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Rethinking Catch-and-Release: Why Harvesting Small Bass Might Be the Key to Bigger Fish
Catch-and-release fishing, especially for Largemouth bass, has long been considered the gold standard of conservation. For many anglers, it’s a tradition rooted in family fishing trips, often with the guiding principle of “let it grow.” This approach has helped form …
Tangle-Free Tactics: 9 Expert Tips to Prevent Fly Line Chaos
Tangled fly lines can turn a productive day on the water into an afternoon of frustration. Fortunately, there are proven ways to reduce those maddening messes. Fly anglers of all skill levels occasionally deal with knots, snags, and twisted leaders—but …
Unveiling America’s Next Largemouth Leviathans
The pursuit of colossal largemouth bass fueled a career in fishing. Growing up near Southern California’s legendary fisheries, tales of record-breaking catches shaped an approach focused on the biggest fish in any lake. The 1990s and 2000s saw California reign …
Upper Deschutes Basin Celebrates Historic Steelhead Comeback
A record-breaking number of adult steelhead have returned to the Pelton Round Butte hydropower project on the Deschutes River during the 2024-2025 migration season, marking a major victory for fish reintroduction efforts. More than 950 steelhead successfully passed upstream of …
Tesla’s CyberBoat: A Silent, High-Tech Fishing Revolution
Tesla has unveiled the CyberBoat, a 21-foot electric fishing vessel designed to enhance angler performance with its quiet operation and advanced technology. The CyberBoat, powered by an electric motor, promises superior torque and stealth compared to traditional combustion engine boats. …
Pro Tips for Kayak Fishing Success
Kayak fishing offers a unique and intimate way to explore lakes, rivers, and coastal waters. From navigating backwaters to chasing trophy fish, a kayak provides access to areas larger boats can’t reach. While it can be a relaxing pastime, it …
Outsmarting the Taxman: How to Keep Your Catch Safe from Predators
The line rips off the reel, and just when victory seems near, the fight suddenly ends. A lifeless weight remains — evidence of a brutal underwater theft. The taxman, that notorious underwater predator, has struck again. While Ernest Hemingway’s old-school …
Texas Youth Achieves Triple Lake Record in Single Day
A 12-year-old angler from Crawford, Texas, Kenton Mabry, achieved an extraordinary feat on March 11, setting three lake fishing records in a single day at Tradinghouse Creek Reservoir near Waco. Accompanied by his father, Brad, Kenton launched their bass boat …
Steelhead Surge: Spring Tributary Action Begins
The fluctuating winter weather has yielded to a promising spring steelhead season. With ice receding, attention turns to the region’s renowned “Steelhead Alley,” where tributaries are now teeming with migrating fish. Warming trends have triggered steelhead movement from Lake Erie …
5 Easy Fishing Knots to Teach Kids
Teaching kids how to fish is a rewarding experience that creates lifelong memories. One of the best ways to build their confidence is by introducing simple and reliable fishing knots. These five knots are easy to learn, hold up well …
