Well after a fun, successful 2017, I’ve chosen my two favourite pics from my season. The last couple of years my son has really gotten into fishing more, now that he’s 8, he can cast a lot better and is more interested in actually catching something, and he’s done fairly well too ( although he’s still just as …
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I know there is already a catch pic thread and probably numerous other ways to brag about the best bass you have caught, but I thought it would be cool to place it all in one place. Feel free to post about how you caught it, or just post a picture. I caught my personal best, 4 lbs 9 oz Spot, was caught using …
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Fluke fishing was fair at best in our area. Bluefishing was poor except for a few hot spots in the spring for very large fish. Summer was a bust, and fall again – except for pockets of large fish. The porgy and sea bass fishing was good, but the regulations kept it from meeting its potential. Winter flounder …
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B is for BASSMASTER Classic qualifying effort by Caleb Sumrall, a local bass fisherman who defied the odds and earned a berth in the world championship of bass fishing the hard way. The Teche Area will be rooting for the young man as he fishes the entire Bassmaster Elite series and the Classic.
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Unpleasant events in freshwater fishing usually occurred on my father-in-law’s large tank he had on his ranch in Wise County between Cottondale and Bridgeport. It was about an acre in size and stocked with bass, croppie, perch and catfish. I primarily fished for bass because that was what I read about …
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If you’re fishing mostly shallow water, I’d go with the slow sink (falls 1 foot every 4 seconds). If you go with fast in shallow, it’ll hit bottom too quickly. With slow, you won’t be dragging on the bottom as soon, and you can use the rod tip and retrieve speed to work different depths on the retrieve. If you’re in …
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There is something to guys getting paid or some other kind of sponsorship that in some way financially benefits them. Look at Luke Clausen. Was with Megabass for years saying they were the best rods available. Now immediately after getting signed by Phenix rods, they are the lightest and most …
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Well….it’s official. I finally wore out my Stella that had been a gift many years ago. It has caught an unbelievable amount of fish from Steelhead, Salmon, bass and a number of others but yesterday fishing for smallies if I didn’t have my left hand on the handle it would back reel when I set the hook. Or when …
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The seminar schedule includes topics on bass, catfish, crappie, fly fishing, jig-fishing, muskie and other topics. The seminar schedule will focus on productive fishing techniques for many popular fishing waters throughout Missouri and Illinois. The seminar lineup begins early on Friday and continues …
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Be less obsessed about catching bass. I fished for crappies and bluegills one day in 2017 and spent a couple days after walleyes and salmon – fun trips for sure. The rest of my outings had the crosshairs on largemouths and smallmouths. I even got upset when I caught sheepshead, crappies or catfish …
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Most of my set-up are braid to leader and about ½ a dozen need new line. I am going to try a few Hi-Vis set up some for spinning and a few BC. I have read a lot of threads, but can’t get a feel for those that did it and want back. I will likely be going 832. Thanks for any input. Al …
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Although I do not focus on catching largemouth bass as a part of my fishing guide business, I keep meticulous records of my catch for every single trip I take, and have done so for over 25 years now, thus compiling a telling history of the fishery on both Belton and Stillhouse Hollow lakes. There is always …
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Fishing guide Lynn Atkinson says bass are fair on plastics and cranks fished around grass beds in 6-12 feet. Guide Stephen Johnston is reporting a strong bite on ‘Traps, swim jigs and Chatterbaits. Also some fish hitting Zara Spooks. Crappie are fair up the Angelina using shiners and jigs. Also some …
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The second category is called the Elite category and documents bass weighing 10 to 13 pounds. The Lunker category is for bass weighing 8 to 10 pounds. Each entry earns a prize package and a chance at winning the grand prize of a $5,000 shopping spree and an annual fishing license.
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I have seen crankbaits that have a “hunting action” where they dart out to the side occasionally during the retrieve. Are their any brands of bladed jigs (chatterbaits) that have the same hunting action rather than retrieve in a straight line?
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Eddie Perry of Okeechobee Adventures and the Fishing Headquarters radio heard Saturday mornings on ESPN 106.3 FM divulged his most carefully guarded bass fishing secret for success this week: “My top secret bait for excellent bass fishing is — wild shiners,” he told listeners, jokingly. No one …
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I am looking to buy a worm and light jig rod. What is the difference in these two rods. Share this post. Link to post. Share on other sites. Chris at Tech 834. Chris at Tech 834. I Love Bass Fishing! Chris at Tech; Members; 834; 2,505 posts; Location Marietta, GA; My PB: Between 8-9 lbs; Favorite Bass: …
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#Dock Totals Dec 22 – Dec 28: 2,001 anglers aboard 66 boats out of San Diego landings this past week caught 272 bluefin tuna, 1 skipjack tuna, 1,657 yellowtail, 34 calico bass, 48 sand bass, 2,404 rockfish, 8 lingcod, 8 bonito, 757 whitefish, 119 sheephead, 159 sanddab, 6 halibut, 20 bocaccio, …
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I am fortunate to reside near 20 lakes over 3,000 acres and dozens smaller within an hours drive. This year I fished as many as I could. That was a challenge in itself. These lakes have some dynamite bass fishing. Some days I get a few, some days I don’t; great memories either way. This was my first full …
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1 spot in Kayak Bass Fishing’s Angler of the Year rankings. On Jan. 19, he and nine other top-ranked anglers will travel to Bienville Plantation, Florida, to compete for the $10,000 top prize in a tournament known as The Ten. In late March, he’ll compete for $100,000 in the KBF National Championship …
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Any good canals in West Palm Beach area with shoreline fishing access? I had a great place on the south west corner of the Turnpike and Lake Worth Rd, but it’s been replaced with new development. My access is gone now, like a few other areas I knew about. Wish Palm Beach would make canals of …
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Confidence is the most important attribute to take into 2018. It is more powerful than any lure and more likely to drive angling success than any sonar, GPS or rod and reel. The Ohio River is where confidence can put smallmouth bass in the boat when others are fishing with a negative mindset. I’ve seen it …
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The program, which started with a state-record bass from Lake Fork, has been in place for more than 30 years and has helped trophy bass fishing and catch-and-release sentiment move to the forefront of Texas bass fishing. And that translates to the forefront of bass fishing in the country because there's …
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To give y'all an idea, the last new rod and reel I bought was a Quantum 1310CP and a Bass Pro Tourney Special back when they retailed for $60 and $40 respectively. I still have my old school Quantum 1310’s, Pro 1, EX series, Lew’s BB-1NG, etc., and still use them, but I’m definitely gonna have to …
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Looking for a good floating finesse worm. Any suggestions? Will probably be used on shaky head. Share this post. Link to post. Share on other sites. WRB 7,803. WRB 7,803. I Love Bass Fishing! WRB; Members; 7,803; 12,692 posts; Location SoCal; My PB: Over 15 lbs; Favorite Bass: Largemouth …
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Rick is also starting a new kayak fishing club which I will be a member of and they are going to meet on the 20th of January for the first time. If you want to join or just want to show off your catch send me a note at fishingwithmike921@yahoo.com or hit me up on Facebook at Fishing with Mike and I will let …
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I’d like some help on getting a new jig rod for pitching. I live in the White River chain so I don’t fish heavy grass. I’m trying to decide between a 7'3" MHF Veritas (new) or 7'3" Dobyns Fury HF. Any help is greatly appreciated! Also, does anyone have experience with the new handle on the Veritas? Is it as …
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Sight-fishing expert Shaw Grigsby of Gainesville, Fla., will be the featured speaker at the Jan. 12-14 Bass & Saltwater Fishing Expo at the NC State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. Grigsby is scheduled for seminars on Friday and Saturday during the event. A 2017 inductee of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame, the …
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This might be my last bass of year 2017. I’ve been busy doing honey-do-list. Today finish project quite early, ordered 11 Hybrid tea roses but unexpectedly have to wait three weeks. Got 1-2 hour time to kill decided to head out to the lake with zoom magnum Fluke in white ice. Caught only one decent size …
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There were no fishing reports today, but the blackfish and offshore sea bass boats should have good fishing conditions on Saturday with only light west winds predicted before gusty and very cold northwest winds return. The Golden Eagle from Belmar gave up on stripers some time ago, but looked …
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His offshore sea bass run Wednesday goes under the old fishing heading of “left them biting,” with limits for all on board. … Bob Rush, captain and owner of the Starfish fleet in Sea Isle City, said he was not running the boat but that they were still out fishing on an offshore sea bass journey by late Friday …
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… Park Road, Lakeland, is a series of phosphate pits on 740 acres of mined phosphate land east of Lakeland. The banks are good for catching specks and plenty of bass can be found in deeper waters. Call 863-666-2248 or see www.myfwc.com [SPECIAL TO THE LEDGER/MICHAEL WILSON (2017)] …
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Since the Twin Tiers is currently in the icy grip of a cold snap, I thought it might cheer winter-weary readers up a little to read about fishing — and not the hard water variety. Two avid anglers who were members of the Mansfield University Bass Fishing Club last season have both earned All-American …
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Striped bass is the most valuable finfish in Massachusetts’ waters. The recreational striped bass fishery about 15 years ago generated more than $1 billion in economic activity for the Commonwealth from hundreds of thousands of participants. Since then the fishery has declined due to a number of …
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Hey everyone - first time poster here. I searched around to see if there was much info for vexan rods on here and didn’t have much luck. I’m looking at a. 7 foot MH XF, and wondered if anyone out there owns this rod? Just curious if the XF on this rod will be suitable for walk the dog baits, jerkbaits, wacky …
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Thanks, yes I know the knot. I’m glad it’s worked well for you. I found the wire cut the braid whe I used that system, so I use a mono or fluoro leader attached to the braid with an FG knot and then Alberto knot the wire to the mono/fluoro, which I found to be a better connection. I was probably using finer …
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The weekly fishing report as compiled for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for Dec. 27 and also available on the internet at http://ift.tt/13eegnM : CENTRAL. AUSTIN: Water stained; 57-66 degrees; 0.81’ low. Black bass are slow to fair on chrome Rat-L-Traps and Texas rigs. Sunfish are fair to …
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Recently, while checking out of a hotel we were staying in, I spotted a boy who was no older than 12, sitting there with a Bass Pro Shops hat on. To some, that may not matter much. To me, it mattered a lot. I spent an entire day in Disneyland the day before and saw mostly Disneyland hats being worn.
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He said crappie fishing is the best bet, with long-line trolling with Jiffy Jigs the most effective tactic–Tabs Cove and Little River areas are both producing; http://ift.tt/1lZMxnl. From Guntersville, Captain Mike Carter says bass have dropped to deep grass lines with the cold and the bite is …
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SUCCESS LAKE: The bass bite has slowed with the cooler weather, but the bite is still fair. Mostly smaller fish are showing on reaction baits and plastics, with the bite moving slower and deeper. All other bites have slowed way down. DFW trout plant last week. Information: Sequoia Fishing Company at …
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On the fishing scene the bass fishing remains very good although there have been few anglers out on the lake. There are some larger … One fisherman caught a 12-pound-plus bass during the holiday weekend and there also reports of several being caught between 5 and 7 pounds. Drop-shotting a …
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Veteran Smith Mountain Lake fishing guide, Dale Wilson, reports that bass fishing has been great” during recent weeks. As if to prove his point, Wilson landed a 6-pound-plus smallmouth, “one of the largest I’ve caught at Smith Mountain Lake.” A tip: largemouth and smallmouth bass feed heavily on …
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East Coast fishermen will be allowed to catch more summer flounder and not as much sea bass as last year, under new quotas proposed by the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. But Stonington fishermen say the effects of the changing quotas …
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I am brand new to fishing. I’ve always had an interest, but never acted on it until now. Started watching some videos, followed some of the advice given, started on my tackle box. I’ve only been out a couple of times, mainly in a few small ponds around the area. Looking forward to my first catch! I’ll be bank …
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The past week saw a decent week of fishing despite the colder weather. Inshore fishing is producing catches of speckled trout, black drum and red drum. Striped bass are being caught in the upper part of the river and in the Brunswick River. Surf fishing is producing catches of whiting and some black …
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SHASTA LAKE >> Bass fishing is pretty good off the main body points and some up-lake areas. Lots of small bass, in the 2-pound range mostly, can be caught on a wide variety of enticers such as plastic worms, jigs and crank plugs. Trollers are still picking up some trout with flashers and lures fish 60 to …
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East Coast fishermen will be allowed to catch more summer flounder and not as much sea bass as last year, under new quotas proposed by the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. But Stonington fisherman say the effects of the changing quotas …
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Keith books for Capt. Trent Slate’s party boat, “Bite Me” for Bay fishing. He’s also the best source for bait and tackle for Bay fishing and for directions to the best fishing spots along the Marin shoreline. Hardcore largemouth bass anglers are working hard to find fish at Clear Lake and Lake Berryessa these …
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Best Bass Tournaments … just posted its 2018 Team tournament schedule for its Northern Region. Here’s the perfect chance of tournament anglers to show their stuff right here in the wine country. Looking to get a start in tournament fishing without a boat? Ask about their “traveler” program, which lets a …
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Much of our local wintertime skiff fishing targets calico and sand bass at reef zones within half a dozen miles of harbor. Kelp beds along the entire SoCal coast produce whenever water temps jump a couple of degrees. Keep an eye on www.terrafin.com to time a trip just right or to help select a target …
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1, striped bass fishing closed all backbay waters until March 1, 2018. Jan. 1 to Feb. 28, blackfish changes from six fish daily to four fish daily measuring at least 15 inches. Jan. 11-14, Garden State Outdoor Sportsman Show, New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., Edison.
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… said the bass fishing remains strong and steady. With a full moon Monday, fish are preparing to spawn so many larger fish can be sight-cast to on beds. Expect reaction strikes with frogs, spinnerbaits and jigs. Wild shiners are also a great way to fish with inexperienced anglers for bigger bass, including …
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Though the brutal cold will put a big dent in saltwater fishing effort, offshore anglers are getting in their last shots at sea bass before the season closes at the end of the month while blackfishing closer to shore continues and stripers remain a possibility until ocean water temperatures drop much further.
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Bass fishing has been very good but the extreme cold snap forecast for this next week may move the fish back out deeper. For now, the bass are still relating to main lake ditches, rocky points, bluff wall and creek and ditch channels. Jerk baits are time tested favorites on Lake Lanier during the winter.
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The weekly fishing report as compiled for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for Dec. 27 and also … Black bass are fair on watermelon spinnerbaits, jigs and crankbaits. Hybrid … Black bass are good on Texas rigged pumpkinseed and watermelon worms, and tubes on jigheads in stickups. Striped …
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The weekly fishing report as compiled for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for Dec. 27 and also … Black bass are slow to fair on chrome Rat-L-Traps and Texas rigs. Sunfish … Black bass are good on Texas rigged pumpkinseed and watermelon worms, and tubes on jigheads in stickups. Striped …
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Arthur Jackson, who released 16 bass for a combined weight of 141.625 pounds, won the 2016-17 season’s Big Bag Prize for the heaviest combined weight of catches. His prizes included a Lake County Tourism package of a three-day, two-night stay in Lake County with a guided fishing trip with …
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Distance and depth can lead to more bass fishing success when fishing clear cold water in the winter and early prespawn. During an early winter trip to Alabama’s Lewis Smith Lake, I watched Aaron Martens grow increasingly frustrated with pods of spotted bass that were blowing up on shad in the …
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Astor Park: Roger Robbins at Buck ‘N Bass Sports Center reports that fishing hasn’t been slow on the St. John’s River from the south end of Lake George to Astor Bridge due to high water. When the water drops, Bass should start moving into the canals and in beds. Specks are showing up under Astor …
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Specks have been okay at Lake Ariana for anglers fishing off the pubic dock at night around the light with minnows. All the lakes in Lake Alfred are good for specks. Lots of schooling bass are being caught around the area on live shiners, lipless crankbaits, and Bass Assassin Boss Shiner swimbaits, …
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The next SUNDAY OPEN SERIES is Sunday on Lake Alfred out of the Lions Park ramp. $30 per boat, including big bass. Safe light to 1 p.m. Contact Jerry Tucker at 863-860-3906 or Joel Moran at 863-207-4933. The KISSIMMEE BASS SERIES 2018 schedule is underway. Next date for the Kissimmee …
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Pine Creek: December 24. Lake elevation is below average with clear water. Largemouth bass good on crankbaits, and plastics in creek channels and off points. Black crappie slow on jigs in channels. Channel catfish good on chicken liver, cut bait, and shad in the main lake. Report submitted by Mark …
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I received a new Powell max 3d 711 spinning rod for christmas. However, there is a manufacturing error. The silver cap that gets screwed up/down along the top part of the reel seat to secure the reel, is configured for a casting setup. the groove that allows it to slide up and down is on the bottom (eyelet …
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AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s ShareLunker program has partnered with anglers to enhance bass fishing in Texas. On Jan. 1, 2018, the program will launch a new year-round participation season and more opportunities for anglers to participate and better and be recognized for …
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At Lake Toho, the speck fishing has been good for anglers drifting minnows in open water. Bass fishing with live shiners is still good. Plastic worms and Senkos in Junebug color are also getting a good bite along the edges in four to six feet of water. “A slow presentation is best right now,” reports Mark …
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Outlook: Don and Tom’s Bait and Tackle reports: Crappies excellent (and good-sized) on jigs (black/silver, pink/chartreuse and red/chartreuse are best colors) or minnows off docks and lakewide 10 to 15 feet down over brush piles and in creek channels; white bass good off the docks (mixed in with the …
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Fishery Machinery Market Trends and Opportunities by Product Types and Application in Grooming Regions, by 2018 … The report then estimates 2017-2022 market development trends of Fishery Machinery industry. Analysis of upstream raw … Inc., Aarcom International, Berkley Fishing, Bass Pro, , , , ,.
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So I’ve been trying to get into jerkbait fishing and I am determined to master this technique. However, I have noted that most resources say “jerk on slack line”. Does this literally mean that you have slack line lying on the water at all times when jerking and you only reel up some of the slack? I have yet to …
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BLACK BAYOU: No report. Contact the Honey Hole Tackle Shop at 323-8707 for latest information. CANEY LAKE: Winter has arrived with freezing temperatures and just about everything in the fish world is moving deep. Bass fishing is slow but some good ones have been caught in deep water. The best …
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Jackson, of Bayou Goula, was fishing with his uncle, Sterling Saylor, on Sunday, Dec. 17 in a small paddle boat when lightning struck — and a giant 12-pound bass inhaled his June bug-colored Texas-rigged wacky worm. “My uncle started fishing for crappie, and I was just throwing my line out,” Jackson …
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Inshore fishing is producing catches of speckled trout and red drum. Nearshore fishing is producing catches of false albacore and giant bluefin tuna. Offshore bottom fishing is producing catches of grouper, black sea bass and triggerfish. Gulf Stream fishing is producing catches of king mackerel, wahoo …
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Ice auger image. Fishermen will be drilling holes Saturday in ice thickened by recent sub-zero temperatures when the Izaak Walton fishing tourney is held. Facebook · Twitter … Prizes will also be handed out for the largest crappie, perch, northern pike and bass (excluding silver bass). A prize will also be …
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Closed for the holidays, will reopen Dec. 28 Contact: Oregon Inlet Fishing Center 252-441-6301, www.oregon-inlet.com. Buxton/Hatteras. Never miss a local story. Sign up today for a free 30 day free trial of unlimited digital access. SUBSCRIBE NOW. There’s been some small activity out in the waters.
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Paul Haertel of the JCAA provided the following update on the sea bass situation: Sea Bass Update - Important NJMFC/ASMFC Hearing on ¼/18. By Paul Haertel, JCAA Board Member/Past President. The New Jersey Marine Fisheries Council (NJMFC) will meet at 4 PM on Thursday, ¼/18, at the …
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Global Fishing Reels and Lines Market 2017 Research Report proffers an acknowledged and extensive analysis of the immediate state of Fishing Reels and Lines Market 2017. In the first part, Fishing Reels and Lines Industry study deals with the complete overview of the Fishing Reels and Lines …
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Anglers entering a largemouth bass at least eight pounds or 24 inches through Dec. 31, 2018, will be recognized at class level. A new logo and tagline, “Bigger Better Bass,” highlight the branding changes to the program — which also includes new branded merchandise. Starting Jan. 1, anglers will be …
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I’ve recently stumbled upon the phantom tube jig hook and think it would be great for flipping tubes in my area. I plan to use the bigger 4 to 4.5 in tubes flipping for largemouth. I like this rig for its weedlessness and natural look. Anyone using these? I wish the hooks came in heavier weights but the …
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I have been fishing a small shallow pond (14 acre) for the past 3 seasons and have done pretty well. However, the obvious patterns have shifted and so must my approach. Max depth is 8-9 ft. and most of it is in the 3-5 ft. range. It’s pretty much devoid of any significant structure but is heavily weeded.
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The rods length depends on the lures being fished and your personal preference. The shortest bass rod I use the past few decades are spinning finesse 6'6" & 6'8". The longest rods are 7'10" & 8’ swimbait rods. My standard jig & worm rods are 6'10" & 7’. Crankbait rods are 6'10", 7’ & 7'5". Tom …
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The western lakes have been yielding nice catches of bass and speckled perch, too. The bass fishing has been pretty good on topwaters and spinnerbaits early in the morning. Wild shiners work well after the sun gets above the horizon. Speck fishing is best in deeper water and around submerged …
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1, more than three decades after Lake Fork fishing guide Mark Stevenson turned over the program’s first entry in November 1986. In hindsight, Stevenson’s 17.67-pound former state record provided a pivotal jump start for the spawning and genetics research program that’s founded on giant Texas bass …
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Jose Abrego and Michael Thiem, both of Stuart, fished aboard Tangler in 80 feet of water off Sebastian Sunday to catch lane snapper, black sea bass and kingfish. Snapper fishing has been very good on the live bottom and artificial reef structure alike. Trolling has been hit and miss, but with another cold …
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I’m looking for a nice side imaging GPS fishfinder with transducer to add to my console. Excellent condition a must. Preferably a 7" or 9" model. If any of you upgraded to newer/bigger models this holiday season, I would be interested in your gently used or like new models. Please direct message with …
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Draft Addendum XXX was initiated to consider alternative regional management approaches for the recreational fishery, including options for regional allocation of harvest limits based primarily on state history in the fishery. The draft addendum also includes an option for coastwide management should …
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While there are plenty of mass-produced plugs out there that will catch plenty of bass, I’ve always had a slight obsession with hand-painted crankbaits. … For the past few months, I’ve been testing the Bay Rat Lures Battle 1.5 and it has been a solid producer in some pretty tough fishing conditions.
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It’s a big-time fishing party when word gets out that heavyweight striped bass are biting at Beaver Lake. The fishing grapevine has been ripe with reports of fabulous striper fishing during autumn and so far this winter. The catching has been lights-out good from Rocky Branch park all the way south into …
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Atlantic states from Massachusetts through Virginia have scheduled public hearings to gather public comment on Draft Addendum XXX to the Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan, beginning with Delaware (January 3) and New Jersey (January 4) in the first week of the New Year. Draft Addendum …
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My favorite is to cast it out and let it set for about 15-20 seconds then shake it and try not to move it as much as possible. I then take a complete turn of the reel (gliding) shake it let, repeat until I think I am out of the strike zone. I guess you could call it like the others said, glide and shake.
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Darr caught this striped bass at Beaver Lake late November on a fly rod with a fly he tied himself. Fishing has been good lake-wide as stripers follow schools of shad into creek arms. It’s a big-time fishing party when word gets out that heavyweight striped bass are biting at Beaver Lake. Bruce Darr casts a …
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Fishing is good for crappie and striped bass on the south end of the lake. Mike Whitehouse at Hickory Creek Marina said crappie are biting jigs worked near man-made brush piles and submerged timber. Bobby Garland Baby Shads are working well. Good colors are silver, blue ice and electric chicken.
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I began fishing Pelican Lake many years ago in the springtime when Jeri and I were newlyweds. I learned to catch largemouth bass by wading in the crystal clear water and throwing Texas-rigged 4-inch green worms to its many grass beds and lily pads. Huge blue gills were also easy to catch and would …
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Got out on the river from about 8:30-noon this morning. The air was really cold, my face nearly froze off so I drove slowly from spot to spot. Only got one largemouth but he made the trip worth it! Water temp was 47-49, current was quite swift. I took the boat home and got word that Christmas festivities were …
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I am not sold on a Loomis 3 power rod, or atleast the MBR line, being powerful enough for a Fat Ika. Or rather, I have never found a hook that will both fit the Ika and be made of thin enough wire that I could get good hooksets with a 3 power. It’s frustrating as they cast/pitch an Ika very well, but I was …
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I have quite a few older green curados, cu200b and cu200b5. I’ve been through these reels quite a bit, I’m starting to notice a couple of them have a problem that I can’t figure out why it happens. I’m thinking it’s worn main gear and pinion. Here’s what they do, if you spin the reel crank handle and stop it …
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Two tourney MBs, one used about 5 trips, one maybe 8. One might be missing the Lews sticker from the side, otherwise awesome shape. Full disclosure, I did have a noise issue for about half a day with one that I resolved myself. I think a gear had just mated up wrong? I have receipts and all that and …
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River2Sea is all about helping you put more and bigger fish in the boat. Whether flipping your favorite plastic in heavy cover with the New Jack Flippin Hook, catching prespawn fish on flats with the Biggie Poppa 67, casting to cover and blowdowns with the ½ ounce Bling Spinnerbait, or topwater fishing …
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I have a kvd quatnam rod 6'10 medium heavy idk what the action is but if I wack the rod the tip moves around with a lot of flex. I need new line after a back lash from getting stuck in the tree. I really only like to use the baits I’m confident in, I’ll branch out later but I prefer to stick with senkos Texas rigged or …
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I went in to investigate and saw this bass (2lber) with a pretty good size almost my palm crappies in it mouth. The bass was still moving so I … crappies still alive as well. Finally I got it loose and both swim away (too bad I clipped the crappies tail with pliers, I thought he dead and tried to save that bass).
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Capt. Stan Zagleski wasn’t expecting much when he sailed his Sea Hunter from Atlantic Highlands for stripers this morning, but he got into shorts and slots right away before looking for bass over 28 inches – and limiting on them. He will make one more trip on the day after Christmas before the super …
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I’ll tell a story on myself, one I don’t repeat because of ego issues. I was fishing with a friend in what use to be my 12’ jon boat (that I had sold to him). My friend is not a great fisherman but he is ok with a spinning reel. I was trying to convince him that he should learn to use a baitcaster. Telling him how …
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Spinnerbaits don’t get nearly the press they used to. They’re more or less fallen out of favor among the top tournament anglers who set the agenda for the rest of us, but particularly in early winter, there are some situations where spinnerbaits do an exceptional job of catching bass that are hard to fool …
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I obviously have really strong feelings about this matter and I’ve probably vented enough. :). Part of my frustration comes from the memory of what it was like dealing with the biologists responsible for the grass carp stockings in Lake Austin. They actually told us stuff like, “The carp will only eat the hydrilla …
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In addition to the many vendors, Wild Indiana will again host BASS University, the most comprehensive bass fishing program in the world. Classroom instruction will feature a dynamic lineup of new pros, fishing superstars and legends of the bass fishing world. BASS U. is only offered at limited locations …
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I enjoyed a ‘guide’s day off’ trip to each lake over the past two weeks to sample the fishing for striped bass. On December 13, I was accompanied by fellow guide Jason Weisberg of Round Rock on a trip to Lake Whitney. The weather conditions were less than ideal with a 26-degree starting temperature …
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Danny Barrow of Silver Lining Fishing Charters in Hypoluxo said the freshwater fishing has been steady, and even good enough for Santa Claus to take a short break from his pre-Christmas Eve preparations. In Palm Beach County lakes like Ida and Osborne, bass, peacock bass and clown knifefish are …
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I’m not 100% on who it was but thank you. You definitely did your research. These are all the baits that have consumed my fishing this season. Screenshot_20171222-222346_1.jpg. Like 3. Share this post. Link to post. Share on other sites. NorcalBassin 670. NorcalBassin 670. Just one more cast.
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Cod fishing continues to improve as the water cools. Boats that were able to get out last week did well. Capt. Frank Blount of the Frances Fleet said, “Both jigs and bait did the trick. Most anglers left with three to five market size cod. The sea bass are still around but every day is different. Sea bass season …
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“I thought it odd they were hauling rocks on a Saturday when it was raining, but I just kept fishing. After catching multiple northern pike and awesome bass for points in the contest, I began to paddle back to exit the lake. As I got to the narrows, a bolt of lightning struck very near in front of my kayak. At that …
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He was the founding editor of the Mid-Atlantic Fisherman magazine. Eric is the author of three books; Surf Fishing the Atlantic Coast, The Ultimate Guide to Striped Bass Fishing and Fishing Saltwater Baits. He and his wife Barbara live near Milton, Delaware. Eric can be reached at Eburnle@aol.com.
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I’m not 100% on who it was but thank you. You definitely did your research. These are all the baits that have consumed my fishing this season. Screenshot_20171222-222346_1.jpg. Like 1. Share this post. Link to post. Share on other sites. NorcalBassin 669. NorcalBassin 669. Just one more cast.
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Hi guys. I am a diehard shimano bait caster fan but i need quick tips. if anyone knows a good crank bait or jerk bait shimano reel setup please reply. Also if you know of a rod that would also be good. I have a Jig setup already and a Finesse spinning reel and rod. Im just looking to get the right setups for …
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Hi all! IIts been months since my last post, lots of fishing adventures, not enough documentation. hope everyone had a productive and successful fishing season! Winter is finally settling in up here in WI. So here’s my question, who out there fishes with Get Bit Baits tubes? I’m (always) dabbling in new …
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Trout fishing is slow on the lake. Most anglers trolling for trout are having limited results while trolling from 25 to 40 feet deep. Bass fishing is good for anglers that are finding schools of fish as deep as 50 feet deep. Once finding them, anglers are using drop-shotted worms, jigs, and shaky head worms.
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I’ve looked all over the internet and can’t seem to locate 2 parts that I need for a Helios HS-273VA. I need part 53, listed as “gear metal” part number 5K093607 and part 74, “nut”, part number 5K181803. The threads on one or the other on my reel are damaged and will no longer hold the handle in place …
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ROOSEVELT LAKE — (2,111 feet, 57-percent full). Dec. 21 report from Jim Goughnour of Rim Country Custom Rods: Bass fishing on Roosevelt Lake is being reported as slow. The water temperature is in the mid to high 50’s on most days which is forcing the majority of bait fish and the bass to move to …
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I got a new Dobyns Fury 705cb and a H20 Express 6.3:1 baitcasting reel from my wife and I was wondering what line yall would put on it. I’m wanting to try some deeper cranking with it along with throwing traps (found out this fall I love throwing them) My 1st thought is a monofilament in the 12-15# range.
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(Editor’s note: The following is the latest installment in a series of fishing tips presented by The Bass University. Check back each Friday for a new tip.) Bobby Lane might not have been born a flipper, but since discovering the technique in his teens he’s made it a key to his success. “Flipping and me get …
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There have been a number anglers fishing at Lake Oroville. The water is 53 degrees which is five degrees above normal. The lake is 200 feet below full pool leaving Bidwell launch ramp as the primary option. Ed Everhart has been fishing at Oroville in preparation for the start of the bass tournament …
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Lake of the Ozarks weekend fishing report – December 22nd, 2017 …. Mid-Lake: Fair, some scattered fish are hitting small bass jerkbaits. Niangua Arm: Fair, fish are … Burgman and Terrell won the Ad-Hoc tourney with 18.48 pounds; Swan and Painter had Big Bass at 6.53 pounds. Lower Osage: Very …
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A day’s fishing for striped bass or sturgeon on San Francisco Bay is a great holiday present. Keith Fraser at Loch Lomond Bait Shop in San Rafael 415-456-0321, can arrange a gift certificate for a spot on Captain Trent Slate’s party boat, “Bite Me” for bay fishing. He also offers gift certificates for tackle and …
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Surprisingly, the Reel Blessed crew out of Sneads Ferry, N.C., released six sails on the day. Capt. Justin Scott Witten of Ambush Sport Fishing in Murrells Inlet took a crew bottom fishing and produced a phenomenal catch of large vermilion snapper, triggerfish, black sea bass, red porgy and white grunts.
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The snapper fishing conditions will be excellent for the next week, at least. On the reefs in 70-100 feet, anglers are catching mutton snapper, mangrove snapper, porgies and black sea bass. There is a really good bite on lane snapper going on, too, in shallower water like 40 feet of water. Kingfish and …
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The striped bass schools that had kept Long Island party boats fishing east of Fire Island in action for weeks finally reached the Shore at the end of last week when most party boats had given up and private boaters were required by marinas to get their craft out of the water. Capt. Rob Semkewyc sailed …
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Casting jerk baits like a McStick or McRip to windy points can produce some magnum spotted bass. Jigging spoons worked just off the bottom in the deeper parts of the ditches and along timber lines continue to score some good bites. Striper fishing has been on-and-off, but overall it’s good. The cloudy …
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The past week saw a nice weather window that allowed boats to get in the ocean and fish for a change. Gulf Stream boats reported catches of wahoo, blackfin tuna and sailfish. Bottom fishermen reported catches of gag grouper, back sea bass, gray snapper, grunts, vermillion snapper and triggerfish.
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The National Seminar Series is the nation’s longest-running and most popular educational course on recreational marine fishing tactics and techniques. The tour is presented by Bass Pro Shops and hosted by George Poveromo, of George Poveromo’s World of Saltwater Fishing on the NBC Sports …
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Matt, manning the helm at Jim’s Bait and Tackle, reports that on the pre-storm Monday and Tuesday, bass were only a mile and a half outside the inlet. A number of 40-inch plus fish “were reported by the local charter boats.” As the week progressed, the stripers regressed back towards Stone Harbor and …
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At this time of year most recreational boaters are reluctant to head this far offshore for safety reasons. Fishing for small bass in the surf in the last two weeks can only be described as epic all throughout Monmouth and Ocean county waters as short bass from 12-24 inches have inundated the coastline.
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FLW Tour pro Todd Castledine has simplified his fishing by sticking with staples like a jig and other lures that cover water over the years so that he spends more time figuring out the patterns of the fish and their locations than what bait he should be throwing. He has found some staple bass lures that he …
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LAKE GREESON Bass are in their winter patterns. Crankbaits, especially Bandit 200 and 300 in crawfish patterns, are working well in depths of 8- to 10-feet range around rocky points and drops. Booyah Finance Jigs in natural colors also are catching fish on rocky breaks and brush around 15-20 feet of …
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Smallmouth have also been fair in the lower Colorado River, but there is just no fishing pressure. STRIPED BASS: The striper action was generally just fair this past week. Top spots continue to be Castaic, Pyramid, Skinner, and Diamond Valley, about in that order. Silverwood has been fair, but mostly on …
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They look great but the regulars don’t seem supple enough to really wag their tail like a fluke or the Big Bite Baits jerkbait. I have heard guys rave about them, though. How do you fish the bentos to get the most action and strikes out of them - just pop along on a dropshot? Thanks!
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Black bass are fair on watermelon red Brush Hogs, Texas rigged watermelon worms, and tubes on jigheads along bluffs. Striped bass are fair jigging Pirk Minnows and trolling Shad Raps on down riggers in the lower end of the lake. White bass are fair on blade baits along main lake bluffs. Smallmouth …
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Just wondering if forum member @fishnkamp is okay? He used to comment a lot on this page and give great advice. Maybe he’s just taking a break but hopefully everything is okay. If anyone knows him personally ask him to check in. Like 1 …
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I’m almost the fan of Runcl lures frog. Check out and you’d love to have some as I do. Doesn’t snag, rip, or sink. But its just heavy enough to cast a country mile! I love the action and has a great hookup ratio didn’t need to bend out hooks by myself. Using braid and walking it correctly will probably add to …
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LAKE NORFORK Striped, hybrid and white bass are still in their fall pattern, but bait and fish are entering their normal winter patterns and locations. As the water cools, the bait tends to move out to deeper water and gets to a depth typically 40 - to 60-feet deep. The best places to find them is Float Creek, …
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Ft. Gibson: December 19. Elevation below normal, water 48 and clear. Blue, channel and flathead catfish good on juglines baited with live shad and sunfish along flats, in the main lake and river mouth. Crappie and white bass fair on minnows and tube jigs around docks and in the main lake. Report …
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Great temperatures for getting things done outdoors and fishing. The water temperatures are still perfect for striped bass and the Delaware waters are producing migratory bass. Anglers trolling the rips and in front of Rehoboth to Bethany Beach on occasion, have been hoking up with migratory striped …
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Fishing and hunting report for Dec. 21. By Bruce Janssen. Special to The Star … Outlook: Muskie Guide Service reports: Bass fair on jerk baits and Alabama rigs in the shallows; walleyes poor to fair on crankbaits; crappies fair on jigs or minnows 10 feet down over brush piles. LAKE OF THE OZARKS: 45 …
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1 Around Lakeland at Tenoroc this past week, bass anglers had the best success on lakes 5, B and Picnic. Most of the bass reported were in the 10-14 inch range with one large bass over 23 inches. Anglers are having the most success fishing with jerk baits and plastic worms. Speck fishing was best on …
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The weekly fishing report as compiled for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for Dec. 20 and also … Black bass are good on watermelon red grubs on jigheads, Texas rigged blue flake Scoundrel worms, and suspending blue back Fat Free Shads along ledges and points in 10-20 feet. Striped bass …
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Hyla said a highlight of the seminar – especially with parents - was the presentation by Isaac Payne, bass fishing coach at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). He talked about fishing scholarships available at schools like his and many others. Payne noted the SCAD fishing team includes both …
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The weekly fishing report as compiled for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for Dec. 20 and also available on the internet at http://ift.tt/13eegnM : CENTRAL. AUSTIN: Water stained; 57-66 degrees; 0.81’ low. Black bass are slow to fair on chrome Rat-L-Traps and Texas rigs. Sunfish are fair to …
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The SUNDAY OPEN SERIES will fish on Lake Fannie on Sunday from safe light to 1 p.m. Entry fee $30, including big bass. Jerry Tucker at 863-860-3906 or Joel Moran at 863-207-4933. The KISSIMMEE BASS SERIES 2018 schedule is underway. Next date for the Kissimmee Bass Series One Man is …
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LAKE D'ARBONNE: The crappie bite is starting to pick up fishing the channels. Best results have been to drop a Bobby Garland Live Minnow jig to the bottom and you’re your reel two turns to move the lure just off the bottom. Bass fishing has been best fishing soft plastics, crank baits or jigs along the …
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There has been some excellent wahoo fishing off the Palm Beach area since the recent cold snap. They are hitting on live baits. … Anglers fishing the lake, and its adjoining canals, are catching clown knifefish, sunshine bass and largemouth bass using live shad. Black crappie have been hitting …
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Bass club anglers qualifying for three B.A.S.S. Nation Regional tournaments in 2018 will have an unusual opportunity at the host fisheries – they might encounter a “10” during the competition. Two of the fisheries, Clear Lake in California and Toledo Bend Reservoir on the Louisiana-Texas border, are …
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Tom Smith of the Fort Pierce Lady party boat out of Fort Pierce City Marina said the bottom fishing on the reefs in 70-80 feet of water is on fire. Lane snapper, mangrove snapper, mutton snapper, porgies, triggerfish, black sea bass and occasional cobia, kingfish and dolphin are being caught. Anglers are …
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Inshore fishing is producing some catches of speckled trout. Surf fishing is producing catches of Virginia mullet, black drum and red drum. False albacore and giant bluefin tuna are being caught at the nearshore rocks and reefs. Offshore bottom fishing is producing catches of grouper, black sea bass and …
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I haven’t tried much in BR besides the lake at my apartment complex (which is quite productive and almost no one else fishes it), and in NOLA, I’ve tried City Park a million times and Bayou St. John in my kayak with decent luck. So I’m just looking for some good freshwater fishing areas around either of …
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I am looking to combine shipping here so these rods are priced to your door with combined shipping if you purchase two or more. 1. G. Loomis Mossback 803C: Excellent condition all around. $150. 2. Dobyns Fury 734C w/ Winn Grip wrap: Like new condition. $70. 3. Daiwa Aird X 7’ ML spinning: Brand …
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… rock bass and white fish. Winnings range from $100 to $500, plus four division winners earn a Polaris ATV. This year’s raffle grand prize is a 2017 Ford truck from Park Rapids Ford. More than 70 other raffle prizes will be awarded, such as $1,000 in cash, fishing gear, gift certificates, game cameras and …
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The a study document titled Global Fishery Machinery Market gives helpful observations into the general trends as well as the points that propel this World-wide market . This industry examine completely covers the salient highlights of the Global Fishery Machinery market regarding the industry structure …
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Talley is associated with some online fishing groups, the Bartlett-based bass club Midwest Castaways and, recently, kayak fishing. “It is interesting to a lot of people in the fishing field to see a woman who knows what she is doing,” she said. “That added another twist. ’‘Nobody in my husband’s family …
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Pelican Lake in St. Louis County: A special regulation on bass will be made permanent, while a regulation on northern pike will be dropped. An evaluation of the regulations showed that the 14- to 20-inch protected slot limit with one over 20 inches in possession on bass maintained a quality bass fishery, …
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… the Global Fishing Hooks and Lures market and its growth rates based on 5 year history data along with company profile of key players/manufacturers such as Eagle Claw, Newell Brands, Okuma, Shimano, Tica, 13 Fishing, AFTCO (The American Fishing Tackle Company), Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, …
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… of the Global Fishing Lures market and its growth rates based on 5 year history data along with company profile of key players/manufacturers such as Eagle Claw, Newell Brands, Okuma, Shimano, Tica, 13 Fishing, AFTCO (The American Fishing Tackle Company), Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, Fenwick, …
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Ive been going through old posts. I have a similar issue. I own a DX 745 paired with Metantium mgl, it’s a great rod. I mainly flip T rigs and ½ oz jigs with it. I actually hope to c -rig with it next year. Now here is my issue.. My fiance got me a NRX 893c for Xmas, it’s on the way. First loomis rod over an IMX …
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“Fishing was tough on day 1 of the Bassmaster Classic and I didn’t know what to expect. I really had no idea what I’d found in practice and it was windy that morning and my confidence wasn’t really very high. Then my second bite was a 9-pounder that ended up being the big fish of the tournament.
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Clear Lake has once again proved it is one of the most dynamic lakes in the country, if not the world. The 2.2 million-year-old lake is constantly changing. A few months ago the bass fishery experienced a massive die-off and fishing nosedived. Some of the experts were saying the fishery would be …
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I’m a bass fisherman at heart, but I’ve taken to crappie fishing the last few years because it’s fun when they are ganged up on a piece of cover and there is a lot of carry over from bass fishing tactics to crappie fishing with artificials. I’ve had fun through the process of learning when and where to find …
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Bass is planning to relocate to Ohio, to be closer to his family and hopefully do some hunting, fishing and golfing, he said. Bass’s successor on the bench, Budde, said he’s looking forward to taking on a new and different form of public service come Jan. 1. “Obviously I don’t look to the fact that I have big …
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I didn’t put a jinx on the Sea Hunter from Atlantic Highlands today when I noted in last night’s blog that that another big striper catch was almost a sure thing. Capt. Rob Semkewyc had a good crowd and and they all limited on keeper bass even though the slot fish were hard to come by among all the …
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… to prioritize their efforts and investments. These stakeholders include Fishing Hooks and Lures Market Manufacturers such as Eagle Claw, Newell Brands, Okuma, Shimano, Tica, 13 Fishing, AFTCO (The American Fishing Tackle Company), Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, Fenwick, Globeride, Gamakatsu.
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I have not been able to find any reviews or feedback about the G. Loomis 2016 GLX 892c JWR. I’m looking for an XF action rod to mainly fish 3/16 ounce jigs. I’m currently using an NRX MBR 842c which is a pleasure to fish with, and the power is just right, but I would prefer an XF action for jig fishing.
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Research focused on the fishing hooks market global industry trends to 2022 … Key Companies Analysis: - Eagle Claw, Newell Brands, Okuma, Shimano, Tica, 13 Fishing, AFTCO (The American Fishing Tackle Company), Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, Fenwick, Globeride, Gamakatsu profiles overview.
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For example, in Dale Hollow Reservoir, musky have been present since the 1950s, yet fishing is great for smallmouth and largemouth bass, walleye, and crappie. Successful musky fisheries exist in other Region 3 reservoirs, such as Center Hill, Great Falls and Watts Bar. The TWRA Region 3 reservoir …
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Black bass are hitting Alabama rigs, jig and pigs and crawdad-colored crank baits. Average water temperature is 48 to 52 degrees. Mike Whitehouse at Hickory Creek Marina said striper fishing is good in the Hickory Creek area. Shad or brood minnows are working. Crappie are biting Bobby Garland …
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Global Fishing Lines Market Research Report 2017 to 2022 presents an in-depth assessment of the Fishing Lines Market including enabling … Claw, Newell Brands, Okuma, Shimano, Tica, 13 Fishing, AFTCO (The American Fishing Tackle Company), Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, Fenwick, Globeride, …
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… five years to prioritize their efforts and investments. These stakeholders include Fishing Lures Market Manufacturers such as Eagle Claw, Newell Brands, Okuma, Shimano, Tica, 13 Fishing, AFTCO (The American Fishing Tackle Company), Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, Fenwick, Globeride, Gamakatsu.
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… five years to prioritize their efforts and investments. These stakeholders include Fishing Hooks Market Manufacturers such as Eagle Claw, Newell Brands, Okuma, Shimano, Tica, 13 Fishing, AFTCO (The American Fishing Tackle Company), Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, Fenwick, Globeride, Gamakatsu.
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… to prioritize their efforts and investments. These stakeholders include Fishing Reels and Lines Market Manufacturers such as Eagle Claw, Newell Brands, Okuma, Shimano, Tica, 13 Fishing, AFTCO (The American Fishing Tackle Company), Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, Fenwick, Globeride, Gamakatsu.
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Bertrand picked up the technique from other Arizona anglers and the first time he utilized nail-weighted plastics was while fishing for spotted bass at Lake Shasta. “They were in 90 to 100 feet of water and I was targeting suspended fish relating to bridge pilings,” he said. “They were all through the water …
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In May of 2017, Mark Jeffreys opened up the BASS TALK LIVE phone lines and invited fans of the show to “dial in” and voice their opinions (good or bad) about the sport of professional bass fishing. The response was incredible and in the end, one caller received a rather impressive prize pack for his …
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Inc., Aarcom International, Berkley Fishing & Bass Pro. The in-depth information by segments of Fishery Machinery market helps monitor future profitability & to make critical decisions for growth. The information on trends and developments, focuses on markets and materials, capacities, technologies, …
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Creativity and innovation are only minimized by imagination and the folks at 13 Fishing continue to look outside the box in the development of their products. Great rods, innovative reel design and components and now new finesse plastics and hard baits that are unlike just about anything on the market.
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so i was on bps website just cruising their rod selection.i saw a new one they just released a cranking stick,a graphite fiberglass blend with some gimmick name they came up with for it. So i was looking at the actions and their all rated as fast action,please correct me if im wrong but dont you want …
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So I have tried a bladed jig a few times and have yet to hook up. I read an article about how the pulses best simulate an escaping craw. This made a lot of sense. I have tried to get them to bite on baitfish colors, am I going at it wrong. Planned to get one or two in green pumpkin with black blade and trail a …
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A while back I posted on here that I was going to stab the bait monkey in the back and analyze all of my TW purchases;) What I found was very interesting. I have purchased soft plastics the most and it really isn’t close. I have also tried 70% of the soft plastics I have purchased. The second most I have …
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Surf reports weren’t as good. I missed a bass in the wash on my first cast at Sea Girt this morning, and released two small bass on the Tsunami Sand Eel shortly thereafter, but never had another hit and saw nothing else caught on the beach after the sun came up. A return in the evening was also poor, …
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hey Slonezp, you’ll know what I’m talking about when I say this is the very reason I have not fished on the Chain in 10 years. got tired of getting off the water by 10 am because of the kids on these things. 100.00 per year for a permit only to be ticked off trying to do a little fishing in peace.
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In the freshwater fishing world, bass guide Sean Rush catches more big bass in a year than many anglers see in their lifetimes. He specializes in fishing Rodman Reservoir with live shiners, all catch-and-release, on what arguably is the best big bass lake in the Southeast, perhaps in all of America.
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Small- to mid-size inland lakes are most suitable for safe ice fishing. Anglers should not look past small lakes for fishing success. These can be the most productive fishing lakes. Whether it’s chasing tip-ups for pike, bass or the occasional walleye, or jigging for some panfish, small lakes can provide lots …
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For bass fishing in lower elevations, water temperatures have dropped enough (high-50s to low-60s) to send high populations of bass into deeper water where the water temperature is higher. Be sure to have a bait in the water when the sun comes out and there’s a spat of warmer weather — bass tend …
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As some may know, I started fishing 2 years ago at the age of 14. i am now nearing 17 and have my license. I have learned so much over the years. My family has helped me to purchase a 14’ Semi V with a bow mount and no graph or outboard. We also have a 10’ Jon that I want to fix up this spring.
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