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Illegal Striped Bass Operation Uncovered on Housatonic River
Connecticut State Environmental Conservation Police, with the assistance of K9 Luna, recently apprehended poachers responsible for illegally harvesting striped bass along the Housatonic River. On the evening of December 17, 2024, two EnCon officers and K9 Luna were conducting patrols …
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Top 5 Lakes for Winter Fishing Adventures
Winter transforms lakes into serene fishing havens, offering unique opportunities to target cold-weather species. Whether ice fishing or casting from shore, certain destinations stand out for their seasonal appeal. Here are five top-notch locations to explore for lake fishing during …
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Prehistoric Catch: Angler’s Bowfin May Break N.J. State Record
Frank Hubert Jr.’s passion for bowfin fishing has led to a potential New Jersey state record after catching a 12-pound, 10-ounce specimen from Mantua Creek. The catch is currently awaiting official confirmation as the state record for the species. Hubert, …
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Fishing Tips: Carp
THE ULTIMATE LIST OF TIPS TO GET YOU ON SOME MASSIVE CARP 1. If you can, try to locate the fish before choosing a peg. Locating the carp, or any possible patrolling area is a largest part of carp fishing success. 2. Use …
How to Catch Big Bass on Cloudy Days
Cloudy or overcast days can be a bass fisherman’s greatest avenue to premier bass action. Many bass anglers consider these reduced-light days to be the prime-time windows for catching more and bigger largemouth bass in almost every season and situation. …
The Best Daytime Swordfishing Tips of All Time
Swordfish are among the fiercest predators in the ocean, praised by anglers for their brutish demeanor and meaty taste. These fish are on most anglers’ bucket list, and for a good reason. Catching a Swordfish is a feat of a lifetime: …
Fishing Tips: Piranha
A fish that hardly needs an introduction, the razor-toothed piranha is a bucket-list sighting for any Amazonian adventure. Some fishermen come to the region for larger prize fish, but fishing for piranha is actually relatively easy, always fun, and makes for a …
How to Catch Huge Red Tail Catfish
Redtail Catfish are a large catfish species found throughout the Amazon basin. They live in deep pools with slower moving water in the many tributaries of the Amazon River. They are one of the larger species, attaining weights of over 100lbs. Their large mouths …
Fishing Tips: Gar
Despite the hatred often aimed at them, gar are noteworthy opponents on rod and reel if you know where to fish for them and the best baits to use Gar are powerful fish and jump like tail-hooked tarpon when hooked. …
How to Catch Red Snapper
The best way to learn how to catch red snapper is to know their habits and location, and this shouldn’t be too hard given they’re among the most popular game fish in the Gulf of Mexico and the southeastern United …
Fishing Tips: Peacock Bass
Introduced to the southern Florida canal system in the 1980s by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, Peacock Bass are a member of the Cichlidae family. Cichlids are known as the freshwater aquarium fish you buy in pet stores. Often …
How to Catch Rainbow Trout in a Lake or River
Rainbow trout are probably the most common and easiest to catch of all trout. They are stocked in many lakes and rivers and eat a wide variety of both baits and lures. They are also very popular among fly fishermen. …
How to Catch Huge Brown Trout on the Fly
In the fall when Nathan Diesel is stalking big brown trout with a fly rod, he’ll often pass up casting to 6-pounders that he’s spotted because he knows there are bigger fish to be caught. He’s looking for the 8- …