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Beat the Freeze: Smart Strategies for Successful Cold-Weather Fishing
Winter doesn’t have to mean the end of fishing season. While colder temperatures can keep many anglers indoors, those willing to adapt can enjoy quiet waters, less pressure, and surprisingly productive days on the water. Cold-weather fishing simply demands a …
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Pro-Level Ice Fishing Tips for Panfish, Perch, and Walleyes
Ice fishing has evolved far beyond drilling a hole and hoping for the best. Modern hardwater success is built on preparation, mobility, electronics, and a deep understanding of fish behavior beneath the ice. With constantly advancing technology and ever-changing fish …
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Catch, Care, and Release: Smart Angling Practices That Protect Fish
Responsible fishing is about more than landing a catch. Modern anglers are increasingly focused on conservation, and proper fish release plays a major role in protecting fish populations for the future. Whether fishing for sport or food, knowing how to …
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In Taiwan They Fish with Fire
For centuries now anglers in Taiwan have been participating in what’s called the fire fishing tradition. Using sulfur, they light a fire above the water to fish for scaled sardines. The fish are attracted to the light and leap out …
California Governor Newsom Signs Progressive Fishing License Bill
There’s a new fishing license bill that we recently signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom which allows anglers to fish on a year-round basis, according to reports. The new bill allows fishing licenses to be valid 365 days from the …
The Fall River in Oregon is a Fly Angler’s Dream Waterway (VIDEO)
Stretching a mere 12 miles through the woods of central Oregon, the Fall River is a beautiful spot to find trout. Watch this short video and get an up close and personal look at the pristine setting of this amazing …
Angler Sets State Butterfly Peacock Bass Record in Florida
According to reports, a new record has been set in Florida for the largest butterfly peacock bass. Caught by Felipe Preieto, the fish weighed 9.11 pounds and broke the previous record of 9.08 pounds which stood since 1993. The fish …
Here’s 5 Fantastic Fall Fly Fishing Tips for You
Fall is upon us and that means the weather is changing more each day. These alterations in the environment not only affect anglers but fish as well. Below your find some tips on how to fly fish in the fall …
Know the Proper Etiquette for Rafting with Other Boats
A Guinness World Record was set on August 14, 2010 at Kentucky’s Lake Cumberland when 1,651 boats were strung together making it the largest boat tie-up in history. While your own raft-up might pale in comparison to the magnitude of …
6 Great Tips for Crappie Fishing
Known as Mr. Crappie to many, Wally Marshall is a seasoned angler and expert crappie catcher. His success when fishing crappie comes largely from rod control which and he spells out 6 tips below. 1. Keep rod tip low when …
Angler Sets Idaho State Record for Cutthroat Trout
Madison Nackos of Spokane, WA was fishing Priest Lake recently when she set a new catch-and-release state record in Idaho for Cutthroat Trout. The fish she landed measured 24″ which beat the previous record set last year of 21″. The …
Man Frees Great White Shark from Fishing Line (VIDEO)
In a dramatic video a man frees a great white shark from fishing line in Carlsbad, California. Check out this news clip and the video of the man getting the hook out of the shark’s mouth. This video was filmed …
Anglers Free Great White Shark Caught in Fishing Lines
In a dramatic video anglers captured the moment they came across a great white shark that was tangled up in fishing line off the coast of Southern California. According to reports Bailey shouted, “Dad, look at him! He’s got a …














