“It’s not like spring when you’re fishing for a few big bites,” said Bassmaster … McGehee said his go-to spot for fall bass smashing shad is upriver.
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Has anyone used the larger pike & Muskie blade baits for bass? Larger inline spinners & spinnerbaits? Do you think these larger baits will work?
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Rocky Fork Lake: Bass fishing has been good. Try working the points with fire-tiger Bombers or toss a spinnerbait along the edges of weed beds.
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Looking for some fairly nice baitcasters for pretty cheap. Mainly plan to use it for bass and maybe some Trout or slot sized reds. Any specific reels in …
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The Pascagoula River and Pascagoula Marsh are great fishing hotspots for bass, crappie and sunfish. As water temperatures fall, bass begin to move …
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The company makes soft-plastic lures for Strike King, Zoom, Rage, Bass Pro Shops and others. The process is complete from mixing the vinyl to …
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I’ve been fishing for bass for about 2 years now, and I consider myself to be a decent fishermen. I like fast reaction baits, from crank baits to spinner …
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Anglers fishing the world class smallmouth reservoirs in Kentucky and … The rind is a pork chunk trailer, a nearly forgotten staple of jig fishing for bass.
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The Long Beach Island Surf Fishing Classic carries $1,000 grand prizes for the heaviest striped bass and bluefish, plus two-week segment, weekly, …
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Jeanne Middleton, of Middleton’s Fish Camp at Blue Cypress Lake, said the fishing there has been very good for bass. Bigger bass are in deeper …
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Walleye – Slow: Walleye fishing has been slow but several have been … White Bass – Fair: White bass are being caught on shad, crawlers, and …
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Just like at South Fork early morning or late evening seems to be the best times for trout, while target bass in the late afternoon. Bass fishing is slow …
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Crappie fishing has been fair on shiners or jigs fished around deep tops. … Bass are fair fishing late afternoons around the piers on plastic worms.
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Recently, Camping Lead Hanna shared some Mountain House Freeze-Dried Meals with us at a morning meeting. The majority of associates were pleasantly surprised and many had not previously tasted freeze-dried foods. These meals are a great option for an outdoor adventure or even for home disaster preparedness.
Mountain House has been around for 50 years, supplying freeze-dried foods to the US Special Forces and other branches of the military since Vietnam. They were asked to produce food that tasted better, lasted longer, and weighed less than the previous rations the troops had…they delivered.
Some brands combine freeze-dried AND dehydrated ingredients. Dehydrated may have longer soaking and cooking times and affect the flavor. These freeze-dried meals are as easy as opening a bag and pouring in boiling water. Let it set for 10 minutes and you have a meal, which you eat right from the special foil pouch. We taste-tested the Chicken Teriyaki with Rice - the pouch contained two servings. There are breakfast options, too. We tried the Granola with Milk and Blueberries - on 8 ounce service of granola with blueberries, powdered milk and added probiotics. There’s no need for boiling water on this one, just regular water (unless you need to boil for purification purposes, of course!).
Overall, I’d say our associates were impressed with the flavor and ease of preparing. Costs run from $6.99-$10.49, depending on the meal…but when you consider the price of going out to eat, the shelf life, and convenience, it’s worth the money.
Mike Anderson is the leader of the Grinnell High School Outdoor Adventure Program. He says the Mountain House meals they’ve used have received thumbs up reviews from him and the students involved in the program.
“Using the Mountain House products is an efficient way to pack in our food for any of our Outdoor Program outings. I have a lot of hungry students on these camp-outs and Mountain House does an excellent job filling them up and giving them the energy to continue. They are easy to use, excellent nutrition, and the kids like them!”
Consider Mountain House for your next outdoor adventure or pick so up for your disaster kit at home OR your winter survival kit! You will find them in the Camping Department or online!
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It sounded like everyone who had a fishing rod was on the water when the black sea bass fishery reopened last Thursday. The bottom fishing party …
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It took a while, but the striped bass fishing finally broke open in Raritan Bay this week. Fish of various sizes showed up in different areas and were …
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Zone 1: Verrazano Bridge to Highlands Bridge. The bass fishing in Raritan Bay blew up this past week with stripers of all sizes being caught.
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It was a welcome relief when sea bass season opened Oct. 22, as inshore boaters now can take home some tasty fillets. Ocean temperatures are …
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Chad Hole at Sweeney’s told me that Berryessa is still on fire for bass fishing. This cooler weather will keep it going. I’d want to bring a smorgy of baits …
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Lou Fleet is telling customers when they ask about the black sea bass … (three miles or more offshore) reopened last Thursday, fishing for the tasty, …
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Do any of you have experience fishing tubes for Largemouth Bass? I fish two spots: one is a ~2 acre pond with a soft mud bottom and lots of …
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Largemouth bass are still biting, but most are on the small side. … Trout fishing is expected to pick up following a fish plant scheduled for Davis Camp …
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Tautog fishing has been picking up around the rock piles of Buzzards Bay. … tautog and black sea bass abundance is making up for that deficiency.
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Bill Speer, The Fishing Coach, professional guide specializing in largemouth bass fishing on Lake Russell (http://ift.tt/1gHJDm7) (706) …
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Topics to be covered include striped bass, flounder, sheepshead, cobia, red and black drum, speckled trout, wreck fishing, tactics for fishing the …
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“I started with my club but I have been fishing since I was four,” Bailey Hood said. “My dad liked to fish for trout but I liked bass so I started teaching …
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Where: Perch fishing has been good near “C” can of the Camp Perry firing range, near West Reef, north of North Bass Island, near Kelleys Island …
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Don’t cry - there’s more Halloween fun this weekend with our special Trick-or-Treating fun and Costume Parade (kids 12 and under only)!
Let’s start with the PHOTOS!
Free photos with the Peanuts Gang are scheduled as follows:
Fri, Oct. 30: 6-8 p.m.
Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31: 2-8 p.m.
As always, you receive one free 4x6 photo. NEW this year is a $5 photo package, available only with the coupon that is in our sales flyer OR DOWNLOADABLE right here. Print it off or show it on your phone!
(1) 5x7, (4) wallets, AND the digital download - a $10 value!)
We’re partnering with GardenSMART television show and the Whole Kids Foundation and to help introduce kids to gardening!
October 24-31 – Enter your school for an opportunity to win a $2,000 garden grant! Five schools will be chosen around the country…let’s get an Iowa school in there! Open to non-profit K-12 schools (public, private or charter, elementary, middle or high school)!
Also, this weekend:Second Annual Warm Kids Campaign Begins Nov. 1-Dec. 18! Donate new hats, gloves/mittens, socks, boots and coats (ages 4-12) in the lobby of our store for Southeast Polk Elementary students.
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LAKE OUACHITA Black bass fishing is very good with most being caught with crankbaits and spy baits on points near structure. Drop-shot rigs with …
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If it is just pressure, bass are still predators and still going to eat. Just have to try something different. I personally fish a lot slower on highly pressured …
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Has anyone gotten to handle one of these rods? From what I have read and seen it sounds like St. Croix really stepped up this rod and the materials …
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Fishing affords you the time to get to know someone. … Striped bass fishing is good along the coastal shore, but many anglers are focusing on other …
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BAINBRIDGE, Ga. — Saturday’s final top 12 in Boater and Nonboater divisions in the three-day Bassmaster Southern Open (332-fishermen field) held …
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So far in our Ascend Your Gear blog series, we have taken a look at a camp cooking-set and canoes. I will admit, that these aren’t everyday items but they are absolutely awesome pieces of equipment. But that got me wondering about what Ascend had in-store (get it, retail pun) for us for everyday use. I mean their clothing line for men and women is awesome. But there had to be some item that really stood out. And I found it, hanging on our backpack wall!
BOOM! The ASCEND H2000 Hydration Pack!
This thing is legit! This backpack comes with a built-in 2Liter hydration bladder that delivers its thirst quenching goodness to you via an insulated hose and easy-to-bite mouthpiece. It also has ample room for storing and carrying items.
To be honest, if there is one thing I can’t stand it’s those tiny hydration packs that only hold the water bladder and maybe an iPod Nano. I mean I get it, those are for like “serious runners” or whatnot, but no thanks. Not for me. I want the ability to carry some supplies with me or the room to pack out any random pirate treasure I find while outside. You never know when it could happen.
Any-who. This backpack has 2000 cubic inches of carrying capacity. It has numerous compartments and areas to keep your gear well organized as well. It also comes with both a waist strap and chest strap, for keeping it comfortable and secure while in motion. (Don’t get me started on not being able to buckle up while in a backpack.)
One of my favorite features are the zipper-pulls. Sure, the original zipper pulls that have proven themselves for what must be at least a century are great, but these things are nice! They are larger loops that make it easier to get access to inside the backpack.
If you are in the market for a new hydration pack, you need not look any further. Oh and if you are just in the market for a new water bladder, go with the Platypus brand. They make awesome stuff and allow you to mention the only poisonous, egg-laying, semi-aquatic marsupial in the world much more often. Brownie points if you name the other egg-laying mammal below!
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He was fishing for trout in the Central Pond and using salmon eggs. … Bass have slowed with the cooler weather but about half a dozen were reported …
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LAKE MEAD — Anglers are finding good action for striped bass. Sand Island has been productive. Most fish have been in the 1- to 3-pound range, but …
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Anglers wait their turn to launch during the Fishing for Freedom bass fishing tournament held at BLORA Saturday near Belton. The teams braved the …
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Recently, the Coos has been offering more consistent salmon fishing. … I used to fish the sand dunes lakes quite often for bass and panfish, but the …
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Fishing for bass and speckled perch on Central Florida lakes is in a holding pattern until the water temperature falls to the low 70s on a consistent …
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I am sure you have heard about the explosion of youth fishing competitions. There is an organized national collegiate bass fishing league that pits …
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With not many boats on the river, fishing for salmon is difficult to judge how good ….. Bass fishing has been excellent with the bass chasing small shad …
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Bass are fair fishing late afternoons around the piers on plastic worms. Catfishing is best tight-lining cold worms, night crawlers or blood and cheese …
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Outlook: Burton’s Bait and Tackle reports: bass fair to good on spinnerbaits, square-bill crankbaits in coves and along laydowns, stumps, brush in …
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Not to hi-jack another thread… Those of you who have jumped into the Megabass pool with both feet, are you targeting/catching largemouth bass, …
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I’m not going to say yea or nay but when snorkeling in a clear creek, around largemouth bass “ EVERY TIME ’ I tapped a fingernail on my watch or rap …
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Okay, if you read the title of this and immediately said, “E-e-w-w-w-w, yuck, liver and onions!” you may want to just continue on down the blog feed.
If you didn’t that means -
a. You’re still open to liver and onions, despite the childhood trauma of eating and smelling them and/or
b. You’re a venison eater.
This was our second try at Venison Liver and Onions, and it was MUCH better than the first try. I have to say we’ll gladly make them again.
Venison Liver and Onions2 large onions sliced
1 venison liver
milk
butter or margarine
1 cup flour
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs (fine crumbs)
salt
pepper or pepper blend seasoning
Rinse the liver very well. Cut out the artery - my husband used this as a way to kind of break the liver into two lobes. Cut the liver into about ¼ to ½ inch strips. Put the pieces in a covered container with milk and refrigerate for an hour or two. The meat should be covered by the milk. Remove the meat from the milk and rinse very well to remove as much blood as possible. Set the drained and rinse pieces of meat aside.
Slice your onions into thin rings. Melt butter or margarine in a skillet and saute the onions until they are nicely browned and caramelized. We opted to use margarine for this dish. Once the onions are done, remove them from the skillet and set them aside.
Add more margarine to your skillet, and heat over medium high. Mix flour, salt, and pepper in a bag or use Uncle Buck’s Batter Box. Put the liver pieces in and shake to coat. Add the dredged pieces to the melted butter in your skillet and lower to medium. Shake excess flour off each piece before adding it to the skillet. Cook the liver approximately 3-4 minutes on each side. You want them nicely browned with some good “cracklins” in the skillet! Add the onions and let everything heat through and flavors blend.
This liver was fork-tender! We both took our first bite and just became wide-eyed. Call me crazy, but I always liked liver and onions as a child, so now I’m even crazier. Crazy about VENISON liver and onions!
Enjoy!
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Boaters fishing deeper structure off of Delaware and Maryland are scoring on good numbers of black sea bass, with some of the best fishing reported …
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They also reported good fishing for white bass while using spoons and blade baits. Fishing for catfish was fair using liver, shrimp and hot dogs.
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Fishing for bass is rated as slow. Some anglers are catching bass when using soft plastics, jigs and crank baits. There have been a few smallmouth …
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Fishing guide Jim Brack says bass fishing has slowed somewhat, but fish are still hitting Senkos and Flukes along outside grass lines in 8-10 feet of …
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Crappie fishing is good around the public dock with minnows 10 feet deep under a bobber. Black bass fishing is good with white spinner baits or black …
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This 5’ lt spinning rod caught my eye. This was at the time I started getting heavy into bass fishing. This spinning rod caught most of my bass using live …
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I remember reading an article a number of months back about the two adventure destinations for hunters. Those two places were Alaska and Africa. The writer did an awesome job talking about the destinations, their quarry, pros and cons, costs and more. More often than not a hunter usually only ends up going to one of these two adventures-of-a-lifetime. This got me thinking about what options one would have for taking just such a trip through the amazing services of a RedHead Select Outfitter. And while we currently don’t offer an options for an African safari, we do have the option of an Alaskan Adventure through Southeast Alaska Guiding.
Southeast Alaska Guiding is owned and operated by Hans Baertle, who has been guiding in Alaska since 1978 and opened his own outfit in 1988. You know how they say a hunter learns something new every trip? Well when you take into consideration how many trips this man must have been on in his time, he must be a honey-hole of information!
He operates out of Douglas and utilizes a boat to get hunters to and from their hunting spots in the area. It is a 50 foot boat with a ton on amenities. There are such luxuries as hot showers, electricity and comfortable places to sleep. There are also home cooked meals that his wife prepares!
Southeast Alaska Guiding offers hunts for brown bear, black bear and mountain goats. (I have no reason why I am so fascinated by mountain goats, but the opportunity to hunt one is definitely on my dream-trip list.) Each species offers their own unique and exciting challenges when it comes to the hunt. Many of the animals that his guiding service harvests are impressive and in record books.
For mountain goat, he suggests a rifle chambered in .300 Win Mag. For the bears he suggests something a little bit bigger, either .375H&H or .338 Mag. I would take his suggestions to heart as the man knows what he is doing, and I would never want to be “under-gunned” on a bear hunt. (My buddy’s dad took an Alaskan brown bear trip many years ago and utilized a Weatherby chambered in .375H&H. He said it was the perfect amount of gun for the hunt. He also had his firearm coated in a special product to help protect it from rusting. He made the note that while everyone is camp was busy scrubbing their guns trying to protect them, his showed no signs of issues.)
You can find the full list of gear on both his website and our own. I love it when these are included because there is so much that goes into a hunting trip, that having something to refer to is a life saver. (I also love that he included bringing extra glasses/contacts for those who need them.) His website is also up to date with the hunting seasons, trips and expenses.
So when it comes to considering which of the “two great hunting destinations” you want to go to, I cannot help you there. But, should you choose Alaska… I think it’s quite clear who to go with. Until next time!
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After some up and down bass fishing, the stripers turned on big time in Raritan Bay on Sunday with the bite continuing through Monday. The fish also …
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I hope you have had the opportunity to get out and enjoy the lake. The weather has been fantastic and fishing has been overall pretty good.
The stripers are all over the lake, typical for October, and you’ll need to be versatile to be successful. I think in terms of consistency, the umbrellas have been the best producer. Pull the rig around 20 feet deep over20 to 35 foot points and humps and you’ll be able to catch good numbers of Stripers in the 3 to 12 lb. range. This pattern is good in the lower and middle parts of the lake.
Down rods are still accounting for good catches and as of last week there were still good groups of fish roaming over the river channel, with the fish being anywhere from 30 to 80 feet. This pattern requires some searching, but can provide a big payoff if you can locate the fish. Live Baits on the freelines and Planers are also coming into play, and heading up into the river with some trout or Gizzard Shad may get the big bite.
The Schoolers are inconsistent at best, but they are showing up, be on the lookout as they may pop up anywhere, any anytime. Casting topwaters to points and humps will also yield some Striper bites with some nice Spotted Bass as a Bonus.
Bass Fishing is pretty good, especially relative to the calendar. Water conditions and temps are such that you may catch fish anywhere, and that is usually the case during turnover, you may encounter widely varying water conditions that change frequently and yesterday’s success may not carry over to today so do not get too locked into a certain pattern or technique.
Jigs have been a big producer, fish them on points, humps and around brush. Tipping the jig with the Yamamoto Twin tails, either the 4 or 5 inch model will do nicely. The drop shot is still prodding in these same Areas, Green Pumpkin, Green Shiner, and Hologram dawn are good color choices on the drop shot. Both of these baits are good choices if we have the bright sun with little or no wind as we experience in recent days. If we do get some wind, or if the clouds return, don’t rule out casting topwaters and swimbaits over brush and other structures. The Super Spooks, Savage gear Swimbaits, and the Sworming Hornet Swimbaits will be good choices for this technique. If none of that works out, try fishing shallow cover in the middle and upper parts of the lakes, this may yield some nice Largemouth bass in addition to the Spots.
Crappie fishing has been extremely good, at least for numbers. Free standing brush is probably the best producer, but docks with brush, and bridge pillars are also productive. Hair jigs and soft plastic, especially the Bobby garland Jigs, will both get the bite. Grab a few dozen live minnows as well, they also have been very effective. You can fish the minnow on the downline, or use them to tip the jig. If the fish stop biting the artificials, minnows are a great change up to reignite the bite. Fishing is good all day, but the bite may be a little better in the am hours!
Good Fishing!
Capt. Mack
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Hello everyone, and welcome back to this week’s report! This one is going to be short and sweet as the weather this week has been horrible. The wind has blown all week and are forecast to blow 15-20 into the weekend. We are booked every day, and have managed to re-book 3 out of 4 trips since the wind started, and are going to try and make it out tomorrow. We will have to see what the wind is doing in the morning to be certain, but hopefully we will make it out. I don’t know any boats that have been out this week, other than a few catching nurse sharks in the channel’s from other marinas. Therefore, I really don’t have much of a report. You can count on some Sailfish being out there, and probably some Mahi lurking on the edge terrorizing the Ballyhoo swimming on the reef. If you could manage to get on the anchor, I have no doubt that the Yellowtail Snappers will bite, as no one has fed them since Sunday as far as I know. It has been a tough week for the entire fleet with the weather conditions, but things are looking up for the middle of next week as the winds are forecast to finally start coming down. We had gust here this week over 35 mph, so that creates an unsafe situation for us to take out our charters. Most people aren’t used to being in 8-10 foot seas, with some bigger rollers I am sure, and it isn’t worth anyone getting hurt. Never mind the fact this we do this for FUN! We will just have to see what the next several days bring, and hope that we end up on the lower side of the forecast. We can fish in 20 mph winds, but you still have to have the right customers to ensure their safety and comfort. Sorry for the report, or lack there of, but I can’t help the weather.
Well, that is it for this week! Remember, if you need a charter please feel free to stop by World Wide Sportsman’s Bayside Marina and check us out, as I will be glad to help you out with whatever you need. Fishing report provided by Captain James Chappell 305-803-1321 http://ift.tt/1IWINNW out of World Wide Sportsman Bayside Marina, Islamorada, Florida. I hope everyone has a great weekend, and remember to boat responsibly!
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Flannel - the mere word brings warmth to your soul. Flannel lives on and we felt it was time to celebrate the good feeling it brings, and has brought, for centuries.
Bass Pro Shops celebrates the warmth of the season with Flannel Fest! Flannel keeps you warm on that outside job, during a cold winter’s night, at those frosty football games, and while lounging around the house.
Flannel sheets, flannel-lined slippers, flannel-lined sleeping bags, flannel-lined jeans, flannel-lined work pants…flannel dates back to the 17th century in the Scottish Highlands. Often people confuse any plaid or tartan shirts as being flannel, but flannel refers to the material, not the pattern. Originally made from carded or worsted wool, flannel is now typically made from either wool, cotton, or synthetic fibers.
Flannel is functional, but also comfortable and durable. It is the symbol of lumberjacks and other fine, hardworking people who brave the outdoor elements to earn a living, and has been a staple of sportsmen and women for years. While the Grunge look of the 80s still lives in the minds of some, flannel actually can look very nice and clean. Flannel was used to dress the military in the Civil War, WWI and WWII. In the 1950s, flannel became a staple of business wear in gray flannel slacks and wool flannel suits of many colors for women. Some of my favorite business attire in past positions has been gray wool flannel pants or the wool flannel business jackets and suits. Nothing classier or more professional looking.
Fashion fads come and go. Flannel has never left.
Show us your favorite flannel @ #flannelfest!
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Recently, Camping Lead Hanna shared some Mountain House Freeze-Dried Meals with us at a morning meeting. The majority of associates were pleasantly surprised and many had not previously tasted freeze-dried foods. These meals are a great option for an outdoor adventure or even for home disaster preparedness.
Mountain House has been around for 50 years, supplying freeze-dried foods to the US Special Forces and other branches of the military since Vietnam. They were asked to produce food that tasted better, lasted longer, and weighed less than the previous rations the troops had…they delivered.
Some brands combine freeze-dried AND dehydrated ingredients. Dehydrated may have longer soaking and cooking times and affect the flavor. These freeze-dried meals are as easy as opening a bag and pouring in boiling water. Let it set for 10 minutes and you have a meal, which you eat right from the special foil pouch. We taste-tested the Chicken Teriyaki with Rice - the pouch contained two servings. There are breakfast options, too. We tried the Granola with Milk and Blueberries - on 8 ounce service of granola with blueberries, powdered milk and added probiotics. There’s no need for boiling water on this one, just regular water (unless you need to boil for purification purposes, of course!).
Overall, I’d say our associates were impressed with the flavor and ease of preparing. Costs run from $6.99-$10.49, depending on the meal…but when you consider the price of going out to eat, the shelf life, and convenience, it’s worth the money.
Mike Anderson is the leader of the Grinnell High School Outdoor Adventure Program. He says the Mountain House meals they’ve used have received thumbs up reviews from him and the students involved in the program.
“Using the Mountain House products is an efficient way to pack in our food for any of our Outdoor Program outings. I have a lot of hungry students on these camp-outs and Mountain House does an excellent job filling them up and giving them the energy to continue. They are easy to use, excellent nutrition, and the kids like them!”
Consider Mountain House for your next outdoor adventure or pick so up for your disaster kit at home OR your winter survival kit! You will find them in the Camping Department or online!
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I was counting on clear water and fishing shallow as bass should be in the fall pattern. The water should be right around the 60 degree mark give or …
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Cooler temps heat up fall bass fishing … but also the beginning of the fall reservoir fishing season for largemouth bass. … This leads to tough fishing.
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UATUMÃ RIVER, BRAZIL – It felt as if someone had tied the 85-pound test braided line to an anvil and chunked it over the side of the boat. That is how …
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Chris Hueth on the Big Mohawk, Belmar, said the opening day fishing was good with … The Norma K III was back to sea bass fishing as well and Capt.
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So looking back at our Healthy Hunter series blog, it has been quite some time since I provided a workout program. (Last one was in March.) And like so many millions of others during this holiday time, we are putting on a little extra weight. Now, historically weight gains in the winter time is normal and was part of a survival strategy. But nowadays it is usually because of the mega-increase in calories and sweet-treats that we normally do not consume at other times of the year. So for this month’s article, I give you my Turkey Day Trim Down plan!
The Goal: Lose some weight to help keep from gaining even more during the holiday season.
The Time Frame: 25 Days. November 1st to the 25th. (We start after Halloween, because it wouldn’t be right to not enjoy some of those candies.)
The Diet: Lean and green. I’m talking about lean proteins (chicken, turkey, fish, pork, etc.) and good-for-you greens (green beans, spinach, broccoli, asparagus, etc.) Shoot for one gram of protein per desired pound of weight. Drink equal ounces of water. No soda or other “beverage”. Pile on the greens but only season with salt and pepper or Parmesan cheese and olive oil. Fats are important for your body as well, so make sure to get healthy forms of that (oils, fish, nuts, avocados, cheese, etc.) Using whey or other protein shake to substitute meals is also an option. Keep your carbs to minimum and whole-wheat versions. Try to consume something every few hours and try adding hot sauces to help keep your metabolism going.
The Workout: You will exercise every other day on this plan, but having active rest days in between (like walking the dog or doing yard work) is OK. Your workouts will be part weightlifting and part cardio, one right after the other. You will do a set of the exercise and immediately do one minute of active cardio after it before going into the next set. (Active cardio could be running in place, jump roping, some form of body-weight exercise, etc.) There will be three different workouts (split-body) that will be done for a total of four times throughout this program. Shoot for four sets of 10 reps with each exercise. Do cardio for three minutes before working out to stretch and then seven minutes when done so you end up with 30 minutes of cardio total when finished each day.
Chest/Abs
Flat Bench – Dips – DB Fly – Crunch – Planks (for as long as you can each set)
Legs/Shoulders
Squats – Calf Raises – Shoulder Press - Deltoid Raises – Walking Lunges
Back/Arms
Lat Pulldown – Barbell or Dumbbell Rows – Dumbbell Curls – Triceps Extension—Shrugs
Each of these exercises can be done at decent weight for women or men. You don’t want to over-train, but this setup would be beneficial to help add some lean muscle to your physique. (Go here for help with proper form.)
Side Notes: Steady sleep. Get at least 8 hours in each night. You might have to say goodnight earlier to your family for a little bit, but your health is worth it.
Good luck and keep trucking with this! After 25 days of steady commitment you and your family should notice a difference in the way you feel and look. And it will make it OK for a second slice of that pumpkin pie you have earned!
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The Florida freshwater fishing forecast for the last week of October gives anglers the best fishing days of the month for the first half of the week, as the …
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Had a great year with the swimjig. Lots of nice bass, pike, and a couple nice musky, along with a few biteoffs. Used several trailers including the baby …
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I dropped my Vendetta with a Bass Pro Qualifier on in into 25 foot of water. How long can it stay in water before the reel becomes bad? It’s already …
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BAINBRIDGE, Ga. — The fishing on the final round of the Bassmaster Southern Open No. 3 tournament on Lake Seminole was no different than it was …
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DAVID SIKES/CALLER-TIMES I believe Keeton Eoff caught three bass from … The most difficult part of fishing this lake is narrowing your choices or …
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BAINBRIDGE, Ga. — The fishing on the final round of the Bassmaster Southern Open No. 3 tournament on Lake Seminole was no different than it was …
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Dare I say it on a bass site, but I’m starting to come to the conclusion that I may enjoy inshore salwater fishing more than bass fishing. Then again …
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I was able to go out several times in Madison, I caught a couple of bass and a couple of pike and a dam dog fish. But in general, as far as catching …
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Topwater fishing for bass in the fall is not a sure thing; several factors … Bernie Schultz, a seven-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier, and Elite Series Pro …
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Hunting and fishing for consumption are two obviously great ways to live off land, know what you’re eating, and help with conservation at the same time. At our store, many associates and managers not only do both those activities, but also garden, which is another satisfying and healthy way to feed your family. Just recently my husband and I ate our last BLT of the year, with one of our last garden fresh tomatoes, because we don’t buy tomatoes at the store during the gardening “off-season.” If you’ve eaten garden fresh tomatoes, you’ll know why.
Unfortunately there are many kids who have never eaten garden fresh food or had the chance to dig their hands down in some dirt, plant a seed, watch it transform, then pick the vegetable from the vine. FORTUNATELY, Bass Pro Shops wants to help change that.
Bass Pro Shops is partnering with GardenSMART TV and the Whole Kids Foundation to help introduce kids to gardening!
Enter your school for an opportunity to win a $2,000 garden grant! Open to students enrolled in non-profit K-12 schools (public, private or charter, elementary, middle or high school). The grant may be used to implement an edible garden or transform an existing one
Enter at the store Oct. 24-31. One entry per student.
For each winning school that receives the prize grant, the student listed on the accompanying winning entry will receive a $25 Bass Pro Shops gift card!
Only five schools will be chosen around the country…let’s get an Iowa school in there!
Check out School Garden Grant success stories!
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The weekly fishing report is compiled from information gathered from local bait shops, angler creel surveys, and county and state parks staff.
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Jeremy Yatzus of Manchester knows the location of almost all of the 40,000 items stocked in the fishing department of Bass Pro Shop in Hooksett.
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The 61st Long Beach Island Surf Fishing Classic got another striped-bass entry from another well-known local fisher. This one was caught Wednesday …
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Some larger bass to 8 pounds have been caught on big plastic worms and crank baits. Crappie fishing has been fair on shiners or jigs fished around …
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We know fall is here because pumpkin flavors are EVERYWHERE! Recently, I decided to make my trusty pumpkin pancakes for breakfast. But, I didn’t have the evaporated milk that the recipe called for, so, since I try to just use what I have on hand, I jumped on the computer in search of a different recipe. Found one and, with a couple of changes and additions, made these fantastic pancakes.
What originally was supposed to be Pumpkin Chocolate Chip pancakes turned in to Pumpkin Wheat Pancakes w/Pumpkin Spice chips, perfect for a brisk morning meal after my husband returned from hunting. Top them off with Uncle Buck’s or Bob Timberlake Pumpkin Butter and some Uncle Buck’s Maple Praline or Apple Butter Syrup and you have a fall flavor explosion in your mouth!
Enjoy!
Pumpkin Wheat Pancakes with Pumpkin Spice Chips1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 heaping teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 cup pumpkin spice flavored chips
1 ¼ cup canned pumpkin
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 ½ cups milk (we use 1 %)
pecan pieces (optional)
In a large bowl, mix together the flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and pumpkin chips. Combine together nicely and set aside. In another bowl, use a hand mixer to mix together the pumpkin, light brown sugar, egg, vegetable oil, and milk. Mix until blended together.
Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir together just until combined. There might be a few lumps, but you don’t want to stir to much. Throw in some pecans if you’d like, too.
Heat your griddle to medium. Spray with non-stick cooking spray (do this for EACH batch - I often forget and that’s a mess!). Drop about a ¼ cup of batter on the griddle for each pancake. You may have to spread the batter out a bit - it’s pretty thick!
Cook the pancakes until you see small bubbles and dryness on the edges. I lift up the cake and look at the bottom, too…you want it nicely browned. Flip and cook for another two minutes or so. I actually used a toothpick to check in the middle to make sure they were done because they were so thick.
Serve them up and enjoy!
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Rob Semcewyc on the Sea Hunter, Atlantic Highlands said the bass fishing is showing some improvement in the bay as he found fish on Monday …
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Last month we took a look at my pick for someone’s very first shotgun. Wouldn’t you know it, a longtime friend and mentor actually came in a week or so later, looking for his very first shotgun. He has hit heart set on a nice over/under, but the price difference and practicality of a pump-action might just win out here. And as I said in last month’s blog, this go around we are going to look at my pick for one’s very first rifle. I will choose it based on the similar parameters I set with the shotgun (affordability, reliability, practicality, etc.). Let’s get started.
Rifles are long-gun firearms designed to be shot from the shoulder. Their barrels are “rifled” to give extra accuracy to your shot. They have been used for a couple centuries now for both survival and warfare. When firearms became more abundant, the whole landscape of warfare changed. Rifles have evolved from the ancient muzzle-loading style to our current automatic configurations. Fully-automatic rifles are limited to military and police use, unless one owns a special permit. Most commonly we civilians will use some form of a bolt-action, lever action or semi-automatic action. This latter one is commonly called an AR-15, which uneducated people will tell you stands for Assault Rifle. It actually stands for Armalite, which was the first company to start making civilian models of the M-16, which the gun is so heavily based on. Nowadays we refer to these firearms as MSRs, or Modern Sporting Rifles. Like any other tool we humans use, our rifles have evolved right along with us.
While a MSR is an excellent firearm, I would not suggest it for one’s first rifle. Likewise, I would refrain from picking up a lever-action model. Don’t get me wrong, the Arizonan inside me lusts for a lever-action but I do strongly believe a bolt-action is the way to go. Bolt actions are a simpler firearm and are much more accurate than either lever-actions or MSRs.
Before we get any further, let’s quickly talk about sights. Sights are what you utilize to acquire your target and then shoot at it. There are numerous kinds, but it generally breaks down to two forms. There are “iron sights” which are built in sights that usually contain no magnification. And then there is “glass” which applies to a whole diverse family of scopes. Common knowledge tells us that you will actually end up paying more for your optics than you will your rifle, because a good scope makes all the difference. But manufacturers have been able to make excellent optics options that will not break the bank.
Bolt action rifles have the capability to hold several rounds, depending on the firearm and the caliber, at a time. One would load their firearm, work the bolt back which feeds a round upwards and when the bolt is worked forward it chambers the round. Once the safety is off and the target is acquired, one would squeeze the trigger to fire the gun. Afterwards the same working of the bolt action is required, but the spend case will be extracted and a new round will be chambered.
Most people get a bolt-action .22 rifle for their first firearm. Unfortunately since .22 ammo has become harder to find, (check out this article) this would not be my choice for a first rifle. And while this caliber is great for dispatching smaller game, it is ineffective against larger game. My thought process is that if it is my first gun (and only rifle for the foreseeable future) I want it to be able to handle big game that I hope to hunt one day (antelope, deer and elk).
Affordability and the ability to acquire rounds of the caliber as well are a major concern. 300 Win Mag is an excellent caliber (and has grown in significant popularity since American Sniper) but the cost (and recoil) may keep people from practicing enough with it. So we take a look at two of the most commonly owned rifle calibers, .270 Win and .30-06 Sprg. These two calibers have been keeping meat in the freezers for almost a century and people who favor one caliber to the other swear by it. I personally own a .30-06Sprg but talk to one of leads at the store and he will proudly tote the ability of his .270 Win all day.
My honest pick for a first-rifle caliber would be .308Win. This is another extremely popular caliber, that makes a good sized hole on a target but not too big of one in your wallet. Go online and you will find dozens of sources that can provide you will ballistic information. This is a well-studied, documented and proven round. It has good knockdown power (would work well on deer, antelope and elk if all in reasonable and ethical shooting points) but not enough recoil to hurt most people after a full day of shooting. You can also pick up ammunition for this caliber in bulk packs, which helps with the affordability.
Now for the big reveal: my pick for one’s first rifle would be a Savage 11/111 Trophy Hunter XP Combo. This is a great firearm that checks all the boxes I am looking for. It is reliable, practical and affordable. Most people will tell you that when you buy a combo rifle, meaning it comes with a scope already on it, the first thing you do is toss the scope and buy a new one. This combo does come with a Nikon scope, which are a good piece of glass. It is a 3-9x40mm, which is one of the most common and utilitarian scope setups and is backed by an excellent warranty. In .308Win this rifle weighs 7.25lbs (unloaded) and can hold four rounds plus one in the chamber. It shares a couple similar characteristics with the Mossberg 500 as reasons why I think it is a perfect first-gun. The safety for it is on the tang of the grip, so switching it on and off is a breeze. It is also large enough that one can easily operate it when using thick gloves and the large red-colored indicator is a nice touch. This gun is also synthetic, which makes it a perfect first-gun.
Wood is beautiful. Wood is great. Wood is art. But… wood swells, wood shrinks, wood absorbs water, wood is affected by altitude and humidity whereas synthetic stocks do not have any of those issues. Like I said with the last blog, you can also buy a nice wood-stock firearm next but for first time go synthetic and last a long time.
Next time we will cover handguns, but first we will look at one of my favorite firearms: the revolver.
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Bunker and big bass were present from Sandy Hook south to Monmouth … The striper fishing usually starts getting better by the end of this week.
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The tough fishing made leader Bobby Lane’s five-bass limit, weighing 20-6, even more impressive. The Lakeland, Fla., angler said he practiced only …
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Bass fishing is excellent on top water, using shallow crank bait and minnows. Pickerel and bowfin action is also excellent on top water and minnows.
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I was a bit nervous and was not quite sure that the bass would bite. So I pulled out of the coves, secondary coves, and culverts, and fished a different …
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I used to be a serious secluded small stream bass/pike/bluegill fisherman with light & UL spinning equipment while in Missouri over 25 years ago.
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Sacramento River (Lower) >> Fishing has been great, but you better bring your best … Lake Oroville >> Large numbers of bass are being caught.
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They gave a fishing report with a twist. The good fishing spots are where most of the tickets are being written. There are a lot of striped bass, speckled …
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Capt. Ed Zyak of Jensen Beach, put his saltwater finesse-fishing skills to work on a butler chain lake, scoring largemouth bass such as this one.
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Elephant Butte Lake: Fishing was slow to fair using crank baits, blade baits and spoons for white bass. Fishing was fair using top water lures, spinner …
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Smallmouth bass fishing remains good; the winning total from last weekend’s tournament was 14 pounds for four fish. One angler also caught a …
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Lake Metroparks have released more than 1,200 pounds of rainbow trout into the pond at Veterans Memorial Park in Mentor. The popular 33-acre …
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The lake is well into the turnover phase and that has slowed fishing some compared to recent weeks, but there are plenty of fish being caught you’ll just have to work a little harder than you did during Sept. The fish are also using more of the lake, and while there are fish using the deep water areas, there are fish moving up onto points and humps as well. The fish will also leave the lower end and the middle and upper parts of the lake can be very productive as well.
The Striper bite is typical for this time of year, and the patterns are varied. Down rods are probably the biggest producer, followed very closely by the umbrella rig. Depending on the time of day, and wher e you are at, there are also some fish taking freelines and live baits on the planer boards. So in a nutshell, be prepared to use a variety of techniques.
Pulling the Umbrella is very effective and is also a good way to look for fish. Target humps, and points in the 35 to 40 foot range. Beginning at this point last year, this point/submerged island pattern was very strong, and very consistent. It is an easy pattern because if the fish will often be in big schools and very easy to see on the sonar. Generally, if you see them they will take the rig, but will often spook after you make one or two passes. If you will revisit the same place in an hour or so, often the fish will usually return and be ready to take your offering again.
We are getting a few reports from the night shift, and they are pretty good! Lots of smaller fish being caught on the Bombers, and that will pattern will probably get stronger as the water cools! With the mild weather we are having you might want to dust off the Bombers and take ‘em fishing one night!
Bass fishing is pretty good, but the patterns are widely varied and the fish are moving frequently. As is often the case as the lake turns, every day is diffenent and versatility is the key! With that being noted, here are some general guidelines to get you started. On the lower end, brush is awfully consistent, 20 to 25 feet is a god number. This brush pile bite seems to be best when there is plenty of sun. Throw a top water or fish head over the brush, and then follow that up with the worm. The same pattern will also produce in the middle and upper parts of the lake, but you should not have to fish as deep, more like 12 to 20 feet. If you are in the upper two thirds of the lake, there is also a pretty good shallow bite, try buzz baits and rattletraps around any shallow cover in the back parts of the coves and pockets.
There are some surfacing fish that bite is sporadic, but still be on the lookout, they may pop up anywhere, at any time. Regardless of where you are on the lake, keep tabs on the bait schools. Many of the fish are really moving with the bait, so locating the shad/Blueback’s can be a big asset.
Crappie fishing is excellent right now with anglers reporting some huge numbers. Triple digit catches have been common, so you may want to devote some time to searching out a fish dinner. The upper areas of the lake are best, and brush piles have been the big producers. Look for brush that is in 15 to 25 feet of water, topping out around 6 to 15 feet. The fish are really starting to bunch up once you find them and 360 or side imaging can be a big plus here. Hair jigs and soft plastics ware both accounting for good catches right now.
Good Fishing!
Capt. Mack
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Black sea bass season has finally reopened and will continue until Dec. 31, now reinstituted with a 15-fish bag limit and 12.5-inch minimum size.
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Delta: Striped bass fishing continues to be strong in the lower Delta as the temps drop. Trolling and bait fishing are both working well. It appears …
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He said bass fishing has also picked up rapidly with the cooler weather, with squarebills, lipless crankbaits and swimbaits all catching fish on woody …
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Then rough weather moved in and slowed fishing for the weekend. … LAKE MOHAVE — Striped bass action remains good in coves north of the power …
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Let’s start with the PHOTOS!
Free photos with the Peanuts Gang are scheduled as follows:
Sat., Oct. 24 & Sun., Oct. 25: Noon-5:30 p.m.
Mon-Fri, Oct. 26-30: 6-8 p.m.
Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31: 2-8 p.m.
As always, you receive one free 4x6 photo. NEW this year is a $5 photo package, available only with the coupon that is in our sales flyer OR DOWNLOADABLE right here. Print it off or show it on your phone!
(1) 5x7, (4) wallets, AND the digital download - a $10 value!)
The first 100 children to get their photo taken receive a flashing Halloween necklace!
We’re partnering with GardenSMART television show and the Whole Kids Foundation and to help introduce kids to gardening!
October 24-31 – Enter your school for an opportunity to win a $2,000 garden grant! Five schools will be chosen around the country…let’s get an Iowa school in there! Open to non-profit K-12 schools (public, private or charter, elementary, middle or high school)!
October 24, Noon-5 p.m. - Kids color a milk carton and take home seeds to plant, plus receive a FREE FUN Garden Tips booklet! (While supplies last)
Also, this weekend:Cub Scout Pack 26 selling popcorn on Sat., 10-24, 10 a.m.
Mitchellville Troop 83 selling popcorn on Sun, 10-25, 1 - 4 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 25-Legal Heat Concealed Carry Class, 1- 5p.m. Register at www.mylegalheat.com.
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I enjoy trolling, do it for salmon and trout on the down riggers quite often, and i the dog days of the summer do it for bass and pickerel with cranks.
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Fishing report: Taxidermy will be focus of RISAA meeting … “Striped bass fishing in the Upper Bay has slowed, with some fish being caught in the Mt.
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FALLING TEMPERATURES and the pending arrival of autumn have many anglers already working their favorite striped-bass haunts. School-sized …
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“Taxidermy in the winter and taking people fishing in the summer is all I … Brustein of West Warwick — caught five black sea bass, scup and a cod. Yes …
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Scott created the Bass Angler Sportsman Society (B.A.S.S.) in 1967 and with it, an entire industry. For some bass fishing faithful, a trip to Scott’s home …
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Understandably, they’ve caught a fish or two while fishing together over the years, so when Jim invited Todd for a late afternoon shot at bass and blues …
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You boys in Florida (anywhere actually, with similar habitat) generally speaking what lb test are you using on your spinning rods for bass?
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Some larger bass to eight pounds have been caught on big plastic worms and crank baits. Crappie fishing has been fair on shiners or jigs fished …
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Richard Hepworth, Cedar City, UT, spent the last few days fishing in Good Hope Bay. Bass were caught more often but morning and evening …
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Gearing Up for Ice Fishing
We have collected a list of essential products you’ll need for gearing up for Ice Fishing this winter. We think this may be the last list you’ll ever need!
Eagle Claw Retractable Safety PicksReel features:
Rod features:
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Rod features:
·Use this combo for Trout/Walleye & Small Pike
Reel features:
Rod features:
The EXS10 model can be paired with BPS 3’ Graphite series rod for pike & lake trout
For more information and alternative options visit our website by clicking HERE but note that all prices are in USD. For shipping within Canada we’re more than happy to process orders at the store so make sure you give us a call!
