Small Crankbait Fishing in the Early Spring

Small Crankbait Fishing in the Early Spring: "Crankbait fishing is a phenomenal way to catch big bass throughout the early spring. When the fish start to venture to warmer, shallower water to shake off the chill of the winter, they become especially susceptible to smaller crankbaits."

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Inshore Fishing Tips for Speckled Trout and Redfish in Mississippi's Biloxi Marsh - Outdoor Hub

Inshore Fishing Tips for Speckled Trout and Redfish in Mississippi's Biloxi Marsh - Outdoor Hub: "April is one of the most productive months our area has for speckled trout in the spring and summer,” charter fishing Captain Sonny Schindler explains. “The weather is usually good, and the trout start really getting active as the water warms up.” When the water temperatures reach or climb near 70 degrees, that’s when the speckled trout turn on in the Biloxi Marsh where Schindler fishes."

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Ask the Experts: How do I learn a new technique? | Bassmaster

Ask the Experts: How do I learn a new technique? | Bassmaster: "Expert: Brandon Card, Knoxville, Tenn. — The 2012 Bassmaster Rookie of the Year is off to another strong start and leads the race for the 2013 Toyota Trucks Bassmaster Angler of the Year award."

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Mid-Layer Bass | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Mid-Layer Bass | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "We are heading into the time of year when fish are in transition. Some will be spawning, some may have already spawned and some may just now be beginning to stage for the spawn. It can be feast or famine through spring and into summer for those of us trying to catch bass."

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How to Catch Post-Spawn Bass: Baits and Tips from a Texas Guide | Outdoor Life

How to Catch Post-Spawn Bass: Baits and Tips from a Texas Guide | Outdoor Life: "April through May presents a divided time for the bass fishing world, with geography and climate creating a mix of prespawn, spawn, and post-spawn stages. Fish in many southern states have done their thing and for those recently departing the maternity ward, now is a time for rest, recovery, and easy meals."

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Minnesota Walleye-poaching Case Largest in 20 Years - Outdoor Hub

Minnesota Walleye-poaching Case Largest in 20 Years - Outdoor Hub: "Nearly 40 people face charges after a large operation designated ”Operation Squarehook” busted a Minnesota walleye poaching ring. According to the Star Tribune, nearly 60 wildlife officials, federal employees, and law enforcement officers worked on the case over a period of three years. The poachers targeted Leech, Winnibigoshish, Cass, and Red lakes, some of the the state’s prime fishing real estate."

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Time to get a buzz on--buzzbaits lure big bass in area lakes | al.com

Time to get a buzz on--buzzbaits lure big bass in area lakes | al.com: "Captain Mike Gerry has been putting a bunch of BIG bass--8 pounds and more--in the boat for his clients this week at Guntersville, most on buzzbaits, and as most bass anglers know, there's no more exciting way to fish largemouths when conditions are just right."

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Mike Bleech: Finding crappie during cold snaps | GoErie.com/Erie Times-News

Mike Bleech: Finding crappie during cold snaps | GoErie.com/Erie Times-News: "Just as crappie fishing was getting under way, we were hit with another cold spell.

At least it was not as cold as the past several cold spells. In fact, it was closer to the warmer weather between cold spells. Still, it has been cold enough to disrupt crappie fishing. Crappie still can be caught, though, if you can find them."

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Outdoors commentary: Fly selection for smallmouth bass - Carroll County Times: Lonny Weaver

Outdoors commentary: Fly selection for smallmouth bass - Carroll County Times: Lonny Weaver: "Fly fishing (AKA bass bugging) on the upper Potomac and the Susquehanna rivers is one of my all-time favorite past-times throughout the summer and early fall months."

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Rhodes: Find your confidence bait and stick with it » Abilene Reporter-News

Rhodes: Find your confidence bait and stick with it » Abilene Reporter-News: "Choosing the right lures in springtime fishing or fishing at any time of the year is not as complicated as some would have us believe. Spring fishing tackle catalogs can be overwhelming with all of the new “must have” colors, baits, and lures."

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