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News & Tips: Fishing White Bass During the Spring Run, When & How These Fish Spawn...
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Fishing White Bass During the Spring Run, When & How These Fish Spawn

In this article learn more about catching white bass from expert anglers with these fishing tips: Timing of the White Bass Run Best Water Temperature Begins White Bass Spawn Water Current Where…
News & Tips: The Lowdown on Long-Nose Gar
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The Lowdown on Long-Nose Gar

The first day of spring has arrived, and although those in the north still have snow and ice to contend with, open water is just around the corner. A great start to the season is the pursuit of long-…
News & Tips: April Fishing Forecast on Kentucky Lake...
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April Fishing Forecast on Kentucky Lake

When looking for bass on Kentucky Lake in April, an angler will want to keep in mind that the bass will be migrating toward the spawning areas. On Kentucky Lake, that will be in the back of the…
News & Tips: Winging It for River Catfish
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Winging It for River Catfish

The long rock wall jutted from the bank into the Mississippi River. At the wall's end, the river rolled around on itself to create a huge vortex. It looked like someone had pulled a huge plug from…
Howell on his boat with his biggest bass by Howell on his boat with his biggest bass...
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Howell Leads St Johns River Elite

Livingston Lures pro and reigning Bassmaster Classic Champ Randy Howell banged the bass hard today. Last minute heroics produced a limit weighing 27 pounds 3 ounces, enough for first place after Day…
News & Tips: Ft. Myers Snook Fishing Rebounds
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Ft. Myers Snook Fishing Rebounds

Snook are one of the premier saltwater game fish of southwest Florida. Unfortunately, a "cold kill" occurred in 2010. Snook cannot survive water temperatures under 60 degrees and an especially cold…
News & Tips: Simplifying Leaders for Sink Tip Lines...
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Simplifying Leaders for Sink Tip Lines

Because I live in a county that holds more than 650 lakes, I do a lot of still water fishing for bass and trout. The dramatic depths of these lakes, many of which surpass 100 feet, and the behavior…
News & Tips: Planning a Fishing Trip: When to Hire a Fishing Guide & Finding the Right Resort...
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Planning a Fishing Trip: When to Hire a Fishing Guide & Finding the Right Resort

With spring around the corner, many anglers are wandering fishing shows to pacify the last remaining weeks of cabin fever. In addition to picking up the latest lures, a lot of us spend time…
News & Tips: Light Tackle Tarpon Tactics
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Light Tackle Tarpon Tactics

My release/hookup-to-strike ratio remains fairly high, compared to the fabled averages. This is based on fishing for the Silver King since the 60s and my angling for them continues at full bore. It's…
Angler fishing from boat
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Topwater Tactics for Spring Bass

Use these quick links in this article to jump to these topics: Overview of Topwaters in Early Spring   |   Topwater Baits and Methods for Early Spring Bass   |   Tips for Catching Early Spring Bass…
News & Tips: Hunting: The Ultimate Organic Food Source...
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Hunting: The Ultimate Organic Food Source

After decades of declines, the number of hunters in certain areas of North America has actually increased in recent years. This bodes well for the future of hunting, as more hunters means more funds…
News & Tips: Lure Makeover With Tape
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Lure Makeover With Tape

Gear selection seems to grow more every season for ice anglers. While having the latest bells and whistles is fun, it's unfortunate we can't carry a tackle-shop's worth of baits on the ice. We have…