Thursday, June 30, 2016

Fishing Report: Anglers raise $200K for Meeting Street's Dartmouth campus

Anglers have been catching black sea bass when fishing for summer flounder (fluke) in the four to five pound range. I caught several this weeks at …

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OUTDOORS: East Texas Fishing Report for June 30, 2016

Bass fishing has been fair. A few fish taking plastics tossed around pads and scattered coontail in shallow to mid-range depths. Out deeper, crank …

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Fishing this week

Catfishing was good with live bait, worms and chicken liver. Crappie were working well in 4 feet depth on minnows or jigs. Bass fishing is excellent …

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Fishing this week

LAKE CONWAY Catfishing was excellent on the lake by the creek channels on limb lines and trotlines. Use minnows or goldfish for bait. Bass rated …

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Nevada fishing report, June 30, 2016

Fishing has been good for stripers hanging on the surface following their … Largemouth bass seem to be going for spinner baits and the catfish are …

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Fishing Line

He was trolling for white bass and using a crank bait on 8-pound test line. … Fishing at LAKE ALICE was good using PowerBait, worms and salmon …

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FWC Offers Grants To Create High School Fishing Teams and Clubs In Florida

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), along with its partners the Fishing League Worldwide Foundation and The Bass …

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1 size (or type of rod) won't fit all fishing occasions

When the bass fishing turned out to be relatively difficult, we opted to switch to walleyes. We each began with a 7-foot live bait rod that was spooled …

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North Iowa fishing report

Largemouth Bass - Good: Largemouth fishing has been good in the weeds and on deeper water structure. Use an artificial bait that works well in …

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Line breaking on hookset

Ive been bass fishing for around 40 years now.I have caught tons of bass, big and small.I used to fish tournaments for a couple years.But I have a …

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Safe Hiking Tips

During the summer, many people head to the trails. From national park mountains to cityscapes to state parks, the idea of backpacking and hiking can take on different meanings to those who enjoy the activities. No matter where you are backpacking or hiking, there area safety tips to remember.

Longtime Scout instructor and Trainer, Dann Flaherty, says safe hiking/backpacking includes using the buddy system and being visible.

Flaherty’s third safety factor is to make a plan for your hike and make sure others are aware of it…then hike that plan. That way if you’re not home within a reasonable amount of time for the plan, others will know that something may be wrong.

Safe hiking!

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Plan comes together for fishing veteran Steve Fontanta and partner Ray Knapp

Like ball sports, a fishing plan comes after long hours spent in practice. … Fontana is one of a few dedicated bass tournament anglers who doesn't …

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Plan comes together for fishing veteran Steve Fontanta and partner Ray Knapp

Like ball sports, a fishing plan comes after long hours spent in practice. … “As the water warms up, the shad move back to deep water, and the bass …

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Check out upcoming Outdoors events and fishing schedules

FRIDAY NIGHT COOKIE JAR BASS TOURNAMENT: 7 p.m.-midnight, La. … CCA-Louisiana summer-long, multi-species coastal fishing competition.

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Delaware Regional Fishing Report

Mike Bowen reported good fishing at Paper Mill Pond with 1-3 pound bass biting well on spinnerbaits, zoom brush hogs, and chartreuse power bait …

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Nashville-area fishing report: Bass bite predictable

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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Fishing Report: 06/30/2016

Summer fishing is on! The inland lakes are producing panfish, bass, walleye, pike, bowfin and carp to name a few. Spawning is done in most waters.

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Bob McNally's Fishing Forecast

Largemouth bass fishing in that area also is good from daybreak to 10 a.m. for anglers using live shiners, top-water plugs and soft plastic jerk baits.

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Cedar Creek Lake Fishing Report for June 29, 2016

I started my career as a professional Bass fisherman in 2000 and claimed my 1st B.A.S.S. victory on the famous Sam Rayburn reservoir in 2002 and …

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Fishing around Polk County (June 30 edition)

Smaller bass at Saddle Creek Park on Strike King spinnerbaits (chartreuse/white), but bite slower with water dropping. Excellent bream fishing at …

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Fish seeking shade in warmer temperatures

Lake Piru: Fair to good bass fishing has been reported. The lake had a recent two-day bass tournament with the winner catching 10 bass, five each …

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Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Jerry Davis: Female angler, composer inspired by fishing from her Kayak

Linda Seeley enjoys using a short kayak to fish pike and bass on Birch … And the fishing was great, too, with all pike and bass released for another …

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Southern Nevada fishing report

Another fisherman caught a good mixed bag of stripers, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass on swimbaits and crankbaits. Fishing has been good …

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Kayaks put anglers in 'ninja stealth mode'

“It’s a new style of fishing,” said Sam Walker with Sportsman’s Warehouse. “It gets you places where you can’t go in a bass boat. It’s a different …

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Texas Fishing Report

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

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Texas Fishing Report

BASTROP: Water murky; 81-85 degrees. Black bass are slow. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are slow. Yellow catfish are slow. BELTON: …

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Hunters ready to go after green and bullfrogs

To get a frog, froggers are armed with everything from gigs to fishing lures, a 22 … One day, I was fishing for bass near some cattails where a redwing …

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DEC Announces Commercial Black Sea Bass Fishery to Re-open July 1

New York’s commercial fishery for black sea bass will reopen on Friday, July 1, providing a three-week harvest period for commercial fishermen.

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Minnow crisis avoided . . . for now: Illinois fishing and budget

Minnows also feed the broodstock bass kept at Jake Wolf. … The fund is supported by the sale of Illinois hunting and fishing licenses, stamps and …

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Fish report

LAKE BILLY CHINOOK: Fishing has been fair for kokanee, bass and bull trout. Anglers are reminded there are small numbers of spring chinook and …

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Braid line

If I’m using braid on a casting rod, I’m fishing water/cover that I’m not worried about the line spooking the fish. It’s just one more thing to fail otherwise.

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Fish report

CRESCENT LAKE: Anglers report fair fishing for kokanee and lake trout. … LAKE BILLY CHINOOK: Fishing has been fair for kokanee, bass and bull …

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Excellent holiday weekend fishing

The Florida freshwater fishing forecast for the last two days of June and the … Highlands County exists within the heart of the nation’s bass fishing …

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Lure Selection

It kind of depends on where you’re fishing and what the bass are feeding on. The general room of thumb is “match the hatch” - whatever is swimming …

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FLW Series Champion now offering guided bass fishing trips

Today, he offers ½ or full day bass fishing trips on the best bass lakes in San Diego, as well as southern California hot spots; Diamond Valley, Perris …

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Minnesota fishing report

Bass are hitting on Texas-rigged Senko baits or drop-shot rigs on Le Homme Dieu and Geneva at 10-14 feet. Northern action is good on most area …

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Fishing report for June 28

Washington: Open through Thursday, bass and perch fishing are expected to be good, said John Albertson of Ted’s Sports Center in Lynnwood.

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New fish commissioners OK emergency sea bass rules

The commissioners unanimously voted to approve DMF’s recommended emergency regulations for the recreational black sea bass fishery for the …

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Fishing in droughts

Fishing in droughts … be very careful out there if you’re in a bass boat. use your maps and electronics to do some looking around for bait/fish in deeper …

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Kayak fishing around Newport news va

Hey there I’m new to the forum and I recently got into kayak fishing and really like it. I work 85 hours a week and can only fish on Sunday. So I was …

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Fishing Report for June 29

The trout were caught trolling spoons in the Hendricks Arm. Smallmouth fishing should start picking up with the warmer weather. No black bass may …

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Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Fishing Report for June 28

Fishing was fair using small spoons, PowerBait and salmon eggs from the … beavers and curly tail grubs for smallmouth bass and largemouth bass.

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Striped bass poachers banned from fishery for life

EASTON — Two Talbot County Watermen received lifetime bans from the striped bass fishery by the Maryland Department of Natural Resource, …

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2 men banned from fishing for striped bass for life

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has banned two men from fishing for striped bass for life after they were convicted in a poaching …

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NWA Fishing Report

Striped bass fishing has slowed. Stripers are still being caught near the dam on top-water lures at dawn. Go with brood minnows of shad later. Crappie …

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Two Md. Poachers Banned For Life From Fishing Striped Bass

BALTIMORE, Md. (WJZ) — Two Talbot County men are banned for life from fishing striped bass after they were convicted of poaching and selling …

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2 men banned from fishing for striped bass for life

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has banned two men from fishing for striped bass for life after they were …

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2 men banned from fishing for striped bass for life

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has banned two men from fishing for striped bass for life after they were …

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I am thinking of investing in a good fishing kayak.

Standing and fishing is not a problem. there are probably 10+ boats that have that ability. Taking the girlfriend in the kayak, well not as many options, …

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How to Find the Best Bank Fishing Spots

Bank fishing is an excellent way for anglers of all skill levels to catch big bass. In order to find the best areas, a little homework and know-how is …

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Mark Blazis: Cape Cod seals steal the day, striped bass

Looking back at his saltwater adventure, Zanger says, “Fishing back home in Illinois is a lot different from fishing the Cape. Don’t get me wrong.

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Ned on rods

But sensitivity is not an important element in Midwest finesse fishing. … And to our delight, we are still catching largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and …

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siebert dredge jig

But having bass spit a jig was just always part of the territory. So for those that have used these does it help with keeping the bass hooked up?

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The Most Historic Week/Season in Pro Bass Fishing?

This weekend was historic in the realm of professional bass fishing and sort of a microcosm of the current state of professional bass fishing. Not only …

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Sipsey Valley fishing team wins state title

In high school Bass Nation, all boats have two fisherman apiece. The two seniors prepared for the title like it was their last tournament. Burns said they …

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Shaky Head Rig

I have Googled some good rigs to use while bass fishing, I saw the shaky Head as a top rig to use… Where do I get the soft plastics to use for that, what …

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Spinnerbait Confidence (or lack thereof)

I’ve thrown a white spinnerbait and got nothing then switched to a white chatterbait and was reeling in a bass every other cast. Not sure what the deal …

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Bass Pro Shops Opens July 13 In East Ridge

The grand opening of the Bass Pro Shops East Ridge Outpost kicks off … Experts on fishing, hunting, boating and more will be available to talk with …

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Fishing brush piles gives win on Lake Wylie

Joseph Marks of Duncan weighed a five-bass limit totaling 16 pounds, 3 ounces June 18 to win the fourth FLW Bass Fishing League on Lake Wylie.

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Atchafalaya Basin fishing turned as river drops

If you’re in South Louisiana and want to catch some bass or panfish, all you need to do is head to the Atchafalaya Basin. Water levels have finally …

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Two Talbot men banned from fishing for striped bass

Two Talbot County men will never be able to fish for striped bass in the … Their striped bass allocations are being returned to the commercial fishery …

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Monday, June 27, 2016

An Appalachian Fly Fishing Adventure

Rod WotenBy Rod Woten
Local Pro Staff
Bass Pro Shops Altoona

I’m very fortunate that the company I work for has a facility in Luray, Virginia, that I get to travel to a couple of times every year.  Luray sits in the Shenandoah Valley nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Not long after I started traveling to Luray, I learned of the tiny brook trout that live in the mountain streams around Luray. For a fly angler, to catch a truly wild trout is one of the ultimate goals, even if it is something the size of these small brook trout that come from the small streams up in the mountains. Ever since I first heard about these fish, I’ve been doing research and putting together a plan for that trip where I might have some free time to fish up in the mountains. Finally, I had the opportunity. I was able to time my trip, so that I arrived in the area early on Sunday afternoon, which would leave me plenty of time to fish before checking into my hotel that evening and heading to work at the Luray facility first thing Monday morning. After extensive research, I finally decided that Jeremy’s Run would be the stream I would target. 

Jeremy’s Run appealed to me for several reasons:

  • It was in relatively close proximity to Luray, which would minimize my drive time. 
  • It seemed that fishing Jeremy’s Run was pretty decent year-round, as long as water levels stayed up. 
  • Of all the streams I researched, Jeremy’s Run had some of the best access.  Since time was a premium for me, the less time spent hiking meant the more time I could spend fishing.  Also because I was flying, I was very limited in what I could bring along for gear.  My packable wading boots made the trip, but there just wasn’t room for waders or much other additional gear.

I arrived at the Elk Wallow Picnic wayside along Skyline Drive later that afternoon.  After getting my rod rigged and slipping on my wading boots, I began the trek down the mountain to find Jeremy’s Run. To get to Jeremy’s Run, I actually had to follow the Appalachian Trail, until the intersection with Jeremy’s Run Trail, which was an adventure in itself.  I’ve always wanted to hike the AT, and now I can say that I have. 

It seemed like forever before I finally reached the concrete pillar that designates the intersection of the AT and Jeremy’s Run Trail. I was actually starting to wonder if I had missed it or taken the wrong trail altogether. TheAppalachian Trail marker directions said it was a short hike to the intersection, but apparently the author’s idea of a short hike and mine are two very different things.  From that point on, I added distance to every mention of distance in the directions I was following. Even once I was on Jeremy’s Trail, I still had thoughts that I had taken a wrong turn or maybe Jeremy’s Run had gone dry, because it took what seemed like an eternity before I could even hear the sound of running water. Somewhere in the deep heavily forested ravine that was now on my right was Jeremy’s Run. I wondered how I would even get down to the stream to fish it, and how brook trout could live in the little trickle I was hearing. I continued on, losing altitude as I went, which also brought me to the startling realization that it would take me a lot longer to hike out than it did for me to hike in. The entire time I was awestruck by my surroundings…millipedes as big as a Sharpie everywhere, mushrooms and fungus the likes of which I had never seen, a thick mossy carpet on every rock and massive hardwood trees that were probably as old as our nation. 

I, also, constantly had the thought of bears in the back of my mind. I had noticed two road kill bears on the highway on my way into Front Royal, so I knew that they were on the move and a bear encounter was a real possibility. On one hand, I thought it would be cool to see my first black bear in the wild, but on the other it was situation that I’m not sure I really wanted to have to deal with…especially if it was a sow with cubs.  Regardless, I soldiered on and eventually the trail flattened out, the forest opened up a bit, and Jeremy’s Run had grown much larger. Suddenly the trail ended abruptly at the side of the stream only to resume on the opposite side. I had arrived. 

Immediately to my right was a small pool with a small waterfall above it consisting of rocks and years’ worth of accumulated logs. As I looked further upstream, the entire stream appeared to be made up of this endless series of pools with a drop and small riffle into the next pool. The gradient must have been very steep, because the pool about 100 yards upstream of me was at my line of sight or slightly higher. It was truly a weird feeling looking at that pool of water that was over my head only a short distance away. 

The pool I was on appeared to be about mid-calf deep at its deepest point near the face of the log jam. I roll-casted my hopper-dropper rig into that general area of the pool and, before I could blink, a flash erupted from under the log jam and attempted to inhale my foam grasshopper from the surface of the water. I was so surprised that I totally whiffed on the hookset!  Undaunted, I rolled the hopper back into the same spot. Once again the flash came out, but this time I was ready. I flexed the rod backwards and employed my best strip-set, only to come up empty again. I got a better look at the brookie this time, however, and ascertained that my hopper was too big for him to get in his mouth. I quickly snipped the hopper-dropper from my tippet and threaded on my old reliable elk hair caddis. I roll-casted into that same spot in the pool several more times but the brookie was onto me now and refused to come out again. I crawled my way overWild Brook Trout that log jam and proceeded upstream to the next pool.

It was similar to the previous pool only not quite as deep and with more rocks lining its bottom. I flipped the EH Caddis towards the head of the pool and it was immediately met by an olive green flash. I set the hook and immediately felt weight on my line. I could tell just by the feel that this brookie was larger than the one that outwitted me on the previous pool. I stripped line to bring the brookie to hand and eventually landed a nice 6” wild mountain brook trout!  There is a 9” minimum for keepers on Jeremy’s Run, so, after a quick photo, I slid the fish back into the edge of the pool and he quickly darted from my hand and disappeared back in to the stones littering the bottom. I worked my way upstream repeating this process, catching one or two in every pool before moving along.  Unfortunately, none were as big as the six-incher I landed right off the bat.

This was absolutely some of the most physically demanding fishing I had ever done. This was due not only to the strenuous hike in (and OUT!), but due to all the crawling over, under, or through log jams to get from pool to pool, scaling boulders and tripping over smaller rocks as I waded. The pools are much different than what I was used to at home as well. The deepest ones were only about knee deep and some only as big around as a laundry baskets. It was amazing that these fish can thrive in such small waters. It also made me realize how nice of a fish my 6” brook trout was. The brookies didn’t hesitate to rise to a dry fly, often doing so with fury. If you missed one though, they usually don’t give you a second chance. If you let too much line fall on the pool, or even cast your shadow over the pool, you could forget about getting a rise from that pool as well. 

Twilight began to creep down the mountain, so, with reluctance, I stopped casting, stowed my fly rod and began the hike back up the mountain to my rental car. The hike out was even more strenuous than I had feared. My leg muscles were already sore from all the acrobatics required to fish the stream, as well as working them to control my speed on the hike down, so they began to burn in earnest on the way out.  Somewhere along the way, the barred owls began hooting, which caused me to quicken my step as much as I could. I began to look for my boot tracks from the hike down in the muddy spots of the trial. This not only occupied my mind, but also assured me that I was on the right path.  I actually began to piece this write up together in my head as I walked. I also began to make a game of noting things along the trail…deer track…another millipede…a cairn left by some previous angler…colorful mushrooms…another of my boot prints…bear track… 

Wait…WHAT?!?!?!  BEAR TRACK!! My heart began to race, and I felt the hair stand up on the back of my Bear trackneck. To make matters worse, the perfectly shaped bear track overlapped my boot track from the hike in, so I KNEW that bear had been through there within the past few hours. The single track was SO perfect that I actually thought to myself for a second that someone else was playing a trick on me. Then I realized that I had not seen or heard another soul since I left my car on Skyline Drive. Needless to say, I picked up the pace even more. I as moving as fast as my muscles, heart, and lungs would carry me, but it still didn’t seem to be enough. I was deep in thought trying to determine how much longer I could keep up this pace, when I saw a black streak going up a tree about 100 yards ahead of me. I stopped in my track to see a black bear cub perched at the top of an old dead pine. Within a few seconds, a second cub popped its head out from the other side of the topless tree. Drat! The exact scenario I didn’t want to have happen was playing out before my very eyes. I noticed motion at the base of the tree and then heard the grunting between the cubs and the movement on the ground. The momma bear! My head raced….was she blocking the trail? If so, how do I get back to my car? The forest is way too thick for me to bushwhack and I’d probably just get lost. I slowly eased my way around the corner of the trail to get a better assessment of the situation and spotted the large black mass shuffling around the bottom of the tree. Luckily they were all about 30 yards off the left side of the trail so I didn’t have to worry about coming between her and her cubs. Based on that information, I quickly decided to put my head down and try to scoot past the trio as quickly as I could, attempting to project that I hadn’t even seen them. I was hoping that once they realized I was not a threat, I could just breeze on by. With determination, I stepped out to the middle of the trail and began to move forward with purpose. Within about three steps, the mother bear caught sight of me and bolted into the underbrush the opposite direction of the trail. I let out a slight sigh of relief, but kept right on truckin’ until I got back to the asphalt below the parking lot where I left the car.

It took me a good half day to recover, but, by Monday afternoon, I had already decideWild Brook Troutd to fish Jeremy’s Run from the other direction, starting at the bottom and working my way up. My theory was that I could squeeze that in after work, since it wouldn’t take me nearly as long to drive or hike to the stream. I found good fishing almost immediately and started catching brookies within sight of the bridge over Jeremy’s Run at the start of the trail. The hiking was much easier on the way in and the stream was much wider, flatter and generally easier to fish. I even found a nice pool with an old root ball in the middle of it, where I caught several brookies in a row, including at least a couple that were as big as my big brookie from the day before. I continued to hike upward and fish, wherever the trail was close to the stream. One particular stretch that wandered quite a ways from the stream felt very much like prime bear territory to me. Eventually, I reached a spot where the stream became very narrow and rugged…much more like what I had fished the day before. By that time the sun was starting to set and my legs were in no shape for more log jam wrestling or boulder hopping, so I turned around and headed back to the car. When I reached the spot that felt very bear-like to me on the way in, I spotted the tail end of a smaller, single bear as it crashed into the underbrush headed away from me.  In just two days I went from never having seen a black bear in the wild to having seen four! I arrived back at my car a short time later and brought my Appalachian adventure to an end.

I feel very blessed to have been able to fish in the mountains on this trip. Jeremy’s Run is definitely a stream I will visit again. There are lots of other sections of it I’d like to fish yet. I chuckle now thinking about all the reports that said Jeremy’s Run is one of the most accessible streams in the Blue Ridge Mountains. If that’s the case, I have to wonder what the less accessible streams are like! While the 6” brookies I caught are decent fish by small mountain stream standards, I know there are larger brookies up there, so I’m bound and determined to catch a 9-inch one some trip yet to be planned.

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Rock Falls resident wins fishing tournament

Rock Falls resident wins fishing tournament … to his list when he won the 2-day Bass Pro Shops Big Cat Quest team fishing tournament in Rock Falls.

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Retired plumber reels in $50000 prize

He said he caught the bass while fishing a small grassline in an open water … Holman, who has fished the Big Bass Bonanza for 18 years, said he's …

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The Great Outdoors: Fishing success, before your eyes

Whenever I am fishing a bass tournament, I watch what lures the fishermen have tied on as the boats arrive to check in and launch. This will let me …

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MLF lure size???

I thought big lures caught big bass? Even Hackney was throwing a swim jig with the skirt trimmed way short and he bit off two segments of the rage …

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New angler advice. Tackle box essentials..

Hello. Sorry if these questions sound stupid and have been asked before. I’m new to the sport of bass fishing(And fishing in general). What are the …

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Kevin VanDam rallies to win $100K Bassmaster event on Cayuga Lake

He spent part of his week sight fishing for bedding bass on the lower end of the lake. For that, he used a combination of baits, including new Strike …

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Grownups at Play: Fishing catches on as family traditions

“Now, bass fishing is his life,” Steve said. “There are kids that go out and love playing football, love playing basketball, that sport level. His sport of …

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River Lily Pad Fishing

Hey guys I have a tournament coming up on the Roanoke River in Plymouth NC. We went and prefished yesterday and didnt have the best luck.

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Smallmouth bass season is short, but sweet

With purpose added to pleasure, then, I rattled out the backdoor with my fly-fishing tackle in hand. At that time, Maine’s bass-fishing regulations …

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Just Doesn't Matter

There’s guys out there fishing Megabass arms rods and limited edition monoblocks. Easily a $2,200 combo. I don’t fit in there and never will.

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Lee Retains Lead at Elite Tournament on Cayuga Lake

On that famed Alabama fishery, largemouth bass wallow out holes in … and maintained the lead in the Bassmaster Elite tournament at Cayuga Lake.

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Sunday, June 26, 2016

Bassmaster Elite Series returns to Waddington in 2017

“New York State is proud to continue our partnership with B.A.S.S. and ensure this elite fishing tournament series remains in our waters,” Cuomo said.

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Maine lead ban?

LD 730 bans the sale and use of lead fishing sinkers one ounce or less, as well as bare lead-headed jigs 2.5” long or less. The law is phased-in with …

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Few Fish Left Unhooked at Spencer Fishing Derby

Ethan Tredeau, of Spencer, took home the prize for the the largest fish with a 13-inch bass at the Seymour Maltese Kids Fishing Derby June 18.

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FISH STORIES: Sign up for Plymouth 400 Bass & Blue Tournament

Plymouth resident Ken Almeida has been fishing in the area all his life. His column appears every other week during the fishing season. If you have a …

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Want to catch largemouth bass? Try these tips for success

Another way is to get with bass fishing clubs to learn firsthand what works and what doesn’t. Everyone has to start somewhere and the learning you …

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MARTINO: Howard County sees first high school bass tourney

TOURNEY ACTION: Henry Cavazos, left to right, Case Howard and Braden Freeman take part in Howard County’s first high school bass fishing …

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OUTDOORS: Fishing guide Doug Amos makes his pitch for flipping to pressured bass

For years, the majority of Pennsylvania anglers docking their boats and staying at Caiger’s practiced catch-and-release bass fishing. This practice has …

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FISHING BY THE DOZEN: Young outdoorsmen pass time between hunting seasons by fishing

When hunting season is closed, Hargon said he and his brother are likely to be found at a local fishing hole, hauling in bass by the dozen. “We've …

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High School Fishing Tips

What advice do you have for high school bass fisherman? Things like how to get sponsors, tournament strategies, practicing for tournaments, how …

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Hooks and Antlers: New York state waters well represented in BASS rankings

Rounding out the top-ten bass fisheries are the 1,100 square miles of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta in California, the 132,000-acre Mille Lacs …

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Dogfish days are upon us

Fishing for trophy size bass this week will be similar to buying a lottery ticket, odds wise — someone somewhere will catch one and it won’t be you …

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Family friendly 100 lists 3 regional sites

Bodies of water with good walleye and white bass fishing are most popular with Nebraskans and Iowans, especially in the summer months when …

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High School Fishing: Warriors take top spot at B.A.S.S. State Championship

In their first full year as an official high school fishing team, the Brainerd … While he has keyed in on shallow bass fishing in the Brainerd lakes area, …

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Notes: Top local bass fishers move on to regional competition

Dave McCoy of Plattsmouth won the Nebraska Federation Nation state bass fishing tournament last month at Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees in …

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Backlash help please!!

Today I went fishing with my dad. He refuses to use any thing but braid. He used 6 pound test on a baitcaster?!!?? He also like his breaking system …

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Check out upcoming Outdoors events and fishing schedules

FLY-TYING AT BASS PRO SHOPS: 6 p.m., Conference Room, Bass Pro … CCA-Louisiana summer-long, multi-species coastal fishing competition.

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Fishing results from Junior Southwest Bassmasters-Denham Springs tournament

Big Bass: Hubbard, 5.17. 7-10 Age Group: 1, Caden Sellers, Denham Springs (2) 3.34. 2, Caleb Roblin, Denham Springs (2) 2.03. 3, Jack Varnado …

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Outdoors Person of the Week: Lexi Bearden

She has Sunline fishing line spooled on the reel and the lure was a Bo’s Jig in green pumpkin. Bearden also likes to fish a Shaky Head lure for bass.

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Jordan Lee maintains the lead on the third day of the Busch Beer Bassmaster Elite at Cayuga Lake ...

On that famed Alabama fishery, largemouth bass wallow out holes in … Lee hasn’t been “sight fishing” by the typical definition of the term because he …

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Outdoors: Skipping docks and piers for summer bass

Even fishing small worms on jig head rigged weedless, Ehrler was hanging up … One key to fishing docks and piers is the bass will normally position …

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Saturday, June 25, 2016

Knowing strike zone enhances fishing prospects

I witnessed the lack of hunger in fish last weekend while trying for white bass along with plenty of other people on the fishing pier in Port Clinton.

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Arlington Martin hooks more success in second season of bass fishing

Soroka and Hall’s accomplishment at state was part of a successful season for the Martin bass fishing team. Martin completed its second official …

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Stratford Fishing Club team finishes second in state

The event, for students in grades 7-12, was put on by The Bass Federation, a subsidiary of FLW. More information is available at highschoolfishing.org …

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Hot summer fishing

The Fairfield Glade Bass Club held its seventh tournament on Beautiful … Many local and guest kids participate, fishing for trophies and other great …

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Beast Reel for a Budget

After a year of use I was pleased with it so much I sold off a bunch of Bass Pro Extrerme reels at the fishing flea market this spring. I replaced them with …

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Part One: Suggest A Topwater Lure

An essential part of a bass fisherman’s arsenal, topwaters shine in shallow water and can be retrieved a few ways to maximize their appeal to the bass …

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Joe's Fishing Hole: Temperature makes a difference for fishing

Fishing has been fair to good for trout and fair for bass. Bass fishing is picking up, but the biologist responsible for this water says not to expect limits of …

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Southeastern VA

Had a very fun evening on the reservoir right near my house. I picked up well over a dozen fish, mostly 14-16". One fished taped out at 20", and fat!

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Rage Rig!

Ok so the other day I was fishing a kietech swing fat on a swim bait hook. With no hits on that I messed around and put a rage tail craw in black and …

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Oklahoma High Schoolers Vie For Bass Fishing Titles, Scholarships

High school anglers from across the state are gearing up for their biggest tournament of the season. Keystone Lake is hosting the Oklahoma Bass …

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McClenney Wins Guntersville Kayak Bass Tournament

The Top 7 anglers from each of the 8 kayak fishing clubs in Tennessee will be invited to compete in the 2016 TN State Championship tournament.

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Teen Angler

… High School student Trey Schroeder is making it big in the world of bass fishing. … Schroeder was paired with professional bass angler John Hunter.

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Friday, June 24, 2016

Places to Fish in the Triad

There are populations of Catfish, Largemouth/Spotted Bass, and the occasional Smallmouth Bass. Fishing is the best when the water is not an …

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Lake "Big Mac" McConaughy boasts unique camping, premier fishing

One can also find excellent fishing for white bass, smallmouth bass and catfish, but the star attraction has to be the walleyes. Blessed with abundant …

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Weekly fishing report

Summer fishing is on! The inland lakes are producing panfish, bass, walleye, pike, bowfin, and carp to name a few. Spawning is done in most waters.

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Third Annual Digs for Dogs!

Digs for Dogs

Our Digs for Dogs event returns with a twist!

Since dogs AND veterans are both dear to our hearts, this year’s Digs for Dogs special doghouse silent auction will benefit the Puppy Jake Foundation!

  • Any business or company that builds and donates a house, will have all money raised in the silent auction from that house going to Puppy Jake Foundation.
  • Any non-profit organization that builds and donates a house will receive back half the money that their house raises in the silent auction! It’s a win-win!
 

Build a fun & functional doghouse –all sizes, be creative!
Entries displayed at the store Aug. 12-21 for silent auction bidding by the public.

  • Winning bids announced Aug. 22.
  • All dog houses must be wide enough to fit in our aisles for display. Bass Pro Shops Digs for Dogshas the right to refuse any entry they deem unsafe to animals.
  • Money received by Bass Pro Shops Altoona from silent auction winners goes to the Puppy Jake Foundation and, in the case of a non-profit group, half will go to the donating group.
  • Team prizes for creative contest are per group, not individual.
  • Winners must pick up the house they win.

Most creative doghouse contest, too!
1st Place - $150 Bass Pro Shops Gift Card
2nd Place - $100 Bass Pro Shops Gift Card

Deliver your doghouse to the store on Aug. 10 or 11.
For more information on how to enter a house, or questions,

Digs for Dogscontact Gail McMahon at glmcmahon@basspro.com.

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Crank it down: Diving baits on the rise for summer

Similar conditions would be in effect at Bay Springs and other deep water bass fisheries. Traditionally, when the weather warms, big bass go deep …

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Fishing: Big Bass Bonanza returns this weekend

The Big Bass Bonanza, the largest fishing tournament in Arkansas, begins today and runs through Sunday. There is more than $100,000 in prize …

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Boys and Girls Club of Cape Cod Hosts Bass and Blues Fishing Tournament on July 1

Boys and Girls MASHPEE – The 11th annual Bass and Blues Fishing Tournament, benefitting the Boys and Girls Club, is taking place next week.

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Unexpected crappie sighting leads to great day on water

I’ve fished a lot in the past 10 years and can only remember catching one crappie while bass fishing years ago in a tournament. So, it was really a …

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Friday Fishing Report

Captain Mike Carter reports some big bass from Guntersville this week. The deeper bite has been the most productive with ½-¾ oz. Choo Choo …

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Fishing report for June 23

Some bluegill and bass reported, but mostly slow action. The water level … There is also a fair bite on small catfish with most anglers fishing dip baits.

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Warm up to landing stripers

The Cape Cod Canal has had decent fishing for school bass under 30 inches. Daiwa SP Minnows, Savage Sandeel jigs, and rubber shads are …

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Carp bowfishing tournament in spotlight

Bass fishing on Clear Lake is rated from good to excellent. Local fishing guide Bob Myskey took out two clients Tuesday and they caught a total of 37 …

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Fishing report 6/24/16

Baldwin: Catfish good using live bait while drifting the middle of the lake; bluegill fair but small using waxworms, meal worms and crickets; bass slow.

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Fishing is good despite recent flooding

With bass season now underway, there has been a significant increase in fishing pressure. Anglers are doing great in many of the areas, including the …

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Fishing is good despite recent flooding

With bass season opening this past weekend, there has been a significant increase in fishing pressure. Anglers are doing great in many of the areas …

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The Fishing Report for this Weekend

“Striped bass action off the tip of the Cape is excellent right now. The fishing cooled off for a couple days, but anglers are again reporting big schools of …

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Berks fishing and hunting: June 24, 2016

Bass, catfish and panfish have been biting in the lakes. Streams are low, and fish are skittish even in deep holes. Marsh Creek has been productive for …

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Erie-area fishing report for weekend of June 24-26

Many area anglers are blaming slow fishing lately on the full moon. … Largemouth bass and bluegill are providing most of the fishing action now in …

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Fishing is heating up like the weather

Casting small rubber-legged poppers with a light fly rod is hard to beat for fun. Largemouth bass fishing is very good and the best action is from dawn …

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Mark Sturtevant: Bass season brings back memories

One of the reasons that bass fishing is so popular today, besides the constant exposure to the competition side in the media, is the accessibility of the …

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Thursday, June 23, 2016

Fishing with Clint Baranowski: For week of June 24

Black bass fishing is OK. We caught fish last week on spinner baits and big worms, either Texas or Carolina rigged. Grand Lake is beginning to get …

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ODWC Fishing & Lakes Report

Largemouth bass slow on crankbaits and plastic baits along shorelines. Report submitted … Fishing is good when there is little to no water flow. Report …

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Mississippi team wins Bassmaster High School Open

The win earned their school’s fishing team $1,000 and secured Gatwood and Soberoski berths in the Costa Bassmaster High School National …

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Bass, crappie, catfish scattered throughout Southwest Washington

Bass, crappie and channel catfish may not be prevalent in Southwest … Club, said Lacamas Lake once produced good largemouth bass fishing.

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Fishing this week

Bass fishing was excellent around jetties. Try a plastic Trick Worm and pull it under at 10-15 feet. Catfishing was excellent on trotlines with Skipjack …

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Fishing Report: 06/23/2016

A good number of anglers were fishing the channel and most were targeting smallmouth bass and lake herring. Bass anglers were using crawlers but …

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OUTDOORS: Missouri angler wins FLW bass tournament

… first-place prize at the 33rd Annual FLW Bass Fishing League All-American Bass Tournament held out of Lake Barkley State Resort Park Marina.

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Area fishing report

Near-shore waters gave up striped bass, Spanish mackerel and shark. Inshore fishermen are getting speckled trout, bluefish, black sea bass, gray …

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Fishing report

LAKE ANNA: McCotter’s Lake Anna Guide Service suggests bass fishing trips should target schooled fish from the 208 region down to the power plant …

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Five waterways offer paddlers fishing options

The river holds excellent fishing for bass, sunfish and catfish. Because it’s about 20 miles between access points, the trip involves at least one night of …

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Nevada fishing report, June 23, 2016

LAKE MOHAVE — Rusty’s Riviera reported one fisherman in the Fort Mohave area landed a channel cat and a smallmouth bass. He was fishing from …

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Whitehouse Duo wins Texas High School Bass Association state championship

Docking their boat at Lake Tyler, the future still holds a lot of fishing for these two. Will is headed to Stephen. F Austin to compete on their bass fishing …

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Bob Sampson: Lifelong fishing fanatic hasn't found much time in water lately

As a lifelong fishing fanatic, whose teeth were cut fishing perch, sunfish and largemouth bass here in Norwich at Mohegan Park Pond and my …

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Bassmaster pro Kevin VanDam gives advice about fishing Upstate NY lakes

Union Springs, N.Y. – Kevin VanDam’s name is well known in the world of professional bass fishing and he’s among the 108 pros fishing this week in …

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Strong winds make for difficult catches

Castaic Lake: The water level is up a bit resulting in the fishing being down a bit. Striped bass were caught on cut bait and lugworms. Bass fishing has …

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June 23, 2016 East Texas Fishing Report

Fishing guide Jim Brack says bass are good early on topwaters and frogs tossed around grass beds, then switching to deep brush in 28 feet using jigs …

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Sarley: Favorite type of fishing and technique all depend on the day

I love fishing for bass with hollow-bodied plastic frogs. … A weed-choked lake or pond is the ideal area to practice frog fishing and, once you’ve given it …

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The Fishing Line June 22

Let’s begin. The Royal Flush, on their 2 daily trips, are fishing out front. They are catching sea bass, flounder, snapper blues, kingfish and porgies.

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Fishing report for June 23

TABLE ROCK: 86 degrees, very clear, near normal. Outlook: White River Lodge reports: All species of black bass good on topwater lures early and on …

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“Big Mac” boasts unique camping experience, premie

Once can also find excellent fishing for white bass, smallmouth bass and catfish, but the star attraction has to be the walleyes. Blessed with abundant …

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Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Long Island Sound Fishing Entangled In Conflicting Multi-State Regulations

Conway and his 81-year-old father, Jack Conway Sr., had just returned from a successful black sea bass fishing trip into the Sound with Bill Kokis, …

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flukes from shore

I’ve only ever caught one bass on a fluke and that was on accident. What do I need to know regarding techniques, tackle, location, etc? I’ll likely toss a …

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Morning fishing heating up

Florida’s rainy season weather pattern will trump those fishing factors … HighlandsBassAngler.com has bass fishing guide charter-trip specials, fishing …

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Algonquin students win BASS fishing tournament

Over the years, Bramhill’s love of fishing never waned. Recently, he won the B.A.S.S. High School State Fishing Tournament – for the second year in a …

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Cheap place to get lures

I peruse all these websites at least weekly, many of them daily, not to mention Gander Mountain, Bass Pro, Cabela’s, and TW. The combination of this, …

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Small personal pontoon boat bass fishing

I been bass fishing as long as I can remember it’s the only kind of fishing I know.. Anyone out there have any tips or suggestions on fishing from a …

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Minnesota fishing report

Bass are taking plastic worms or spinner baits over the top of weeds at six feet or less on Clearwater, John and Sylvia. Clearwater and Pleasant have …

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East Texas Fishing Report

Fishing guide Stephen Johnston says bass fishing has been good with the best bite coming in shallow water using topwaters and frogs around …

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Top 5 Plugs

If you could only have 5 plugs (squarebills, crankbaits, poppers, spooks, jerkbaits, and others. No plastics, spinnerbaits, or jigs, please) to fish …

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Fishing report, June 23: Fishing is still hot on the South Coast

Largemouth bass fishing has remained excellent out at Tenmile Lakes in Lakeside. As lake levels have dropped, anglers are having an easier time …

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Colorado fishing report for June 21, 2016

Bass fishing is fair to good; anglers are using soft plastics, swim baits, spinner baits and jigs. There have been some reports of top water lures working …

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Fishing: no reason to get skunked

There is no reason to have a bad day fishing, said Don Roscovius, owner of … “It was over 13 inches, and we got a 20-inch bass brought in from the …

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Bass fishing Vs saltwater fishing

I moved to BR about 43 years ago and was made fun of by most of the local fisherman who were all bass fisherman. Said my equipment was a joke as …

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Fishing Line / By Will Elliott (June 21)

Dad, along with mom, kids and elders, have a full slate of fishing spots that are getting hotter this first week of summer. The Lake Erie bass season …

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Fishing Report for June 21

Ute Lake: Jaylene Rael, 7, of Tucumcari caught her first fish June 14. It was a 14-inch smallmouth bass. She was fishing in the Mine Canyon area and …

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Toledo Bend retains Bassmaster's No. 1 ranking for 2016

For the first time since Bassmaster started creating a Top 100 Best Bass Lakes ranking, a fishery has managed to claim the honor in back-to-back …

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Big Mako Success, Big Bass Disappointment

The best bets for striped bass fishing are the deep runs of Plum Gut and the rips off Montauk Point, or if you can find a bunker school in the ocean or …

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Fishermen advised to beware of heat

He and a client were fishing for bass on Old Hickory Lake. They’d had a good morning but the action was tapering off as the sun climbed toward …

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Toledo Bend Retains Top Spot On Bassmaster¹s 100 Best Bass Lakes List

For the first time since the creation of Bassmasters 100 Best Bass Lakes rankings, a fishery has reclaimed the No.1 spot in the nation. Toledo Bend …

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Night Bite, Jackall Pompadour

I ended up landing 4 bass, all of them under 2lbs but at night it doesn’t take a big one to get the blood … I like fishing dusk into the early night hours.

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Tuesday, June 21, 2016

LH Popping Frog Review

Well, I have to say I caught my first bass on the popping frog and the legs held up well, both legs still on the popping frog. I don’t know how well the …

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Chris Ellis: Daydreaming about smallmouth bass

Looking at the swirly waters, thoughts of smallmouth bass chasing schools of … On a river float trip this past week fishing for smallmouth bass, I found …

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5 Overlooked Summer Frog Fishing Targets

The effectiveness of summer topwater frog fishing is well documented; these lures’ ability to reach and catch heavy-cover bass is undeniable.

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Norman's Sommer Wins FLW Bass Fishing League Okie Division Event on Fort Gibson Lake

Steve Sommer of Norman, OK, weighed a 5-bass limit totaling 20 lbs, 9 ozs, to win the 4th (BFL) Okie Division tournament of 2016 on Fort Gibson Lake …

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Jenko Fishing CD25 Deep Diving Crankbait Review

Here is a great review of a new deep diving crankbait for bass fishing … my deck including a new one from a new company—the Jenko Fishing CD25.

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Big rainbow trout lurk in South Fork Boise (fishing report, 6/21)

If fishing is slow, you can try for trout, bass or kokanee at nearby Anderson Ranch Reservoir. Getting there: Fish between Arrowrock Reservoir and …

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Great couple days with 1 EPIC afternoon! PB alert

I think we caught 3 more bass that evening while fishing in the dark on the spro rats. 1 dink, 1 5lber and 1 6lber. We fished until 11pm before calling it …

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Fishing Tournament Trail for June 21

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

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Raystown lake

Probably headed there weds for some fishing. I have never … No need to give up secret spot just an area to get some bass, cats, basically anything!

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#TCFishing: Surf fishing takes a break

Butch Butler, of Okeechobeeguide.com, reported continued good fishing for bass throughout the lake, despite high summer heat. Anglers are still …

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Counterfeit Megabass Reels?

As a Daiwa guy I’ve always been attracted to Megabass offerings but felt they were a little more money than I needed to spend. Lately I’ve been seeing …

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Don't even try giving fishing tips to Bassmaster pros on Cayuga Lake

But whatever you do, don’t try to give any of the pros fishing advice. … According to a B.A.S.S. spokeswoman, Elite Series rules make the waterway …

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Fisherman catches another giant City Park bass

Avid City Park angler Mike Laviolette caught this lunker bass Sunday evening while fishing a junebug-colored worm in one of the park’s lagoons.

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Old school stuff

… ask if I still did things with our veterans, he asked if there was any venue that I had that could get some use from some old fishing rods and reels.

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Toledo Bend repeats as Bassmaster's No. 1 bass fishing spot in the nation

Bassmaster Magazine released its 100 Best Bass Lakes List on Monday and Southeast Texas’ Toledo Bend was again announced as the No. 1 spot …

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Home Around Town Opportunities Inc. Big Bass Classic Fishing Tournament to be held June 24-25.

The 26th Annual Big Bass Classic Fishing Tournament, benefitting Opportunities, Inc., will be held at the Four States Fairgrounds on June 24-25.

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Swim Bait Rod?

Bass Pro Graphite Casting (7'6", lure weight 3/8oz. - 2oz.), Cabelas Tourney Trail (7’, lure weight 3/8oz. - 2 1/4oz.) or Cabelas Fish Eagle 50 (7'6" Xtra …

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Fishing weedy lakes - strategy for 1st time on the lake

Fishing weedy lakes - strategy for 1st time on the lake …. If there is Milfoil in this lake bass will be near it, or in it…………most of the time they will prefer it …

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High school fishing finds itself in uncharted waters

Dozens of anglers stood with bass bags in hand, and hundreds sat in the … the Southeast Texas High School Fishing Association three years ago.

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Exclusive: Bassmaster names Toledo Bend No. 1 again

After posting a record year for 10-pound bass catches, Toledo Bend Reservoir has set another record by becoming the first fishery in the country to be …

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Monday, June 20, 2016

Elkhead Reservoir fishing tournament concludes in Moffat County

Elkhead Reservoir fishing tournament concludes in Moffat County … stocking 20,000 large mouth bass as part of its effort to transition the fishery away …

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Three summer faves up top

Whether you’re dropping your trolling motor down, wading a stream, paddling a kayak or walking the shoreline, fishing topwater lures for bass is one …

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Elkhead Reservoir fishing tournament concludes in Moffat County

He was excited for the prize, but was beat after nine days of fishing. … be stocking 20,000 large mouth bass as part of its effort to transition the fishery …

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Bass Resource referral

was the next question, to which the fishing gods immediately took over and provided me with a strike. … “I think I’m going to learn how to fish for bass.

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Uncover the bass by fishing the docks

Even new docks that the homeowner is working on will house bass as soon as he is finished. Why? Because the bass will consider it their new home …

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Practice CPR on your bass

#Inshore: As summer begins with a heat wave, the inshore yellowtail fishing has cooled slightly. The jacks are still there, of course, and the slow bite …

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Night Fishing - Bright Vs. Dark Nights

Night Fishing - Bright Vs. Dark Nights. Started by … I can see shallow water cover quite easily, so I can assume the bass can see equally as well also.

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Finding the best ways to find bass

But remember that most bassers will launch their boats and immediately start fishing, heading for the nearest shoreline to cast every bit of wood that's …

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CURT HICKEN OUTDOORS: Last-minute Truman Lake trip successful

Landing a nice catch of quality white bass is typically no problem for veteran Truman Lake fishing guide Steve Blake. The lake is known for yielding …

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Sarcoxie man earns $120000 during recent bass fishing tournament

Lawyer also qualified for the 2016 Forrest Wood Cup — the world championship of bass fishing — with the win. It is set for August on Wheeler Lake in …

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Canada - 2016 Kawartha Lakes Bass Opener

I drove back through Bobcaygeon with the intent on fishing the faster water in the centre of … In total I caught 17 bass but with no real size to them.

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Recommend shorts/zip-offs for kayak fishing.

Got out on my first kayak fishing trip this weekend. My clothing choices sucked (t-shirts and cargos). Between paddling and wading my pants were …

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The river became the center of the universe

On a river float trip this past week fishing for smallmouth bass, I found myself smiling at a simple memory from my childhood. I was smiling and acting …

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Fishing Report with Capt. Jon Bowen

Soon they will start to group up on structure and the key to sea bass fishing is to realize that sometimes the smallest bump on your sound can hold a …

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Fishing same location vs trying new spots

But,..when I first started fishing bass exclusively I was just under driving age, and was stuck to a couple options by bicycle. Once I got my drivers …

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Sunday, June 19, 2016

Bass fishing season kicks off locally

Duke Dalley, of Forty-Fort, holds up a 2.83-pound bass caught by Tim Harris, left, on Harveys Lake. His fishing companion Desirae David, of Noxen, …

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Crowder duo wins state fishing championship

Courtesy photoCrowder’s Blake Denny and Jacob Lott weigh-in at the 2016 The Bass Federation/Fishing League Worldwide High School Fishing …

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Famed Lake Guntersville bass fishing on a downward trend?

Bass fishing at Lake Guntersville is the economic engine that drives the lakeside cities of Scottsboro and Guntersville, drawing thousands of visitors to …

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Anglers prepare for big lake fishing contests

Two North Jersey fishing clubs are gearing up for big contests next weekend, bass at Lake Hopatcong, walleyes at Swartswood Lake. The Knee Deep …

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Great full moon fishing is ahead

All fishing factors considered, a normal rainy season full moon fishing … HighlandsBassAngler.com has bass fishing guide charter-trip specials, fishing …

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Abu Garcia Orra

I was looking at an Abu Garcia Orra spinning reel in the 40. Does anyone have any experience with it for up to 50 lb cat down to small bass? I would …

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Fishing Season Has Arrived

It appeared that spring fishing was off to a rollicking start. But Mother … I did get a couple of taps from smaller fish, but the bass just weren’t in yet.

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"New rod on its way"

Mojo Bass Glass 6'10" “Target Cranker”. Should have just picked … I’ve been fishing 2 Premier Crankbait Rods for quite awhile and like them. Wanted …

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Summer events sure to lure outdoors enthusiasts

Rodman’s world-class fishery for bass and other species has been touted by anglers worldwide for nearly half a century. Its wetland habitat also is …

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Fishing frustrating, yet fun

Recently, I spent one evening only fly fishing for bass. Catch-wise it was far from great. The next time I do this, I may have an outstanding evening as I …

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Spinnerbaits draw strikes from bass now through fall

“It’s really a reactionary thing,” said Dave Lefebre, an Erie County bass fishing professional with more than $1 million in career earnings. “You want …

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why can't I catch bass

I struggled to catch fish when I started fishing too. I didn’t catch 1 bass all of 2 summers ago. Read a lot and fish a lot and it will come. You might need …

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WTT Lew's SS1H (bad condition)

Brands: Daiwa, Shimano, Abu, Bass Pro, ⅓, or Lew’s. Between 6.4:1 and 7.3:1, aluminum frame, and decently smooth. I will add money to the deal …

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Time to work

The mission of the MLSA is to preserve and maintain the world-class, trophy smallmouth bass fishery on Mille Lacs. To do that, the MLSA plans to a …

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Saturday, June 18, 2016

Coulson: Enter fly fishing competitions for the enjoyment

The last couple years I’ve backed off fishing bass tournaments. Primarily, because I fly fish exclusively and fly fishing equipment isn’t allowed at most …

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