch This Watch This

Whether or Not You Like Fishing, You Need to See this Catfish! [VIDEO] Watch This Watch This:



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Podcast: Smallmouth Bass Fly-Fishing Tips with Colby Trow | Orvis News

Podcast: Smallmouth Bass Fly-Fishing Tips with Colby Trow | Orvis News: "This week we have what I feel is one of our best podcasts ever—an interview with Colby Trow of Mossy Creek Fly Shop on his advanced tactics for catching smallmouth bass. I learned a ton in this podcast, and it makes me want to head south to chase some bronzebacks right now."



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Iaconelli on How To Catch Smallmouth from Bald Spots | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Iaconelli on How To Catch Smallmouth from Bald Spots | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "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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Bass Fishing in Rivers – Tips for Wading and Catching Small and Large Mouth Bass - Yahoo Voices - voices.yahoo.com

Bass Fishing in Rivers – Tips for Wading and Catching Small and Large Mouth Bass - Yahoo Voices - voices.yahoo.com: "When you think of the term 'bass fishing' you more than likely think of high powered bass boats, trolling motors, large reservoirs, bait casting rods and reels, heavy fishing line, plastic worms, crank baits, etc., but the truth of the matter is that this isn't the only way to fish for bass. Bass, both small and large mouth, can be caught in rivers and not only 'rivers', but the kind of rivers that can be fished while wading, much like you think of when you think of trout fishing."



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Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Setting Up A Baitcaster With Pete Ponds | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Setting Up A Baitcaster With Pete Ponds | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "A backlash that requires lots of picking and cutting of line is one of the most frustrating situations in bass fishing.
   The frustrating situation becomes compounded when an angler is just learning how to use a baitcast reel while on a fishing trip. In some extreme cases, these anglers get so exasperated with the baitcaster that they never use one again.  "



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Project Z Webisode 5: 3 Pros. 3 Days. 3 Challenges. | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Project Z Webisode 5: 3 Pros. 3 Days. 3 Challenges. | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: " Project Z features three of the biggest names in professional bass fishing˜2004 Forrest Wood Cup and 2006 Bassmaster Classic champion, Luke Clausen, along with perennial Bassmaster Elite Series standouts, David Walker and Stephen Browning, both of whom competed in the 2014 Bassmaster Classic.The pros will participate in three challenges that will put their decision-making and bass fishing skills to the test"



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Get Better At Crappie Fishing With These Good Tips! | Crappie Fishing

Get Better At Crappie Fishing With These Good Tips! | Crappie Fishing: "Crappie Fishing can be a rewarding and spend some time with loved ones. While it seems like it’s an easy sport to master, crappie fishing may seem to be a simple sport, location, rods, boats and other crappie fishing equipment. This article was written as a guide to help you have the knowledge necessary to catch more fish.
TIP! If you are a fishing novice, your best bet is to go bass fishing. This is because bass are more likely to take the bait and they are not too hard to pick up.
If you are using shad to bottom fish, cut the tail off the shad before baiting your hook. In addition, the scent from the cut tail releases a scent that will draw fish to the bait."



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Mille Lacs night fishing ban extended to boost walleye | Star Tribune

Mille Lacs night fishing ban extended to boost walleye | Star Tribune: "n an unprecedented move, late-night fishing on Lake Mille Lacs, a sport unto itself for generations of Minnesotans, has been banned for the coming fishing season, except for opening weekend."



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Tuesday, March 25, 2014

How to fish spinnerbaits so you catch more Bass

How to fish spinnerbaits so you catch more Bass: "There is a lot of debate as to what is the best overall artificial bait. Much of the debate depends on the type of fish you're fishing, some is based on where you’re catching, some is based on weather conditions, and some is based on the cover you’re fishing. Most of the arguments that fishermen have are valid arguments for all the main baits, Crankbaits, jigs, spinnerbaits or plastic worms if your talking about fishing for bass only. With all the varied opinions, no one would disagree that the spinnerbait is one of the top lures, and overall I feel is the best for all types of fish."



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Kayak Tournaments | Paddle Bassers | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Kayak Tournaments | Paddle Bassers | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Anglers, their sunglasses perched above their hat brims, milled around the parking lot. They were in groups of three or four. Some leaned against vehicles and scuffed their shoes across the pavement. Others sat in the shade of tall pine trees. After eight hours of casting under bluebird skies and warm spring sunshine, many devoured snacks and chugged cold drinks. They all took turns asking about the other anglers’ days and responding with their own tales of bass caught and lost."



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Two 50+ Blue Cats on Light Tackle - YouTube

Two 50+ Blue Cats on Light Tackle - YouTube: ""



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Jigs and How to Use Them | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Jigs and How to Use Them | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "For starters, I am a firm believer in using braided line.  I usually stick to fifty- pound Power-Pro, and if I am fishing in clear water, I will put a twenty-pound P-Line Fluorocarbon leader that is about twenty inches long.  My rod selection is a seven foot two inch Shimano Sellus Worm/Jig.  My reel is a Lew's Speed Spool Bait Caster with a 6.4:1 gear ratio.  A lot of folks prefer a faster ratio such as a 7.1:1 or a 7.4:1.   They believe that if you hook a bass say in weeds or under a dock, you need something to rip it outta there. "



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Monday, March 24, 2014

Three New Ways To Use Old Soft Plastic Rigs | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Three New Ways To Use Old Soft Plastic Rigs | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "If you call yourself a bass fisherman, you likely know the three basic soft-plastic rigs, the two named after states and the one that’s wacky. What you may be unaware of, however, is that you’re not using them to their full potential. Here are three ways to use those rigs to catch fish and impress your friends."



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10 Steps To Becoming A Better Tournament Angler | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

10 Steps To Becoming A Better Tournament Angler | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Professional tournament anglers are the envy of the world. They have the job of a lifetime, making their careers in the sport they love dearly. While most of us slave behind a desk or machine, the professional anglers spend their days in bass boats."



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Trapping Bass In The Jungle - Part II | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Trapping Bass In The Jungle - Part II | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "HOOK SETS
After beginning clients learn to cast the Rat-L-Trap, (throwing repeatedly beyond the timber, retrieving at different speed and depths), they inevitably encounter a strike.  Should the angler set the hook when the strike comes?  Mike responds, “The fish pretty much will set the hooks themselves.  And you will know when he hits it, because if you’re not holding on to your rod, a lot of times he’ll slam it so hard, he’ll try to jerk the rod out of your hand.  In fact, that’s happened more than once to some of my clients.”"



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Drift & Drag: Patience A Priority | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Drift & Drag: Patience A Priority | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "All anglers have their 'confidence lure' or their 'go to' bait. For some, it's a crankbait, others like a spinnerbait and a few will live and die with the 'jig and pig'. All have their place throughout the season or perhaps even a day of tournament fishing.
   Personally, my confidence bait is the tube and my favourite presentation method is the drift and drag. It can be a slow, boring process if you haven't done your homework before tournament day."



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Sunday, March 23, 2014

Spinnerbaits, Topwater Baits, & Crankbaits | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Spinnerbaits, Topwater Baits, & Crankbaits | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Serious and even not so serious, bass anglers should never leave home without an assortment of spinnerbaits, topwaters and lipless crankbaits, why?
Because they are Efficient, Always, Successful, Year-round Baits
If you were to look in a professional angler's boat during practice before a big tournament, chances are you would see spinnerbaits, lipless crankbaits and topwater baits tied on to at least three rods, and they would either be on the deck or within easy reach in the rod box. The main reason for having these baits tied on at all times is that these are fish finding and fish catching baits that always work."



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Matching Your Line to Every Bass Catching Technique | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Matching Your Line to Every Bass Catching Technique | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "With all the line options available for today's fisherman, it may surprise you that during my younger years fishing the bass tournament circuit I exclusively used one line – Trilene XT. There were some extremely rare occasions in the spring of the year, (tossing real light, tight wiggling crankbaits), when I would switch to Trilene XL. Years later I again turned to XL when I needed crankbaits to run down to depths of 20 feet"



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Saturday, March 22, 2014

Bass Fishing Resource Guide® | Fishing For Bass | BassResource.com

Bass Fishing Resource Guide® | Fishing For Bass | BassResource.com: "Also in this site you will find largemouth and smallmouth bass fishing tips for anglers of all skill levels with information on "how-to" bass fish on just about any technique, lure or fishing condition you may encounter. Get started in the fishing tips and tactics section."



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Spring Weather | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Spring Weather | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "It looks like old man winter has finally given up his hold on us. The weather this past week was great, a perfect time to get out and start to re-hone our fishing skills for the season ahead. A word of caution though. Although the weather feels good at home, it will be much different once you are out on the water."



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How To Dropshot | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

How To Dropshot | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Learn how to fish the dropshot rig with this video. Here's everything you need to know to start catching fish on a dropshot rig!"



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Friday, March 21, 2014

Quickly Locating Pre-Spawn Bass | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Quickly Locating Pre-Spawn Bass | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "While you are packing away the gloves, thermals, and parkas in the attic, there are groups of fish positioned in shallow water that are waiting to hit your bait like they have never seen one before. The following is a technique that I use in early spring that is a foolproof way to get a decent tournament limit quickly; and always has the possibility of duping a couple of the big girls."



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Get an Edge on the Fish | OutdoorHub

Get an Edge on the Fish | OutdoorHub: "“Edges, edges? We don’t need no stinkin’ edges!” Okay, so the bandit in the Bogart classic was talking about “badges” and not about walleye fishing. But, that silly phrase might just help us remember an important piece of fishing wisdom: anglers should recognize the importance of edges."



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Project Z Webisode 4: 3 Pros. 3 Days. 3 Challenges. | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Project Z Webisode 4: 3 Pros. 3 Days. 3 Challenges. | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Project Z features three of the biggest names in professional bass fishing˜2004 Forrest Wood Cup and 2006 Bassmaster Classic champion, Luke Clausen, along with perennial Bassmaster Elite Series standouts, David Walker and Stephen Browning, both of whom competed in the 2014 Bassmaster Classic.The pros will participate in three challenges that will put their decision-making and bass fishing skills to the test."



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All About Junk Fishing | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

All About Junk Fishing | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC:



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How To Store Your Line | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

How To Store Your Line | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC:



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Thursday, March 20, 2014

Big Bass Blues | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Big Bass Blues | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Going out a lake, a pond or a river
Memories of my youth this trip always delivers.
Just a rod and reel, line, hooks and crankbait
Cast the line in the water and wait for my fate.
The reflection on water makes for easy daydreaming.
But reel in slow and steady so the spoon keeps on gleaming."



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Fish Behavior | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Fish Behavior | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Professional anglers work hard to figure out where the fish are. That's job one. Then, they try to figure out what those critters might want to eat at that given moment. Then, they catch a limit, hopefully with at least one "kicker" (big fish) and head to the weigh-in station to win the big money.
    Sounds pretty simple, doesn't it?
    It's not."



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Gi electric bike folds-up and charges your phone

Gi electric bike folds-up and charges your phone: "Bikes are an area of constant innovation, with their simplicity and popularity making them ripe for adaptation. But how much functionality can you squeeze into one bike? Cycle firm Gi has tried to find out by creating what it says is "the lightest, safest, folding smart eBike.""



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Kayaking for Bass with Hank Parker | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Kayaking for Bass with Hank Parker | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Bass fishing legend Hank Parker reached the top of his profession fishing from a Ranger bass boat, but kayaking has opened his eyes to another way to effectively fish for bass.
   “You can access so much water that you can’t get to with a bass boat,” Parker says.   “I don’t ever see in my lifetime being without a powerboat.  I am always going to have some kind of powerboat.” "



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Know Thy Enemy | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Know Thy Enemy | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Going fishless is not something you should just take as a fact of life. There is almost always a way to make bass cooperate with you. The trick is figuring out what it's going to take and then doing it.
   Every angler has experienced aggravation as a result of a poor day fishing. Before you break your rod, call it quits, and decide to go home empty handed, there are a few things you may want to consider"



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Color Perception | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Color Perception | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Crankbaits are effective tools used to produce bass year round, but how do you choose the right lure color in a world full of millions of lures? When you walk into the tackle department of your favorite store you are confronted by a huge selection of baits and displays set up to tantalize you with hundreds of variations of colors and patterns. To simplify the elimination process, base lure color selection there is a formula to make it easier."



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Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Hot time ahead or chinook and coho fishing | The Eatonville Dispatch

Hot time ahead or chinook and coho fishing | The Eatonville Dispatch: "The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and treaty Indian tribes are forecasting this summer’s salmon fishing opportunities to be the best in years, thanks to a potentially historic return of chinook to the Columbia River and a huge run of hatchery coho."



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Monday, March 17, 2014

Giant Tip-up Laker - iTrout (Part 2 of 3) - Uncut Angling - January 3, 2013 - YouTube

Giant Tip-up Laker - iTrout (Part 2 of 3) - Uncut Angling - January 3, 2013 - YouTube: ""



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Tips for Fishing Deep Crankbaits - YouTube

Tips for Fishing Deep Crankbaits - YouTube: ""



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Wind: Friend or Foe? | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Wind: Friend or Foe? | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "It was a great morning to go fishing. The sun was shining bright and felt warm on my face in the cool morning air. There was a slight breeze blowing in the bright blue cloudless sky. Every fisherman looks forward to perfect days like these to go fishing.
   Spring can be the best time of the year for fishing and catching fish. As the days get longer the sun warms the water and draws the fish into the coves and shallow areas to feed and spawn. Unfortunately, spring always brings with it another predictable event. Constant weather change."



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Jigging For Success | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Jigging For Success | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "During late winter and throughout spring, bass on most southern waters seek out heavy cover on, or near, their spawning areas. Although worms and lizards take their share of lunkers during this period, no one lure compares as a lunker producing lure like the jig. Most knowledgeable anglers, if asked what lure will most likely catch a trophy from January through March, will choose a jig"



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Sunday, March 16, 2014

The Bass Grabber | Bassmaster

The Bass Grabber | Bassmaster: "That's some pretty gnarly stuff down there," Charlie Ingram said under his breath as he worked his jig-n-pig through the tangled branches of a submerged tree. He hopped the jig once when it reached open water, and instantly a fish sucked it in. The veteran Tennessee pro reacted with his trademark whip crack hook set, and his flipping stick bowed under the weight of a lunker bass. There was no swinging this fish into the boat —after it made several powerhouse runs, Ingram dropped to his knees, lipped it and hoisted it aboard. The big-bellied largemouth weighed a shade over 9 pounds."



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How to fish spinnerbaits so you catch more Bass

How to fish spinnerbaits so you catch more Bass: "There is a lot of debate as to what is the best overall artificial bait. Much of the debate depends on the type of fish you're fishing, some is based on where you’re catching, some is based on weather conditions, and some is based on the cover you’re fishing. Most of the arguments that fishermen have are valid arguments for all the main baits, Crankbaits, jigs, spinnerbaits or plastic worms if your talking about fishing for bass only. With all the varied opinions, no one would disagree that the spinnerbait is one of the top lures, and overall I feel is the best for all types of fish."



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Top 10 tips to help you catch more early season Bass

Top 10 tips to help you catch more early season Bass: "If you live in the Northern part of the US like I do, early season Bass fishing is something that is hard to wait for. After several months of frozen lakes and weather too cold to do much of anything outside, open water and the anticipation of opening of Bass season gets me excited."



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Tips for Ice Fishing in Wisconsin | Travel Wisconsin

Tips for Ice Fishing in Wisconsin | Travel Wisconsin: "You can’t avoid it, winters in Wisconsin are downright cold and snowy. However, conditions seen as unfavorable to some can be welcomed by others. One of these groups of diehard Wisconsinites is ice anglers. That’s right, next to cheese curds, the Packers and supper clubs, ice fishing ranks right up there with one of those things that is quintessential Wisconsin."



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Early Season Fishing Tips for Five Species

Early Season Fishing Tips for Five Species: "Usually I focus on one type of fishing or hunting for this blog, but for this week I thought it would be a nice change of pace to offer a mixed bag of tips for various kinds of fishing. The theme for these tips is obvious: early season conditions. We'll look at tactics that work when waters are cold from the long winter, but just starting to warm up a bit. Hopefully one or two of these tips will increase your fishing success as spring slowly slouches in."



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Working Deep Cranks | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Working Deep Cranks | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "If you are going to fish deeper water for bass, folks often will think of using a weighted soft plastic like a worm, lizard or jig. However the same major advantage that a crankbait has in working shallow-water bass applies to deeper water areas. This of course is the ability to cover greater areas of water in a given period of time. The speed of covering given types of cover, and depths allow you the critical advantage of working through variables which enable you to establish a reproducible pattern."



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Saturday, March 15, 2014

Kevin VanDam Spring Fishing Tips: The Crankbait - YouTube

Kevin VanDam Spring Fishing Tips: The Crankbait - YouTube: ""



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How to Choose the BEST Fishing Kayak - YouTube

How to Choose the BEST Fishing Kayak - YouTube: ""



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Fishing The Pre-Spawn | Pre-Spawn Bass Fishing | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Fishing The Pre-Spawn | Pre-Spawn Bass Fishing | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "There are some very unique issues that govern the approaches you want to use in fishing for pre-spawn bass. To begin with, the phrase "pre-spawn bass fishing" means different things to different fishermen. The period can be loosely thought of as the patterns that begin with the emerging signs of spring. These include longer days, and thus longer periods of the warming rays of the sun for greater impact in protected waters."



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How To Establish A Pattern | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

How To Establish A Pattern | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "I had been fishing for three hours under the hot August sun with only one fish to account for, and numerous follows. As I quickly reeled in the "rat" I was throwing to select another area to cast to, out of nowhere a bass hit right at the boat! Immediately I realized I had been fishing my lure with a lazy day type retrieve, slow and methodical with an occasional pause."



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Try Spinnerbaits in Muddy Waters This Spring | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Try Spinnerbaits in Muddy Waters This Spring | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "f lures are to fishing as tools are to an automobile mechanic, then the spinnerbait could be the adjustable wrench in your toolbox. I say that because it’s one lure that fits so many different styles of fishing and water conditions."



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Friday, March 14, 2014

Presenting Baits for Lake Trout - YouTube

Presenting Baits for Lake Trout - YouTube: ""



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Solid Crappie Fishing Advice For Both The Experienced and Inexperienced Fisherman | Crappie Fishing

Solid Crappie Fishing Advice For Both The Experienced and Inexperienced Fisherman | Crappie Fishing: "Crappie Fishing is a great way to get yourself out in nature and away from home. Fishermen of every skill levels can always benefit from learning something new. Read this article to learn some tips that are sure to improve your skills.
Fish who feed on insects tend to stay near the shore, so you may get more bites by casting your lure in these areas. Just watch out for weeds!"



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Wednesday, March 12, 2014

How to rig live bait with Steve Waters - YouTube

How to rig live bait with Steve Waters - YouTube: ")"



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Project Z Webisode 3: 3 Pros. 3 Days. 3 Challenges. | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Project Z Webisode 3: 3 Pros. 3 Days. 3 Challenges. | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Project Z features three of the biggest names in professional bass fishing˜2004 Forrest Wood Cup and 2006 Bassmaster Classic champion, Luke Clausen, along with perennial Bassmaster Elite Series standouts, David Walker and Stephen Browning, both of whom competed in the 2014 Bassmaster Classic.The pros will participate in three challenges that will put their decision-making and bass fishing skills to the test."



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Try Out This Great Crappie Fishing Advice Today! | Crappie Fishing

Try Out This Great Crappie Fishing Advice Today! | Crappie Fishing: "Crappie Fishing is a pastime and a sport but most people approach it as a hobby. People who enjoy crappie fishing are found everywhere in the world. You will find that hold quite a few secrets about their own personal arsenal of tricks to give them the edge. Some individuals would not share these secrets, but here we will go over a few tips.
Fish that collect insects will coalesce in these areas, as this is where the most food is found. Just watch out for weeds!"



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Bass Sponsorship 101 | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Bass Sponsorship 101 | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Which came first, the chicken or the egg? It is an ancient riddle that has some relevance to professional bass fishing: which came first, the angler or the sponsors?
   Since competitive bass fishing is such an expensive endeavor, sponsors are a critical part of a professional angler's livelihood. But how do anglers get purveyors to back them? Did they solicit sponsors and then hit the national tours? Or, did they win a few tournaments to gain the approval of corporate accountants? Which came first, the chicken or the egg?"



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Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Important Safety Tips For Crappie Fishing From A Boat | Crappie Fishing

Important Safety Tips For Crappie Fishing From A Boat | Crappie Fishing: "Crappie Fishing is a fun sport enjoyed by people of all cultures. Crappie Fishing provides a wonderful opportunity to spend time enjoying the beauty of nature. You can do it alone or with people you love. Read this article for some great tips on crappie fishing presented here.
TIP! Always use sharp hooks to make sure you catch plenty of fish. If it isn’t, the fish are less likely to bite.
If you are using shad to bottom fish, be sure to cut your bait’s tail prior to placing it into your hook. As an added bonus, the severed tail will throw off a scent which attracts fish to the bait."



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Gary Engberg: Early river walleye fishing finally arrives : Sports

Gary Engberg: Early river walleye fishing finally arrives : Sports: " was beginning to wonder when the weather would finally moderate -- or get back to normal -- so that anglers could start their late winter or early spring walleye and sauger fishing on the Wisconsin River.

Winter has been the 14th-coldest on record -- and the coldest since 1978-1979. I think we all suffered from cabin fever while dreaming of early open-water fishing on the river. But the time has finally come and there are boats below the Prairie du Sac Dam and other dams with open water up and down the river from Wausau south including dams at the Wisconsin Dells, Castle Rock, and Petenwell."



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The Split Shot Rig | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

The Split Shot Rig | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "The split shot rig is a finesse version of a fish finding rig along the lines of the Carolina rig. Too many anglers dismiss this method as being too slow or a small fish method. The truth is that it is a deadly finesse method that can cover water as efficiently and as quickly as the Carolina rig. The split shot method also is a great way to catch limits of keeper sized bass. What tournament angler could dispute the success of that?"



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Florida Everglades Bass Fishing on the Jerk Bait with Capt. Shane - YouTube

Florida Everglades Bass Fishing on the Jerk Bait with Capt. Shane - YouTube: ""



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Monday, March 10, 2014

How to Fillet Northern Pike - Removing the Y-Bones

How to Fillet Northern Pike - Removing the Y-Bones: "Having fished and cleaned his catch from the waters of the upper-Midwest for over forty years, R. Karl shares his knowledge, providing everything you need to know: proper equipment, step-by-step instructions – including exactly how to remove those pesky “y-bones” from northern pike – and includes a special chapter on how to remove the skin and wrap/prepare your catch prior to freezing."



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Project Z Webisode 3: 3 Pros. 3 Days. 3 Challenges. | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Project Z Webisode 3: 3 Pros. 3 Days. 3 Challenges. | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Project Z features three of the biggest names in professional bass fishing˜2004 Forrest Wood Cup and 2006 Bassmaster Classic champion, Luke Clausen, along with perennial Bassmaster Elite Series standouts, David Walker and Stephen Browning, both of whom competed in the 2014 Bassmaster Classic.The pros will participate in three challenges that will put their decision-making and bass fishing skills to the test."



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Walleye fishing with Kristen D | Trapper Talk | Trapperman.com Forums

Walleye fishing with Kristen D | Trapper Talk | Trapperman.com Forums: "ook a little trip to do some walleye fishing with Kristen D. She never showed up, but at least the walleye fishing was Ok!

Got together with some friends from ND, WI. IN and had a great time. Only had three days to fish, but most of is broke our personal best, multiple times! Headed home and wanted to share some of the highlight reel!"



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Sissy Sticks and Giggy Bass | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Sissy Sticks and Giggy Bass | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "National tournament circuits have generated a great deal of publicity for jig worming as of late. With field sizes increasing, tour practice periods decreasing, and pressure on bass at an all-time high, the rise in popularity of the jig worm is not surprising. The technique, also known as shaky head worming, catches fish when others fail. Virtually every large-scale tackle manufacturer has a finesse line of soft plastics, many of those geared towards jig worming, so choosing the most effective lure for a given situation is a daunting task at best.
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Sunday, March 9, 2014

Fishing with Rod: Float, Egg, Trout! - YouTube

Fishing with Rod: Float, Egg, Trout! - YouTube: ""



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United States Military Soldier Fights Giant Enormous Fish by Hand-Line! - YouTube

United States Military Soldier Fights Giant Enormous Fish by Hand-Line! - YouTube: ""



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Largest Goliath Grouper Ever on Youtube! Chew On This - YouTube

Largest Goliath Grouper Ever on Youtube! Chew On This - YouTube: ""



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Fishing with Rod: A Deep Sea Big Surprise - YouTube

Fishing with Rod: A Deep Sea Big Surprise - YouTube: ""



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Tips For Locating The Best Places To Go Crappie Fishing | Crappie Fishing

Tips For Locating The Best Places To Go Crappie Fishing | Crappie Fishing: "Are you interested in acquiring a new hobby that you can pass down to your children and grandchildren? You won’t need much in the way of equipment to begin a lot of equipment for basic crappie fishing needs for yourself or your family members.Whether or not you have crappie fishing experience, the guidelines in this article are sure to teach you a thing or two about crappie fishing.
TIP! A lighted bobber is key to night fishing. The lighted bobber has a tiny bulb inside it that will help you see it better when it goes underwater at night.
After determining the appropriate place to catch fish, move slightly upstream and cast your line there. This causes your hook and bait and hook to move past the targeted fish. The downstream drift is going to seem more natural and better attract fish to your bait. This useful technique works better when the area happens to be underneath any type of some sort."



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Dick Pinney's Guidelines: March's arrival brings ideal ice fishing conditions | New Hampshire Dick Pinney

Dick Pinney's Guidelines: March's arrival brings ideal ice fishing conditions | New Hampshire Dick Pinney: "March is the month when this old fool puts on way too many heavy clothes and pulls on boots that could float him if he falls through the now, getting softer-ice. March not only is way more comfortable to be out on the ice but also often produces some of the fastest ice fishing of the year."



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Saturday, March 8, 2014

Friday, March 7, 2014

Shimano Curado-I | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Shimano Curado-I | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC:



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How To Fish A Carolina Rig | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

How To Fish A Carolina Rig | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC:



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Head west for trophy Lake Erie walleye: D'Arcy Egan's Fishing Report | cleveland.com

Head west for trophy Lake Erie walleye: D'Arcy Egan's Fishing Report | cleveland.com: "CLEVELAND, Ohio – Fishermen will find almost balmy weather this weekend, compared to the bitter cold of the past month. The warming trend won't have much of an effect over the next week on the solid ice cover on most ponds, lakes and Western Lake Erie."



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Hunting and fishing - Spokesman.com - March 7, 2014

Hunting and fishing - Spokesman.com - March 7, 2014: "Fly fishing is a good option now at Lenice, Nunnally or Dusty. Lenore – open for catch and release only – is still frozen. Medical Lake has some open water on the south end.

The Methow should stay good for the rest of the season. Try swinging a black leech. The Ronde continues to rise. The Spokane River will most likely be unfishable, as will the North Fork Coeur d’Alene."



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Crappie Fishing Is Easy When You Know How To Do It | Crappie Fishing

Crappie Fishing Is Easy When You Know How To Do It | Crappie Fishing: "Are you interested in a hobby that allows you to be in the beautiful setting of nature? How about an activity that also serves as a relaxation hobby? Continue reading to learn more information on this multi-faceted sport that attracts people of any age.
TIP! It is usually best to use sinkers during your winter fishing outings. Sinkers weigh the line down allowing the bait to go deep in the warmer waters where fish go during the winter months.
Be very cautious when wading in the water. If you need to wade in a river while crappie fishing, walk slowly and carefully. If you move too quickly, the fish will swim away. Take your time and avoid disturbing components of the river.
This is more natural appearance and increases your odds of catching something. Just make sure to not have too much slack laying in the water."



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Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Top 10 early season Bass fishing tips

Top 10 early season Bass fishing tips: "If you live in the Northern part of the US like I do, early season Bass fishing is something that is hard to wait for. After several months of frozen lakes and weather too cold to do much of anything outside, open water and the anticipation of opening of Bass season gets me excited."



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Pasco angler catches 20-pound Washington record walleye in Columbia - Outdoors blog - Spokesman Mobile - March 4, 2014

Pasco angler catches 20-pound Washington record walleye in Columbia - Outdoors blog - Spokesman Mobile - March 4, 2014: "FISHING — A walleye weighing 20.32 pounds caught in the Columbia River on Friday is a pending Washington record.

John Grubenhoff, 57, of Pasco was fishing in the McNary Pool near the Tri Cities when he caught the egg-heavy female measuring 35 1/2 inches long and 22 3/4 inches in girth.

A state biologist witnessed the weighing on a certified scale on Friday. State biologist Paul Hoffarth measured the fish on Saturday and said he doesn't foresee and issues that would prevent the record from being confirmed.

Grubenhoff's walleye would top the current record of 19.3 pounds caught by Tri-Cities angler Mike Hepper in February 2007."



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What Equipment Do You Need To Fish For Trout | Crappie Fishing

What Equipment Do You Need To Fish For Trout | Crappie Fishing: "Crappie Fishing is definitely one of the best and most popular hobbies in the world. There is nothing better than spending a great summer day spent at the lake crappie fishing. Read on to learn new skills that will help you improve your crappie fishing skills. Study the tips written in this article and you’ll be able to make your friends amazed with your crappie fishing expertise.
TIP! If you are new to the sport, you need not invest in expensive gear. Fancy equipment isn’t needed and you won’t enjoy the sport as much or how many fish you reel in.
If you are using shad to bottom fish, cut the tails off before putting the fish on your hook. In addition to this, you can use the cut tail as scent to attract the fish to the bait."



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Monday, March 3, 2014

Shark Fishing Tips - How to Make a Shark Rig for Surf Fishing - YouTube

Shark Fishing Tips - How to Make a Shark Rig for Surf Fishing - YouTube: ""



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Fishing Tips - Setting the Drag on Bait Rod - YouTube

Fishing Tips - Setting the Drag on Bait Rod - YouTube: ""



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Make Your Crappie Fishing Trip More Successful With These Tips | Crappie Fishing

Make Your Crappie Fishing Trip More Successful With These Tips | Crappie Fishing: "A sharpened crappie fishing hook that’s sharp is something that is important to have when crappie fishing. A good crappie fishing hook makes sure that anything you catch will remain hooked on when you reel them in. Check the points on your hooks frequently, and replace those that have become dull and worn"



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Sunday, March 2, 2014

How to fish spinnerbaits

How to fish spinnerbaits: "There is a lot of debate as to what is the best overall artificial bait. Much of the debate depends on the type of fish you're fishing, some is based on where you’re catching, some is based on weather conditions, and some is based on the cover you’re fishing. Most of the arguments that fishermen have are valid arguments for all the main baits, Crankbaits, jigs, spinnerbaits or plastic worms if your talking about fishing for bass only. With all the varied opinions, no one would disagree that the spinnerbait is one of the top lures, and overall I feel is the best for all types of fish."



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Proposal would establish Commercial Fishing Resources Fund - Local - Sun Journal

Proposal would establish Commercial Fishing Resources Fund - Local - Sun Journal: "A proposal headed to the General Assembly would help the state meet requirements for the protection of sea turtles while also providing funds for projects that enhance the state’s commercial fishing industry."



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When The Wind Blows | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

When The Wind Blows | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "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. When you are planning for a tournament it is always good to consider potential wind directions and scout out areas as fall back positions if you are forced to leave the primary areas because of waves. Of course this implies that you can find more than one productive fishing spot."



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Spinnerbaits, Topwater Baits, & Crankbaits | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Spinnerbaits, Topwater Baits, & Crankbaits | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Serious and even not so serious, bass anglers should never leave home without an assortment of spinnerbaits, topwaters and lipless crankbaits, why?
Because they are Efficient, Always, Successful, Year-round Baits
If you were to look in a professional angler's boat during practice before a big tournament, chances are you would see spinnerbaits, lipless crankbaits and topwater baits tied on to at least three rods, and they would either be on the deck or within easy reach in the rod box. The main reason for having these baits tied on at all times is that these are fish finding and fish catching baits that always work."



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Saturday, March 1, 2014

Top 10 early season Bass fishing tips

Top 10 early season Bass fishing tips: "If you live in the Northern part of the US like I do, early season Bass fishing is something that is hard to wait for. After several months of frozen lakes and weather too cold to do much of anything outside, open water and the anticipation of opening of Bass season gets me excited."



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Seven Swimbait Tricks You Should Know | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Seven Swimbait Tricks You Should Know | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Whenever a new lure or technique comes along, it takes awhile for an angler to learn its idiosyncrasies and how to make it work best for him. The Soft-bodied swimbaits, is not the new kid on the block, but is a lure that has helped me boat a lot of fish.
   It took me more than a few trips to the lake to figure out how to fish a swimbait well. If you watch my television show, “Hank Parker’s Outdoor Magazine” more than a few times I am certain you have seen me throw a swimbait."



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Fish Handling Tips | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Fish Handling Tips | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC:



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Bass Fishing at Urban Lakes | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Bass Fishing at Urban Lakes | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "For purposes of this article, an Urban Lake is any a body of water within or very near city limits that provides easy and legal access to anglers. Typically, an Urban Lake fits the profile of being a man-made body of water deemed a “lake” or “pond” by a local authority; situated in a public park or on other public lands; legally accessible to anglers; relatively small in overall surface area (perhaps 2 to 15 acres); relatively shallow in maximum depth (like 8 to 15 feet); very restrictive, if not prohibitive, of boating; and generally stocked with game fish like bass."



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How To Save Money On Fishing Line | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

How To Save Money On Fishing Line | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC:



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