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Spring Ready: How to Set Up Your Jon Boat for the Perfect Fishing Trip
Jon boats are a go-to vessel for anglers looking to fish calm lakes, backwaters, and river systems in spring. Lightweight, affordable, and versatile, a well-rigged Jon boat can provide a customized fishing experience. As spring signals the return to the …
5 Amazing Fishing Spots in South Carolina Anglers Can’t Miss This Spring
Spring in South Carolina signals prime fishing season. As temperatures rise and fish become more active, anglers across the Palmetto State are preparing their gear to take advantage of some of the region’s most rewarding waters. From freshwater lakes to …
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 …
