This time of year is still great for bass fishing! Now that it is November, many anglers have already put the rods and reels away and winterized the boat. Many bass anglers may have bucks with large racks on the mind instead of fish with large mouths. Which is fine, we don’t blame anyone for
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Pike fishing in Sweden is like ordering a steak at your favorite restaurant: you’ll always get a good one! Fishing in Sweden shared another classic pike fishing video with us and it is everything that you hoped for. Since this isn’t the first time these anglers have shared their veteran fishing skills, we’ll just take
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There’s nothing like pulling a surprise out of the water. On Oct. 6, 2019, group of Montana anglers were fishing for catfish on Flathead Lake when they heard a “thrashing sound” coming from the water. Brett Hereford, his father, Bob, and his mother would soon find out it was no fish splashing around down there,
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These are some of our favorite panfish lures on the market today. Panfish are popular with anglers for being excellent table fare. Whether it’s bluegill, crappie, sunfish or perch, these fish are often associated with live bait fishing techniques like minnows or nightcrawlers. But artificial lures can be just as effective as bait, which is
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Have you ever gone carp fishing? Most anglers turn up their noses immediately when they hear the word “carp.” Alas, these freshwater fish are often hit with the undeserved “trash fish” label. It’s their loss. Carp anglers around the world know what an awesome fight a big carp can give. Catching carp does require a
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The National Professional Fishing League will start in March 2020. The world of professional sportfishing just got a lot more interesting and more crowded. Right now, professional anglers have a choice of tours to compete on with Bassmaster, Major League Fishing and Fishing League Worldwide (FLW). Now there’s a fourth choice for anglers looking to participate
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Two bass boats encountered a scary moment when they witnessed someone attempt to shoot a whitetail buck swimming in the lake. Two sets of anglers were in the middle of a fishing tournament bass fishing when they witnessed the sight. The swimming buck chased some does across Lake Mitchell mere yards from two bass boats.
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Diamondback water snakes can catch fish like all good anglers, it’s just that they don’t like sharing their honey hole. The diamondback water snake is a non-venomous serpent that is indigenous to the central United States and northern Mexico, and that’s what these snakes certainly appear to be. It is sometimes misidentified as a cottonmouth
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Make sure you’re prepared for these three types of hunting trips. If you’re planning a major hunting trip this season, it’s never too early to prepare, especially if it’s a bucket list trip you’ve been planning for years. But maybe you’re uncertain what you should bring to the hunting grounds this year. Not to worry,
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What is finesse fishing and are you really doing it correctly? Most anglers have heard the term “finesse fishing” before. These fishing techniques are especially popular in bass fishing circles. But there also seems to be some confusion at times about this style of fishing. Don’t worry, we’re going to break it all down for
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Here’s how to deal with high altitude sickness while enjoying the great outdoors. We love the mountains. There really is no better place to get out and enjoy the majesty of nature than when you’re up at high altitude in the snowy peaks looking down at the world. The only thing we don’t like? The symptoms of altitude
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What’s the most fun out of hunting, fishing, and camping? Have you ever really thought about it? These are the three primary activities most of us like to partake in when it comes to the outdoors. Each is distinctly different, and each comes with their own set of challenges and definitions of success. Each requires
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