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May 23, 2013
Sexy 4.9-Ounce Baitcaster
Over the past several years there's been a space-race to build the lightest baitcaster.
Case in point, in 2011 Quantum launched the 5.7-ounce E...
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May 22, 2013
Three Super-Cool Buzzbaits
Buzzbaits are one heck of a great way to draw bass out of shallow cover, resulting in powerful surface strikes. Here's three that deserve some ser...
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May 21, 2013
Sissy Fishing For Big Bass
Veteran professional bass angler Gary Klein has been around the biggest game in bass fishing for many years and he has seen all kinds of "bigger ...
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May 16, 2013
Fish For Free In Quebec!
Imagine yourself and a buddy on the pristine waters where fat trout, char and salmon are easily spied in crystal-clear and untouched waters.
Quebec...
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May 15, 2013
Top 3 Summer Fishing Shoes
Drain Trust
Designed for use on and off the boat, these sporty kicks are feather-light, comfortably cushioned and drainable to keep yo...
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May 09, 2013
Must-Have Bass Cranks Up Close
Ask any crankbait ninja what separates good baits from awesome baits and chances are they'll mention cranks that 'hunt.'
See, it all co...
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May 08, 2013
Best Fishing Rap Parody Yet
Fact: Seattle rapper Macklemore and producer Ryan Lewis' tune "Thrift Shop" video has been viewed over 250 million times on YouTube.
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May 02, 2013
Perfect Fishing Gift For Mom
Let's face it, if you forget Mother's Day, somebody will never ever forget about it. Mom.
That said, be a hero this year with something all...
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May 01, 2013
Best NEW Funny Fishing Commercials
It's been a while since anybody's really tickled our ribs with a fishing commercial. Historically, there are a lot of golden oldies to compete...
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April 30, 2013
New Baits That Change Color
To be honest, the first thing that came to mind when we saw these baits was color-changing t-shirts from the early 1990s, a brief fashion fad that had...
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April 25, 2013
Learn The Jika Rig
We know more than a few smart bassers who keep an eye on what's happening in Japan. Each year more Japanese baits and techniques are coming states...
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April 23, 2013
Epic Fish Landing Fail
Fish long enough and chances are good you'll have a memory of "the one that got away."
The list of reasons why big fish escape is lon...
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April 18, 2013
Super Strange Leech-Like Bait
Thought we should let you in on one of the coolest off-the-radar baits we've discovered this year.
Called the VibraGRUB, this soft plastic look...
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April 17, 2013
Win A Dream Québec Fishing Trip
We've all dreamed of fishing where the wild things are—pristine waters where fat trout, char and salmon are easily spied in a turpentine-cle...
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April 16, 2013
New Weedless Topwater Is All The Buzz
Used to be that everyone had a Jitterbug and Hula Popper in the tackle box. Smart sticks still do! Bass pro Tim Horton, knows that classic baits are s...
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April 11, 2013
Best Panfish Gear?
Meatless
Wanna put together a fish fry in record time? Try mimicking the microorganisms panfish eat. Crappies, 'gills and trout all prefer a rece...
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April 10, 2013
Trap Your Own Minnows With These
Check out these cool antique minnow traps, some going back to the late 1800s. Take a fascinating glimpse into angling's past and borrow a few idea...
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April 09, 2013
Idiot-Proof Fishing?
We've all been there. You bend over the boat gunnel to lip a bruiser and your smartphone drops into the drink, destined for ol' Davy Jones'...
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April 04, 2013
Three Super Sexy Tin Bass Boats
New Metal
Ranger's now in the aluminum boat game. With two different families of boats comprising a total of seven models—from the RA1652H ...
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April 03, 2013
Must-Have Spawn Maps
In many places across the country gamefish are protected during the spawn. Still, knowing the approximate dates for this annual romance in the shallow...
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April 02, 2013
Coolest Baitcaster Tweak
First time we ever saw these bad boys was on Great Lakes pro-basser Joe Balog's baitcasters. Then, at the recent 2013 Bassmaster Classic we lost c...
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March 28, 2013
Spring Crankbait Color Secrets
Once you have the right crankbait action dialed in for your spring water temp—typically tighter for colder water, wider wobble as it warms&mdash...
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March 27, 2013
Trick Mother Nature, Catch More Fish
So here's the best way to stay a step ahead of Mother Nature and catch more fish for about the price of a dozen 'crawlers.
This handy new a...
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March 26, 2013
New Must-Have Soft Plastics
Seems every year more tackle companies are using the Bassmaster Classic as the place to introduce baits. And this year was no different.
In 2012 ou...
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March 21, 2013
Hush-Hush Bait Is Jack-Of-All-Trades
Not long ago, one of our river guide buddies called us up in typical "hush-hush" fashion and said these new baits were consistently outperfo...
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March 20, 2013
Epic Urban Fishing In D.C.?
The fishheads in this awesome video make a good point. Instead of daydreaming of exotic angling destinations we should be spending more time exploring...
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March 14, 2013
Fishing's New Perfect 10
Ever fished with a Perfect 10? Us either. But 2013 Bassmaster Classic angler Jason Christie has!
Just released at the Classic, the new Perfect ...
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March 13, 2013
Bass Elite Pro Sleeps In His Truck
It's really hard not to love a Bassmaster Elite pro who says he'd still sleep in the back of his truck even if he won the $500,000 Bassmaster ...
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March 07, 2013
New Gore-Tex Rain Gear For Bassheads
Nothing cuts a fishing trip shorter than getting cold, wet and uncomfortable. And while most of us have some kind of rain gear, chances are it has som...
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March 06, 2013
Best Trailer Preventative Maintenance—Now
Whether you're fishing a big walleye rig like these guys, a bass boat or smaller, all-around fishing boat, a good project right now is to go throu...
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March 05, 2013
Be A Fishing Gear Test Pilot
Companies not only want to know how their gear performs when pros and guides use it, but also how it works for passionate anglers like yourself—...
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February 28, 2013
Rugby Vs Football—For Bass?
When we first heard VMC had improved on the football head, we were skeptical—especially of the name "Rugby Jig." We'll leave the r...
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February 27, 2013
Bass Boat With A Bathroom?
We've all been there. You get on a hot bite and all of a sudden nature calls. As in that gas station gut bomb you ate for breakfast? It wants out&...
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February 26, 2013
Fishing With A Briefcase Or Man Purse?
Unless you've already got a dozen rigged rods on deck, finding the perfect bait in just about any tackle box can be a nightmare when the bass acti...
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February 21, 2013
3 Unusual Wacky Rigs
WackOjig
With a bait-keeper ring molded right into the head, the WackOjig serves double-duty. It preserves delicate stickbaits and takes them down fa...
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February 20, 2013
How To Fish Canada The Right Way
Pick the wrong lake or lodge for a Canadian fishing adventure and you run the risk of a less than spectacular trip. So, when we discovered a free Cana...
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February 14, 2013
Rockin' Ling Stew
Do yourself (and your heart) a favor and think outside the deep fryer—at least for one meal this week! While hot, crispy and golden fish fillets...
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February 13, 2013
Aaron Martens' DIY Tackle Organization
For bass pro Aaron Martens, finding the right bait when the heat is on can mean thousands of dollars. And while that may not be the case for the rest ...
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February 12, 2013
Fisherman Captures UFO On Video
Should come as no surprise that if anyone is going to "see things" in the skies, it might just be anglers. After all, we spend countless hou...
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February 07, 2013
Must-Have World Record Fish App
The International Game Fish Association, the authority on fishing world records, recently launched an updated version of their IGFA Mobile app for the...
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February 06, 2013
Best New Way To Store Crankbaits
Recently, we discovered a super nifty way to store crankbaits that we'd never seen before.
The brainchild of some local Missouri River sticks, ...
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February 05, 2013
Newest Must-Read Fishing Book
Let's be honest, walleye books are about as rare as hen's teeth.
The few must-haves are Ron and Al Lindner's Walleye Wisdom, Doug Stang...
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January 31, 2013
NASA-Like Trolling Tech
Innovations like the "Little Green Box" sonar in 1959, trolling motors in the '70s, LCD graphs in the '80s and digital G...
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January 30, 2013
Fishing Gloves For The Tech-Savvy Angler
Quality fishing gloves are a must-have for winter fishing. Problem is, most fail for casting, reeling and fighting fish.
And even if you do find gl...
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January 24, 2013
Best New Tackle Bags?
If you didn't make a New Year's resolution, here's one for you! How 'bout getting all those hooks sharpened and the tangle...
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January 16, 2013
Fish Has Accident On TV Host
By now, you're no stranger to our pal Aaron Wiebe, his cult web TV show "Uncut Angling" and his knack for divining huge fish...
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January 09, 2013
Biggest Threat To Anglers Yet?
Okay, so we're not talking about a biological threat. These crazy toys won't join the ranks of Asian carp, northern snakehead, rou...
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January 08, 2013
3 Top Tents For Backcountry Fishing
With today's tent innovations, there's really no reason to suffer another cold and clammy night fishing in the backcountry.
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January 02, 2013
Build Your Dream Bass Boat—FREE
If Michael Jordan swapped the hardwood for hardbaits, our guess is this Ranger Z-Comanche would be his signature ride. Black, red and whit...
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December 27, 2012
World Record Browns From Shore?
Wisconsin-based fishing guide Eric Haataja and friends prove that big fish can be caught from shore along public access spots that yield a...
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December 19, 2012
Why Fishermen Are Crybabies
Spend hours drifting winter steelies, crouched in a duck blind, or dunking minnows through a hole in the ice, and sooner or later you'...
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December 18, 2012
Three Cool Last-Minute Fishing Gifts
Mil-Spec Fishin' Vest
Cabela's new Heated Performance Gear vest will help you stay warm and fish longer. Powered by a rechargeable lithium po...
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December 13, 2012
A Man Without Courage...
According to Ben Franklin, "A man without courage is a knife without an edge."
Whether you think of him as a statesman, print...
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December 11, 2012
Worst Fishing Guide Ever?
ROTFLMAO basically describes our feelings about the worst guide ever! Chances are, you'll share it with all your friends. We did.
R...
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December 06, 2012
James Bond ATV
Ready to have your socks blown off? Check out this thing—looks like an ATV and jet ski made a baby—with 140HP!
Part James B...
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December 05, 2012
Camo Shades Show You Fish
If you aren't wearing polarized sunglasses when you fish—start! It's the cheapest way you can visually inspect what's happening underwater. Not ...
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December 04, 2012
Man Fishes Under Ice
For hardy types like this kid, it's never too cold to fish, come hell or hardwater. But this young hero takes it one step further&mdas...
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November 29, 2012
Coolest Pimped-Out Fishing Truck
Bass pro Britt Myers' custom Ultimate Fishing Tundra is one serious rig. From the Bulletproof 12-inch lift kit, Fox shocks and coil-ov...
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November 28, 2012
Bass Boat Vs Monster Waves
When the weather gets really bad it's better safe than sorry. But if you're stuck on the water when it happens—and the white...
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November 27, 2012
Stabbed By A Giant Marlin?
This insane, action-packed video from Australia may take tops as the most hair-raising fishing footage we've ever seen.
Sure, we...
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November 21, 2012
Awesome Turkey Day Fishing
These two guys keep talking about all they have be thankful for—like non-stop coho, brown, rainbow and steelie action on Thanksgivin...
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November 15, 2012
WWII Vet Will Fish Your Pants Off
Oregon's Frank Moore is a fishing legend. The 89-year-old WWII vet is revered as kind of a "spiritual father" who's &quo...
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November 14, 2012
Babe Catches Muskie From Kayak
Seems more anglers are discovering the excitement of kayak fishing. Like female fishing blogger Ashley Rae, who has only been at this kaya...
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November 08, 2012
Dude! It's A Monster Lake Trout!
Gotta love the enthusiasm in this epic clip, shot near the Apostle Islands on Lake Superior. Whether you're an ice head or not, big fi...
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November 06, 2012
Slither Rig Defies Grass For More Bass
When it comes to fishing thick, matted grass, this new bait might be a game changer. It even has one of jig fishing's top gurus, Denny Brauer, excited...
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November 01, 2012
New Buffet Rig Slays Bass & Panfish
Given the popularity of the Alabama Rig over the past year, it doesn't come as a huge surprise that the multiple bait phenomena has fi...
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October 31, 2012
Bass Scratch Fever For Halloween Bass
While most of us will be home tonight passing out candy to costumed kids, this guy will tell you you're missing out on some epic bass ...
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October 23, 2012
Smoke Bass On Fish Dope, Floats And Flies
When the water temp drops below 55 degrees, bass feeding behavior can become subtle and infrequent. Yet, fishing a float-and-fly set-up can be an extr...
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October 18, 2012
Moron Brothers' Indoor Outhouse
The self-proclaimed "Moron Brothers" have it made—and we agree. They lazily drift the Kentucky River, fish, hunt, sleep an...
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October 17, 2012
Freshwater Freak With 5-Foot Girth
On July 16th, 2012, a visiting couple from the U.K. caught a 12-foot, 4-inch, 1100-pound giant from the Fraser River, British Columbia. Ma...
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October 16, 2012
Giant Muskie Caught From Shore
If you're like us, you do a fair amount of fishing from shore. Transition periods like spring and fall can make piers, docks and levee...
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October 10, 2012
Hilarious Super Bass Man Music Video
Seems Canadian anglers have a thing for making fishing music videos. Remember this one? Yep, hard to top. Of course, the Uncut Angling fel...
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October 09, 2012
Get Skunked, Take A Bimbo Fishin'
Fishing guide Ted Peck described the 'Skunk as a "Wooly Worm on steroids" and said it was the best panfish bait he'd dis...
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October 04, 2012
Splash Girls Chase Mini Tarpon
Here's an awesome video cocktail of two things that go great together: overlooked fish species and bikini-clad lady anglers.
First,...
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October 03, 2012
Gary Loomis' New Rods
Over the years the name Gary Loomis has become synonymous with quality and performance. Many consider him the Thomas Edison of rod buildin...
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September 25, 2012
Pimp My Jon Boat
It's hard to beat the feeling that comes with fixing up a neglected piece of gear. Guess that's why we're always excited to he...
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September 20, 2012
Must-See Fall Muskie Mayhem
We're just a couple days from the official start of fall, which has muskie minutemen across the country sharpening hooks and pulling o...
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September 18, 2012
Fishermen Bigger Than Walmart
Here's an astonishing fact: Fishermen and hunters support more jobs than Walmart's entire employee payroll. Anglers alone spend $4...
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September 13, 2012
Best Fishing Kayak Yet?
One of the biggest benefits of fishing from a kayak is the ability to access remote waters where launching a bass boat—heck, any fis...
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September 11, 2012
DIY Heavy Metal Fishing
Some of the most fun we've ever had involves pounding fish skulls with heavy metal. Mostly flat and fairly heavy for their size, jiggi...
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September 05, 2012
Bass Love Dead Rabbits?
Old school jigs flat out catch fish. Especially in highly pressured waters, everything old is new again. Like marabou and rabbit hair jigs...
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August 30, 2012
New Low-Light Costas Rock Power Hours
Which polarized lenses are the best? To counter the sunlight and reflections of saltwater fishing we like a reflective blue lens. On hardwater some of...
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August 29, 2012
Newest Simms Rainwear Best Yet
Of course, hardcore anglers plan ahead and tote quality raingear along on every outing, especially in the fall when cold nasty weather is ...
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August 28, 2012
Punch Bass In The Face ... With Claws
More often than not, we motor past the really thick weed growth, shaking our heads, keeping on the lookout for something easier to fish. B...
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August 24, 2012
Hustling Redfish & Vintage Stripers
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Chasing mammoth redfish in the Gulf is a real hoot, especially when you're sightfishing these monsters. Never done it? Watch this video sho...
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August 23, 2012
Top 10 Alligator Gar
We're big fans of giant prehistoric freshwater fish like sturgeon, paddlefish, blue cats and flatheads.
But these beasts really get...
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August 22, 2012
Trolling Motor Miracle
When it comes to boat control, the latest from Minn Kota may give fishermen the biggest leg up yet. Now you can control your trolling moto...
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August 16, 2012
Best Bass DVD: Epic Underwater Shots
If there's a bass-minded, freshwater version of underwater filmmaking legend Jacques Cousteau, it's videographer Glen Lau. In his ...
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August 15, 2012
Half-Ton Sturgeon Mayhem
Imagine this—you visit a foreign country and book a guided fishing trip. And in the process, catch a fish that rivals the biggest ev...
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August 14, 2012
New Fishing World Record Set
To those who know him, Jeff "Kolo" Kolodzinski is a gentleman and a scholar—and a pretty mean stick. As in Olympian calibe...
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August 09, 2012
Insane Urban Fishing
Although we anglers like to dream of wild, pristine waters, there are tons of fishing opportunities in our own backyards—even in lar...
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August 08, 2012
Robot Bait Destroys Bass
Designers of this radically versatile new bass bait say robotic, shape-shifting Transformers were the motivation behind its design. Even t...
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August 07, 2012
How Cheese Curls Ruin Fishing
Every angler knows that certain chemical odors turn gamefish away faster than a white-tailed buck shies from the scent a hungry grey wolf.
Chemical...
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August 02, 2012
Sneak Peek: This Swimbait Is Sick
Bass pro Skeet Reese calls his new Havoc swimbait a "Scooby snack for bass." Never heard of the Scoob?
That's okay, all y...
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August 01, 2012
With Fishing Boats, Size Matters
According to Red Green, North America's favorite Handyman, the secret to fishing success comes down to image—looking like you kn...
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July 31, 2012
Incredible Skeet Fishing Video
Exhibition shooting has been around since before Annie Oakley joined Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show and it's still alive and well t...
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July 26, 2012
Video: Noodlin' Tiger Bass?
If you want to see a bunch of hardcore guys who sometimes exhibit more guts than they do common sense handfish giant flathead cats, it'...
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July 25, 2012
Can You Fish 24 Hours Straight?
You no doubt live by the philosophy shared by hardcore anglers everywhere: "Life's short, so fish hard!"
Well, here's...
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July 18, 2012
Collect Worms The Old Fashioned Way
It's tough to beat a fat, juicy garden worm or nightcrawler on your hook when you're trying to catch bluegills, trout, bass, walle...
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July 17, 2012
Real-Life 360 Imaging Screenshots
Last week we shared an in-depth look at Lowrance's new HD Gen2 family live from this year's fishing products party (ICAST) in Orlando, Florida...
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July 13, 2012
Oh Calcutta, Hobie Marvel & Balsa Xtreme
Calcutta D
It's always exciting to see what Shimano will unleash at the annual ICAST show, and this year one of the stars is its new Calcutta D r...
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July 11, 2012
Unbelievable Electronics From ICAST
Just a few hours ago, at the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) in Orlando, Florida, we took this video featur...
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July 10, 2012
Sneak Peek At St. Croix Rods
Tonight in Orlando, Florida, fishing gear manufacturers from all over the world will unveil their new rods, reels, lures, electronics and ...
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July 05, 2012
Video: Flip 'Em The Bird
Spend enough time on the water and sooner or later you'll witness a bass destroy a finch, red-winged blackbird or some other hapless a...
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July 03, 2012
Bass Helpless Against Zombie Attack
What better way to celebrate Independence Day than to launch an all-out Zombie attack. Okay—anything to do with zombies is pretty hot right now....
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June 27, 2012
A Fisherman's Music Video
If you've never viewed one of Aaron Wiebe's "Uncut Angling" videos, you're missing out. This guy is a hero in...
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June 26, 2012
A Wetsuit For Fishermen
It's a fact: Sometimes the best fishing occurs in the nastiest weather—cold, rain, wind, even sleet. A lot of...
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June 21, 2012
One-Of-A-Kind Tackle Box
Alabama rigs, A-rigs, whatever you like to call them, castable umbrellas are about the hottest thing to hit b...
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June 14, 2012
Classiest Panfish Rods
Some of our fondest memories revolve around fishing with dad—bluebird skies, warm summer breezes and dropping...
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June 12, 2012
3 Gorgeous Reels For Dad
Back In Black
You'd think this thing had an ammunition chamber with how good it feels in your hand. Like a fine handgun, you should prob...
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June 07, 2012
Ultimate Live Bait Transporter
Nothing attracts gamefish like a fresh, live minnow. Trouble is; the little buggers tend to die off in a bait...
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June 06, 2012
Outdoor Gear Giveaway
Yeah, we do the 'Dew—on-the-rocks, neat, anyway we can get it. Sure, it's a refreshing beverage, but we think...
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June 05, 2012
This Paddletail Swings!
Paddletail swimbaits catch fish—no question! They look like fleeing baitfish, and that rhythmic thump from th...
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May 31, 2012
Best Cabela's Rod Series Yet!
We were disappointed when we learned the Cabela's XLMTi rod lineup was going away. One of our editors claims...
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May 24, 2012
Show Your Personal Team Colors
Ever wondered where Skeet, Kevin, Alton and a whole slew of other top guns on the competitive fishing circuit...
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May 17, 2012
Tattoo Style Fishing T-Shirts
The classic designs on these awesome fishing t-shirts remind us of the best old-school sailor tatts your gran...
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May 16, 2012
The Most Powerful Fishing Tool
Even with a 20-foot boat, 225-horsepower outboard, graphite rods, imaging sonar and all the rest, the most po...
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May 15, 2012
Full-Meal-Deal For Bass
Largemouth bass, especially BIG largemouth bass, are a lot like your brother-in-law when you're hitting the d...
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May 10, 2012
Zombie Rats Slay Bass
Toledo Bend-based tournament angler David Truax started a trend when he used a white pa...
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May 08, 2012
New Chug'n Spook Best Yet
Since the Heddon Zara Spook first hit the water in 1939, no walking bait has equaled its legendary status. Until now, perhaps.
If you haven't seen ...
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May 03, 2012
NEW 2013 Frog Colors...Now
If there's a way to fish bass that's more fun than working a frog, we haven't found it!...
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May 02, 2012
Bleeder Chains Improve Baits
A bleeding baitfish is the equivalent of aquatic fast food. It means wounded, dying or dead, and an easy, no-hassle meal for gamefish.
As a former...
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May 01, 2012
Common-Sense Fishing App Works
What's the one thing you learned from Phoebe Cates back in the 80s? No, we're not talking about rockin' a red bikini. It's that you never—ever&m...
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April 26, 2012
150 Hair Jig Color Combos
Any serious bass, panfish or walleye stick around Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, can tell you all you want to know about Tim "Hutch" Hutchison and how ...
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April 20, 2012
World's Best Fish Fryer?
Broiled, baked, grilled, sautéed. When it comes to preparing a fish dish, it's all good. But when it comes to absolute finger-lickin', lip-smac...
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April 19, 2012
Win Our Favorite German Blades
To most people, Mercedes Benz, with its iconic three-pointed star logo, is the definition of "German craftsmanship." But those who appreciate an exqui...
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April 18, 2012
Ripped Crank Caller Talks To Bass
Like most crank callers, this one's ripped, loud and will wake you up! But the only heavy breathing you'll hear on the line will be yours...when you b...
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April 17, 2012
Sh*t Fishermen Say
Following the lead of a series of viral videos that are not only extremely funny, but very accurate, it was only a matter of time before someone like ...
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April 12, 2012
Video: Hunting Sharks On Fly Gear
We first saw the full-length version of this video during the 2011 AEG Media Fly Fishing Film Tour. While it featured more than a dozen fantastic fish...
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April 11, 2012
Map Every Detail Of YOUR Favorite Lakes
During the Cold War, high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft like the U2 (and later the SR-71) captured every detail of the Soviet landscape ... gave us...
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April 10, 2012
Sexy Dawg Walks On Water
The pegboards at your local baitshop are stacked with topwaters, but how many of them were designed by KVD?
Until now, none of 'em!
Guess that...
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April 03, 2012
6 New Ultra-Realistic Cranks
Get out your tackle box and make room for six new ultra-realistic must-have cranks.
At $6.99 each, you won't have to brown-bag it the entire workw...
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March 29, 2012
Video: Right Way To Spool Your Reels
After poorly-tied knots, the number-one cause of lost fish, and f-bombs randomly flying about the boat, is old fishing line. Our recommendation. Chang...
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March 28, 2012
Video: MONSTER Muskie Rescue
As an apex predator, muskies tend to eat some pretty big stuff, including bulky in-line spinners and spinnerbaits, super-size cranks, or even a fat fr...
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March 27, 2012
The Johnny Cash Of Bass Fishing
Without a doubt, Johnny Cash was one of the great performers to ever stomp the terra. And we've heard that fishing was among the Man In Black's favori...
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March 22, 2012
New 360 Imaging = Superman X-Ray Vision
Recently declassified, Humminbird's 360 Imaging technology is now the biggest buzz in fishing.
With it, anglers get a full 360-degree view of f...
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March 21, 2012
Ultimate Tricked-Out Fishing Canoe
Small, inaccessible waters can mean less pressure but more—and sometimes bigger—fish.
Problem is, launching a boat can be impossible ...
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March 15, 2012
Roadkill For Panfish?
In the March 2012 issue of North American Fisherman author Dan Johnson recommends baits he calls "filet mignon for panfish"—offerings that excel...
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March 14, 2012
WIN WHAT WORKS: Latest NAF-TV Giveaway!
Used to be we all knew deep down that nothing held a candle to live bait. Then PowerBait and Gulp! hit the scene and everything changed.
Good t...
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March 09, 2012
Giant Worm Throw-Down!
Big & Smelly
At a whopping 12 inches in length, this worm makes just about any fish you catch look small in p...
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March 08, 2012
Fat Bass Will Eat 'Em
Crayfish, crawfish, crawdads, mudbugs, or just plain craws ... whatever you call them, fat bass will eat 'em. And there's probably no better time to g...
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March 07, 2012
What The Hellgrammite?
It typically takes a pitcher or two at the local watering hole before a serious smallmouth stick admits that hellgrammites—the larvae of the dob...
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February 29, 2012
Win The Ultimate Fishing Adventure For Two
Ever find yourself daydreaming about escaping the rat-race and visiting an angler's paradise where lakes and rivers teem with large, unpressured fish?...
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February 21, 2012
Vigilantes Fight Invasives
We've watched this jaw-dropping video at least a dozen times. And like a well-made Hollywood thriller, it revealed some new twist every time we click...
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February 16, 2012
Florida's Finest Female Fishing Guide
Looking for a real rush? Try fishing with someone who many say is Florida's finest female fishing guide, Capt. Lacey Rush. Capt. Rush isn't just anot...
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February 14, 2012
Video: Flesh-Eating Catfish!
Forget about fishing on the other side of the world—U.S. soldiers Drew Altizer and Clint Lauver are fishing on a whole different planet for all...
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February 09, 2012
Giant Worm Throw-Down!
Big & Smelly
At a whopping 12 inches in length, this worm makes just about any fish you catch look small in p...
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February 08, 2012
Fat Bass Will Eat 'Em
Crayfish, crawfish, crawdads, mudbugs, or just plain craws ... whatever you call them, fat bass will eat 'em. And there's probably no better time to g...
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February 02, 2012
UV Weapons Slay Fish
Severe storms are dark, dreary and dreadful, generally speaking, but the new Ultra-Violet Bright Storm lures are anything but (unless you're a fish, i...
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February 01, 2012
Spinning Reels Vs Baitcasters
Spinning reels vs baitcasters ...
Depending on where you live in the country, fishermen may prefer one over the other.
For years, baitcasters w...
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January 26, 2012
Our New Favorite Bait Container
It's not often that a bait container comes along that really impresses us.
Fact is, there's nothing worse than spending a lot of time (or money) o...
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January 25, 2012
PK Lures Giveaway
Fishing pros, outdoors writers, and guides have known for some time that tackle genius Pat O'Grady's unique bait designs catch a lot of fish.
But on...
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January 24, 2012
Video: 3 Awesome Muskie Clips
Check out this awesome footage of world-class muskies getting ready for romance ... Watch as a 50-plus-inch female and smaller male cruise the shallow...
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January 19, 2012
Cold-Water Fish With A Zipper?
Lipless crankbaits catch fish ... lots of them. But how often do you include them in your cold-water bass arsenal? We're willing to bet they're pretty...
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January 18, 2012
WIN The Bass Baits Used On NAF-TV!
"North American Fisherman TV" host Steve Pennaz heads north with George Liddle to fish post-spawn smallies on legendary Lake Mille Lacs—during w...
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January 12, 2012
The $416 Swimbait
What's the most you've ever paid for a bait?
The consensus here is $30 maybe $40.
Still, even the most expensive big-fish baits in our tackle b...
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January 11, 2012
WIN The Bass Baits Used On NAF-TV!
Can Facebook actually help you put fish in the boat? It sure can. So can Berkley baits and line.
That's what "North American Fisherman" host Steve...
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January 05, 2012
3 Hush-Hush Baits That Slay Bass
Tiny Paca Craw
Don't be fooled by this bait's size. Its giant flapping claws displace a lot of water.
Perfec...
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January 04, 2012
RC Fishing Madness
We're not exactly sure what to think of this fishing technology. We just know that in some places it's not even legal. Where it is, though, it's a sho...
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January 03, 2012
Double Down For Big Bass
Fact: The water temp right now is about as cold as it's going to get all year.
And for bass fishermen, that can mean some tough fishing. Biologica...
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December 30, 2011
Video: Our Favorite Female Angler Of 2011
The multi-talented fishing guide and founder of Fly Gal Ventures has forgotten more about salmon and steelhead fishing than most so-called "experts" w...
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December 29, 2011
Top Big Fish Videos Of 2011
Earlier this year NAFC was the first to interview ace-stick Tim Geni, the Saskatchewan-based lure rep and tournament angler who iced this monster worl...
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December 28, 2011
Video: Funniest Fishing Video Of 2011
You guys rated this video the funniest of 2011.
And when you consider all the funny stuff we sent your way this past year, it came as a bit of a sur...
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December 27, 2011
WIN $300 Of Road Runners!
Whether you call 'em white perch, sac-au-lait, specks, calico bass, or papermouths, one things for certain: crappies are loads of fun to catch! And wh...
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December 22, 2011
Top Secret Soft Plastic
Chances are, you've got tons of soft plastics ... but we're willing to bet you haven't fished these.
Long story short: We were looking for new ways t...
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December 21, 2011
Facebook Now Another Tool in the Tacklebox
Can Facebook help you catch more fish?
That's the challenge North American Fisherman TV Host Steve Pennaz extended to NAFC Social Media Editor Greg...
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December 15, 2011
WIN Your Own Costa Fishing Shades
Ask just about any fishing pro or guide worth his salt, and he'll tell you he owns a pair of Costa Del Mar sunglasses. Maybe two.
And with so many s...
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December 14, 2011
Biggest Eskimo Tarpon Ever Caught On Video!
The locals call them "sheefish," "Connies," "nelma," and "Eskimo tarpon." Although most commonly referred to as inconnu (French for "unknown" or "stra...
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December 13, 2011
So, Who Do YOU Think Can Fish?
If you have even a passing familiarity with reality TV, you're familiar with the premise — an ambitious cadre of hopefuls shows off their talent...
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December 08, 2011
Mossy Oak Wants You To Fish & Hunt In Style
Ever heard of Mossy Oak? Yeah, they're kind of a big deal when it comes to camouflage. But there's much more to Mossy than killer camo patterns. They'...
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December 06, 2011
Fisherman's Christmas List
T-minus 19 days until Christmas! And that means not much time left to let Santa (or your wife, girlfriend, kids, parents, or friends) know what you wa...
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December 01, 2011
Mutant Rifle/Fishing Rod Combo
Whether you're into survivalist or utility gear—or simply appreciate unique, made-in-the-good-old-USA hunting and fishing equipment, you must ch...
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November 30, 2011
Big Bass Arcade: WIN With WiiWare FISHING!
You gotta admit, while nothing beats time on the water, fishing video games can be a fun substitute when you can't get out.
The latest fishing game...
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November 29, 2011
Cold-Water Bass Tackle Kit Giveaway
There's no denying cold-water season is here.
And while many fishermen have retired their bass gear to concentrate on fishing other species or sho...
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November 23, 2011
WIN Rapala Sportsman's Combo
Fish without a quality pliers and you may end up walking your buddy through this trick.
Here's the solution. Enter to win a Rapala Sportsman's Com...
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November 17, 2011
Fish For Thanksgiving?
According to numerous historians, we've got Thanksgiving all wrong.
For starters, pumpkin pie, cranberry sauce, and the classic turkey have little...
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November 10, 2011
Three Sexy Must-Have Reels
Smooth Performer
Pinnacle's Performa XT is a great spinning reel for under 100 bucks. Perfect for finesse appli...
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November 09, 2011
Watch No-Fail Way To Debone Pike Fillets
A lot of folks thumb their nose at the thought of eating northern pike, claiming they taste "fishy" or "muddy." With nicknames like "hammer handle" an...
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November 03, 2011
North American Fisherman FREE On iPad
In keeping with its reputation for staying ahead of the curve, and responding to its readers' demands, North American Fisherman is now offering a FREE...
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November 02, 2011
Video: Can You Eat Tijuana Trout?
They live in the Los Angeles River. They get big ... really big ... and the locals call them "Tijuana Trout."
Not sure what we're talking about? H...
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October 27, 2011
QUIZ: Scariest Baits Of All Time
Dropping water temps and the abundance of young-of-the-year forage in late fall typically mean one thing ... gamefish feeding frenzies that rival the ...
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October 25, 2011
WIN $350 Ultimate Fall Fishing Kit!
When it comes to fall bass fishing, tons of lures work: cranks, spinnerbaits, soft plastics, swimbaits, topwater, etc. The only rule is there are no ...
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October 20, 2011
Fishing Pliers Shoot-Out
How many times have you hooked a toothy fish and had to extract a treble-studded lure from a tangled mess of line and netting? Plenty, we'll bet.
C...
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October 19, 2011
Video: Our Top 10 Fishing TV Commercials
TV commercials are a huge pain-in-the-butt, especially during the big game or an edge-of-your-seat thriller. But, when it comes to the ads that run du...
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October 18, 2011
Win A Premium Lowrance Endura Sierra GPS
Whether you're fishing from a bass boat, kayak, canoe or even from shore, nothing beats knowing exactly where you are. Not only does this knowledge ai...
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October 14, 2011
Crazy Video: Fishermen Catch Deer
Wow
We've all heard of the occasional animal caught while fishing: seagulls, owls, beavers, even alligators, bu...
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October 13, 2011
Odd Looking Crank Catches Bass
Even the quickest glance at Sebile's newest crankbait makes it obvious something's missing—like the gang of razor-sharp treble hooks that typica...
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October 12, 2011
Football, Fishing & Free Stuff!
What's better than fall fishing? Fall fishing while listening to college football on the radio!
That must be why the Evercast Horizon Baitcasting ...
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October 07, 2011
Brutal Video: Killer Inhales Tarpon
Wow
Tarpon fishing genius Captain Jamie Goodwin knows sharks. So when he barks orders, it's best to do as he says—like in this brutal cli...
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October 06, 2011
Gila Monster Slays Bass
This bait rests head-down, tail-up, giving it that egg-robber posture that drives big fish nuts!
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October 04, 2011
WIN Wicked-Awesome Simms Waders
Whether you want to get in a few casts before or after work, or fish spots inaccessible by boat or kayak, you'll be good to go with these waders.
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September 23, 2011
Video: Jellyfish In A Blender
Wow
Like something out of a classic '50s sci-fi flick, the northern coasts of Japan are being invaded by giant jellyfish ... Frustrated f...
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September 22, 2011
Video: New Drop-Shot Secret
Holy crap! Sorry for the expression, but truth be told that's a toned-down version of what most anglers said when they first saw VMC's brand new SpinS...
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September 20, 2011
Video: The Best Bait You'll Ever Eat
If you're eating live bait, you've probably just lost some kind of sadistic first-fish bet, or (let's be honest) you're a six-pack deep back at camp a...
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September 19, 2011
The Reel To End All Reels?
Are YOU a master angler? Then build the master reel. Lots of sites claim to let you "build your own," and then offer you about three meager levels of ...
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August 30, 2011
Addicted To Bass(aholic) Babes
Do you think about fishing 24/7? Have you ever missed a day of work to fish? Have you ever sat in a baitshop p...
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August 29, 2011
Beer, Batter And Balls
Batter
If you're like us, you've tried every fish batter known to man ... but you haven't tried these ... Created by a group of diehard f...
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August 25, 2011
69 Ways To Lunkerville
Fishermen and hunters are the original conservationists. And unlike the politically correct tree-huggers who'v...
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August 22, 2011
Video: Explosive Topwater Tip
Like a good action-packed Hollywood thriller, frog fishing is all about suspense. You can never be quite sure ...
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August 19, 2011
Video: No Bikinis, Just Bass
Watch
If you're old enough to remember when you could get both Jitterbugs and Hula Poppers in the classic red-winged blackbird pattern, y...
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August 18, 2011
Video: Catch Fish On Bed Bugs
Different cultures believe different things about the peacock—some say it symbolizes eternal life; others clai...
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August 16, 2011
Top Five Funniest Fishing T-Shirts
Fishermen usually have a good sense of humor, which is why we know you'll get a chuckle over these funny fishing T-shirts. Here are the top five from ...
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August 15, 2011
Video: Lizard Eats Bass For Breakfast
Meet renegade bait designer Larry The Lizard, a guy who came out of nowhere and made a name for himself almost overnight with his innovations to the p...
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August 12, 2011
Must-See World-Record Bass Nightmare
Wow
Caught in Long Island Sound on a live eel, angler Greg Myerson knew his striper was big, just not potentially world-record big. The f...
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August 11, 2011
Photos: World Record Bass Website
What do you want to do: Look at record-breaking bass, or go catch 'em yourself? Either way, you'll dig WorldRecordBass.com. The site is loaded with ey...
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August 10, 2011
So You Think You Can Fish?
STAR in a fishing video! WIN $899 Prize Pack! So, You Think You Can Fish? Here's your chance to be a fishing s...
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August 09, 2011
Video: Fastest Way To Fish
You don't typically associate sumo wrestlers with speed—or with fishing, for that matter—but you just might af...
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August 08, 2011
Video: Catch Fish On Pulled Pork
Minnows and worms die in the late-summer heat, and leeches just plain suck. Live bait sure does catch fish, though, you say. And you're right. So what...
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August 05, 2011
Wow: Man Swims With 17-Foot Croc
Watch
Little brothers and sisters can be cruel, no ifs, ands, or buts about it. And big sisters are such easy prey—especially a big siste...
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August 01, 2011
Fish Stink ... You Don't Have To
We'll bet dollars for donuts that your wife or girlfriend isn't too keen on the smell of dead fish. And it's not that fishermen don't wash their hands...
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July 29, 2011
Video: Hot Bikini Model Fishing
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Chaos ensues when this 186-pound Florida Keys swordfish comes over the gunwale and takes the gaffer in with him. But it's all in a ...
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July 28, 2011
Portable, Jet-Propelled Fishing Boat
Okay, so we're all hip to the benefits of kayak fishing. For starters, you can get to places guys simply can't reach with big boats. But, if you're in...
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July 27, 2011
Sick Video: Bass—The Movie
The problem with full-length fishing films is that they're typically created by and for fluff-chuckers... No offense, we love fly fishing—but we're ti...
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July 26, 2011
F-Bombs ... And How To Avoid 'Em
Don't like the taste of soap? No problem. We know a better way clean up your language. Rid yourself of the sit...
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July 25, 2011
Win Bass Pro VIP Trip, See Foxworthy Free
Here's the deal: Enter today and you and a friend could get the VIP treatment from Bass Pro Shops while kickin' it in Nashville for three days, August...
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July 22, 2011
Hot Fishing Babes
Win
Don't miss your chance to round up five of your friends or family and experience some of Lake Michigan's world class trout and salmon...
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July 21, 2011
Iaconelli's NEW Reel Weighs Mere Ounces
Abu Garcia is launching what's looking to be the best Revo yet—the MGX. It's early in the game, but after fishing pre-release samples, we can tell you...
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July 20, 2011
Video: Cook Fish In Dishwasher
You've gotta love off-the-wall recipes. Remember when you first learned how to cook a chicken on the grill wit...
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July 19, 2011
Video: Crazy Outboard Has GPS
"Build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door." Well, the same could be said for outbo...
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July 18, 2011
Killer Crank For Deep Down Bass
In the 1980s many of us drove Camaros and Trans Ams and sported moustaches (to be like Burt Reynolds). We had ...
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July 14, 2011
Fisherman Saves Finger
The dude in this video didn't just save his finger, he saved your finger. If watching this clip inspires you t...
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June 29, 2011
Video: World's Largest Lures
With serious bass anglers praising the likes of Maverick Lures' 10-inch Donkey Donger, massive swim baits, and giant frogs, we're seeing tons of plus-...
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June 28, 2011
Our Top 3 Frogs
A Live Target
This award-winning frog is darn near anatomically correct! Watch Dave...
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June 27, 2011
Smokin' Bug Dope
Some old timers say fish don't really start biting until the mosquitoes hatch. Whether or not this is true, there's no argument that flying pests are ...
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June 24, 2011
Video: Fish Vasectomy
Watch
What's the best way to prevent the spread of invasive Asian carp? Electric barriers? Poison...
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June 23, 2011
Top Beers For Fishermen
We can all agree that a fish fry washed down by a cold beer is a great way to finish a day on the water. But kind of like the big-fish story ol' Uncle...
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June 20, 2011
Must-Have Baitcasting Rods For All Pockets
Fishing a great crank, spinnerbait or jig with a run-of-the-mill rod is like dousing a perfectly grilled T-bone with ketchup. It's just not right! Kic...
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June 16, 2011
Photos: 150 New Fish Species
Peterson guides are the supreme authority when it comes to identifying fish, mammals, birds, insects and just about any other living thing. In particu...
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June 15, 2011
Turn Your Old Lures Into Cash
Remember those yard sale lures you talked your mom into buying for a quarter? Chances are, you forgot 'em with...
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June 14, 2011
Cast A Football Field With This
In this corner, measuring 2.7-inches and weighing in at 3/16 of an ounce, is the Jackall Soul Shad 68SP.
With an intro lik...
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June 13, 2011
Give Dad Bacon ... In A Bottle
Dads should be allowed to do as they see fit on Father's Day. That's right, let us fish, watch baseball, eat high-calorie salty foods and wash it all ...
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June 09, 2011
Secret Fishin' Gear Fix
Ever have your sonar or GPS decide to turn itself on? Or worse yet, turn itself off?
Boat-mounted fishing electronics can ...
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June 08, 2011
Video: Giant Bass Clackin'
Come to think of it, "Giant Bass Clackin'" kind of sounds like the bass are doing the clackin'. Maybe today's ...
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June 06, 2011
3 Wicked Bass Bait Combos
"Many anglers miss the boat by seeing jig trailers solely as craws, forgetting about baitfish," says fishing tackle promoter Scott Kinard. Kinard adju...
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June 02, 2011
3 Lethal Leadheads
It's safe to say that more fish have been caught on jigs than any other type of artificial lure. Here are three that raise the bar even higher.
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May 31, 2011
Win An Epic Family Fishing Trip
You've dreamed of taking the family to one of America's great fishing destinations, but with gas at $4 a gallo...
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May 27, 2011
Angler Gets The Goose
Watch
Ouch, that's gotta hurt! Watch as pro kayak angler and boat designer Drew Gre...
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May 25, 2011
Blonde In A Life Jacket
It's National Boating Safety Week, and the girl in this video is definitely ready. But don't take our word for...
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May 23, 2011
Scary Bass Boat Accident
First, watch this.
Whether you own a boat or use a resort boat a couple times a ye...
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May 20, 2011
Girls Gone Fishin'
Wow
These gals know how to party! That is, if by "party" you mean hittin' the local river or rese...
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May 19, 2011
3 Ways To Catch More Fish
What repels fish more, gasoline or sunscreen? Well, it may come as a surprise, but according to fish biologists, sunscreen is the biggest offender.
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May 18, 2011
World's Biggest Carp!
Holy carp! That's a big fish! In fact, it's the biggest carp ever caught, according to many authorities, inclu...
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May 17, 2011
Win Al Lindner's Fishing Rig
Ever wondered what it'd be like to own the best fishin' gear available—to be outfitted like a fishing pro? Well, here's your chance!
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May 12, 2011
Fish Off-The-Grid Without Losing Power
Yeah, you talk a big game to your urbanite friends, bragging about how you're drawn to waters off the beaten path and roughing it on backcountry fishi...
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May 11, 2011
America's Most Dangerous Noodlin'
No doubt about it, catfish noodlin' is extreme. Who but pathologically obsessed fishermen would free-dive into murky depths reaching twenty feet and s...
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May 10, 2011
What Good Anglers DON'T Do!
Fishing with old line on your spinning reel or baitcaster is like driving on bald tires—in the rain. And, yes,...
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May 09, 2011
3 Unbeatable Bluegill Baits
Throw A Slider
Fact: Grub-style softbaits are like sweet potato pie to big bluegills. Of these, C...
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May 06, 2011
Fish With Giant Gonads
Win
Hundreds of tagged fish have been released in lakes and reservoirs around the country. Regist...
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May 05, 2011
A Must-Read For Those Who Love To Fish
As a fisherman it's easy to feel like your voice gets lost in the big world of politics and economics. Probably because, as one whose very soul is bou...
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May 02, 2011
Give 'Er The Goat, Fish More
Fishermen face a lot of existential questions: Spinnerbait or crankbait? Texas- or wacky-rigged worm? Submerge...
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April 28, 2011
Best Fishing Reel Ever Built?
Even if you didn't actually get to fish one of the classic Mitchell spinning reels, as a kid, chances are that...
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April 27, 2011
Blind Fishing Guide's Boat
Fishing guide Lawrence Euteneier is no stranger to slammin' salmon and trout in Ontario's rivers, swordfish in...
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April 25, 2011
Lock And Chock Your Rig
Imagine waking up to find your boat gone. Boat, trailer, motors, electronics, rods, reels, tackle—everything o...
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April 24, 2011
Video: Stren Goes Loco, Like Charlie
Watch
Addictive Fishing's Capt. Blair Wiggins goes head-to-head with a jurassic Amberjack while fishin' the wrecks out of Key West with C...
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April 21, 2011
3 Super Models, All Suck!
Hands down, the best way to package fish and game is with a quality vacuum sealer. I know we're preachin' to the choir, but how many different sealers...
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April 20, 2011
Flying Fish Make A Tasty Dish
Asian carp, those weird-looking silver fish with eye sockets at the bottom of their skulls and a tendency to k...
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April 19, 2011
Knot Wars App Now Available For Droid!
The Knot Wars app, showing animated tying instructions for 40 of the toughest fishing knots ever conceived, has been downloaded to thousands of iPhone...
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April 18, 2011
Best Fried Fish--Hands Down!
Your wife, doctor and every TV nutritionist on the planet might sing the same song: "You should broil your fish...or bake it...or steam it...blah, bla...
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April 15, 2011
Wolf River Spawning Run
Watch
Okay, if you're reading this, you're already on a computer or smartphone. And while we realize you're up to your eyeballs in alliga...
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April 11, 2011
Live Bait Must-Haves
We love throwing cranks, soft plastics, and other artificial baits. And while it seems like we've got the techniques and tackle for just about any sit...
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April 08, 2011
Bunk With Hank, All-Expenses-Paid
Win
Berkley's Big Fish Contest offers anglers a chance to win outstanding tackle prizes—every month! In addition, a selection of monthly ...
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April 07, 2011
Pimp Your Genny For Any Fuel
As fishermen, we often find ourselves in far away, off-the-grid locations with boat, auto or ATV batteries that need charging. The solution? A portabl...
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April 05, 2011
River Monsters—Untold Stories
"With the rod held high, I launch myself (into the water), pulling with my other arm and kicking with both legs. Immediately I regret my decision."&md...
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April 04, 2011
3 Kick-Butt Tents, 75 Mph Winds
Sure, you can buy a tent where you get your groceries, but we'll bet it doesn't last a year. Remember Father's Day 2008? Yep, that tent ended up in a ...
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March 31, 2011
3 Killer Fly Combos Under $500
Isn't it about time you retire grandpa's ol' glass fly rod and clunky automatic reel? Honor gramps by putting it on display above the fireplace—and up...
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March 29, 2011
Video: Of Mice and (Trout) Men
According to New Zealand fly fishermen, it's not uncommon to find brown trout blowing apart at the seams, literally stuffed to the gills with rodents....
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March 28, 2011
Last Waders You'll Ever Buy
Wade fishing can get you on a hot bite when nothin' else will. Wanna fish those spots inaccessible by boat, even a kayak?
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March 27, 2011
3 Shocking Trout Picks
High Voltage
What's "shocking" about an inline spinner? We've used Mepps and Panther Martins since trout and dinosaurs shared the same wa...
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March 23, 2011
Light So Tough It Must Have Tiger Blood
Every angler's been there. Picking at a bird's nest, tying up a rig or unhooking a fish with the sun below the horizon is a pain. And handheld flashli...
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March 21, 2011
Host Your Own Fishin' Show
What angler hasn't dreamed of hosting his own fishing show? Now you can, whether you want to YouTube your angling achievements to the world, or just r...
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March 17, 2011
3 Deadly Weapons for a Bass Ninja
Early-season offers one of the most exciting types of bass fishing of the year—sightfishing! Catching shallow fish that are already on the alert for t...
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March 16, 2011
Video: Idiot Ruins Bass Tournament
Here's the scene: CMT TV celebrity, Kentucky native, outdoorsman, and prankster Tom Mabe launches his boat during a bass tournament somewhere in Kentu...
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March 15, 2011
Where Bass Are Spawning Now
In some parts of the country anglers fish largemouth bass year-round, but even in southern waters fishermen look forward to the spawn with great antic...
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March 11, 2011
Video: World Record Walleye On Tape
New World-Record Ice Walleye
Never before seen, we just got word that the video of the new world record walleye was posted at 8 am this morning here!...
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March 10, 2011
3 Boat Battery Must-Haves
Are your boat batteries ready to fish? Not sure? Well, if you wait any longer to find out you may find yourself stuck on shore with a motor that won't...
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March 09, 2011
Video: Shore Kite Fishing
How many times have you wished you could cast farther? Probably even spent a small fortune upgrading reels, rods, line, and other gear to gain a few f...
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March 04, 2011
Video: Monster Striper Action — and more!
Watch
The producers of Monster Stripers promise "no scripts" and "nothing staged" — just good friends, some awesome stripers and a video camera. Well...
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March 03, 2011
Prime Time for the King of Spring
Papermouth, white perch, sac-au-lait, whatever it's called where you fish, the crappie is sportfishing's undisputed King of Spring. Millions of angler...
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March 02, 2011
Killer Fishin' Trips: Giant Crappies
How often do you catch giant crappies? We're talking 2 ½ pounds, 3, and bigger.
Spring is almost here. Stockyards of crappies will soon begin stag...
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February 25, 2011
Big Game Bash, Get Backwoods, Mad Town
Attend Big Game Bash
Learn from Northeast saltwater pros! The exclusive two-day event packs a huge punch: in-depth seminars from world-record holders...
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February 24, 2011
Sharks, Alaska & Keys: On-Your-Own
You've had awesome trips with guides, but we know you love the challenge of blazin' your own trail! So, if you've got the itch for a DIY trip this yea...
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February 23, 2011
98-Pound Record From A Kayak
Kayaks are lightweight, relatively inexpensive and can get anglers into the shallow backwaters other boats can't reach. It's no wonder so many fisherm...
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February 22, 2011
3 Fishin' Trip Must Haves
It's late February and colder than a brass suppository. Everywhere, fishing opportunities are limited. Football's over. You've cleaned your reels, spo...
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February 17, 2011
Knot Wars Breaks Top 5 Downloads
Fishermen across the country have spoken. They love the new Knot Wars app for their iPhones, iPods and iPads. In just two months since it rolled out, ...
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February 16, 2011
Gear For Your Girl
It's easy to tell when a fishing manufacturer aims its new rod, reel or tackle box at the female fisherman. Typically, it's colored pink. Hot pink, pa...
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February 15, 2011
How To Fizz A Fish Successfully
The beautiful bass you just took off a 35-foot rockpile is floating belly-up. Now what? You know the problem. Its distended gut tells you the swim bla...
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February 14, 2011
Valentine's Day Comeback
It's Valentine's Day, knucklehead! You spent the weekend at the boat show—and you forgot? Okay, we're going to save your butt. Follow this advice and ...
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February 12, 2011
3 Fishin' Trip Must Haves
It's late February and colder than a brass suppository. Everywhere, fishing opportunities are limited. Football's over. You've cleaned your reels, spo...
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February 09, 2011
3 Gorgeous Must-Have Fishing Reels
Try a reel from this list of gorgeous must-have reels and you may just abandon your old gear... Sometimes you gotta have the right tool for the job.
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February 08, 2011
Rocket Science = More Fish
The guys with pocket protectors seem pretty darned convinced that rocket science is gonna put more fish in your boat. While working overtime in the Sp...
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February 03, 2011
One Angler's Fight Against Idiocy
Fishermen are typically an agreeable lot. And that's the problem. It takes a lot to get their blood boiling. F...
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February 02, 2011
Every Fisherman Deserves A Throne
If a fisherman's castle is his cabin on the lake, what's his throne? Well, here's a chair that deserves consideration ... along with a couple tackle s...
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February 01, 2011
Most Disturbing Fishing Tip
We're fairly sure you've watched at least one video clip where an angler explains how to pop a buried fish hoo...
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January 27, 2011
Pink Handfish: Incredibly Ugly And Rare
This isn't a joke. The only thing uglier than an illustration of a pink handfish is the fish itself. This creature lives off the island of Tasmania's ...
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January 26, 2011
Fresh, Hot, Tasty Tacos
Of all the fish that anglers keep for the table, it's a good bet that 90% of them wind up dredged in cracker c...
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January 25, 2011
Killer Sourdough Bread
Fry it, bake it, broil it—whatever you do with your catch at the end of the day, it'll always taste better if it shares your plate with a thick, warm ...
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January 20, 2011
Supermodel or Fishing Guide?
April Vokey might be a fishing guide, but she sure knows how to strike a pose—as do the rest of her female fishing partners at FlyGal. In fact, everyt...
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January 18, 2011
Vicious Topwater Attacks
What angler's heart doesn't start pounding at the sight of an amped-up predator fish mauling a surface lure? D...
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January 17, 2011
Fish With A Crappie Legend!
Diehard crappie heads know all about Tennessee angler Ronnie Capps. He and partner Steve Coleman have won countless big-time crappie tournaments acros...
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January 13, 2011
Tackle Testers Rated This Reel 9.6
When we got our first look at Abu Garcia's C500ALBi series spinning reels, we knew we liked them. They felt solid, with a good multi-disc drag, and ju...
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January 12, 2011
A Place Record Fish Call Home
You just caught a huge fish; a monster that made your heart thump and your biceps burn. What's next? After the...
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January 11, 2011
Wisconsin's Bizarre Ghost Fish
Among the incredible catches recorded in 2010, few were as rare as Wisconsin's Ghost Fish, a 51-inch muskie that grabbed the spotlight in the "St. Pau...
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January 10, 2011
Record Breakers And Other Monsters
While a massive oil spill, the Tea Party and 33 tough copper miners in Chile might all well serve as a giant bookmark for the year 2010, anglers made ...
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January 06, 2011
3 Top Fishing Boat Picks
Each of these fishing rigs will do specific jobs for a particular type of angler. What's the common thread? We like 'em because they offer the feature...
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January 03, 2011
Get The Best Deal Of The Year
All the excitement and good cheer the holiday season brings might be waning, but anglers still have something thrilling to look forward to—Boat Show ...
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