IGFA: Potential World Record Catches for October - OutdoorHub.com

IGFA: Potential World Record Catches for October - OutdoorHub.com: "The bite turned on for three ambitious freshwater anglers in this month’s edition of IGFA Hot Catches. These potential world records from Australia, Canada, and French Guiana have just arrived at IGFA headquarters and are awaiting review by the World Record committee. Check out the latest contenders for trahira, barramundi, and bull trout world records!"

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Making your own fishing jigs for fun, survival and profit

Making your own fishing jigs for fun, survival and profit: "Jigs are a type of fishing lure which can be described as a large single hook having a painted lead head near the eye along with several strands of silicone attached to the head to form a skirt. They are intended to be used with soft plastic baits (aka “trailers”) which resemble crawfish, frogs, or other small critters; but trailers are sold separately as each angler prefers certain brands, colors, styles, and sizes. Professional anglers often use jigs because they have a solid reputation as a lure which attracts trophy-winning bass, but jigs can also catch other kinds of fish such as salmon and catfish."

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October Spinnerbait Bass

October Spinnerbait Bass: "  Experienced bass anglers in the north have probably been throwing spinner baits for a few weeks now. Anglers in the southeast, and midwest agree that the spinner bait can be one of the most effective lures to use in the remainder of October and much of November. These baits are among the most versatile of all baits made today. They are very effective all year, but in the fall they seem to do even better. "

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Topwater Bass Fishing - The Devil's Horse - Florida Sportsman

Topwater Bass Fishing - The Devil's Horse - Florida Sportsman: "Florida Sportsman member Bass2bucks does a little topwater bass fishing before heading off to a friends wedding in South Florida. Throwing a “Devil’s Horse,” he managed to catch 15 largemouth bass in just over an hour."

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Reeling in Keepers on the Saginaw Bay - OutdoorHub.com

Reeling in Keepers on the Saginaw Bay - OutdoorHub.com: "My bait–a smoke-colored, curly tail grub on a 1/4-ounce jighead–was hung on some vegetation and when I popped it loose, I felt just the slightest tick. I set the hook and it got heavy."

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Fall Bass Fishing Quiz: Test Your Skills Against Pro Angler Dave Wolak | Field & Stream

Fall Bass Fishing Quiz: Test Your Skills Against Pro Angler Dave Wolak | Field & Stream: "Fall can be a challenging time to fish for bass. In regions that experience a major temperature shift moving into winter, lakes and rivers are changing. Aquatic vegetation is dying off. Fish are moving from their stable summer haunts to deeper water and new types of structure"

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Whirling Disease-resistant Trout Being Stocked in Colorado River - OutdoorHub.com

Whirling Disease-resistant Trout Being Stocked in Colorado River - OutdoorHub.com: "A large number of fish were killed earlier this year in the Colorado River because of extremely high heat over the summer. Trout were especially affected since they are susceptible to whirling disease, which is present in the Colorado River. While the disease itself does not kill trout, deformations and erratic behavior stemming from the disease can be fatal."

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Fishing in the fall can net high catches | The Leaf Chronicle -- Clarksville, Tenn., and Fort Campbell | theleafchronicle.com

Fishing in the fall can net high catches | The Leaf Chronicle -- Clarksville, Tenn., and Fort Campbell | theleafchronicle.com: "The leaves are beginning to show a little color and there is a bit of a nip in the morning air. Fall is here and it is a great time to enjoy outdoor activities."

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Montana's Tiger Muskie Record Broken Third Year in a Row

Montana's Tiger Muskie Record Broken Third Year in a Row: "Montana’s Deadman’s Basin is teeming with large muskies. The past four records were caught from the reservoir."

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Five Tactics for Catching More Crappie Now: Longlining with Brad Whitehead

Five Tactics for Catching More Crappie Now: Longlining with Brad Whitehead: "Longlining is a technique of trolling for crappie. I put four poles in rod holders at the front of my boat and four poles in rod holders on the back of my boat. This technique allows me to cover a lot of water in a short time, and locate and catch crappie that are often suspended over underwater creek channels, brush piles and/or stumps rows. If you’ve picked out an area where you think crappie are holding, this method is one of the fastest I know for finding and catching crappie in that area."

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