Thursday, March 31, 2016

Bryan College Fishing Ranked 2nd Nationally

As the sport of competitive bass fishing has exploded in popularity, the young Bryan College Lions Fishing program has managed to stay at the …

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Fishing this week

Bass are bit- well on spinnerbaits and soft plastic lizards in 3 to 6 feet of water. Catfishing is good on trotlines baited with bass minnows.

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Fly fishing takes center stage at film night at Elks Theater

“I love the Black Hills from a trout fishing perspective, but also fishing for bass and pike and all the great reservoirs we have around here." …

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Spring Bass Attack Tactics

A little patience and changes in tactics can produce some great bass fishing in the early spring. Scott Heinzen shows off a nice bass to prove the point.

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Nevada fishing report

Fishing for bass has been good on warm days. Shad remain tough to come by, and stripers haven’t been biting on much else. Water temperatures …

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Fishing report: Black bass in the river, red bass in the ICW

Jordan Rollie made the trip down from Atlanta with his family for a visit. The trip paid off in spades when he caught this pretty flounder fishing with …

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A Nice Gesture

Recent news took the bass tournament industry by storm, as the Maryland … heavily used fisheries, the Potomac River and Upper Chesapeake Bay.

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10 Things to Know to Catch Bass in Vegetation

Habitat-rich fisheries often present a common conundrum for bass anglers—it all looks fishy. Well, rather than succumb to paralysis by analysis, learn …

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Good Day on the River

It was rough and windy starting out, but after we snuck back into the slews, we had much better luck. The bass bite was hard, so we turned to rockbass, …

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In Upper bay, it's all about that bass

Spring fishing so far has been off the hook, pun intended. Striped bass action in the upper Delaware Bay and River has been heavy for many anglers.

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Kayaks and flipping jigs?

I’m fishing out of a Jackson Big Rig and thinking about purchasing a flipping rod. My question; are you able to horse a large bass out of fall downs or …

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When to fish the Slither Jig

It is much easier to make them yourself…If you don’t use heavy weight usually, you can get away with lighter lead ones that are fine…Bass Pro sells the …

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10 Things We've Learned from Fish Tales!

When you are inshore fishing for Bass, Redfish and Speckled trout, you must “set the hook” in order to snag the fish and keep it on the line…however …

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Regional fishing report, 3/30

Black bass are fair on chartreuse Bass Hogg spinnerbaits and jigs, craw … a Mexico fishing license (if fishing the Mexico side) whether fishing or not.

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Delaware Regional Fishing Report

Surf fishing has picked up along Delaware’s beaches. … Zach White caught a 6 pound 15 ounce largemouth bass at Red Mill Pond on crank bait.

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This week's best bet: Dolphin fishing offshore of Marathon

The bottom fishing bite on the reef has picked up with yellowtail, mutton and … Captain Scott Collins of Getting Lucky Fishing Charters out of Jupiter … Ruffo, and caught and released 36 peacock and largemouth bass to four pounds.

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Texas Fishing Report

BASTROP: Water clear; 63-67 degrees. Black bass are fair on crankbaits and spinnerbaits. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are fair on live …

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Fishing report for March 31

Outlook: Bink’s Guide Service reports: stripers excellent on stickbaits at night along the banks; smallmouth bass good on creature baits in the shallows; …

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Below the Waterline: Clunn, 69, shows fishing has no limits

For decades he has continued to elevate the status of fishing in the mainstream, but most recently raised the bar even higher with a Bassmaster Elite …

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Huge Swimbait matching forage?

… and I am wondering about matching the forage to the reservoir/ lake/ pond I am fishing. … Would a Hud catch a bass on a lake with no trout in it?

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Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Krotz Springs man cited for illegal fishing

Agents cited Issac Godeaux, 42, of Krotz Springs, for possessing over the limit of black bass. Agents allegedly found Godeaux in possession of 21 …

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Fishing Report

LAKE D'ARBONNE: Bass fishing has been fair in shallow water on spinners, worms and other soft plastics. The crappie are starting to move in to …

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Prospects appear excellent Saturday for Dogwood Bass Tournament at Lake Norman

For the second straight year a two-student team from the University of South Carolina has won the FLW College Bass Fishing National Championship …

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Fishermen arrested for illegal fishing

EnCon Police officers arrested four fishermen last night on the Housatonic with 38 illegal striped bass. Officer Logiodice and his K-9 Ruger assisted in …

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Spro Rock Crawler, etc?

I am wondering if there’s anything appreciably different about the Spro Rock Crawler (and any others that may be dedicated to rock fishing) and other, …

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Calling All Spinnerbait Fisherman

I’ve been fishing spinnerbaits for over 3 decades now. Here is a video I made explaining all the tips and tricks I’ve learned over the years.

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Luhr-Jensen Speed Trap

Tell me about your success fishing smallmouth with a Luhr-Jensen Speed Trap. Does it come through rock/rip-rap easily? Did you find a preference for …

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Beat my PB last night

Then I see the bass slowly surface and lazily thrash on the surface, it’s the biggest one I’ve seen in person. The fight was on. I fought her (I assume it …

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Rockfish season is coming up soon

This fishing season signals the official beginning of spring for many of Maryland’s anglers. Rockfish, also known as striped bass or locally as stripers, …

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The white bass run has begun and already proven fruitful.

Anyone who has hooked a white bass knows just how they fight. … Les said, “When fishing this area, you might catch a crappie, then a walleye and …

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Try tying a wooly bugger

WHAT: Educational seminars on fly fishing and fly tying demonstrations. …. streams in our area also have smallmouth bass fishing that is very good.

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Leier: Noteworthy changes for upcoming North Dakota fishing season

“We wanted to allow family and friends to experience ice fishing without … —The statewide possession limit for bluegill, yellow perch and white bass …

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NWA fishing report

Fishing is good for black bass and striped bass, reports James Whittle at Hook, Line and Sinker in Rogers. Black bass are biting on all areas of the …

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For fishing and fun, grandpa's the one

When Jim makes up his mind to go fishing, nothing can stop him. … Logan, 8, joined Jim and me on a white bass trip on the Cumberland River.

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Metanium 16 (mgl xg)

Initially I was fishing from land and casting a 3/8 spinnerbait. I pushed the limits of the reel and just launched and had no thumb…. and I hadn’t made …

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Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Red EWG hooks vs. Standard colour

Me and my fishing buddies live by the red ones, I rarely use the standard color anymore when pitching plastics on an EWG hook, even if i use a black …

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Senkos not used in Eite series events?!

For one, I’ve caught a lot of bass on Senkos, From reading the forums in here, … You mostly see jig and power fishing, or if they do throw a plastic, it’s a …

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Sports fishers cry foul over new Md. bass limits

Steve Chaconas shows WTOP’s Michelle Basch a largemouth bass he caught in a secret fishing spot near the Wilson Bridge. (WTOP/Michelle Basch).

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What is the best time of year to fish for largemouth bass?

When it comes to catching bass, every season has its opportunities and challenges. Fishing can come alive in the dead of winter on a mild afternoon, …

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Easter Weekend LMB Pond Fishing

Fishing a tiny (maybe ¼ acre at most) private pond in SE Pennsylvania over the weekend and caught a few nice ones. The fish in the photo was the …

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Bass biting at Sawgrass Recreation Park

Spring is when Everglades canals typically offer the best bass fishing in the country, but until recently that was not the case because of sky-high water …

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What size boat to get

I grew up walleye fishing because I am from ND and there just isn’t much for bass around here. I fish nearly every day out of my 19’, deep v, walleye …

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East Texas Fishing Report

Fishing guide Gary Paris says bass fishing has been slow overall. A few fish big fish to 11 pounds reported on swim baits worked over shallow flats …

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Plug knocker storage

(There are some cheap ones on ebay that don’t even have a line, you just slide it down your fishing line and hope it all comes up.) Anyone come up …

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Carolina Bass Challenge draws 200-plus amatuer bass anglers

On March 19, 458 bass anglers roared out of Blythe Landing in Cornelius to catch bass, win money and points on their quest to be the best fishing …

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New to kayaks help

I am going to get a kayak for bass and panfish I was looking at the lure 11.5 … Maybe after I decide I like kayak fishing I will upgrade to the lure 11.5.

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Experts put bite in fishing report

Corneilus Harris is a former college football player who attacks bass fishing the same way he laid a hit on an opposing receiver. Harris has been …

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Bass Life sets raffle boat for auction

Bass Life provides replicas of bass weighing more than 10 pounds caught locally to ensure they are returned to their home fishery, and the board is a …

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Overwhelmed with all the choices

There is no greater fan of fly fishing…than the worm! … Are you power fishing for reaction strikes or more interested in finesse style fishing? See … “During pre-spawn the bass are staging in the eight- to fifteen-foot area waiting for the …

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Bassmaster Southern Open coming to Lewis Smith Lake

“The 2016 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens schedule offers a diverse group of fisheries,” BASS CEO Bruce Akin said in a press release. “Natural …

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Stripers spreading throughout Sacramento River

Chuck Self at Chuck’s Charter Fishing reported “awesome” trolling for …. Bass fishing is solid with the fish holding from the banks to 10 feet with jigs, …

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PREP FISHING: Vinemont snags 2nd at Lake Pickwick tourney

Brady Montgomery and Conner Handley bagged 10.60 pounds of bass to snag ninth place out of 203 total boats. Dara Hand and Brody Curvin were …

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DNR adjusts bass tournament rule after getting more feedback from anglers

Two weeks ago, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources issued a memorandum changing the rules for bass fishing tournaments on the …

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Fishing Tournament Trail for March 29

Mike Young, Lee’s Summit, and Jason Conrad, Kansas City, 4 bass, 13.34 pounds, $140. 2. Tavish Twiford, Lee’s Summit, fishing alone, 4 bass, 11.95 …

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Spring gets Ike cranky

“In fact, spring crankbait fishing can be the best time of the year to use them. You find little groups of bass in the spring by using your crankbait to cover …

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Get Ready for Feathered Friends!

As I write this, there’s a winter storm warning in the north half of our state and tornado watches in the south half. In Iowa, we know the weather can change within minutes. However, we also know spring is officially here, so we just have to “weather” through the craziness sometimes.

If it’s not snowing or raining, then many of us are outside doing spring clean up and getting ready for gardens Finch Feederand the birds who “flew the coop” for the winter.

Here are some things you can be doing now to get ready:

  • Take down all of your bird feeders, dump out all the remaining seed, and thoroughly clean them with water.

We took our finch feeders down over the winter, but already have them back out. Check the finch feeders for cracks and missing pegs. If it leaks too much thistle, then it’s probably time to get a new feeder. One of the easiest and most popular finch feeders we use is the simple thistle sock. For some reason, the finches really prefer to eat off of it. But you have to make sure it doesn’t get too nasty from rain.

  • Wherever your feeders were this winter, you need to remove all that seed that’s on the ground. Our feeders are in one of our flower gardens near a tree. I found I could actually just use a rake and pull it back like a rug. Not only is it messy and nasty, but it can also attribute to mold problems, allergies to you, and diseases to birds.
  • Figure out where you’re going to put your feeders for the summer. Remember birds, likeHummingbird humans, need food, shelter, and water. Place your feeders away from trees where predators can hide. Add a birdbath and they’ll probably stick around for a while! Change the water in the birdbath every 2-3 days.

Hummingbird feeders traditionally are put out by May 1. Our feeder is in a different flower garden surrounded by red potted flowers and mandevilla, which they adore. We also have loads of zinnias which we plant in both gardens for the bees and the butterflies.Wren with bug

  • If you want some real entertainment, put out a wren house. Wrens are small, but mighty and will chew you out every chance they get. However, we have watched, from our patio, two wren broods grow and thrive every summer. Small wren houses are necessary to keep the starlings and other predators out.

We now have a hawk who hangs around our backyard, so we will see what this year brings. Hopefully, more wrens, hummingbirds, and butterflies!wren house

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Local girl receives fishing pole from Bass Pro Shops

A local girl received a brand-new fishing pole after catching a fish with a stick and some line, courtesy of Bass Pro Shop and meteorologist John …

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After week filled with scandal, Gov. Robert Bentley goes fishing

Fishing is one way to eliminate stress, and many would say Governor Robert … Pictures he tweeted, of his large bass and a friend’s smaller bass, are …

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For Us KC Area Guys - Fishing Reports

Not much to see here, but the few fish that I did catch at Melvern Friday. I wish I had shown a shot of how dirty the water was. No idea why it muddied …

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My Top 3 Sight Fishing for Bass Tips

Polarized lenses are a must for this type of fishing as well. These tips have helped me constantly find and catch bigger bass on pressured lakes in the …

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On Aging Gracefully As A Bass Angler

Early on in my career, I realized that tourney anglers are really fishing against the fish, not each other, and with that in mind, bass fishing is a sport …

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Monday, March 28, 2016

Jerkbait/Topwater Rod

So far, it doesn’t seem to pose any problems as of yet, but I have been tuning in my reel, rather fishing it. Other than one buzz bait running on its side, …

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Tackle bag advice

50% of my fishing includes soft swimbaits. The rest is crankbaits, jigs, chatterbaits, and soft plastics. Still have not found the best way I like keeping my …

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Annual Easter fishing trip

This year was great family time and the fishing wasn’t bad. We boated 31 over two days ranging from a few small buck bass to bass up to 2 ½.

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This time, bass outing returns game entertainment

On the end of a third spin-fishing rig was a live, six-inch shiner that to Florida’s black bass can look as delectable at 8 a.m. as crisp bacon can appear …

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Super deep diving crankbaits

Whats colors do you throw when your fishing a crankbait that dives deeper the 20 feet? … Bass don’t need to see the bait in order to hit it. That makes …

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the official lost tackle of 2016 thread v1

… having to look at it every time. also i broke a rap jerk bait but i found that one. spent all day fishing and i only caught 1 bass that was like 5 inches.

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Sunday, March 27, 2016

Size doesn't matter

We had an awesome day fishing Spots and even hit a few smallies. We boated at least 60 fish. As the day rolled on my buddy (drop shot guy) started …

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Carp/catfish setup help

Bonus points if I could use this setup for some sort of bass or other fishing application as well. I don’t have a ton of money to spend on fishing stuff right …

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Florida Freshwater Fish Camps...

… to do some fishing and this past weekend we rented a cabin at Highland Park fish camp just west of Deland. The Bassmaster elite series tournament …

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Arkansas' awesome April angling

If fishing is part of your April outdoor itinerary, consider the following destinations for your trips. From trophy-class largemouth and smallmouth bass to …

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#TCFishing: Spring for pompano

Mike Shellen of Okeechobeebassfishing.com has a fistful of bass to show how fast and furious the bass fishing has been on wild shiners at the Big O.

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I Know We've Seen Them With Red Lips But????

… more and more bass with black blotches on them around here. I sure hope it doesn’t kill them, if it does the fishing is about to get a whole lot worse.

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Great time to hit the water

The Florida freshwater fishing forecast for the last five days of March will give … HighlandsBassAngler.com has bass fishing guide charter-trip specials, …

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Finicky Bass?

They haven’t started spawning yet so they weren’t on beds or anything. Weather today was great (but not for fishing); bluebird skies and very sunny.

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How Did Old Guys Catch Bass?

And as for the resistance theory…take out the slow ones and the faster, smarter ones will be left to reproduce. Then you have super-bass able to leap …

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JOHN GILL: Texas catfish get special attention

Many of the hot bass lakes in Texas are far removed from urban settings, forcing … “Texas already has some of the best catfishing in the world.

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Big Bass Fishing Rodeo set for Saturday at City Park

There are plenty quality spots for bass fishing throughout Louisiana, but some are surprised to learn that New Orleans City Park is among them.

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Selma hosts statewide fishing tournament

Sitting out in the Alabama River, Bryan Wright caught hold of a bass fish that he predicted weighed about seven-and-a-half pounds. As much as he …

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Carolina Rig where and with what baits

I think in all my years of fishing I tossed this one day for an hour and … I have always heard deep weed lines, but I fish reeds a lot and those bass are …

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Texas adopts liberalized hunting, fishing rules for 2016-17

Reducing the minimum length requirement to 12 inches for bass taken from these coastal fisheries but leaving the daily bag limit at five fish will not …

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Loxahatchee Fishing

Although the fish were not big like in February, we did catch a bunch of hard fighting 1.5 bass. Almost all fish were caught on 4" senko type baits in …

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New Madrid, Mo honors Bass Pro Shops Big Cat Quest

Solid evidence of a growing bond between catfishing as a sport and local communities was demonstrated recently in New Madrid, MO. The Bass Pro …

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Mental Funk

Along with this, i started noticing a lot of nice filleted bass carcasses in the … My fishing has beem haphazardly rushed and my confidence is gone.

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Saturday, March 26, 2016

Co-angler fishing a great way to get started

In weekend level, single day events like the Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League, co-anglers may compete for as little as $115. The potential earnings are …

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Fishing season is coming, and plenty to do

“Organization is critical to fishing success,” says bass pro Mike “Ike” … or come near to winning almost every major award in tournament bass fishing.

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Stingy Ol' Woman

I was bank fishing a local pond this afternoon (College Station, Texas), … but close to the bank i could see a rather large bass swimming close to the …

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Sasser: At 69, Clunn becomes oldest angler to win a BASS tournament

Clunn is a regular on The Bass Pros television series, airing on Outdoor Channel. It’s one of the few fishing shows that are truly educational. He looks …

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Drop shot rod

I really got into drop shot fishing last year and used a skeet reese drop shot rod and it did everything it needed to do. Well come now and I bought a …

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Horny Toad Morning Sesh

Had a bass boat come in on me around 8 this morning.. Two guys fishing live shiners with floats and in the 45 minutes they were on top of me the …

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Forecast: plenty of 'excellent' fishing in southwest Ohio

Great Miami River: Some of the best inland smallmouth bass fishing in Ohio, from Sidney to Dayton, then from Miamisburg to Hamilton. Fish rocky …

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Habitat has improved Smithville Lake fishing

He said the bass fishing on the lake is the best that it has been in 15 years. Next month he will begin hosting Burton’s Buddy Bass tournaments for …

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Friday, March 25, 2016

Outdoor writer Dave Graybill reports on good east-side spring fishing options

I was at the I-90 Bridge last Thursday, and although I didn’t get a bite while trout fishing, a young man landed a 3-pound bass on his first cast right next …

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'Home-lake' advantage at high school fishing competition

Less than a decade ago, high school fishing teams did not exist. Illinois was the first state to make competitive bass fishing a state-sanctioned high …

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4th Trip to FP-13 in 2016

Instantly hooked a smallish fish on top water(Pop-R) then 5 others on plastic stick baits(Bass Pro) I thought to myself (man, it’s on) then just that fast the …

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New fishing regulations mean more for dinner

GLADSTONE — The start of the summer fishing season is fast approaching. … Bass, northern pike, walleye and flathead catfish limits are no longer …

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Anglers gear up for 2016 New Orleans City Park Big Bass Rodeo

Categories include Junior Anglers (panfish and bass), Adult Bass, Fly Fishing, Cichlid and Bream Trim (one to five members per team) and the …

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Favorite Lake or River: Mallard lake,lake Charles,Norfolk

Looks like it’s intentended because it looks like a bass chasing a fly. Not sure how effective it would be - if it really makes a difference. I don’t think fish …

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Crankbait rod question

I would advise against it for lipless crankbaits unless you’re fishing them in open water. The reason being is that the rod loads further down the blank …

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CLUNN, COX, AND KEOWEE

In addition to the Bassmaster Elite Series on the St. Johns and the FLW Tour stop on Hartwell, the FLW College Fishing National Championship also …

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XCalibur dropped off the planet

Much like Pure Fishing is the manufacturer of Abu, Berkley, and other companies. They simply took the most popular baits and reincarnated them …

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Fishing report

EVERGLADES/FRESHWATER: The Lake Ida chain has been the best bet for largemouth bass, and that’s where most local guides are fishing. Capt.

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Friday Fishing Report

Captain Mike Carter has been on his usual spring pattern, putting giant bass in the boat at Guntersville for his clients on a regular basis in recent …

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NM fishing report, March 25, 2016

He was fishing the Youth Pond and using salmon eggs. …. baits and sassy shad for white bass. Fishing was fair to good using night crawlers, shrimp, …

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Allen Bushnell, Fish Rap: Surf's up for striped bass in the Monterey Bay

Dungeness crab fishing is still going strong all through the bay. Chris’ Fishing Trips in Monterey continues to post daily cookie-cutter reports of full crab …

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Fishing report for March 25

The best bet for fishing is the catfish bite which has continued good. … RIVER WALK PARK LAKE: The bass action has been fair to good on Senko, …

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Fishing report (March 25, 2016)

Head to at least 50 feet of water to find a better ratio of black sea bass keepers. The time is near for fishing to pick up significantly on Grant Strand piers …

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First trip to Lake of the Ozarks yields monster bass

A father and son visiting the Lake of the Ozarks for the first time from Texas recently had a fishing trip they will surely remember for a long time.

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New member from SW Georgia

I’m a pond hopper now but I grew up fishing big water in South Georgia. … and looking forward to being a member of the bass resource community.

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Mark Blazis: Black sea bass population in jeopardy from overfishing

We should therefore avoid buying Chilean sea bass harvested from those imperiled waters. The best sustainable fisheries for them are the Falkland …

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Sponsorship Resume

I have fished open tournaments for a couple of years now, I also fish a B.A.S.S club which has 12 tournaments, and in October I’m fishing a tournament …

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Crappie from the Shore - Bobbers and Floats

If you haven’t had the chance to read Part 1 of Crappie from the Shore, check it out:  Crappie - From the Shore

I have been crappie fishing for a few years now in Missouri and thought I would share the different styles of bobbers and floats that I have had success with fishing from shore. The uses of bobbers, corks, or floats tend to be the easiest technique when fishing from the shore for crappie.

Two float styles include slip and fixed. Slip Float fishing allows the float to slip up and down the line, then pegged to a fixed depth with a bobber stopper, also allowing the float to bottom out at the bait resulting in longer casts. Once the float hits the water, the bait will then pull the line through the float and with a few twitches of the rod tip, this action will simulate vertical jigging that will attract fish. This rig is perfect for fishing with Bass Pro Shops Squimin’ Squirts, Bobby Garland Baby Shad or Swim’R, or a Lunker City Fin-S Shad. With a fixed float, or spring type, the bait distance from the float does not change. This is a good set up for using Crappie Maxx Paddletail Minnows, Bass Pro Shops Squirmin Grub or Triple Ripple, or a Blakemore Roadrunner where a slow steady retrieve will allow the natural action of the plastic. My favorite fixed float is the Mr. Crappie Rattlin Pear by Betts. Whichever type of float style you tend to use, any style of soft plastic can produce great results.

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With all of the proper equipment, styles of baits and techniques, the search for evasive slab can be the most aggravating fish to find, or it can be literally like fishing In-A-Bucket where you just can’t keep them off your hook. Good Luck and wishing you all Tight-Lines!!!

Paul Stover

Team Lead - Fishing Department



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Southern Nevada Fishing Report

One local angler brought in a 7.5-pound striper while fishing from shore with anchovies. Not much word on catfish as of yet. Largemouth bass are …

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Captain's Log: There's a New Bass in Town and He's a Tough Hombre

Captain’s Log: There’s a New Bass in Town and He’s a Tough Hombre … John Vague of Santa Barbara caught a striped bass while surf fishing at …

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Family Easter Event

Hop on down into Bass Pro Shops Independence to see the Easter Bunny!!  Starting Saturday March 19 and running until Sunday March 27!

Get your photo taken with the Easter Bunny himself!

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FREE 4x6 Photo with the Easter Bunny:
Monday March 21st –Thursday March 24th at 6:00pm-8:00pm
Friday March 25th at 2:00pm-8:00pm
Saturdays (March 19th and March 26th) & Sundays (March 20th and March 27th) from 11:00am-4:00pm

Packages available for $10 and $20.  Make sure you check out the site for a coupon!
 

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FREE Crafts:
March 19th-20th 1:00pm-4:00pm: Create an Easter door hanger.
March 25th 4:00pm-7:00pm: Make a Bunny bookmark.
March 26th-27th 1:00pm-4:00pm: Create a tree stump bunny box.


FREE Easter Egg Hunt:
Weekends March 19th-20th and March 26th-27th
Sign-up begins at 1:30pm. Egg hunt begins promptly at 2:00pm. Find 5 different colored eggs and return for candy. Ages 2-10

We hope to see you in this upcoming weekend!  We always strive to have fun family friendly activities in our store! 



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Cleaning Up After Range Time

                               Gun Takedown

Spending time at the range is part a big part of our family weekend plans, so guess what needs to be done once all the shooting is over and the last piece of brass has hit the floor.  Cleaning up all those weapons generally falls on my shoulders and even though my wife will take care of her own, I get the rest.  An AR, two pistols, and one revolver can take a bit of time and a good amount of cleaning materials but it has to be done if we want the guns to perform every time we pull the trigger. 

Being a little obsessive compulsive can be both a blessing and a curse when it comes to cleaning guns but everyone reaches a point during the job when they have to say enough is enough.  My father kept his hunting guns spotless when they were put away in the cabinet and I’ve tried to live up to his expectations after all these years.  Even today, all of our guns get a thorough cleaning ever time they hit the range or the field and get a complete wipe down after being handled.

Watch any military film that includes scenes from Marine Corps or Army boot camp and you’ll surely see drill instructors reinforcing (in not so friendly terms) the need for keeping the recruit’s weapon spotless, and it’s not just idle talk intended to degrade a young person’s family lineage.  It could ultimately be a matter of life and death for that young soldier or Marine during a time of intense battle because dirty weapons are more prone to failure than those that have been faithfully maintained. It’s no less important for those of us that carry on a daily basis for personal protection or folks that have firearms for home protection.  Here are a couple more reasons for keeping your favorite firearm clean:

  • Clean and properly lubricated weapons function efficiently and as designed.  Conversely, dirty and/or dry working mechanisms slow down and work harder because of added friction.  Firearm springs and other mechanical parts are designed to work within a certain set of tolerances, sometimes with very little room for error, so excessive dirt or grime may cause malfunctions like failures to extract, eject, go into battery, or even worse.  
  • Well cleaned and preserved weapons endure harsh environmental conditions better.  Extreme cold, heat, or humidity can cause dirty mechanisms to become gummy and sticky which could potentially cause them to lock up.
  • Clean and properly lubricated weapons maintain their appearance better and hold more resale value.  Human finger prints and perspiration can cause unprotected steel to rust with exceptional speed, marring the visual appearance and decreasing the guns value.
  • It’s easier to spot broken or damaged parts when the gun and its mechanisms are clean and clear of carbon, lead, brass, or copper deposits.

​So, as you can see, there are multiple reasons why you should include a cleaning kit, solvent, lubricants, and rags to your range bag or bugout bag along with your favorite firearm.  Every gun manufacturer has it’s own “Best Practices” and you should follow them to the greatest extent possible but you’ll soon find out that they’re all about the same.  A clean gun will function properly for many years to come and you shouldn’t have to worry about preventable malfunctions.

Get out there and shoot as much as possible and enjoy yourself.  Just be sure to take care of your investment once you get home, and remember that a clean gun is a gun that will perform when you need it whether in a defensive situation or I the field.

Brian “Beastman” Eastman

White River Fly Shop

Outdoor World Orlando 

 



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Hop To It!!!

Here comes peter cotton tail hoppin’ down the bunny trail …..

He’s headed to Bass Pro Shops this Saturday, March 19.

Hop on in and get a FREE 4x6 photo – Easter packages are available in store and printed in minutes while you wait.  Photos with the Easter Bunny will be available;

March 19-20, 26-27 at 11 am- 4pm

Monday – Thursday, March 21-24 at 6-8 pm

Friday, March 25 at 2-8 pmwww.basspro.com

Basket Package $10

  • 1-5x7 Print
  • 4-Wallets

Jellybean Package $20

  • 1-6x8
  • 2-5x7
  • 2-4x6
  • 4-Wallets

Both packages include the FREE digital image

NEW THIS YEAR!!!

After your photo, enter your email on the screen and you will receive a FREE digital Easter Card you can share with your friends and family.

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After your photo, sit down and make a craft-

March 19-20       1-4 pm                 Easter Door Hanger

March 25             4-7 pm                  Make a Bunny Bookmark

March 26-27       1-4 pm                  Create a Tree Stump Bunny Box

 

 

On Saturday’s and Sunday’s:

Registration 1:30-2 pm back at our table in Tracker for our Easter Egg Hunt. Hunt is geared for children ages 2-10. The hunt will begin promptly at 2 pm and end at 3 pm. Children will find 5 eggs on the bottom floor and return them to the table in exchange for candy.

I hope to see you soon!



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Do you know why Dog Days at Bass Pro shops was such an educational and heartwarming event?

Not only is it puppy dog heaven, but some really memorable moments happen here. This was our second year for the event and it was bigger and better this year. We are hoping to continue to grow this event and already have a waiting list of shelters and vendors who want to attend again next year. So this event we literally let the store go to the dogs.  We start with “Free “ photos for you and your pet along with some great give-a-ways. Then to add to the fun, we offered educational live training, and  grooming demos. To top it off with a nice finish we brought in puppies and older dogs in need of a forever homes. 

                On Friday nights we offered an informative seminar on how to choose the right dog breed for you and a brief history of some of the dog breeds out there. We had one customer who was having a hard time selecting the next new dog breed for his family, and after our seminar, he left with lots of ideas on breeds that might be the perfect fit for their home.  This is a decision that should not be taken lightly. When you think about the fact you could have this family member for well over 15 years, getting the right companion for your family situation is not only important for your happiness, but very important for the dog as well. There are so many factors to consider, but most highly recommended are size, space, and lifestyle for you both. A very high energy dog with the need to run may not be the best fit for someone in a one bedroom apartment, who works 12 hours shifts. As well as a brachycephalic dog may not be the best choice for someone who wants a dog to run 5 miles a day with them. There are so many dog breeds out there now, that you can find one that is perfect for you lifestyle, space limitations, and companion desires. Most all dogs just want to be loved and a part of the family and getting the match perfect the first time can help avoid a dog ending up in a shelter, and hoping for the right family to come along a second time to adopt it.

                On Saturdays, we focused on training and grooming for your dog. This is also is very important in keeping harmony in the house. With over 400 recognized dog breeds there are a lot of fur types and intelligence levels with dogs as well. We had Sit Means Sit Denver dog training in to help show you how to avoid and correct some of the most common of behavior issues. Dogs learn how to sit, run, walk, and jump along all of other body functions on their own. What we have to teach them is where and when it is acceptable to do these things. One thing I learned from their demonstration is how to teach your dog to “Place”. This is an amazing command to teach you dog to stay in any spot you command them to until you release them. This is a huge help when there are distractions that can cause over excitement. Another great tip was learning how to teach you dog to come, and then advancing that into heeling. I didn’t realize it is a dog’s natural instinct to chase and follow you. So the best way to start leash, come, and heel training is to turn and face your dog and walk backwards in front of him. They naturally want to follow you. So you get them to follow you facing backwards and slowly progress that into turning away from them and then getting them to walk next to you. It was a tip I have started using at home with my dogs to teach them to come to me and walk next to me on the leash, instead of walking out in front of me and pulling on the leash. For more tips check out http://ift.tt/1SalClh

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                So the Heartwarming portion of our event came in with our Fundraiser and Adoptions that we did. We had 3 shelters that joined us for over our two Saturdays. The first, Life Line Puppy Recuse, a no kill puppy shelter in Brighton Colorado that helps re home over 1200 homeless puppies a year.  They brought 3 puppies both Saturdays and they all found homes. The also partner with local fire fighters to produce and distribute and Fire Recuse Dog Calendar every to raise funds for their shelter to stay in operation. https://youtu.be/y7o3QZLn90I 

So they had live fire fighters on site from the calendar, signing the calendars they sold. One fire fighter even brought his now adult dog that was a feature in the 2015 calendar. It was an added bonus for us to help give an extra platform for theirs shelter and charity. For our families that already have dogs, they could still help the ones who are still searching for their forever home. The second, Aurora Animal Shelter, a local shelter operated by the City of Aurora Colorado, brought 4 dogs both Saturdays and waived the regular adoption fees for our event. 7 of the 8 dogs found forever homes with us. The last dog was transferred to another nearby shelter to find her forever home. The third shelter was My Fairy Dawg Mother shelter. They specialize in hunting breed dogs and use the generous help of volunteers to foster their dogs that are in need of adoption. They had several foster parents on site with their adoptable dogs, but with everyone walking around with dogs, were not sure our customers realized their dogs were up for adoption. We not know this is something for us to improve on next year. But all these adoptable dogs lead me to our Grand finale heartwarming moment.    

                We love to help these dogs find forever homes and we reach out in all ways to get the word out. So here is Reeve’s Story, told by one of our amazing customers: “This past week I have spent some extra time looking for a dog and every time I call about a dog they have already been adopted. I am always a day late! Today I had a call from my girlfriend, that Bass Pro was sponsoring an adoption event. Aurora Animal Shelter had a 6 month male chocolate lab, male is not my preference but I went to look. He was already big and I was going over all of the paper work with the Aurora Animal Shelter when a young man in an Army Reserve uniform walked up. He was there to adopt the same dog. I started asking a few questions and he told me that he had already been to the animal shelter several times and was told if he wanted to adopt this dog he would have to go to Bass Pro. I also found out that this cute puppy would be trained as a service dog. That is all that I needed to hear. I ask the young man if he wanted the dog and he said yes. I turned to the lady with the animal shelter and told her that I want the young man to have the lab. I explained to him that my brother, Rodger, had been a Warrant Office in the Army and that my husband, Steve, was a Intelligence Analyst in the Army. I explained to him that both men were deceased and I was going to name the lab Reeve after Rodger and Steve. I ask him if he had a name picked out and he said no. As I walked away with tears in my eyes he had agreed to name his new chocolate lab, Reeve. I cried all the way home and the tears are still flowing. Rodger and Steve are both smiling down on my and when the time is right I will find just the lab for me.” This was a huge moment for all of us. We loved the generosity of this customer and the fact this dog was going to a bigger purpose. “Reeve” will forever be a special dog for our store.

Reeve

                So when we think Bass Pro Dog Days, it is an amazing opportunity to bring our love of dogs to everyone. We enjoy the fact we can help customers learn more about dogs, find the homeless dog a forever home and wrap it up with a Free photo for the customer to take home a remember the experience. This is the one time of the year we love that the store “Goes to the Dogs” and can’t wait for next years event. Remember to like us on Facebook, Dog Days Family Event so you get all the details on next years event.



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Fire up the Grill!

We’re quickly approaching grill season, as the weather continues to warm up we know that  many of our customers are excited to go out and light their grills for the first time this season. For those who may be new to grilling or curious on what’s out there grills can be relatively confusing. Here at your local Bass Pro Shops we have your back and today were going to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of charcoal vs. propane grills.

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The first thing we are going to discuss is charcoal grills. Charcoal grills are the original. They infuse a deep smoky grilled flavor into all the food they cook thanks to the natural charcoal fire.  This is the true benefit of charcoal smokers. Every time you get delicious grilled food. The downside is that charcoal can get expensive if you grill frequently.  They take a while to get to temperature and can be pretty messy. .These are things that tried and true charcoal lovers will overlook in their shopping process partially because Charcoal grills tend to be cheaper than their propane counterparts and is something people can have preference for

Propane grills on the other hand can light instantly and be at cooking temperature in a couple minutes. They tend to be more versatile with extra side burners where you can cook a side dish or even fry. They tend to be a bit more expensive. But they make up for the cost in flexibility and efficiency. Some people argue that because the burning of propane that the grilled food does not get the same flavor. This is something that is purely up to the taste of the individual but steps can be taken to minimize this such as buying a propane wood chip box to help infuse a smoky flavor into the meat or simply adding a rub.

Today, companies are making combination grills that combine both space for a charcoal fire and a propane grill. This allows ultimate versatility.  Come down to your local Bass Pro Shops camping department where we have examples of each of these types of grills. Any of our friendly associates would be happy to pair you with the perfect grill for you this grilling season.

To learn more about grills, check out some of these blogs:

The Power of Weber Grills

Great Grilling Accessories



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A Whole Different Kettle Of Fish

Brian"s HybridFishing in Florida can be quite a challenge regardless of how many fish we say inhabit the waters surrounding the state.  Everyone knows they don’t have to eat on anyone’s schedule other than their own so catching them may not be as simple as finding them.

One challenge I never quite took into account when moving down here was identifying the shear variety of fish in both fresh and saltwater.  There are dozens of species to catch with regularity and hundreds of others you just might luck into at one point or another, and just about every one of them has teeth or stickers that will bite, jab, or otherwise harm you if you don’t know how to handle it.  But besides knowing which ones can do you harm, identifying which ones to keep for food purposes can be equally as difficult.

I erroneously identified the fish to the right as a Striped Bass whereas more properly it is a Hybrid Striper or Sunshine Bass (man-engineered Striper/White Bass cross).  A good friend of mine and fish authority corrected my error and gave me a few other tips on how to better identify the difference.  Thankfully, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission knows that it would be a common mistake and therefore sets the size and bag limits accordingly.  And that’s the whole point of this article.  We need to know what kind of fish we’re catching so that we know and can apply the fishing regulations accordingly.  Not doing so can adversely affect the fish population and possibly your pocket when you get caught.

I once caught a legal size Spanish Mackerel while fishing the beach in Marco Island, which I offered to a couple fishermen I’d seen rigging for sharks on the evening tide.  They graciously accepted the fish but were puzzled by its appearance.  “We caught a Spanish yesterday and used it for bait, but it didn’t look like this.  Ours was kind of silvery, had lots of spots, a yellow mouth and a couple nasty fangs on the top and bottom jaw."  These gentlemen had caught, mistakenly identified, and then used for bait, a Spotted Seatrout which has a different size and possession limit than the Spanish I gave them.  We talked about their mistake and I suggested that they take a look at the book on Florida Saltwater Fish Species before using anything else for bait.

But it isn’t just the saltwater fish we need to worry about.  The fresh are just as difficult with the original native species and then all the exotics that have invaded the waters over the years.  It can be a real trick if you don’t do a little studying before hitting the water.  There are more than a half dozen fish grouped into the "Panfish” family alone, and numerous subspecies of bass to worry about depending on your location. 

All fishermen need to learn their species before hitting the water in order to avoid hefty fines as well as potential injury.  Pinfish earned their name for a reason and knowing the difference between a bluefish and mullet can save a bunch of stitches.  Being able to identify a mutton snapper and a red snapper will help to avoid large hits to your pocket.  Easiest rule of thumb for me has been “If you can’t positively identify it, leave it alone and definitely don’t keep it.”

Brian “Beastman” Eastman

White River Fly Shop

Outdoor World Orlando



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Weekly Fishing Report

Clidell Woody of Oklahoma City holds the new Lake Hefner striped bass hybrid record. He caught the 16.1-pound hybrid on March 18 near the …

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Favorite top water for largemouth?

That was a place with a lot of little bass and I think they were males protecting the nests. It was overcast and even sprinkledain. 44 minutes ago, Raul …

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USC bass team goes back to back at FLW nationals

For college club teams, bass fishing on a national circuit is both a blessing … gets a free berth to compete against the professional bass anglers Aug.

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Freshwater anglers experiencing good fishing

Spring is back and so are the weekly fishing reports. The first croaker … York River: Grafton Fishing Supply reports that striped bass are in the river.

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Annual Line Stretch Test (Updated 2016)

I use Trilene XT in 14 and 17 pound test for most of my bass fishing. After reading your results I am tempted to put a co-poly like Yo-Zuri on another …

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Fishing report

Arcadia: March 21. Crappie fair to good on minnows and jigs at the enclosed dock; they are starting to move onto riprap to spawn. Bass fair to good on …

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Thursday, March 24, 2016

How Would You Fish This Part of the River?

I fish mono along here unless I’m using bass jigs, in which case I use 65lb Power Pro and my jungle lake rod/reel setup. The limestone isn’t sharp …

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So they backed out.

March in Virginia. A week of warm weather and the water warmed to 61*. Bass were shallow and easy to catch. Cold front came through and stayed …

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Fishing this week

The flats around Gold Creek also have been good for fishing, with some fish being caught as shallow as 18 inches during the heat of the day. Bass …

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Fishing team thanks sponsors

The Mount Pleasant High School Bass Fishing Team hosted Lake Fork Professional Fishing Guide Jay Kendrick at a recent team meeting. Kendrick …

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East Texas Fishing Report for March 24, 2016

Matt Williams/For The Huntsville ItemBass anglers can expect to see dirty water on many East Texas lakes in coming weeks as the result of heavy …

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Fishing with Dennis

Bass fishing has been about like the weather, good for a day or so then everything seems to shut down for a day or so. For bass, try slow crawling red …

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Mills, Caldwell newest Bass Memorial Fishing Wall of Fame inductees

The Perry R. Bass Memorial Sports Fishing Wall of Fame inducted two new members at a ceremony at the Texas Maritime Museum, Monday, March …

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Fishing Line

The week’s highest number reported caught and released was 12 bass using … At LAKE MALOYA, trout fishing was very good using salmon eggs, …

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Spring fishing tips from a professional – Part II

The topic was bass and walleye fishing. The information I got from Sexton was more than I could fit into one column, so here is Part II…enjoy!

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Fishing report

RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER: Chris Hicks reports bass fishing is about to pick up, with spinnerbaits the bait of choice. For now, the afternoon white perch …

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Perrotte: Time for annual Take Your Dad fishing contest

Gear prize sponsors this year include TTI Blakemore Fishing Group. Bass Pro Shops also returns as a sponsor with rod and reel combo packages.

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Fishing report

Dude Durrett, Simsboro, caught 27 big crappie fishing shiners in two foot … Bass are along the banks with some caught on jigs, spinners and plastic …

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Upcoming fishing tournaments around Polk (March 24)

THE POLK COUNTY BASS FISHING BOYS Open Invitational tournaments start Sunday on Lake Parker out of U.S. 92 ramp. Entry fee $30, including …

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Texas Fishing Report

FAIRFIELD: Black bass fishing reported has significantly improved. TPWD discontinued stocking the lake after the fish kill in September 2011. Redfish …

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Macaluso fishing report: Big challenge is finding clear water

On the Louisiana side, Lanana is giving up hefty bass, with one hitting 10 pounds and several 4-6 pounders, some taken on shad-colored and …

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Saltwater Fishing Southwest FL with Bass Gear?

Planning a trip soon to SW Florida and will be doing some LMB fishing and bringing some bass gear: one of my baitcasters and a spinning rod.

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Bob McNally's Outdoors Outlook

Lake Woodruff south of Astor, and the nearby portions of the St. Johns River continue to offer top bass fishing for anglers using shiners. Spinner-baits …

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Fishing results: Junior Southwest Bassmasters-Denham Springs

Sunday’s top 12 and big-bass winner from the four-day Bassmaster Elite … their hometowns, number of bass weighed in parentheses (5-bass daily …

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Midstate fishing report: Tips from our expert anglers

To report the most up-to-date information on fishing in the Midstate, The Tennessean asked for contributions from several avid anglers. They report on …

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OUTDOORS: Fishing tournament results

Darwin Ballard and Keith Phillips came in second place in the CONROEBASS Tuesday tournament with a total stringer weight of 15.33 pounds.

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Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Monster Largemouth Bass Caught At Lake Of The Ozarks

The party had been fishing for several hours and having quite a bit of success, catching and releasing 15 keeper-sized bass. Around noon, they were …

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Pro's Quick Tip: Gussy's New Water Gameplan

When faced with unfamiliar waters, he’ll look online at past event information from the FLW and Bassmaster websites, stories about specific fisheries, …

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Ozarks anglers have good winter, look forward to spring

Other area anglers have found the fishing good. Brad Hailey, Walnut Ridge, found the walleye and white bass running up an Ozarks stream he fishes.

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Huge largemouth bass caught at Lake of the Ozarks during father-son fishing trip

A father and son visiting the Lake of the Ozarks for the first time from Texas recently had a fishing trip they will surely remember and talk about for a …

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Lake Bob Sandlin water remains muddy from rains

Bass are fair to five pounds on Senkos, Chatterbaits and swim baits around … Fishing guide Gary Paris says bass are good on Flukes, Chatterbaits, …

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What's best for Lake Mille Lacs?

Walleye fishing is expected to be strong — even without live bait — and Mille Lacs remains a top spot for northern and bass fishing. With some luck …

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Gone Fishin'

Together the two T.R. Miller seniors formed their own fishing club, the T.R. Miller Bass Club, to compete in the B.A.S.S. High School series. Recently …

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Line choices for specific fishing

Panfish will be from shore, Walleye will almost always be from a boat, trolling, and the bass/northern/trout will be from shore. I only had braid last few …

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Alabama Bass Federation returning to Selma

The Alabama Bass Federation will return to Selma Saturday with a fishing tournament at the marina. The tournament marks the organization’s first stop …

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Hagerman hatchery provides fishing adventure

Were those bass? They were bass. I quickly tied on my favorite soft plastic lure and caught three nice largemouth. They were fat, healthy fish with a lot …

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Full moon fishing heats up

Best Fishing Times: The major fishing period occurs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. … HighlandsBassAngler.com has bass fishing guide charter-trip specials, …

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2016-18 Fishing Regulations Set, New License Required Outdoors Live

Anglers are reminded that new fishing licenses are required April 1. … The statewide possession limit for bluegill, yellow perch and white bass was …

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One day, Mille Lacs might be bass mecca, too

It’s not an exaggeration to say Mille Lacs has a trophy bass fishery largely unmatched anywhere in the country, and the DNR’s move Monday to further …

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Tuesday, March 22, 2016

As weather calms, look for wahoo, kingfish, swordfish

Alan Zaremba of Hollywood reported great fly fishing for peacock bass using Clouser minnows in urban canals over the past week. Howard Kalka of …

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Ish picks three for spring bassin'

In fact, Bass Pro Shops staffer Ish Monroe certainly does that. … holder there and on the FLW Tour, Monroe knows a thing or two about bass fishing.

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DUCKETT EXCHANGE: WHAT CLUNN TAUGHT US

As I hinted at earlier, he’s the first guy I know that tied together the fact the bass fishing is not about rods and reels. They don’t matter nearly as much as …

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Inexpensive prop baits

Hey all. I am looking to get some prop baits for spring fishing and I was wondering if there are any out there that won’t break the bank? What are some …

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Mille Lacs Lake fishing regulations announced

The DNR has also set regulations to maintain the status of the bass fishery in Mille Lacs Lake. This season’s regulation is a limit of four fish with only …

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Never Lose Another Largemouth Bass

Huge bass are often lost because of simple angler mistakes. … “If you’re fishing where you know there’s a chance of tying into a big bass, your drag …

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Kayak anglers prefer paddle over power at NWA lakes

Kayak anglers begin landing March 6 at the Swepco Lake boat ramp after a bass tournament on the reservoir near Gentry. Fishing kayaks can be …

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NWA fishing report

Steve McClelland at Hickory Creek Marina said striped bass fishing is good near Point 12 with brood minnows or shad two to 20 feet deep. Stripers to …

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Bass are biting at Roper Lake

Fishing is fair at Roper, with anglers catching trout on powerbait and flies. … Bass were reported being caught on artificial worms, so break out the …

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Bentonville anglers tally historic win at Grand Lake

Their largest bass weighed 8.47 pounds and the smallest weighed 5 … at the northeast Oklahoma lake with a reputation for excellent bass fishing.

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Something about a man and his dog going fishing..

Took my boy Womack out fishing for the first time ever today. He is 3 … Managed to land the bass, weigh it, dump it all before he got back to the boat.

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3 Ways to Catch Suspended Bass in Dirty Water

When fresh, off-colored runoff is introduced into fisheries, bass will often suspend and become difficult to catch. There are a few techniques, however, …

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Spring fishing season is here

Of course, it’s always fishing season here in Nebraska. … “White bass in our reservoirs feed on small fish most of the time, like gizzard shad, …

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The upcoming epic bass bite on Mille Lacs

I’ve fished Mille Lacs in a big ol’ bass boat, a small fishing boat, a kayak, and from the shore. The good news is that I’ve caught plenty from each …

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Daughtry Wins Bass Fishing League Tournament On Lake Martin

ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. (March 21, 2016) – Scott Daughtry of Abbeville, Alabama, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 15 pounds, 3 ounces, Saturday to …

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C.J. Strike off to hot start (fishing report, March 23)

Fishing has been great at C.J. Strike for a while now, with anglers catching lots of perch, crappie, trout, bluegill and bass. Fish & Game recently …

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Kitts Wins Bass Fishing League Tournament On Grand Lake

(March 21, 2016) – Kyle Kitts of Joplin, Missouri, weighed a five-bass limit … Even when I’d pull up and fish some of the deeper docks, the bass were …

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Slower Gear Ratio

Much of this frequent discussion concerning appropriate reel ratios revolves around what is comfortable for the angler instead of what is most …

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Fishing Tournament Trail for March 22

The Fishing Tournament Trail reports results of fishing tournaments and … AT BLUE SPRINGS LAKE: Buddy bass tournament sponsored by Blue …

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Fishing with a Legend: Roland Martin

He has been inducted into the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame, the Professional Bass Fishing Hall of Fame, and the International Game Fish …

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Fishing Tips with Legendary Angler Roland Martin

It’s no secret that sport fishing is big business in Florida. … Martin simply chalked it up to common sense—and shortly after, B.A.S.S. held its first-ever …

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Elite Series may pull out of Potomac tourney

The largemouth bass fishing on the Potomac River has been on the decline for the past 5-6 seasons. It used to be one of the best tidal bass fisheries in …

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Most invisable line for leaders?

Bass are not line shy fish like trout are for example. The line diameter and stiffness may have an affect on lure action or live bait movement and both do …

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2016 Mille Lacs regulations designed to keep walleye fishing open

2016 Mille Lacs regulations designed to keep walleye fishing open … Bass: Four fish with only one longer than 21 inches. All fish 17-21 inches long …

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Spring fishing heats up in the month of March

If you want to catch a really big bass in Oklahoma, history shows this is the week to go fishing. Of the top 20 largemouth bass caught in the state, …

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Abbeville's Daughtry Wins FLW Bass Fishing League Bama Division Opener On Lake Martin

Scott Daughtry of Abbeville, Alabama, weighed a 5-bass limit totaling 15 lbs, 3 ozes, to win the first FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Bama Division …

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Monday, March 21, 2016

Whats the bass's problem?

So out fishing the last few days and i been noticing something. Il be using either a jig, jerk bait and/or worm and the bass will smash up to the bait get …

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How to fish Shallow Grass Flats?

3-5’ rule when fishing it. A bass usually won’t move more than 5’ in shallow vegetation so pick it all apart. Work the edges first then get into the heart of …

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Brand loyalty (reels)

I was always brand loyal to Shimano until recently when I got a Megabass Zonda 68 and a couple of Daiwa Pixys. A PX68 Type-R and a JDM PX68R.

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Looking for first chatterbait

have zero chatterbaits. Don’t know much about them, rod and line? Would you use a shorter rod or longer? Line and what not? I have bunch of rods …

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Clunn finishes strong, wins Bassmaster Elite in Palatka

It was his first giant step toward becoming a true legend in the sport of professional fishing. On Sunday, he won for the 15th time on the B.A.S.S. circuit …

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Clunn finishes strong on St. Johns River, becomes oldest BASS winner at 69

Clunn, who will turn 70 in July, caught five bass that weighed 19 pounds … Though much of the field was sight fishing for bedding bass around the …

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Go fish: USC anglers win second straight national title

Chris Blanchette, right, and Hampton Anderson hauled in 15 bass this … into the 2016 Forrest Wood Cup, the world championship of bass fishing.

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