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Fishing for Lake Erie Walleye - by Dave Adams
According to a recent Lake Erie Fisheries Status and Trend Report, anglers, who fish the Pennsylvania section of the big water, catch as many 84,000 walleye each season, with catch rates peaking during July.
Chasing That Dream Career - by Jeremiah T. Bagwell
With the ever increasing popularity of professional bass fishing, more and more men and women are chasing that dream job.
Pre-Planning the Assault on New Water - by Steve Huber
It's time to do some planning for next season. Yup, get off the couch you slug and get moving.
Sockeye Salmon Limit Increased In The Chilkoot River Sport Fishery - Randy Ericksen, Division of Sport Fish
To defeat the enemy, one must first know the enemy - by Jeremiah T. Bagwell
Going fishless is not something you should just take as a fact of life. There is almost always a way to make bass cooperate with you. The trick is figuring out what it’s going to take and then doing it.
Speed Reading New Water - by Steve Huber
Look especially at those that offer quick access to deep water, that's important at this time of year.
Mepps WeedMaster
Mepps has produced a version of its famous spinner to fish the thickest cover. Good enough to earn the Mepps name. . . it’s called the WeedMaster.
Aerial Scouting - Bill Wilcox
This technique is called "aerial scouting" and it's the ultimate method for eliminating non-productive water and possibly finding productive water.
Choose the right lake for early season Walleye - by Mike Mladenik
The first Saturday in May marks the opening of the regular fishing season in Wisconsin. This year we are fortunate to get off to an early start as the season opens on May 6th.
When the Bite gets Tough, go to the Sliders - by Troy Jens
I’m a big bait equals big fish kind of guy but, even big fish will often not pass up a natural looking, small presentation when they pass up everything else.
Live Bait and Knowledge Equals Great Fall Catches - by Bill Vanderford
With plenty of predatory fish on the prowl, huge schools of terrified baitfish have begun to move into the feeder creeks at Lake Lanier, and great fishing is beginning.
Trolling Tips For More Fish In The Cooler - by Jim Hirt
This article wraps up with more ideas and gives a summary of ways to boat more salmon and trout. All of these tips will work for all trolling applications.
Tubin' Spring Bass
The fish are relating to shallow water, and they're a lot more aggressive. Bass are in that shallow zone to feed and guard their nests. This makes them prone to bite a tube jig from the pre-spawn all the way through the post-spawn.
Spring Fever - Preparation for the Season Part 3: The Trailer
Pick an end and then work your way through the various systems that make up the working trailer. I usually start at the tongue for no particular reason so lets take a look at the items that connect the trailer to the tow vehicle (TV).
Jerkbait Versatility - by Ronald F. Dodson, Ph.D.
This bait still offers one of the best ways to work the top of thick weeds.
National Safe Boating Week Focuses on Preventable Drownings
Having Life Jackets Aboard is Not Enough - Wearing Them is Key to Survival
Jiggin' for Bass - G. Wayne Byrd
As you can see, there is nothing difficult about the mechanics of bass fishing with a jig.
Bass on the Ledge - by Troy Jens
As we search to consistently catch more bass, we are often lead to open water. River and creek ledges are perhaps the most productive open water bass habitat in which fish can be caught during any season.
The Salmon Edge - Fish Ontario
White-caps stood shoulder to shoulder at the seawall, jostling like an angry mob against the ramparts of a stone fortress. Arching green rollers driven by a wild southwesterly towered menacingly.
Bass Fishing at Lake Huites Mexico
Fishing for Large Mouth Bass at Lake Huites is an experience you won’t soon forget. The action is incredible and the numbers of fish caught resemble telephone numbers.
Night Bite For Walleyes - by Bob Koeshall – The RiverRat
All walleyes share a common structure preference and when an angler identifies and finds this structure, he will invariably find fish, as well.
Bassing from Above - by Noel Vick
Regrettably, though, few openwater anglers attack from directly above. Bass anglers, specifically, might be the least prone to fish straight up and down.
Catchin' Those Early Season Walleyes - by Steve Huber
In February, it's tough to picture walleye fishing without images of tip-ups springing to mind. Not for me, you see, I'm one of the crazies that is trailering a boat through the snowstorms, visions of walleyes dancing in my head.
Fishing in Canada - Many Reasons to Go!
There are a number of great reasons to start a tradition freshwater fishing in Canada. Find yours today! Get your family and friends together and try it out. You’ll be glad that you did!
Proven Winners - by Alan Paczkowski
The Junk Collector - North American Fishermen Club
This experience proved what I’ve always known—fancy equipment and catching limits of fish are not the reason I love to go fishing.
Go Shallow This Fall for Big Bass Action - by Bill Vanderford
Producing angling successes during the fall requires locating good quality water, hungry fish, and making plenty of casts.
New walleye regs on Mille Lacs - Minnesota DNR
A Balancing Act - North American Fishing Club
The fine line between predators and prey.
Pier Fishing
There are many advantages and disadvantages to pier fishing. If you do not have a boat, pier fishing is the next best alternative.
Introducing Terminator's New Hybrid Blade - Terminator
Terminator’s New Hybrid Blade...You’ve Never Seen Anything Like It...and Neither Have The Bass.
Poppin' and Walkin' for Bass - G. Wayne Byrd
Two of the most productive methods of topwater fishing are using a popper, or chugger type lure, and "walking–the-dog" with a surface walker.
Hiring a Guide - Ronald F. Dodson, Ph.D.
To get the most out of a guided trip, treat them like teachers (hopefully that still means with respect, but also requires you do some homework) and pay attention in class.
U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish Named 'Best Choice' by Environmental Watch Guide
Is Bigger Always Better? - by Nick Ruiz
Taking the Anxiety out of Color Selection - by Troy Jens
Looking at the almost endless array of colors fishing lures come in can make deciding which colors to own a major endeavor and, a major expense.
The Jig is up for Walleyes
The good thing about jigging is, you're applying all the action to the lure, so you don't really need live bait.
Lighten Up This Spring! - by Nick Ruiz
Many anglers fail to realize that some of the finesse presentations that work during the slower months, also can put good fish in the boat when fish are more active, such the case in the spring.
Rat Tactics - by Troy Jens
Rats, scum frogs, slop sleds, whatever you choose to call them, are fantastic fish producers over matted vegetation.
Walleye in the Pads - Fish Ontario
We catch walleye in the pads most of the summer, Richard had mentioned to me over breakfast one August morning two years ago. The fish are feeding on perch and bugs.
Fall Fishing The Coosa River / Weiss Lake - by Reed Montgomery
The bass of Weiss lake go through many changes each season. Moving shallow each Fall, is common with these fish, for Weiss Lake has plenty of water less than 5 feet deep.
Do Scents Really Make Sense? - G. Wayne Byrd
The first “age old” question I usually get is…Do scents or attractants really work?
Summertime Blues - by Steve Huber
You know, you have some vacation time, you’re at the resort/cabin/cottage etc., you want to fish, your spousal unit wants to “just go into town and do a little shopping”, the kids want you to pull them around the lake on the tube.
Peacock Bass Tech Report
It is impossible to exaggerate the strike and fight of this colorful gamefish. The larger it gets, in contradiction to its North American cousins, the better it fights.
E. A. S. Y. Baits - by Virginia Pierce
Serious and even not so serious, bass anglers should never leave home without an assortment of spinnerbaits, topwaters and lipless crankbaits, why? Because they are Efficient, Always, Successful, Year-round Baits
Improving your Bass Fishing - By Randy Womack
To me the most important thing you bring to your fishing ability is your own individuality. Remember that you are an original. No one can copy you exactly. And you can't copy anyone exactly. This one fact can be the greatest technique you have.
Summer Spoon Fishing - by Rube Glover
Fishing spoons in the heat of summer can be some of the most exciting fishing you will ever do. Over thick hydrilla or lily pads, a Johnson spoon is one of the most effective lures you can ever use to draw bass out from under the thick vegetation.
Fishing the Beds - by Ronald F. Dodson, Ph.D.
A lot of people develop the skills needed for working spawning bass. In fact a number of excellent fishermen have refined techniques for bedding fish and include those as part of their spring strategy.
The Bay.... Re-Visited - by Steve Huber
Those same people also know that muskies will get me fired up beyond belief. So then, why do I love fishing Chequomegon Bay so much?
Upper Delaware Flows to Plummet to Ecological Disaster Levels; Low Flows Threaten Fish Kills
A "drought emergency" has been declared for the New York City reservoirs in the Upper Delaware basin. The drought emergency threatens fish kills and the loss of an entire year-class of brown trout eggs and fry.
Horizontal Jigging Basics - by Nick Ruiz
Fishing for River Bass
The main thing is to be creative and open-minded. Try different baits until you find something that works.
Fishing those Blobs and Squiggles - By Doug Yeargain
We all use them. Those little blobs of plastic, which resemble absolutely nothing in the diet of a bass. Why they bite them at all has always been a mystery to me, and I'm sure you have wondered, too.
Fishing for Falleyes - by Steve Huber
Rivers are a great choice now, it also seems that the river walleyes are less affected by cold fronts and dropping water temperatures than the lake fish at the same time of year.
Vertical Presentations with Horizontal Baits - Paul Strege
Simply throwing a worm Texas-rigged with a weighted hook put dozens of fish in the boat for me rather than a sporadic few found on the edge of the outside weedline.
Buzz Hammer - A New Twist to Buzzbait Fishing
The buzzbait has been my all-time favorite freshwater lure since I first tried one in 1984. At this point I will not fish any other buzzbait than the Buzz Hammer. I truly believe it will outfish other buzzbaits.
The Impact of Odors on Bass - by Ronald F. Dodson, Ph.D.
We enhance the visual appeal of lures by using a wide array of colors. There also has been the addition of sound chambers to increase the noise that baits give off as they come through the water.
Controlling the Hook Set - by Troy Jens
The most critical part of getting a bass to the boat is the initial hook set. Learning to control the amount of "power" I use to set the hook is another one of the most important lessons I've learned in fishing.
Spinnersbaits : Every Thing You Need To Know and a Bunch More!
What ever Spinnerbait you prefer the techniques and time frames for use presented will increase your catch. It is all up to you to go out there and give those bass a piece of your Spinnerbait.
Largemouth Bass - A Fishing Fool Article - Scott Perry
One of the hardest things about fishing for Largemouth is finding them.
Boating and Aquatic Vegetation - by Troy Jens
Allowing grass to eradicate of aquatic vegetation in lakes is the right thing to do for fish and waterfowl, the drawback is how to navigate through it.
Western Tactics for Eastern Bass - Fish Ontario
Fishing hasn't been immune to the earthquake state's influence. Terms such as doodlin',shakin', glidin',and split-shotting are familiar to eastern bass anglers, yet they were developed in California.
Fooling Fish - by Danny Russell
Fishing Fans and World’s Top Anglers Ready for PWT Championship Walleye Festival in Bismarck
Spring Spinnerbaits - By Bill Wilcox
During spring the number one lure for bass caught during tournaments has got to be a spinnerbait. There's not a better, more productive, lure this time of year that will catch more and bigger fish.
Auxiliary Engines Part I- Types and Selection
A good dealer will offer you the option to add an auxiliary engine and do the installation as well-- many times a good option.
Moving Cranks - Bass West Magazine
The following are my personal ideas on when, where, and how to throw a crankbait, and which crankbaits I recommend to use.
Fall movements of Walleyes - by Bob Koeshall – The RiverRat
From May thru Labor Day is your normal fishing season. At this time your thoughts turn to hunting or catching up on other projects. Well I can tell you this. You are missing out on some of the best fishing the year has to offer.
Throttling Back for the Spring Attack - by Noel Vick
Yeah, ice fishing provided a redeemable outlet, too, but spring is still spring. Putting the boat in; running your fingers through a mess of leeches, all black ones; cocking back the bail for the season’s maiden cast. That’s it. That’s the feeling.
Full Contact Fishing? - by Nick Ruiz
Jighead Designs - Jeff Simpson
Jig fishing fundamentals must be mastered before different jighead designs can increase your sucess when used in the right conditions.
The Coosa River / Logan Martin Lake Fall Fishing Guidelines - by Reed Montgomery
There are lakes in Alabama that undergo a lot of fishing pressure during Spring and Summer. Logan Martin is at the top of the list in this category.
Too Many Steelhead, So Little Time, Say Fish Managers - NW Fishletter
Washington fish managers have proposed a steelhead fishery to begin Oct. 5 on the upper Columbia River to keep hordes of hatchery fish from overcrowding streams already full of wild listed steelhead.
Bass Seek The A.C. In the Summer Heat - by Danny Russell
With the high temperatures of the summer upon us bass seek the A.C. (Alternative Cooler) water for a more comfortable environment. In most cases A.C. water can be found in deeper water.
Fall Fishing on the Tallapoosa River / Lake Harris - by Reed Montgomery
Many recent catches, some largemouth bass weighing of near state record proportions, have been caught with such consistency in the last few years, its just a matter of time before Lake Harris gives up a new state record largemouth bass.
Selecting the right lure for each season - by Bonita Staples
Do you really only fish certain lures during each of the four seasons of the year? Sometimes going outside the expected can be a good strategy.
Shallow Water Bass Fishing - By Ronald F. Dodson, Ph.D.
I have always felt that bass have to overcome their instinct to move to deeper strata. Several things can influence these shifts away from the shallows.
South of the Border, What to Expect - Ing. Daniel F. Wentworth Espinoza
Why do the bass grow so fast and so plentiful? A lake like the world famous Lake Huites is the perfect breeding ground.
Shallow To Deep Bass Fishing - By Randy Womack
Shallow to deep is a very big statement. I'm going to try to explain what will happen, what might happen and what probably will happen as you're trying to figure this fishing scenario out. See, it's already confusing!
Fishing for Walleyes in the Southern and Western States
The walleye, once only a Northwoods delicacy, is now abundant in many of the reservoirs of our southern and western states. It has become one of our most sought after game fish.
Small Baits, Big Rewards - Brian Bennett
Changing to small plastics can catch fish after other boats have worked the same area.
Bass on the Move at Lake Lanier - by Bill Vanderford
Real fall fishing at Lake Lanier should be almost a month away, but due to the falling water and a few cool nights, black bass and white bass are already acting like fall has arrived.
Water Safety Tips - by Chuck Bauer
Hre are some tips for safe boating that cover life jackets, operating procedures, personal watercraft and transporting your boat.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Eight States To Receive Federal Funds for Major Boating Facilities Projects
Ohio's Middle Bass Island State Park will receive $861,383 in Federal funds to expand facilities for Lake Erie boaters, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Fishing Milwaukee Early Risers Catch Trophy Brown Trout - by Jim Hirt
Always consider the size of the baitfish and amount of light in the time period you are fishing. When fishing in bright conditions or with the presence of small baitfish go to regular or small lures.
Scents and Nonsense - By Fred Wall
While there are times when scent makes little to no difference, in 5ough fishing conditions and situations, it can be a day-saver.
Fishing Hard on Every Cast - by Ken Sturdivant
When is the best time to go fishing? We ask this question many times and there are two answers.
The Fall Fishing Basics of the Coosa River / Lay Lake - by Reed Montgomery
When looking for, "Fall Bass Action", Lay Lake can't be beat. With its variety of cover the lake regulars boasts of a "Fisherman's Paradise" when it comes to fishing preferences.
Fishing the Fraser River Marlin The Mighty White Sturgeon - by Vic Carrao
Many anglers are beginning to discover that the rods never need to be put away, the fresh water Marlin (sturgeon) are abundant year round. These fish can be caught all year though best fishing is between March & November.
Tracking Trophy Bass - By John Hope
Weather trends will always effect fish movements and patterns, but there are fish in each lake, that will be "catchable" most of the time. All you have to know is how to find them and fish for them.
Miracle on Lake Travis - Mike Evans - Tenacrewoods@hotmail.com
They hopped on board and the motor started right up. They headed straight for me and saved my life! George said that it seemed that someone had been driving the boat. I said, Yes! God was driving the boat!
After the Catch, Live release, or wishful thinking? - Debra Dean
When the path down Sportsmanship Lane lead anglers into the noble age of catch and release fishing, we took pride in the fact that it was an admirable commitment to put back what we could have taken away from the resource.
Clear Water Bass - By Phillip Walker
Sissy tackle is required, according to most country fried southern bassers. Maybe, but not all bass in clear water live in deep water and some of the bass that live in clear water can break that fairy wand with the flick of a tail.
Winterizing Your Rig - by Bob Koeshall – The RiverRat
For many of you the fishing and boating season has come to a close. Many of us are waiting for that” Indian Summer” weather, for a few warm days on the water before we finally decide to put the rig away.
Working Deep Crankbaits
If you are going to fish deeper water for bass, folks often will think of using a weighted soft plastic like a worm, lizard or jig. However the same major advantage that a crankbait has in working shallow-water bass applies to deeper water areas.
Clear Water Tactics - By Doug Yeargain
Bass in clear lakes do go shallow and they spend a lot more time there than we realize.
Timeless Bass Tips - Earl Golding
There have been many great innovators and achievers in our sport. They have passed on things which worked for them to those coming up behind them. Here are some bass tips gleaned from some of Texas' super catchers going back to the mid- 50's.
Two Gulf Sturgeons From Georgia's Warm Springs Regional Fisheries Center Have Cataract Surgery
Two Gulf sturgeons from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Warm Springs Regional Fisheries Center in Georgia are seeing more clearly this week, thanks to successful cataract surgeries.
Fishing the Green Stuff - by Ronald F. Dodson, Ph.D.
I eventually did find hydrilla beds and worked them with several productive techniques that can be applied anywhere vertical and horizontal vegetation exists.
Line Size Does Matter - By Fred Wall
Line choice does matter and we all have to be versatile enough to pick the right line in the right situation every time we go to the water.
DIOXIN What is it ? How does it affect me and my family? - by Bob Koeshall – The RiverRat
Dioxin is not the only one by any means, however it is one that I know quite a lot about. I tell my clients about this, and the choice is theirs to keep the fish, or C P R them.
Fishing Spoons for all Seasons - by Jim Hirt
Spoons are never the wrong bait. The variety of spoons is the reason they produce.
The Fish Prefered Pantyhose
Told to me by my darling Shirley.
Upstairs for Late-fall Bassin' Action - by Bill Vanderford
Popular Late-fall topwater lures come in many sizes and shapes, and each angler develops his or her own idea as to their use.
Catching Bedding Bass - By Bill Wilcox
One of the conditions you will find this spring in your fishing is bedding bass. I'll have to admit that it's one of my stronger suits. If at all possible, I try to find a different pattern in an event I fishing. But that's not always possible.
Fishing with a Partner - by Bonita Staples
A fishing partner, to some, means a neighbor, associate at work or a friend from school. To others it is their spouse, but if you look at it from the non- boater's side, you have the boat and you assume the lead in the adventure.
The Pattern, What is it? - by Alan Paczkowski
Cool Baits in those Summer Months - by Ronald F. Dodson, Ph.D.
The old myth tends to portray the hot weather of summer as a death knell for good fishing. In reality there are several reasons that it could be argued that this time of year can be the most productive period.
Topwater Tips - By Bill Wilcox
The big plus to topwaters is that they provide the opportunity for adding a big bass to your livewell. The other thing I like about topwaters is that a lot of water can be covered with them.
Jerk, Twitch, Pop and Chug - by Bonita Staples
Spring and early summer are good times for surface and sub-surface type baits. These are exciting baits to fish because you can see what's happening when a bass hits the bait.
Schooling Bass - By Ronald F. Dodson, Ph.D.
Since bass are often likely to run in packs, or schools, you are often going to find several where you find one.
Casting for Bass
Think about where and why you want to cast your bait into or around a certain type of structure. Would the bass be waiting for a meal on the side, back, or front of a tree stump?
Tips for Handling Summer Bass
Summer fishing presents some unique conditions that can cause a potentially lethal amount of stress on fish.
Be Prepared! - by Chuck Bauer
Make sure to email this article to friends, or print it out and share it freely.
Fall Fishing The Tennessee River / Wilson Lake - by Reed Montgomery
The Tennessee River’s smallest lake has set some big records.
Corps Study Available on Maintenance Dredging of Providence River and Harbor
Fishing the Flats - By Glenn Todd
Some of the best areas on any body of water that you will visit don't look like much, but in fact, flats in all lakes harbor fish nearly every month of the year.
Don't Give Them no Lip - By Ronald F. Dodson, Ph.D.
Probably the best known lipless crank is the Rat-L-Trap, the Bill Lewis lure that started it all.
Erie Smallmouth - by Dave Adams
If there is a heaven for the smallmouth bass angler, it’s here - at perhaps the best smallmouth bass water in the world. And once you’ve fished Lake Erie, you’ll agree too.
Man Versus Cat - by Chuck Bauer
Exhaustion was overtaking me and about five-feet away from the outstretched arms of Jeff and the shore, I lost my hold on the fish. The big cat started to sink and then he was moving away from me!
None too Big - by Noel Vick
It impacted the water with more of a detonation than a splash. Once the mushroom cloud settled, I began cranking. The lure’s mass constricted the line like a tightrope. The pole bowed. No black bass could consume such a mammoth bait
Increase Your Catch with the Lipless Vibrator - by Jeremiah T. Bagwell
Basic Techniques for the LV Series of Lures from Lucky Craft
The Art of Fishing Points
Fan casting is highly productive on points. Boat position can be critical to your success. There will be times when you won't get a bite if your boat is in the wrong position.
Bargain Mid-Week Lodging and Autumn Scenic Beauty Beckons Outdoors Enthusiasts to Yosemite National Park
Just One Choice - by Alan Paczkowski
Bush Administration Proposes 19 Percent Increase in Spending for Salmon
The Bush Administration is proposing substantial increases for salmon protection and recovery in the Pacific Northwest. A broad range of Federal agencies with salmon responsibilities would have over $500 million in funding.
Survival of Wild Broodstock Coho Lower than Wild Ones
When wild salmon and steelhead decline to the point where concern about their extinction grows, a common regional response is to intervene with a hatchery program using wild broodstock to rescue the wild native population.
PETA Stopped cold in California
The California Sportfishing Coalition scored a recent victory over environmental extremists when the California Department of Parks and Recreation rejected a demand by PETA that fishing be banned in all California State Parks.
Fishing Older Reservoirs - Earl Golding
Over the years, bass fishermen have become more knowledgeable about how to fish them. These old lakes have, for the most part, held up well and are still providing fishing recreation.
Spicing Up for Autumn Appetites - by Noel Vick
In its simplest form, the hamburger is a slab of ground beef sandwiched between two buns – genuine Americana, but boring. Same can be said for the jig. It’s a formed hunk of lead with a hook sticking out its backside – classic, but boring as well.
Bridges over Fertile Water - Paul Strege
The next time you are on the water, don’t overlook bridges. As simple as the structures may appear to be from above, focusing on the structure beneath will give you a decisive advantage when selecting the most effective presentation.
Rainbow Trout Fishing - tkugler
Whether it's standing in a flowing river, on the banks of a lake, in a boat or canoe, or on the ice, fishing for Rainbow Trout is an incredibly popular activity.
Your Fishing Reel – Important Tips - tkugler
Neglecting your fishing reel like this can cause big performance problems, and performance problems are not what you want while you're out fishing.
A Real Mixed Catch - by Jerry LaBella
When the lower Mississippi River make its annual fall, anglers head to Venice, Louisiana, for a real mixed catch.
The Coosa River / Jordan Lake Fall Fishing Guide - by Reed Montgomery
When the leaves begin to change and cool nights drop the water temperatures, a feeding sensation is triggered on Jordan Lakes bass.
An Excellent Role Model - by Bill Vanderford
I've had the distinct honor to have known Phil Niekro as both a friend and fisherman for more than twenty years, and over that period, regardless of fame or accomplishments, he has never changed.
Autumn Guidelines for the Tennessee River / Guntersville Lake - by Reed Montgomery
This massive impoundment in the northern part of the state is Alabama's largest reservoir. With 69,000 surface acres of generally shallow water the lake is still noted as America's best BIG BASS Lake.
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