Fishing Tips, Tools and Gear

Fishing Tips, Tools And Gear

Fresh Water; Salt Water; Craft; Gear; Safety
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Jacob Wheeler Jumps to the Lead After Day 2 of the Classic

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With one more day to go, the lead is packed with great fishermen, and their livewells have been packed with big fish. There’s a new leader atop the competitors in the 2019 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods, but Jacob Wheeler has his work cut out for him defending the lead in the third

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Poachers Who Took 65 Walleyes from Detroit River Hit with Big Fines

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These poachers went way over the limit on walleye. Two twin brothers from Michigan lost their fishing licenses for one year and will have to pay over $2,700 in fines and reimbursement stemming from a May 2018 walleye poaching incident on the Detroit River. The brothers, 54-year-old Benjamin and Steven Schrouder, pleaded guilty in the 27th

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Ott DeFoe Holds Early Lead in Bassmaster Classic

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Here’s the situation as Bassmaster Classic competitors chase Ott DeFoe in the remaining two days of the tournament. It was an eventful Day 1 at the 2019 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’s Sporting Goods. The Tennessee River wasn’t as willing to cough up big bass as some of the competitors had hoped, but several

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Historic

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I was all prepared to do my usual trivial, lighthearted, Friday blog post, but the events in our great state over the past 48 hours have made that seem meaningless. No, I am not talking about the Husker’s winning two games at the Big 10 men’s basketball tournament. I am referring to the weather that …

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What 3 Lures and Patterns Could Make the Difference at the Bassmaster Classic?


We investigate the mid-March conditions of the Tennessee River to determine what might work best for Bassmaster Classic anglers this year. The spring season means a lot of things, but for those of us who pay attention to pro bass fishing, it’s Super Bowl season. That’s because the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’s Sporting

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Lansky Professional Controlled-Angle System: 40 Years as the Top At-Home Sharpener


Professional Controlled-Angle System is the ultimate at-home device for getting a pro blade edge, with decades of experience at the top of the market. The crew at Lansky Sharpeners knows how to stay sharp, proven by their remarkably effective Professional Controlled-Angle System. It’s giving at-home sharpeners a major edge with the right tools to do the job

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Legally Official: Milestone Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act Signed By President


The monumental public lands bill has been made a law, preserving conservation programs and recreational opportunities. President Donald Trump has signed Senate Bill 47 (S.47) into law, reauthorizing the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and protecting public land and waters with a sweeping collection of programs, funding, and reform. The movement was renamed the John D.

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Fish Stories

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A few weeks ago I did something different, something new, something that I think is really cool. . . . I was contacted by a guy from SoDakota to do some audio recordings, “pod cast” kind of things.  I talk to writers, reporters all the time, do radio shows, pod casts, etc., so I figured …

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Top 10 Vintage Fishing Lures That Still Catch Fish or Will Pad Your Wallet

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Here are ten old vintage fishing lures that still catch fish (if you’re brave enough to tie them to your line), and might even add to your bank account. Collecting and even fishing with vintage fishing lures is a fun way to add to your angling experience. Here are ten fairly common antique fishing lures that might

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