A year after the tragic loss, the Italy B.A.S.S. Nation family decided to honor the great memory of their friend Gianni “Kobra” Rizzo.
A year after the tragic loss, the Italy B.A.S.S. Nation family decided to honor the great memory of their friend Gianni “Kobra” Rizzo.

Don’t let the size fool you, this pen fishing rod is excellent for panfish. This pen fishing rod is so compact, a fish could never see me (or it) coming. The mini fishing rod is just $17.99 and is perfect for fishing from a boat, a dam, or even ice fishing. YOGAYET Mini Pocket Fishing Rod and […]
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John Cox and Keith Carson followed their dreams to the Bassmaster Classic. The world of professional angling is not an easy one. Just ask anyone who has tried to make it on any of the tours. It requires a lot of time, dedication, and living on a shoestring budget to get noticed, get sponsors, and […]
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Making sure the “word” gets spread on this, again: Game and Parks urges boaters to Clean, Drain and Dry to stop invasive species LINCOLN, Neb. – While many Nebraska boaters are eager to enjoy a summer day on the lake, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission urges them to be wary of a nasty hitchhiker: …
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The U.S. Coast Guard collected nearly 35,000 pounds of cocaine from 21 different vessels. Six U.S. Coast Guard crews worked together to bust what looks to be a massive drug smuggling operation. In total, they found 35,000 pounds (17 tons) of cocaine, worth a total of $466 million on 21 different vessels in the eastern […]
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This angler will never forget reeling in an 88-pound catfish. Paula Cathey Smith of Waverly, Tennessee, had been in a nearly month-long fishing dry spell. She hadn’t caught much to brag about but that all changed just as 2018 was ending and the new year was about to begin. On Dec. 30, she hooked and […]
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I continue to be called bad names for wearing them. Most recently, I was called a “super wimp” for having them on my hands. I have been labeled an “inadequate angler” since I have donned on them. I have been told that my “bravado” and “edge” have been lost when it comes to fishing because …
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Here’s the lineup of outdoor shows on Netflix that you’ve been looking for. Whether you’re into hunting, fishing, or general outdoor and nature shows, Netflix seems to have something for everyone. It’s become a great place for outdoors loving men and women everywhere to absorb quality content. So when the time comes for every outdoorsman […]
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The last day I walk off the ice every winter is a bad day. I hate that day. Oh sure, I am on the water or in the field somewhere in Nebraska twelve months of the year, but I really love ice-fishing. So I kind of ease into spring. You know what it is like …
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The new Athena Power Bank system is the portable power that you can take anywhere. There’s been times I really wish I had a way to jumpstart my vehicle. I hate to admit it, but I’ve had a battery die on me a few too many times. When I received an opportunity to test out […]
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