Albany Herald | OUTDOORS FEATURE: Tips for post-spawn crappies

Albany Herald | OUTDOORS FEATURE: Tips for post-spawn crappies: "Post-spawn is a traditional transition time for crappies. The fish are seemingly moving randomly and can be quite unpredictable. Anglers wishing to catch a limit of fish for the fryer and the freezer must learn how to pinpoint them to be successful."

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Who needs a fishing rod? Amazing moment angler grabs sea bass straight out of the water | Mail Online

Who needs a fishing rod? Amazing moment angler grabs sea bass straight out of the water | Mail Online: "Sitting on a boat with a rod and line for hour upon hour in all weathers? That's not for this fisherman.

Instead, he prefers a much simpler method of reeling in a catch - fishing by hand.

This incredible video posted online shows how the angler, who reveals only his hand, catches a sea bass without the need for a rod. "

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Royalton fishing duo lands a big one - News - Benton Evening News - Benton, IL

Royalton fishing duo lands a big one - News - Benton Evening News - Benton, IL: "David Guill and his son, Boo, of Royalton brought home a brand new Legend bass boat and $1,000 from the Sealy Outdoors Big Bass Splash held on Guntersville Lake near Scottsboro, Ala. "

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Jerk baits a good bet for spring bass fishing | cleveland.com

Jerk baits a good bet for spring bass fishing | cleveland.com: "It's definitely jerkbait time, as most of the anglers in the recently-completed Bassmaster Classic proved--hardly any of the 53 contenders had anything but one of the slender, darting minnow imitations tied on their number one rod when the competition got underway, and many fish that made it to the weigh-in stuck themselves on one of these versatile lures--even though Cliff Pace won the big prize by fishing a jig."

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Spring Tips and Tactics to Catch More Bass

Spring Tips and Tactics to Catch More Bass: " Now that the lakes have begun to warm the bass are on the move from the main lake points to the spawning flats they will stage on the secondary points and use grass lines for cover. The fish are seeking the optimal condition for the spawn in preparation for the longer warmer days to come. Rogue bass will be seen cruising the spawning flats, but the larger females will be schooled by size in relation to the structure of the points and grass lines"

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Be prepared for early-season bass fishing - NewsTimes

Be prepared for early-season bass fishing - NewsTimes: "Early-season bass fishing can be some of the best fishing of the year -- if you are properly prepared. Preparation for cold weather and the proper fish-catching techniques will help to ensure a more comfortable and productive day while on the water."

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Effective Decision Making in Early Spring Bass Tournaments

Effective Decision Making in Early Spring Bass Tournaments: "It happens to the best of us—you get the rare chance to go fishing during the workweek and absolutely wreck the bass. A limit easily weighing 25 pounds is enough to make you jump into Saturday’s derby with every expectation of winning. When tournament time rolls around, however, your fish have moved and you’re left scratching your head and scrambling to catch a modest limit. "

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How to Catch Striped Bass when Everyone Else is Getting Skunked - Barnstable-Hyannis, MA Patch

How to Catch Striped Bass when Everyone Else is Getting Skunked - Barnstable-Hyannis, MA Patch: "You know those guys with the bent rods, when everyone else is not catching a thing? How would you like to be that guy this fishing season? Read on to find out how you can avoid the dreaded skunk, and catch bass when nobody else can."

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Sasser: Falcon Lake reinforces its reputation as America’s No. 1 bass lake | Dallasnews.com - News for Dallas, Texas - SportsDayDFW

Sasser: Falcon Lake reinforces its reputation as America’s No. 1 bass lake | Dallasnews.com - News for Dallas, Texas - SportsDayDFW: "Texas bass pro Keith Combs led all four days at the Bassmaster Elite Series Rigid Industries Falcon Slam to earn his first Elite Series victory and $100,500 on Monday. Combs a former Falcon Lake fishing guide, caught a four-day, 20-fish limit that totaled 111 pounds, five ounces."

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If You Can’t Beat Them, Eat Them: Filleting and Cooking Asian Carp - Outdoor Hub

If You Can’t Beat Them, Eat Them: Filleting and Cooking Asian Carp - Outdoor Hub: "Asian carp threaten America’s waterways and a multi-billion dollar freshwater fishing industry, as well as being hated by just about every angler out there. So the obvious answer is, why not eat them? The species is notoriously fast breeding, large growing and high in protein. Carp meat itself is a slick pearly white and carries a somewhat neutral taste, which makes it a perfect canvas for seasoning and marinades."

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