We review the new Simms Flyweight Waders and Guide Classic Wading Jacket, meant for the serious walking angler. Simms has been been manufacturing fishing gear for the serious outdoor enthusiast for many years. With the introduction of the new Simms Flyweight Waders, the serious wading fisherman (or a novice looking for functional gear) can stay […]
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Time for a state record update. It is the time of year that the spear-fishing and bow-fishing records come in. White Sucker The first one actually came across my desk a few months ago. Brionna Schafer of Alliance was bow-fishing when she arrowed a 6 pound 6 ounce white sucker back in April. She found …
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Here’s a brief history of Heddon Lures, a few choices you can still get, and what makes them so special. Everyone knows the name, but not all of us know the history of Heddon Lures. The James Heddon and Son Company, or Heddon Lures, was founded in 1902, by James Heddon and his sons, Will […]
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The Tennessee pro is unquestionably the most successful angler in Bass Pro Tour history. PLATTSBURGH, NEW YORK — Jacob Wheeler is personally writing the Major League Fishing record books, as he became not only the first angler to ever win back-to-back events on the Bass Pro Tour, but also to only one to ever claim […]
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These big bass came oh so close to breaking the most elusive fishing record out there. When it comes to freshwater fishing, there is no world record more elusive than the all-tackle record for largemouth bass. There is no way George Perry could have known back in 1932 that the 22-pound, 4-ounce largemouth bass he pulled […]
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This gigantic bighead carp may be a new world record. The bighead carp is a troublesome invasive species from Asia that has taken over many American waterways. This fish has thrived in many places and an angler’s latest catch in Missouri is more proof of that. The Missouri Department of Conservation has just announced a […]
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Teenager breaks 43-year-old chinook salmon record. Michigan’s chinook salmon record has been seemingly etched in stone for the last 43 years, appearing unbeatable to all challengers. That is until Luis Ricardo Hernandez Martinez came along this past Saturday and re-wrote the Michigan fishing history books. That is because the 19-year-old managed to land a new […]
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What did the fish say when it ran into the concrete wall? Dam. I will let that sink in for a minute for some of you. For the rest, let me talk about fish barriers. You know, things like dams. There are thousands of barriers to fish movements on Nebraska rivers and streams. Some of …
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If you’ve eaten flathead catfish before, this clip is about to make your mouth water. Flatheads are by far my favorite catfish to eat. Thick, white fillets from these beauties make for the perfect summer fish fry. Now I just have to find out where this video is so I can plan my next fishing […]
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Why aren’t there more snake lures? Every angler knows that pike and muskie have seemingly insatiable appetites. These predatory fish are known to eat anything and everything that will fit down their gullet. Small fish, frogs, lizards, baby ducks and geese, and more are all on the menu on a regular basis. Even other pike […]
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