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Cold Water Bass Fishing Tips That Catch Bigger Fish
Most anglers put the rods away when frost forms at the ramp and surface temperatures slide into the 40s. Those who stay on the water discover a different kind of opportunity. Quiet launches, unpressured fish, and a bite that rewards …
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New Electric Hook Trick Could Revolutionize Fishing and Protect Sharks
A simple, low-cost innovation could change the way anglers and commercial fisheries deal with unwanted shark bycatch. Scientists have discovered that a small electric field generated by common materials like zinc and graphite can significantly reduce shark interactions with fishing …
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Monster California Bass Faces Record Disqualification After Legal Misstep
Kayak angler Damian Thao landed what could have been one of the largest largemouth bass ever recorded in California, but a little-known regulation may prevent the catch from being officially recognized. The fish, weighing 18.75 pounds on a certified scale, …
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What is the Scariest Fish to Catch?
The world is full of scary fish, from the infamous Piranhas of South America to Hollywood’s go-to killers: Sharks. There’s something about being in the water that fills people with fear. And looking at some of the things that live …
The Ultimate Post-Fishing Surf and Turf
What is surf and turf? Surf and turf is the land and the sea all on one plate. It is steak (turf) with seafood (surf) like lobster, shrimp, prawns or crab legs. Popularized in the 1960’s, this dish represents two …
When to Fish a Hard Swimbait Vs. A Soft Swimbait
Swimbaits fool predatory gamefish such as bass by mimicking the swimming action of a baitfish. Most swimbaits look like smaller species of fish, but can also be made to look like birds, rodents, and frogs. There are several varieties of swimbaits …
It’s Fish Kiss Friday
Celebrate the start of the weekend in style with a collection of fish kiss pictures. The anglers below are greeting their catches with fish kisses. Tell us which kiss is your favorite in the comment section below. 1. keywestphotog 2. …
The 5 Best Crab Recipes of 2021
When the temperature rises and the season gets sizzling, a fresh seafood meal tastes like summer itself. Rich, tender crab meat works in a variety of versatile recipes, so grab a whole bunch of crustaceans, bust out the crackers, and …
Is it a Muskie or a Pike?
Northern Pike and Muskellunge are two of North America’s favorite freshwater game fish. These large, predatory species are every bit as fast and mean as their sleek torpedo-shaped bodies imply. Known as “water wolves” and “the fish of a thousand casts” respectively, Pike …
The Ultimate Guide to Hard Swimbaits
Swimbaits are some of the favorite lures for many top anglers. How do you use these awesome lures you ask? You came to the right place! Check out this video below to see the best tips, ticks, and info on …
Daytime Swordfish Tackle
Swordfish are easily one of the beasts of the sea. Watch this video below to see the best tackle to catch one of these ocean monsters for yourself!
The Ultimate Mac and Cheese Fries Recipe
Cheese fries are a guilty pleasure but when I try to make them at home they never really stack up. The best cheese fries use that processed nacho cheese sauce that comes out of a pump at a baseball game …
Brown Trout Fishing 101
The Brown trout is a favorite catch of many experienced anglers. Check out this video to see some awesome brown trout fishing.














