Pocket : The Devil’s Horse – A Propbait Served Southern Style – Part II

Pocket : The Devil’s Horse – A Propbait Served Southern Style – Part II: "In terms of modifications to his Devil’s Horse topwaters, Barry Weaver does very little. He adds an oval split-ring to the nose of the bait, because the knot will not slip into the groove, as is often the case with round split-rings."

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Pocket : Sabine Surrender — Sabine River bass fishing tactics

Pocket : Sabine Surrender — Sabine River bass fishing tactics: "In the corner of his eye, Lake Charles’ Ken Chaumont spied what he was looking for. On a weedy point on the Louisiana side of the Sabine River across from Orange, Texxas, balls of “rain shad,” as he called them, were erupting from the water.

“Ohhhh, we are going to get into them now,” said the 58-year-old angler and veteran lure designer with Egret Baits."

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Pocket : Outdoors: Fly-Fishing Tips From a Pro

Pocket : Outdoors: Fly-Fishing Tips From a Pro: "In this month’s issue, you met 13-year-old Jacob Stucker, whose fly-tying business has flourished under the tutelage of fly-fisherman and author Jeff Hatton. (Hatton’s book, Rod Crafting, details the history of American and European rod-making from 1843 to 1960.) We turned to Hatton, a fly-fishing guru with more than three decades of experience who specializes in crafting 19th century–style rods, for some tips on getting started."

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Florida Offers Saltwater Fishing Without A License This Sunday : NorthEscambia.com

Florida Offers Saltwater Fishing Without A License This Sunday : NorthEscambia.com: "In an effort to introduce newcomers to the activity, on Sunday, September 1, Florida residents and visitors can saltwater fish for the day without obtaining a recreational fishing license."

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Flippin' Matted Grass for Late Summer Lunkers | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Flippin' Matted Grass for Late Summer Lunkers | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Heading into late summer, hot temperatures and limited rain normally produce dropping water levels in many lakes. Meanwhile, abundant sunshine and clearer water produce the most prolific weedbeds in our lakes at the same time. The combination of lowered water levels and exploding weed growth results in huge fields of matted grassbeds. This placid looking flotilla of hydrilla, milfoil, and other submerged vegetation belies the labyrinth of tunnels beneath the surface where bass are actively feeding on bluegill and shad. From late summer through fall, flipping matted grass can make for outstanding shallow water fishing for big bass, even on the hottest and sunniest days of the year."

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▶ Pure Michigan: Muskie Fishing - YouTube

▶ Pure Michigan: Muskie Fishing - YouTube: ""

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Young Angler Breaks Maryland's 30-year-old Largemouth Bass Record | OutdoorHub

Young Angler Breaks Maryland's 30-year-old Largemouth Bass Record | OutdoorHub: "For most fishermen, catching a record-sized fish can be an unobtainable goal. Not so for Colton Lambert, who at 12 years old became the envy of many bass anglers when he pulled in the largest largemouth the state of Maryland had ever seen. According to the state Department of Natural Resources, Lambert was fishing with his father at a pond in his hometown of Huntingtown in late July when the fish struck."

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Pocket : Louisiana Fishing Tournament Shatters World Record with 488 Kayaks

Pocket : Louisiana Fishing Tournament Shatters World Record with 488 Kayaks: "An armada of kayaks gathered at Louisiana’s Grand Isle on Saturday for the Ride the Bull IV Extreme Kayak Fishing Tournament to break the current world record for the largest kayak fishing tournament on the globe. According to the St. Charles Herald-Guide, the tournament drew in 523 registered participants and 488 kayaks on the water. The numbers blew away the record held by the JAX Classic held in Jacksonville, Florida, which brought in 435 registered entrants and 407 kayaks in 2012."

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Pocket : Anglers Concerned about Green Bay "Dead Zone"

Pocket : Anglers Concerned about Green Bay "Dead Zone": "A region of water with dangerously low oxygen levels, also known as a “dead zone,” is troubling anglers and commercial fishermen in the Green Bay area. According to Fox 11, the recently discovered dead zone extends eight miles from the city of Green Bay and reaches Sturgeon Bay. The affected area could become uninhabitable for many fish, landing a hard blow to the local economy."

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Pocket : Wobble Bobbin’ for Walleyes

Pocket : Wobble Bobbin’ for Walleyes: "Complex presentations get plenty of press these days, but few walleye tactics are as deadly—or as easy to fish—as the simple slip-bobber rig. With a well-balanced float, you can efficiently and precisely suspend mouthwatering live bait in front of hungry ’eyes. Plus, you know exactly when a fish has inhaled your bait."

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