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Safe on the Hardwater: Essential Ice Fishing Precautions, Tips, and Gear
Ice fishing offers incredible opportunities, especially early in the season, but it also demands respect. Like any outdoor pursuit, there is always some level of risk involved. With the right mindset, proper preparation, and reliable equipment, ice fishing can be …
Winter Crappie Fishing: Tips and Techniques
As the seasons change, crappie fishing requires adjustments to stay successful. Here are some expert tips to help you catch crappie all winter long: Southeast Louisiana Fish deeper sections of the main rivers (20 feet of water) as the fish …
Togging in a Blizzard: A Snowy Day on the Cape May Reef
The sunrise cast a cold, gray light over Cape May, but Captain Rob Taylor was undeterred. He sat heron-still, eyes focused, waiting to draw his prey into the open. The wind howled outside, but the tog were feeding, and the …
Maine’s Beginner Ice Fishing Guide
Winter settles over Maine, and the lakes turn to glass, a serene landscape waiting to be explored. Ice fishing is a beloved tradition here, offering a unique experience that slows time, brings people together, and provides a thrill that’s hard …
Mastering Tautog Fishing: Tips and Techniques for a Successful Catch
Tautog, also known as blackfish, are a prized catch among coastal anglers, and their popularity has surged in recent years thanks to the advent of ultra-light jigging and spinning rods. The strong and cunning Tautog require a nuanced approach, but …
Polish Anglers Land Record-Breaking 9.6 Foot Wels Catfish
In a stunning catch, Krzysztof Pyra and Adrian Gontarz, anglers from Poland’s Polish Angling Academy, have landed a massive Wels catfish measuring 292 centimeters (9.6 feet) at Rybnik Reservoir in southern Poland. This incredible catch beats the previous record of …
Early Ice Fishing Hotspots: Where to Find Safe, Fish-Filled First Ice
Why Early Ice Fishing Rocks The first-ice bite is legendary, with aggressive fish feeding heavily before winter sets in. Shallow waters, typically the first to freeze, hold the key to unlocking this early-season ice fishing action. Top Early Ice Fishing …
Maine Largemouth Bass Sets Record
A 7-pound largemouth bass stole the show on a friends’ fishing trip in Maine. Tom Payne and his friends had been fishing the lakes and ponds near Liberty, Maine, for several days. They were targeting big largemouth bass. The Catch …
Record Buffalo: What You Need to Know About This Giant Fish
Smallmouth buffalo are a type of fish that can grow to massive sizes. Recently, a 54-pound, 7-ounce smallmouth buffalo was caught in Texas, setting a 50-pound line-class world record. What is a Buffalo? Buffalo are a group of fish, including …
Wisconsin’s New Muskie Record Shattered: A 56-Inch Giant
A remarkable catch has been made on Green Bay, Wisconsin, as guide Jeff Van Remortel landed a 56-inch muskie that has set a new state record for catch-and-release fishing. The impressive fish measured 26 inches in girth and was caught …
