First place is guaranteed to win $2,000 for the first and largest fish of walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, carp, sucker, burbot, lake trout or bass weighing in. Participants must have a current Montana fishing license to participate. In 2017, over $5,000 in cash and prizes were awarded and this year is no …
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First, second and third place winners ($25, $15 & $10 respectively) in the fishing tournament: largemouth bass, sponsored by Bridget’s Place; smallmouth bass, The Country Store; white perch, Maine Savings Federal Credit Union; brown trout, Green Valley Campground; brook trout, New England …
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Dave Lefebre is a professional bass fishermen from Erie, Pa. His home waters are Lake Erie, a fishery that we share with our fellow Keystone State anglers. If you would like to step into Lefebre’s world, check out a relatively new television show called “Erie Extreme” that is now airing 7 a.m. Sundays on …
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OUACHITA RIVER: Crappie fishing has been best fishing jigs and shiners up the river near the Arkansas line around submerged brush and logs. Bass are best in the river around the mouth of sloughs on jigs or crank baits. For latest information, contact the Honey Hole Tackle Shop at 323-8707.
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Got a youngster who loves bass fishing? The Bass Angler Sportsman Society (BASS) is now accepting nominations for the best and brightest high school bass anglers in the country to join the Bassmaster High School All-American Fishing Team and perhaps be recognized as one of the 12 best high …
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If you drive over any bridge during the peak fishing season, look towards the water: You’ll see some bass anglers fishing the riprap incorrectly. Too many anglers are making some very easy-to-fix mistakes, but with the right approach, you can fill the boat in a hurry and have an unforgettable day of fishing …
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It may irritate the rest of the nation still shivering with winter’s chill, but the Sunshine State’s early spawning season actually gives us all a jumpstart on planning/prepping for this much-awaited time of exceptional bass fishing opportunity. You’ve probably already seen videos of big bass being caught in …
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Last summer the lake’s bass fishery suffered a setback when there was a large die-off of bass and other fish and the water color turned a dark brown. As a result the number of fishermen visiting the lake dropped dramatically. The good news is that the lake’s bass fishing has done a complete turnaround …
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I am looking at getting my first casting combo, and have put a few hours into reasearching what’s been recommended in the past (bunch of stickied posts and threads), and have boiled it all down to a few questions. My budget is $100, and not a penny more, as that’s all I can set aside pretty much till at …
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LAKE CAMANCHE — Dennis Choi of Rocklin went fishing for trout off the north shore day use area at Lake Camanche on Monday. He didn’t hook any trout, but he managed to catch and release a monster 15.46-pound largemouth bass while using Berkley Power Eggs. This fish is the second biggest …
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False River in Pointe Coupee Parish was once one of the premier fisheries in the state, part of the Quality Lakes system stocked with Florida-strain bass. And then in the late 1990s, things just fell apart — siltation and water clarity suffered, and the fishery became a shade of its former glory. But Blake …
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Fishing out of Central and Northeastern Pennsylvania. Fishing reservoirs, lakes, ponds, rivers, as well as creeks. Strictly a bank fisherman, doing bank fishing since I was three. My PB: Between 4-5 lbs; Favorite Lake or River: Favorite river has to be the Susquehanna River near Harrisburg in the fall.
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Yesterday was the last decent day for open water fishing that we’ll get up here in Connecticut for a while, so I planned to tow my boat down and fish the lower, tidal section of the Housatonic River for striped bass. When I went to put the hitch into the receiver on my Jeep, the dogbone lock on the hitch …
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Black bass and crappie are biting, reports James Whittle at Hook, Line and Sinker in Rogers. Alabama rigs, jerk baits or swim baits are the top lures for black bass. Minnows or jigs are working for crappie 15 to 18 feet deep around wood cover. Striped bass are scattered. Fishing for them has slowed, …
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Happily, a return to chilling temperatures is again hardening water and making nervous ice fishing derby chairmen confident that their competitive events will go on as scheduled. Closer to home and before the melt, Comet Pond in Hubbardston was giving up many perch, pickerel, and smallmouth bass, …
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Stillfishing above the bridge has been producing rainbows with inflated nightcrawlers or trout dough bait. Bass fishing is best near the coves close to the dam with plastics on the drop-shot at depths from 40 to 50 feet. There are several bass tournaments scheduled during the month of February. The lake …
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I just started getting into bass fishing with my father-in-law since I have completed my grad program and have settled down. I grew up on the water but admit that most of my time was spent fishing for crappie. With that said, I’ve got a steep learning curve ahead related to rods and reels, tackle, and so on.
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Biospawn has just released an image of their new product the ExoSwim. I talked to a couple staffers and was told they have the same texture as the Exostick. I have been a fan of Biospawn and can’t wait to try these. Staffers told me official announcement at the Classic however could be later. Pic from …
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Brandon McMillan set the hook and knew immediately he had a good one. The Clewiston pro bass angler has caught scores of bass in the area of South Bay on Lake Okeechobee he was fishing Saturday. But this bass was a little different. Since he was competing on the third day of the FLW Tour …
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Arman said wade fishing has been productive for spotted seatrout. Fishing the leeward side of the Indian River Lagoon, they were able to catch and release 50 trout in two days fishing grass flats with Bass Assassin Sea Shad in the Halloween color. Offshore, sea conditions will enable anglers to get …
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When Kevin VanDam hits Alabama’s Lake Martin in February for the kickoff of the 2018 Bassmaster Elite season, his bass boat will look a bit different than in previous years. This marks the first time that bass fishing’s leading money winner will run a Minn Kota® Ultrex trolling motor, as well as Talon® …
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#Dock Totals Jan 21 – Jan 27: 594 anglers aboard 31 boats out of San Diego landings this past week caught 131 yellowtail, 37 calico bass, 293 sand bass, 175 rockfish, 2 bonito, 10 halibut, 4 halfmoon, 242 sculpin, 39 sanddab, 35 lizardfish, 10 white croaker, 30 bocaccio, 1 sheephead, and 27 spiny …
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CLEWISTON — When Leesburg, angler Tim Frederick turned pro and began competing on the Fishing League Worldwide (FLW) Tour, the first event of his career was at Lake Okeechobee in February of 2016. Frederick managed to catch just one bass in two days of competition at that tournament and …
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One of my favorite models, the Symetre spinning reel is not in the line up in the Shimano catalog. Such a great reel line. I have a 2500, 750 and 500. I used to have a 1500, but sold that a few years ago. I wish I didn’t sell that reel. That reel was the Curado of the spinning reel class. And I really liked the all …
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We had a heatwave in Detroit last week, it reached 50 on Friday. I work Sunday-Thursday, so it seemed the stars were aligned. Like many of you, I’ve collected some new gear over the winter and have been pacing around the house waiting to try it all as it sits there taunting me. Most notably I’ve picked …
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This is going sound odd, but I am looking for Plano 3601 boxes here in Ontario, Canada. The thin version of the 3600 boxes. I have searched Walmart, Canadian Tire, Sails, Bass Pro, local tackle shops… Nothing. Does anyone know a place that stocks these? I know tackle warehouse has them, but its …
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MINNEAPOLIS – Fishing League Worldwide (FLW), the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, announced today that they will assist USA Bass in their efforts to showcase the first ever Pan-American Bass Fishing Championship, Feb. 4-9, on Lake Okeechobee in Clewiston, Florida.
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Not only do sunny days create warmer water, but they also put bass in predictable spots, just like we discussed with dirty water. When you combine dirty water and a day full of sunshine, potential hiding spots for early prespawners will stick out like a sore thumb. On these days, I’m not fishing very much …
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Instead, the Illinois residents let their fishing do the talking. They had approximately 6 pounds of bass on board at noon. But they didn’t fret, despite BASSTrakk showing other teams pushing the pace ahead of them. They remained calm, they said, mainly because their best spot in practice was located off …
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Does anyone have or know someone selling a all star asr series 6'9” med fast spinning rod. Lost my fathers favorite wormin rod and they went out of business… I believe the closest thing to it is a castaway but way over priced! the rod that I lost was bought in 05 it had the thumb cut out for feeling a …
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Frederick’s four-day total of 20 bass weighing 85-4 gave him the win by a narrow 1-pound, 2-ounce margin over second-place pro Bryan Schmitt of Deale, Maryland, and earned him $100,000 in a dramatic finale to the four-day event that featured 188 of the best bass anglers in the world kicking off the …
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Bass Pro, Pro Qualifier Reel. $40 Comes with rod if you live locally, otherwise I am willing to ship just the reel. The rod is nothing special. The reel is in good shape, I just don’t use it. Okuma Big Cat - 7'10" Heavy Casting Rod. $20, I am willing to sell this in VA only and will not ship. I work in Emporia and …
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Caleb Sumrall had been getting his fishing tackle ready for the Bassmaster Elite Series opener Feb. 8-11 on Lake Martin near Alexander City, Alabama. His 40 fishing rods and beau coup plastic trays for artificial lures are being organized and stored in the Phoenix boat under his carport in rural Iberia …
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When Leesburg, Florida, angler Tim Frederick turned pro and began competing on the Fishing League Worldwide (FLW) Tour, the first event of his career was at Lake Okeechobee in February of 2016. Frederick managed to catch just one bass in two days of competition at that tournament and finished in …
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CLEWISTON, Fla., Jan. 28, 2018 – When Leesburg, Florida, angler Tim Frederick turned pro and began competing on the Fishing League Worldwide (FLW) Tour, the first event of his career was at Lake Okeechobee in February of 2016. Frederick managed to catch just one bass in two days of …
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… Pro Angler of the Year Brandon Palaniuk, Bass Elite Pro Ish Monroe and Bass Pro Elite Pro Seth Feider. “Fish aren’t always easy to catch. Sometimes they are finicky,” Alberto said. Among the young anglers Sunday was Michael Gomoluch, 14, of Arlington Heights, who took in some fly fishing tips from …
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Chyko said he fished Briar Creek Lake where the ice was 10 inches thick last week, and landed an 11-inch crappie, a few trout and two bass in six hours of fishing. Before last week’s warm spell, Cummings said, the fishing was slow on many lakes in his district. Anglers at Frances Slocum Lake were …
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This weekend, I stood on Hills Creek and watched as more than 100 men, women and children competed in the second annual ice fishing derby on Hills Creek. The bite was on and anglers found a mixed bag of panfish, bass, pickerel and even a few walleye. Shallow water around the stumps end has …
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We are still catching whitefish and trout mixed in with a few smallmouth bass, walleyes, pike and perch. Aggressive jigging cadences using spoons tipped with minnow heads has been the ticket. Dead sticks have been slow lately. Nothing to report for the North Shore. The St. Louis River has had decent …
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Between the interactive-style “Fishing Camp: Ask the Pros” and the giant Hawg Trough seminars, visitors will find the best fishing seminars from anglers like KVD (bass), The “G Man” Gerald Swindle (bass), Ed Stachowski (walleye, Mark Brumbaugh (walleye), Jason Przekurat (walleye), Joe Thomas …
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The temperature gauge found on most sonars can be a big asset during a cold winter, guiding anglers to warmer sections of a lake where bait and bass are likely to gather. Frank Sargeant. Every angler has his favorite “hot spots” that often produce fish for him, but in an unusually cold winter like this one, …
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As noted, it’s a pervasive issue. Every one’s problem is different. So you have to get a good diagnosis. You want a second and/or third opinion here. When I was about 40, I was having pain and fished a tournament in 3 footers on a Sunday and was cut on that thurs. A piece of disk broke off L5 and …
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The sophomore tandem was more than intimidated by the vastness of Toledo Bend when it was announced on the schedule, but they started the week with a plan to try to simply make the 2018 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship. Not only did they survive and qualify, but they …
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looked at Swing Oil Baits Poison Tail Jig, for $1.90 not a bad looking jig. Heavy duty Mustad wide gap hook. They do look good. A picture can be deceiving but for the price I risked it. It shows all his colors on his Facebook page. I couldn’t find the color chart on his website. Every now and then lure makers …
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A few winters back this was proven in spectacular form by James Bramlett, who pulled the world record fresh water striped bass, 69 pounds, 9 ounces, from the waters below the Gorgas Steam Plant on the Mulberry Fork of the Black Warrior River northwest of Birmingham on a cold February morning.
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All three kids tend the tip-ups, which have produced some beautiful largemouth bass. Kylie, Karson and Kaden will be fishing in the Canaan Street Lake Ice Fishing Derby from 8 a.m. to noon on March 8. Lake Sunapee is a prime spot for two species that aren’t found anywhere else in the local area, lake …
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DOYLE DIETZ / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER Catfish Creek Fishing Camp owner and New York State licensed charter boat captain and guide Wally Kimmel, a Schuylkill County native, shows a client at last year’s Great American Outdoor Show some of the prime areas for smallmouth bass in …
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Personally, I have grown weary of all the bass fishing shows that feature high volumes of small fish or productions that are obviously geared to selling as many products as they can. Throw in the onslaught of boisterous, loud-mouthed TV hosts on several shows and the World Fishing Network, or WFN, …
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For instance, according to a proposed action, management options for striped bass during the Chesapeake Bay recreational and charter boat spring season and the Atlantic Ocean recreational and charter boat striped bass fishery will likely remain unchanged and the department is seeking to codify the …
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So, back to the fishing part: The stunner about last year’s fifth-annual AAA gathering was that pre-tournament scouting had most among the near 300 anglers ready to weigh in big stringers and giant largemouths. While the 18.01-pound winning five-bass catch was a respectable stringer for south …
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“My very first FLW Tour event three years ago was on this lake, and I weighed in one bass and finished dead last,” said Frederick, who is fishing in his 14th career FLW Tour event. “I’ve got a love-hate relationship with this lake, and right now I am loving it. I didn’t get a lot of bites today, but the ones that I …
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4 on Lake Okeechobee following a tragic boating accident during the Costa FLW Series bass fishing tournament. He was a co-angler and passenger in a boat operated by Bill Kisiah of Slidell, La. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has yet to release details of its investigation into the …
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“It’s a great arena here at Shasta Lake to come out here…and like you said, ten minutes away from the lake, we have some of the best bass fishing you’re not gonna always gonna catch big fish, there’s bigger places and bigger fishing but the number that you can catch and the number of fish that are out …
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CLEWISTON – Day One leader Bryan Schmitt of Deale, Maryland, brought a five-bass limit to the scale Friday weighing 23 pounds, 8 ounces, to slightly extend his lead after Day Two of the FLW Tour at Lake Okeechobee presented by Evinrude. He has a slim 14-ounce lead over General Tire pro Mark …
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Bass thumb is a battle scar that I’ll gladly suffer. But as all of us who fish often know, other battle scars come at a higher price. Though the fish may disagree, fishing is certainly not an all-out contact sport, at least not for the angler. But that’s not to say the chance for injuries is miniscule. I’ve been stabbed …
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Ask your avid bass-angler friends for signs they’ve had a great day on the water, and it’s not out of the question they might show you roughed-up patches of skin on their thumbs. That is the condition known as “bass thumb.” It is caused by largemouth and smallmouth bass squirming in the grasp of …
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Among those presenting on the first stage will be Travis Blenn, of the three-time national champion Kansas State University bass fishing team; longtime outdoors writer and fishing icon Ned Kehde, namesake of the popular Ned rig fishing setup; Joe Bragg and Dustin Hobbs, of the Kansas Crappie Club; …
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Plans to bring more shows to the city and hopefully more tournaments, both fishing and golf will be pursued, working with the Chamber of Commerce and the Diamond City Community Center. The Sugarloaf … The Friday night Bass Club will begin meeting again the second week in April. Take a break.
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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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According to federal data, the recreational wild striped bass fishery in Massachusetts has been trending downward for 17 years. Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut and Pennsylvania recognize the economic benefits of managing stripers for their greater value as a recreational species and have …
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The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) will hold its winter meeting Feb. 6-8 in Arlington, Va. The ASCFC manages many of the species we fish recreationally in Massachusetts and Rhode Island waters including black sea bass, summer flounder (fluke), scup, striped bass, blue fish …
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So the money’s good, and it’s fun to come out with friends and I enjoy fishing.” This is the third year the tournament has taken place on Shasta Lake. And this three-day tournament gives a big shot in the arm to the local economy. “It’s a huge boost for the economy,” Bubier said. “They come and they stay …
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Conner Choate, right, and Hunter DeSplinter of UW-Platteville took the lead on the second day of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Central Tour … Those teams clinched a berth in the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops and will be fishing for …
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… FLW Tour at Lake Okeechobee presented by Evinrude. He’ll bring a slim 14-ounce lead over General Tire pro Mark Rose of West Memphis, Arkansas, into Day Three of the four-day event that featured a field of 376 of the world’s best bass-fishing professionals casting for top awards of up to $125,000.
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He’ll bring a slim 14-ounce lead over General Tire pro Mark Rose of West Memphis, Arkansas, into Day Three of the four-day event that featured a field of 376 of the world’s best bass-fishing professionals casting for top awards of up to $125,000. Local pro Brandon McMillan of Clewiston leads the local …
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Just ask Bryan Schmitt, Mark Rose and a handful of other professional bass anglers who have discovered the mother lode of post-spawn (or are they … “What a great feeling to catch my biggest bag limit and win my first big tournament,” said Matthews, who will be fishing the next FLW Tour event as a …
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The ups and downs of bass tournament fishing can make a person seasick. One day, you’re a hero. The next day you’re a zero. But when it’s going good, anglers will try to ride the wave as long as it lasts. The FLW Tour presented by Evinrude is ongoing at Lake Okeechobee out of Roland and Mary Ann …
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During the 2018 FLW Tour event on Lake Okeechobee, two bass boats crashed into each other, injuring one angler. Walker Smith - 16 hours ago; 0; Tools. Edit; Slot to Scout.com Home; Slot to Wired2Fish.com Newsletter. (Photo: FLW). On day one of the 2018 FLW Tour event on Lake Okeechobee, two …
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A few boats also hit the bottom, with grouper, amberjack, vermilion snapper, triggerfish, porgy, black sea bass and grunts all cooperating. There are currently plenty of bottom-fishing closures in effect. The annual Shallow-Water Grouper Spawning Season Closure went into effect on Jan. 1 and lasts …
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Art Chamberlin of Tonto Basin recently boated 13 nice sized crappie fishing vertically in 35-40 foot of water along with several large mouth bass and a couple of bluegill. Art said the key is finding the crappie schools and having the patience to wait until the crappie begin to feed again. Live minnows …
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Bluefin aside, as you can see on the Navionics chart, there are lots of good fishing options available. Starting up north, the Aloha Spirit has island bass fishing trips online for the weekend and I wouldn’t be surprised if they took a pass through last weeks yellowtail zone to see if those fish are still around.
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Bass fishing is fair for anglers that are slowing down while fishing with jigs and creature baits. Flipping and pitching towards around tulle points and isolated islands is where anglers are having success. Keep a close eye on the water temperature and the moon phase as February is one of the best …
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Crappie fishing at creek mouths remains a good bet, with 1/24 ounce plastic tailed jigs fished on light spinning gear the way to connect; http://ift.tt/1lZMAj4. Mark Collins reports slow action on bass from Weiss Lake, but steady action on crappies from the larger creeks and bays at 8 to 16 feet.
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If you’re without a boat, the word is the fishing off the dam and Ocklawaha docks at the Rodman Dam remains very good for specks and bass. The best bet for specks is minnow-tipped jigs. The bass are falling for trick worms, according to Jimmy at Messer’s Bait & Tackle. There are a few anglers finding a …
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Skunked! :lol: Only got skunked once all of last year, so maybe I just got it out the way early. ;) I knew I was probably in store for a tough day when I first turned on the graph and saw the water temp was 40 degrees. This was actually the coldest water I’ve ever fished on Norris. I threw a blade bait some, …
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At the lowest levels the only boat ramp open was Bidwell Marina. Now that the lake is above 710 feet the Lime Saddle ramp is functional again. Oroville has been getting its share of bass anglers pre-fishing for tournaments that occur almost every weekend in the winter. The standard winter bass pattern …
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Magnesium framed reels are often geary feeling and noisy. The ‘metanium buzz’ is due to the aluminum alloy gears and magnesium frame. There is a deadening smoothness to an aluminum framed reel with brass gears that you just don’t get from mag reels. I’ll take buttery smooth over light and geary …
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The bass bite is very slow. The 2018 Isabella Lake Fishing Derby is set for March 24-26 with a $10,000 top prize for the longest trout and over $40,000 in prizes. Entry fee is $30 per person, $65 for a family (up to 5). Derby information at www.kernriverlally.com. For fishing information: Bob’s Bait …
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The stripers will bite on regular perch gear and bait. Two-inch grubs or GULP Camo Worms are favorites amongst Monterey Bay surfcasters. Those fishing primarily for striped bass will use bigger rods, and throw bigger lures. Pencil poppers, KastMasters or Krokodiles all work well for stripers in the surf.
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Bryan Thrift and Matt Ary, both of Shelby and Hank Parker, formerly of Denver, are three of the fishermen who will be available to chat with guests from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Feb. 10 Anglers Choice Marine Open House off Old US 52, Lexington. Thrift in his 11-year stint as an FLW pro, has amassed …
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Bueltman and Verhoff won the Winter Bass Challenge with 19.76 pounds; they also had Big Bass at 6.27 pounds. Wieberg and Kleffner won the Joe Bass tourney with 17.73 pounds; Rogers and Crist had Big Bass at 7.02 pounds. Lower Osage: Good on jigs fished in brush and on chunk rock banks, also …
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Ralph Goodison, The Augusta Chronicle’s fishing contact on Fripp Island, S.C., called last week to reveal a starfish tragedy: “Bill, more than 1,000 starfish … Check-in station, 1408 Doug Barnard Parkway, (706) 722-8263 – There are multiple ponds offering good fishing for largemouth bass, bream and …
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The six-year FLW Tour veteran caught a five-bass limit weighing 24 pounds, 11 ounces, to take the lead on opening day of the 2018 season at the FLW Tour at Lake Okeechobee. The event, presented by Evinrude, features a field of 376 of the world’s best bass-fishing professionals and co-anglers …
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CLEWISTON — What Justin Atkins accomplished last year wasn’t exactly a leap of faith. To him, it was more like answering a calling. The Florence, Alabama, resident won the Forrest Wood Cup, the Fishing League Worldwide Tour’s year-end professional bass fishing championship, and with it one of …
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They were occasionally hitting small jigs, wet flies, Nikko nymphs, small swim baits and live worms. Many bass and pickerel were on deeper flats, along drop-offs or in channels in the main lake. When active, bass and pickerel were hitting live minnows, spinnerbaits, swim baits, stick worms, crank baits, …
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In addition, numerous fishing and hunting guides will be on hand to chat with and sign up sportsmen for excellent outdoor adventures. Friday’s presentations include Richard Yvon’s “Landlock Salmon in Maine,” Dan Wolff’s “Tick Disease Prevention,” Allan Butler’s “Trophy Bass Fishing At Night,” Justin …
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Bottom fishing has been excellent, too. Aboard Lady Stuart 1 party boat out of Hutchinson Island Marriott Marina in Stuart, the lane snapper fishing has been very good and steady. Mutton snapper, triggerfish, black sea bass, porgies and occasional cobia and kingfish are being caught, too.
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Until the next big thaw, there are squads of ice fishermen taking advantage of good ice conditions and scads of white bass and crappie willing to chase a jig and minnow on Bluff Lake (part of the Fox Chain). Bluff Lake is a passing fancy for some who enjoy fishing, while others do their best to pillage the …
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… including his three daughters Nelda Mann Culpepper, Cindy Mann Blocker, and Sharon Mann Dixon; fishing legend and long-time friend of Tom Mann, Ray Scott, Alabama State Tourism Director Lee Sentell; young anglers from the Lakeside and Eufaula High bass fishing teams, and many more.
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The weekly fishing report as compiled for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for Jan. … Black bass are good on Texas rigged watermelon Scoundrel worms and blue back Fat Free Shads along points in 10-25 feet. … White bass are fair jigging Tiny Traps and blade baits along main lake points.
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The main lake and creeks mouths are mostly clear. The creeks, pockets and rivers are clear to slightly stained, while the Chattahoochee River is clear. Check generation schedules before heading out to the river by calling 770-945-1466. Bass fishing has been a little slow both literally and figuratively.
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At this time of year, we are hopefully just a few weeks away from spring and a new fishing season. Now is the time to be checking tackle, charging batteries, getting the boat serviced, and making final preparations. Just a few days of warmer temperatures will be all it takes to turn on a largemouth bass.
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CLEAR LAKE >> Bass fishing has been fair, but the weather has been cold. Bass anglers have been picking up lots of small fish on Kitech jigs, LV’s and a few to 7 pounds on swimbaits fished in waters about 10 feet deep. Best catches were on fish to 3 pounds taken from brushy areas at the north end of …
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Largemouth bass up to 10 inches are now abundant and can provide some fun action. (01-25-18). Gunnison Bend Reservoir: Gunnison Bend and DMAD reservoirs are ice free. There are no recent fishing reports. (01-25-18). Iron County Community Fisheries: Leigh Hill Reservoir (Lake at the Hills) is …
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BLACK BAYOU: Crappie have been fair around the trees on shiners or jigs. Bass are best around openings in grass just off the banks on jigs, spinners and Rat-L-Traps. Contact the Honey Hole Tackle Shop at 323-8707 for latest information. OUACHITA RIVER: Crappie fishing has been fair fishing …
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So instead of going for only one species, consider going for bites and bows in that rod from anything in the lake. On Mayse we have crappie, sandies, pickerel, Kentucky Spotted Bass, catfish and largemouth black bass. The two most aggressive fish in cold water are probably crappie and Kentucky bass.
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Crappie fishing has been excellent along river breaks up north and down south using jigs and shiners. No report on catfish. FORK — Water level is 1.24 feet low and clear. Water temp in the low 40s. Tony Parker at the Minnow Bucket says bass fishing continues to be slow. Best bite in the cold water has …
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LAKE MEAD — Recent reports of fishing activity have been few and far between. Live shad and anchovies have been catching striped bass out of Echo Bay and near Boulder Harbor. On warm days, anglers have found good fishing for black bass in the Overton Arm. Soft plastics and silver-colored …
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He’d take us fishing in his 16-foot Bayliner, and right away, something about bass just clicked. “From age five or six, … Following years of different sponsorships—some good, some Daniels chalked up to ‘learning experiences,’ the energetic angler met the folks at Z-Man Fishing. The connection was …
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I’ve caught 3 bass this winter… apparently that isn’t too bad for someone who is choosing winter to get into bass fishing for the first time. Lol. Two were on yamasenkos (red pumpkin w/ black and green flake), then when I finally got the stuff I needed for a proper ned rig, I caught one on the second to last …
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COLLEGE FISHING: B.A.S.S., the world’s largest fishing organization, will host the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Central Regional today through … Bassmaster College Series pits teams of college anglers against one another for cash, prizes, bragging rights and the holy grail of college fishing: an …
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These days, though, Burgess’ catch is pitifully small, and it’s been that way since Hurricane Irma rolled in last September. This is the time of year when bass are preparing to spawn and the 3,650-acre lake should be swarming with fish. But it’s not happening. And recent fishing tournaments have yielded …
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Salt Springs: Roger Robbins at Buck ‘N Bass Sports Center reports that Rodman Reservoir has produced some nice bass and specks below the dam. Speck fishing has been good on the north side of the reservoir just outside the lilly pads. Fishermen have been catching slab-sized specks in this area …
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I can clearly remember as a little boy growing up in Port Neches, that I chose large mouth bass over all of the other “fish in the sea”. Living on the … Saltwater fishing lost its appeal fast, and after a few trips with the same results, I settled on the little green freshwater beauty known as a bass. Lucky for me …
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3 At Winter Haven, speck fishing is best on Lakes Howard and Shipp. The canals and areas around the canal mouths are still the best area to target. Bass fishing is good on lipless crank baits. “Some of the bass are starting to bed. Creature baits such as a Zoom Brush Hog are good for these fish,” reports …
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Blake LeRay caught one bass Saturday, but it stood tall and heavy because not only did he take first place in the 7-10 year-old age group, he also had … nothing like clouds and rain predicted to move in for the coming weekend to put the quietus the best stretch of fishing weather we’d have this month.
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STEPHENSVILLE–Saturday’s age-group results from the Junior Southwest Bassmasters-Denham Springs monthly tournament held from Doiron’s Landing with options to fish either the Verret or Atchafalaya basins. Listed are anglers, their hometowns, number of bass weighed in parentheses (5-bass …
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Both Robert Bacot at Kilkenny Marina (912-727-2215) in Bryan County and Raburn Goodman at Yellow Bluff (912-977-0062) each reported inshore action at an almost standstill, while those fishing the offshore reefs easily catching limits of black sea bass, yet having difficulty attracting sheepshead.
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Temperatures are back to normal, and it’s time to get back on the lake. Melting snow is adding cold water to the lake, so cold-water tactics for bass are appropriate. The Bama rig fished slowly in 20 to 35 feet should produce some fish. The jig will work and again needs to be fished slowly. Jerkbaits should …
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(update 1-10-2018) Johnny “Catfish” Banks at Overcup Bait Shop and R.V. Park (501-354-9007) said the lake has finally thawed out, and the fishing continues. No one has been bass or bream fishing or catfishing. Water level is a little high, but clarity is good. Johnny said he was not sure about the …
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Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass good on bill baits, crankbaits, jigs and plastic baits around brush structure, points, river channel and standing timber. Crappie fair on minnows and jigs around brush structure and standing timber. Blue, channel and flathead catfish good on cut bait, minnows, …
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Lake Casistas: Fishing has been a little slow, according to Brendon Looker from the marina boat rental office. Most of the fish being caught are bass. Sheila Silva from Wood Ranch landed three bass ranging in size from 1½ to 3 pounds. She caught all three on plastic worms. Steve Garrett from Ventura …
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Thousands of people have spent a memorable day bass fishing on Lake Tohopekilga, but did you ever think you might land a 20-pound bass from the lake right in your own living room? Living room fishing from Lake Toho, and other area lakes could soon become a reality thanks to some United …
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Routh started doing research and realized that many famous anglers had visited the fishery. One of the most famous was fly fisherman Lefty Kreh, who traveled to the bay often from his home in nearby Maryland. The 1975 Bassmaster Classic was held on adjacent Currituck Sound, and many of the 30 …
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Groveton also witnessed Swindle’s speech, which he called “an experience.” “He’s part fishing pro, part Larry the Cable Guy,” he said. “He had a lot of informative and interesting things to say. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t entertained.” Swindle has appeared in 15 Bassmaster Classics and caught over …
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NATCHITOCHES – The third annual Dylan Kyle Poche Memorial Bass Tournament will take place on Toledo Bend Lake on Saturday, March 24. First prize is $7,000. … The NSU Fishing Team is open to all students and taps into the growing popularity of organized competitive bass fishing. The team …
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KastKing will be the exclusive fishing reel, fishing line, and fishing tools sponsor for Bill Weidler during the Bassmaster Elite bass tournament series. Garden City, Long Island, NY - January 24, 2018 - KastKing, a brand of Eposeidon, Inc., in Garden City, Long Island, NY has signed fishing pro Bill Weidler …
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Visitors to the show will be able to view numerous categories of watercraft including aluminum fishing boats, pontoons, bass boats, kayaks, center console boats, deck boats, recreational boats and personal watercraft. Each year local marine dealers and boating manufacturers offer reduced boat show …
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Pretty much anything anybody wants to know about bass fishing.“ From how a bait works in the Hawg Trough to any other question. My oddball question was whether Monroe ice-fished. That set off an over-the-top response ending with, “Closest I get to ice fishing is sitting on a cooler in the South Pacific.
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For the 2018 season, The BASS ZONE has enlisted the help of FLW Tour pro, Jeff Sprague. The Texas angler is fishing his fifth year on the FLW Tour and is coming off a 4th place finish in the 2017 FLW Tour Angler Of the Year standings. On the Wednesday prior to the start of each FLW Tour event in …
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January 23, 2018 - Garden City, Long Island, NY) KastKing (www.kastking.com) , a brand of Eposeidon, Inc., in Garden City, Long Island, NY has signed fishing pro Bill Weidler from Helena Alabama to Team KastKing for 2018. Weidler will use KastKing fishing reels, KastKing fishing line, and KastKing …
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My plan is to buy a golden shiner gantarel, shine glide 7.25", and a real prey or Savage gear roach (10"). I like the value of the 10" sg for $20 on ebay. I am a fan of the real prey and I would consider them before a Huddleston. Rp shiner is $25 for a 7.5" and $40 for their jumbo 8.5" shiner. YouTube videos …
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They also represent the values that are very important to me - faith, family and fishing/hunting. I’m proud to be a part of the team.“ Rose has been fishing professionally since 1999 and has earned over $2.5 million in winnings during the course of his career, fishing FLW, B.A.S.S., Major League Fishing, …
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To quickly describe what kind of fishing I do… I fish close to cover almost exclusively - docks, trees, rock piles, and the occasional weed bed that isn’t more than 10-15ft deep. There’s no lily pads around. Fishing open water isn’t something I’ve mastered. Jigs/senkos/flukes/texas rig are what I fish 90% of …
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The made-for-TV fish off, which will air on NBC Sports Network and Pursuit Channel during episodes of Americana Outdoors and Cabela’s Collegiate Bass Fishing Series, will feature the two Ranger Cup University teams competing for the title of 2018 Ranger Cup University Team of the Year and a …
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Brandon Palaniuk, Bassmaster Angler of the Year 2017: Palaniuk will present seminars, sign autographs and meet fans Friday, Jan. 26. • Joe Bucher, Hall of Fame Angler: Bucher will present seminars on musky fishing Friday, Jan. 26. • Ish Monroe, professional bass angler: Monroe will present seminars …
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“Just about the time you think you have them figured out, Mother Nature serves up another unhittable curve ball,” said L'Rod Theriot, one of several southwest Louisiana bass fishermen currently spending a lot of time fishing the Sabine River. “I don’t chase bass as hard as we used to back in the 70’s and …
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Overall, there were 120 entries and 5 juniors that participated in the Ice Fishing Contest. First Place Winners: (Each Won $320). Yang Davie with a 4 lb. 9 oz. pickerel; Mike Kolodziej with a 1lb 15 oz. crappie; Janine Depula with a 3 lb. 7 oz. Largemouth Bass. Second Place Winners: (Each Won $192).
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“We’re really excited to introduce the Bass Hawk not only to hardcore bass anglers, but also to muskie and multiple-species anglers,” said Jake Mirabal, Crestliner product manager. “The Bass Hawk’s rugged build allows for fishing on bigger, rougher waters, which expands where you can fish and what …
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Ostego, Minn., Jan. 23, 2018 - Crestliner welcomes a versatile member to its line-up of durable, reliable fishing boats with the all-new Bass Hawk. Built on the hull design of the Fish Hawk series and featuring the raised bow and stern decks similar to the PT series, the Bass Hawk offers a flexible platform …
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If they are in good working order then, strip all the old line and replace it with fresh quality fishing line for the spring season. For trout 4-6 pound test is best, while bass fishing varies according to the technique and location. If you fish frequently, it is wise to replace the line every 5 or 6 trips to the lake.
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Pete Wenners at Pete’s Professional Guide Service said fishing is slow. He recommends using jerk baits for black bass. Try white with a blue back on cloudy days or chrome with a black back on sunny days. Work the lures around cedar trees and banks that transition from chunk rock to gravel.
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BASS FISHING REPORT: Tournament season is definitely here with TTT (Texas Team Trail) held last Saturday on Toledo and Skeeter Bass Champs is scheduled for this coming Saturday on Sam Rayburn. These are two of the largest bass team trails in the country with some really outstanding bass …
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Jami is a fun-loving, bass tournament-fishing girl from Georgia who seems to be game for anything. She didn’t hesitate when we started planning the trip, but I still wondered how someone who’d never seen a frozen lake was going to handle sitting on one for several hours, staring down a 6-inch hole.
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looking to get a couple “under $150” crankbait rods. deciding between the St Croix Premier 70MHM, or the Dobyns Fury 705CB. I’ve owned the Avid 70MHM before, along with the Dobyns Champion 705CB (both graphite and glass). Liked them both. Just wondering if the power/action in these different …
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And after feeling the hook what I felt next was that bass trying to suck me into its gut—trying to to eat me—index finger first. … The storage section holds hunting stuff, fishing stuff, old deer antlers, magazines, and memories stored in plastic tubs, along with sacks of bird seed and chicken feed. With cooler …
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On Friday, January 19, angler Chris Sprecco was fishing with nightcrawlers on six-pound test line for trout in Siesta Cove in Lake Jennings when he hooked, … #Jan 19 – Great half-day fishing for just 9 anglers on the Dolphin as 40 legal-sized sand bass were kept along with 3 sculpin for the morning.
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I’m fairly new to fishing lakes. I grew up fishing farm ponds and watersheds. It’s still very much a learning process for me. Last year my neighbor bought a bass boat, and we fished at night quite often in the summer. He has black/UV lights on his boat, and he told me to get some fluorescent line. So, I did.
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I purchased this new in September, and I’ve probably fished it less than an hour. It’s in mint condition. I simply don’t like split grip rods. I am in Lebanon, TN. I would prefer the buyer to pick it up within a half hour drive, but I will ship it if the buyer wants to pay shipping cost. $125 (reel is not included).
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… elite Bass anglers including Kristilee Christensen, Ish Monroe, Chris Lane, Cliff Crochet, Mark Daniels, Richard Yvon, Pete Gluszek, Fred Roumbanis, Paul Mueller and more! . This is your opportunity to earn from the best live and in person! There will also be top fishing and hunting guides like Al Gag, …
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When fishing for largemouth bass, the drop-shot rig is a finesse or light tackle application which means 6-10-pound test line, 1/16 to 3/8-ounce weights, thin wire 1/0 or 2/0 wide-gap worm hooks and small plastic finesse baits in sizes 4-6 inches. These finesse baits can be tube baits, worms, lizards or any …
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Beau McQuade’s love of fishing is evident as he recounted Sunday catching a 3-pound largemouth bass on the Susquehanna River. Beau, 8, talked about how the rod bent as he pulled his catch in, but then his grandfather reminded him of the 5-pound smallmouth bass he caught. The rod banged …
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Even though man-made Ada Haden is a lot of fun when stocked. I would then say Big Creek or a couple lakes down by Indianola and Altoona are a good hit. Report post · Posted 15 hours ago. Well I accidentally deleted my last introduction, so long story short. I used to be an avid fisher for 5 plus years, …
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Looking for a an all around rod to use with some heavier duty techniques like swimbaits (big ez’s and stuff like that), jigs, heavy Texas rigs, punching, frogging etc. I want to use 40-50 pound braid as the cover near me isn’t really heavy. Trying to minimize the amount of rods I have so this will be an all …
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If you were to drop any red-blooded bass angler onto a random lake, we’d probably all look for some sort of wood cover. Big bass have a well known affinity for it, as it provides both shade and strategic ambush points for feeding opportunities. I’ve guided fishing trips for quite some time and have seen …
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Beau McQuade, 8, with the Jr. Potomac River Bassmasters, sells raffle tickets Sunday to Chase Winpigler of Frederick, Md., middle, and Phillip Parks of Brunswick, Md. The raffle benefits the club, which was at the River Rock Bassmasters 15th annual Sportsman Flea Market at the Washington County …
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First time post, I’ve used the site a ton for information but just signed up today. I finally got my Shimano Scorpion DC 2017 101HG reel this past week that I’ve been anxiously waiting for, however I’ve had big problems with it all 3 times I’ve taken it out. I easily get twice the amount of backlash …
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Neil Carret of Carencro, who was a fishing buddy of the late Elvis Jeanminette of Grand Marais, founder of the Top Rod BBC, already had volunteered to be the weighmaster and to donate … Recently, he went the extra mile and accepted the demanding role as interim director of the bass fishing contest.
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The 46-year-old outdoorsman who was a fishing buddy of the late Elvis “Top Rod” Jeanminette of Grand Marais, who founded the Big Bass Classic, announced this past week it will be held Feb. 25 at Lake Fausse Pointe out of Marsh Field Boat Landing. Carret decided to pick up the ball and run with it …
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Several boat dealers will be on hand displaying everything from aluminum fishing boats, sleek bass boats, pontoons and ski boats. Visitors will see an extensive … There will club booths for the Michiana Walleye Association, various bass clubs, boy and girl scouts, conservation groups and gun clubs.
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Enrollment is now open for Bass and Crappie University, the annual fishing classes at Rose State College as part of the school’s continuing education program. Classes are scheduled from 7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. on Feb. 6, Feb. 8, Feb. 13 and Feb. 20. Five different instructors will share their expertise …
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Smallmouth bass inhabit both Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, but Kentucky is known to have a greater population. … Summertime smallmouth fishing can be tough for fly anglers on the lakes, because the fish are seeking cooler water temps which are often deeper than most fly anglers prefer to fish.
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Smallmouth bass inhabit both Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, but Kentucky is known to have a greater population. It simply comes down to habitat, and Kentucky Lake has more deep water with a rock bottom and pea gravel flats than Barkley. That’s not to say you can’t get into smallies at Barkley, …
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Fishing guide Jim Brack says fishing traffic has been very light with the chilly weather. Bass are slow overall with a few fish in the 6-8 pound range reported, mainly on deep cranks worked on main lake ridges. Brush piles in 25-30 feet also giving up a few fish in the 2-3 pound range, mostly on jigs.
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… Michael had never been fishing before, and Evelyn had been fishing twice but had never landed a fish before. We met at Belton Lake at 1:45 p.m. Within 30 minutes, both youth had landed the first fish of their lives. Evelyn landed a 17 3/8-inch freshwater drum and Michael landed a 7¼-inch white bass.
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Overall bass fishing is pretty tough on Lake Hartwell, but in a recent tournament several anglers did manage 16-18 pounds bags – although weights dropped off sharply below that. One of those bags belonged to Guide Brad Fowler, who found fish out deep in 30-40 feet of water in channels and timber.
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What’s your favorite ? I’ve heard the live target one is good. A friend had one but I didn’t hear of him catching much on it. But that thing looks real! We have a lot of wild shiners around here, the bass can’t resist them , so I’d like to try one this year. How have y'all done with them ?
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I am looking at getting a Shimano baitcaster and I want to know which do you prefer. It will be used mainly for square bills and vibrating jigs. I’m really looking to compare these 4. Aldebaran. Antares. Chronarch. Metanium. Thanks for all your input …
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I was at a fishing store today and was impressed with a Daiwa Tatula (LT 2000D-XH) reel a rep was showing me. But he didn’t have any in stock to sell. I don’t even see them listed on Daiwa’s website. Is this new? Is it old? I’d like to know the different reel sizes it comes in but the Daiwa website doesn't …
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It got me again :( I picked up my first A-rigs, found them on sale. I got one for $3, and two more for $5 each. Barely over $14 total. :D. Nice! Where did you find these? Share this post. Link to post. Share on other sites. TylerT123 5. TylerT123 5. Minnow; TylerT123; Members; 5; 50 posts. Report post. Posted …
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Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley in western Kentucky are top destinations for smallmouth bass fishing. By Brandon Butler. Smallmouth bass inhabit both Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley in western Kentucky, but Kentucky Lake is known to have a greater population. It simply comes down to habitat, and …
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10 — Kansas BASS Nation High School Fishing Tournament, Big Hill Reservoir. Weigh-in at 3 p.m. at boat ramp near dam. For more information, contact Richard Heflin at (785) 246-0243 or by email at richard.heflin@se2.com. 11 — 2-person Small Bore Scramble 100, Ravenwood Lodge. .410, 28 and …
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Years ago, there was a dock on Bull Shoals in the Lead Hill area where the fishing and catching was good when the weather was cold and the wind was howling outside. Many white bass, walleye and largemouths were hauled in along with the crappie. Unfortunately that dock is no longer in operation.
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Migratory species such as striped bass, summer flounder, scup, bluefish and tautog travel from state to state so both Rhode Island and Massachusetts take their regulation direction for these species from the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) who mangers these species coastwide.
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Families who want to introduce their children to the fun of fishing will have a free, family-oriented event to attend next weekend: the annual Youth Trout Clinic at Fort Parker State Park. The Mexia Bass Club co-sponsors the event with the Park, and with Texas Parks and Wildlife Fisheries. Members of the …
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A leading expert on California fisheries, however, concluded recently that striped bass “are not the problem” and that removing them actually could backfire. Sorensen may not live long enough to see such decades-old Delta controversies resolved, but for now, at least, he’s happy to be breathing.
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You can chat it up with outfitters and lodge owners and plan a hunting adventure, fishing trip or family vacation. Attend seminars featuring experts on everything from fishing for walleye, catfish and largemouth bass, to bear hunting, Canadian trips, mushroom hunting, fly fishing and dog training. Kids of all …
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Only a few small whiting and croaker have been caught this week, with angler activity at a minimum. The near-shore artificial reefs are the best option with black sea bass the main species available. Anglers are reminded black sea bass have a 13-inch minimum size limit with a daily bag limit of seven …
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It’s the kind of business you find all around Lake Fork, along with fishing guides, marinas, mechanics and RV parks. They support a community where mailboxes are shaped like bass, and high school fishing teams get as much space in the paper as varsity basketball and football. But if the giant salvinia …
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If you do want to take a shot at fishing on Sunday, I’d jump on a local ½ or ¾-day trip. The Spitfire out of Marina Del Rey Sportfishing has been getting good scores on bass, sculpin and the occasional triggerfish all week and the bay is somewhat protected from the strong northwest wind that is going to …
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I remember finding a chunk of wood and carving it into a fishing plug with one of my first pocket knives. As I grew older, I became more intrigued with the idea of lure making and started to follow my dad’s lead. He was constructing hand tied jigs and spinnerbaits to target bass and I was eager to learn.
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KastKing Biodegradable BioSpools, Honeywell Spectra, and American engineering and manufacturing add to the uniqueness of their KastPro fishing line product. Tweet. KastKing KastPro Coastal Blue on BioSpool. Garden City, Long Island, NY - January 18, 2018 – KastKing has propelled their new …
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“The members of the Bass team that traveled with us to Brazil have exceeded my expectations throughout the entire trip,“ ETBU Head Bass Fishing Coach Cameron Burger said. "Removing technology from our day-to-day lives allowed us to focus on the people of the Amazon and grow spiritually.
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Last week, I was talking about how the standard winter fishing fare was in play…sculpin, bass, and halibut were available along most of our coast for the fishing weekend. Notable exceptions were the hot yellowtail bite on the half day boats in San Diego, and the fact that bluefin were still in play. Over the …
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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has an annual budget of $6.9 million that is spent controlling invasive plants. The budget is not limited to just fighting giant salvinia. There are other invasive plants that include cogon grass, hydrilla, Chinese tallo trees and water hyacinth that if not …
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Madisonville, TX - After fishing the Bassmaster Elite Series since 2006, Matt Reed transitioned to the FLW Tour in 2017 and the move paid off with … were the first of Reed’s career since he recorded two top five’s on Smith Mountain Lake and Clarks Hill during the 2010 Bassmaster Elite Series season.
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The Cleveland Metroparks lakes, especially Wallace Lake in Berea, are providing the best ice fishing in the region after plentiful stockings of rainbow trout and native populations of bluegill and bass. The park system will give the trout populations in Wallace, Shadow, Ranger, Ledge and Judge’s lakes …
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Bass fishing remains consistent as the bass have moved deeper. The bigger bass are still being caught by swimbaits as they are definitely following the trout up shallow. For numbers, try targeting points and backs of creeks with soft plastics and jigs. The bite for numbers of smaller bass is great for …
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