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Massive 15.75 Pound Largemouth Could Set New Tennessee Record
A giant largemouth bass caught on Nickajack Lake may soon rewrite the record books in Tennessee. The fish, weighing an impressive 15.75 pounds, is currently under review and could surpass the existing state record set in 2015. Sequatchie County angler …
5 Proven Ice Fishing Adjustments That Trigger More Crappie Bites
Crappies are known for being cooperative, but even these popular panfish can turn finicky under certain conditions. Subtle changes in presentation, timing, and technique often make the difference between a slow outing and a pile of slabs on the ice. …
Cold-Water Bass Playbook: Proven Winter Lures and Tactics
Finding a single lure to handle every winter fishing situation is unrealistic. Cold water brings changing conditions, shifting fish behavior, and varied forage. However, several professional anglers consistently rely on a handful of proven baits that perform across multiple winter …
Cold Water Stripers: How to Catch Winter Bass from the Surf
When most anglers pack it in after fall, a small but consistent opportunity remains along the coast. Even after the main migration wraps up, a handful of striped bass stay behind. These “holdover” fish can provide steady action deep into …
New Electric Hook Trick Could Revolutionize Fishing and Protect Sharks
A simple, low-cost innovation could change the way anglers and commercial fisheries deal with unwanted shark bycatch. Scientists have discovered that a small electric field generated by common materials like zinc and graphite can significantly reduce shark interactions with fishing …
Record-Breaking Rainbow Trout Stuns Anglers at Dworshak Reservoir
While many Idaho anglers were focused on winter ice conditions in mid-January, one fisherman at Dworshak Reservoir had a very different reason to pull out a tape measure. On January 13, Todd Phillips of Fruitland landed a rainbow trout so …
Understanding River Backwater Habitat in Winter Waters
As winter settles in, rivers undergo dramatic changes that directly affect fish behavior. Falling water temperatures, reduced daylight, and ice cover force many species to abandon their summer ranges and seek out areas that offer stability and survival. Research conducted …
Getting Started on the Ice: A Beginner’s Guide to Ice Fishing in New Hampshire
Each winter, New Hampshire’s largest lakes transform into bustling frozen communities. Ice shanties dot the landscape, anglers drill holes through thick ice, and the quiet anticipation of a bite fills the cold air. These temporary villages are not built for …
Spider Rigging for Crappie to Cover More Water and Catch More Fish
Spider rigging has long been a productive crappie technique, especially across Southern waters where slow trolling with multiple rods is a familiar sight. While modern electronics have enhanced the approach, the fundamentals remain unchanged: spread baits wide, control speed, and …
Upstate New York Ice Fishing Season Shaping Up to Be One for the Ages
As most Central New Yorkers brace for plunging temperatures, ice anglers are welcoming the cold with open arms. A powerful blast of Arctic air is settling into the region, and for those who love fishing through the ice, it could …
