Asian Carp Report: Cost to Protect Great Lakes as High as $18 Billion | OutdoorHub

Asian Carp Report: Cost to Protect Great Lakes as High as $18 Billion | OutdoorHub: "On Monday, the US Army Corps of Engineers submitted to Congress a long-awaited report on options to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes. Formally titled the “Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study” (GLMRIS), it sought to determine potential solutions to the threat that Asian carp present to the largest group of freshwater lakes in the world. The document suggests eight possible courses of action, the most expensive of which will take 25 years and cost over $18 billion to complete."

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Panfish Heaven: Tips for Ice Fishermen Targeting Great Lakes Harbors | OutdoorHub

Panfish Heaven: Tips for Ice Fishermen Targeting Great Lakes Harbors | OutdoorHub: "Each year thousands of ice fisherman flock to the Great Lakes in search of trophy walleye. Living in close proximity to Lake Erie, I was often a repeat customer during the ice season. But unstable weather, shifting ice, and Coast Guard rescues began to chip away at my desire to head out on the big water for trophy ‘eyes. Erie’s yellow perch population isn’t all that accessible most times either, spending much of the winter far, far away in the lake’s main basin. These factors have led many anglers, myself included, to explore the central Great Lakes panfish population, often unexploited in the many harbors and boat basins throughout Michigan and Ohio."

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Learn about freshwater fishing rigs | Take Me Fishing

Learn about freshwater fishing rigs | Take Me Fishing: "A fishing rig is the way you tie together bait, lures, hook, swivels, leaders, sinkers, bobbers, flashers, dodgers, cheese doodles and anything else you can attach to a piece of fishing line.
But just because you can tie a lot of different things to a line, doesn't mean that making a fishing rig has to be complicated. Most fishing rigs are designed fairly simply and are used for specific fishing techniques."

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Amazing Footage Of A Massive Octopus Caught While Kayak Fishing - Interestingfunfacts.com

Amazing Footage Of A Massive Octopus Caught While Kayak Fishing - Interestingfunfacts.com: "Considering the size of the kayak versus the size of the octopus … we’re talking about a horror-movie grade encounter here folks. Wonder how it turned out. I think I would have tried cutting the line between the hook and the sinker… and hope it doesn’t reach up and grab your arm in the process with a 100 suction cups. This could turn ugly."

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Explosive Frog Fishing For Bass

Explosive Frog Fishing For Bass:

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More Tips for Mid-season Ice Fishing | OutdoorHub

More Tips for Mid-season Ice Fishing | OutdoorHub: "In many areas where anglers fish through the ice this time of year, we are at about midway through the season. Most lakes have a good cover of ice as well as some snow. We also have cold weather, and lots of it. There are a number of things anglers can do to catch more fish through the ice this time of year, but you’ve got to go fishing to catch’em. That sounds pretty simplistic, but considering that being cold isn’t fun for most people, they don’t go fishing when it’s too cold. With today’s clothing options, however, you don’t need to be cold. Dress appropriately and get out there."

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Winter Color Selection of Bass Jigs

Winter Color Selection of Bass Jigs: "In many areas around the country where anglers live and fish, tackle selection can be somewhat limited to whatever is left at the local tackle shop. Limited selection makes it difficult to be creative or scientific in selecting the correct color to match forage and water conditions on any given day. However I have seen some amazing jigs made by a mother and her son that own and operate Bass Attacker Lures. The family ran business reflects fishing know how and true lure artisanship that shows in their custom tackle. Seth Sutton recently won first place as well as big fish in a tournament that he fished alongside adults and seasoned anglers. The victory was not just a testimony to his fishing skill but an overwhelming acknowledgement of his understanding of fishing conditions with colors choices that can match the forage. Seth was more than happy to share his winning tactics with me. I will share his story and some other winter color selection tips to help you catch more bass."

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World Record Brook Trout and Current State Records List - Ontario 14.5

World Record Brook Trout and Current State Records List - Ontario 14.5: "This species just like so many others had had close calls when it comes down to verified records. The brook trout current official

Manitoba Record Brook Trout. Weighed close to 16#
world record stands at 14# 8 oz (6.577089 kg) However larger fish have been caught! In 2006 during a fishing tournament in Manitoba, a huge specimen was landed weighing close to 16 lbs based on the accepted formula for calculating weight by measurements."

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HUGE PIKE EATS ANOTHER PIKE!!! *MUST SEE* UNREAL!

HUGE PIKE EATS ANOTHER PIKE!!! *MUST SEE* UNREAL!:

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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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