The world record smallmouth bass may be too big to beat! When talk turns to the all-tackle world records for freshwater fish, George Perry’s 1932 record largemouth bass is almost always the first fish on everyone’s mind. Of course, the Perry bass has since been equaled with a tying fish in Japan, and even topped […]
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The emergence as forward-facing sonar as an essential pro fishing tournament tool is convincing weekend anglers that it’s well worth it. Bass fishing inherently contains some element of suspense. Where will you find ’em? What will they bite? Will they even bite? Prudent decisions and accurate casts to relevant targets have always lessened the uncertainty […]
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The Dingell Johnson Act is a vital part of aquatic wildlife conservation. Sportsmen and women everywhere already know the important of wildlife conservation when it comes to preserving our precious natural resources for future generations to enjoy. Conservation work becomes even more important when it involves fisheries management. It takes a lot of money to […]
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Defoe was able to secure the win with quick adjustments in the Championship Round. The third edition of Major League Fishing’s Heavy Hitters event took place on Lake Palestine, focusing on catching big bass with a pot of $200,000 in big bass prizes on the line. Thirty-two anglers qualified for this event based on their […]
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Gill Fishing is now offering the Tournament Jacket and Trouser for the serious angler. Many anglers have found Gill Fishing to not only be unique in the way that they create great gear, but special in how they generate their fishing equipment to work for each individual. As a leader in the sportfishing community, Gill […]
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There’s noting quite like catching the bass of a lifetime. Every angler has dreams of catching big bass that eclipse the double-digit mark. Very few are fortunate enough to catch one in their lifetimes. Then there are some anglers who seem to do it all the time. At least that’s the way it seems to […]
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These eight females are showing the outdoor world what can be done by motivated mothers who love to hunt and fish. There’s a certain group of outdoor lovers that deserves the spotlight, and we’re eager to give it to them. They’re the women who’ve made a name for themselves and the work that they do, […]
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Patience paid off for this kayak angler while fighting a big black drum! Every angler has had a moment on the water where they spot a massive fish and excitedly cast at it, only the fish completely disappears, leaving the angler to wonder what might have been. I’m not sure about you, but I’ve lost […]
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The reigning Bassmaster Classic champion clawed his way back from third place to win on the TVA powerhouse. The past five weeks have defined “roller coaster” for Jason Christie, but the decorated pro from Park Hill, Oklahoma, surged back into the upward swing by amassing a four-day total of 73 pounds, 7 ounces, and notching […]
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This is what to expect from the typical taxidermist job. Perhaps the most unique career path for any lover of the outdoors to take is one in taxidermy. The careful art form of preserving harvested game animals and fish is something that not everyone is likely cut out to do. It takes a lot of […]
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