Fishing Tips, Tools and Gear

Fishing Tips, Tools And Gear

Fresh Water; Salt Water; Craft; Gear; Safety
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Giant 14-Pound Largemouth Bass Breaks 36 Year-Old Kentucky State Record

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Kentucky State Record Bass

Kentucky’s new largemouth bass record is a beast! This spring has been rather quiet for big fish catches. We feel like the coronavirus pandemic might be playing a small role in that. However, we are happy to report that Kentucky has a brand-new largemouth bass record. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife made the

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Kayak Review, 2019 Hobie Outback

Thanks to my partnership with The Kayak Centre of Wickford, I had the pleasure of fishing the majority of my 2019 fishing season in the newly redesigned Hobie Outback kayak. I was a bit concerned at first due to the way my Subaru Crosstrek was set up with factory roof racks. Loading the Outback was a two person operation as it needed to be transported upside down. I knew this would not be an ideal option as it would limit my launching opportunities.

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A Closer Look at How the Buck Model 110 Folding Knife is Made

YouTube: BRANDMADE.TV
buck knives

Buck’s 110 folding knife has been an American classic for generations, but what makes it so special? The one-word answer to that question is consistency. While years of refinement have perfected the popular pocket knife hunters and laborers still use today, the legacy of Buck Knives stands on more than a century-long commitment to the

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Crazy Crappie Comes Right Out of the Water to Protect Its Nest

YouTube: Lauren Schoonover Preston
crazy crappie

Have you ever seen a fish do this? This woman’s reaction to a crappie jumping out of the water between her and the two young boys with her is priceless! Have you ever seen a fish come right out of the water to protect its nest like this? Watch the video below: WAIT FOR IT!#insanefish

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Largemouth Bass Makes Duckling Disappear in an Instant

YouTube: Ryde_JA

A largemouth bass slurps up a baby duck lightning fast while the camera’s rolling.  The circle of life can be vicious at times, but when this fisherman was able to film a largemouth bass eating a baby duck, it was pretty impressive. Bass are known for being aggressive and striking their prey with lightning speed. Take a look

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Variety

I have long touted Nebraska as a land of diversity.  We truly are the place where “north” meets “south” and “east” meets “west”.  Our state has a diversity of geography, climate and habitats.  As a result, we also have a diversity of fish and wildlife. You know that big fish turn my crank, big fish …

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The Science of Setting the Hook on a Topwater Bait

YouTube: fish code studios
topwater bait

Ever wonder why you seem to miss fish on topwater more than anything else? These days, with the help of the Internet, free knowledge is everywhere. You can always just go to the bathroom, Google something, then instantly become a genius. All kidding aside, this awesome video explains the science behind setting a hook using a

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Fishermen Land a Pair 13-Foot Hammerhead Sharks From Beach

YouTube: BlacktipH
shark

The only thing better than landing a monster 13-foot hammerhead from the beach is landing two. Imagine 13 feet and 500 pounds of the ocean’s most vicious creature on the end of your line tugging and battling for 40 minutes. Can you even fathom the rush and anxiety of having your line break before getting it

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Woman Tries to Hand-Feed Shark and Pays the Price

Screenshot: ABC7 News Bay Area

This woman tempted fate while handfeeding a shark. Guess what happened… No matter how “safe” and “docile” a shark species is said to be, there’s always one thing to keep in mind: They’re wild animals, and if you are in their territory, they call the shots. That’s why I’ll never understand the appeal (or operational

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New Lake Map

Again I know some of you have seen this already, but I am going to spread it around, again.  If there is one thing I have learned in the past couple of months, it is that you cannot repeat “stuff” enough! We have a new lake map available, this one for Conestoga Reservoir. Look here …

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