Freshwater Fishing

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Live Baiting Largemouths On Lake Rousseau

If you’re having trouble catching big bass in the cold a remedy may be closer than you think. Across the country, many would agree that December through February is the worst time to fish for largemouth bass, but in many places in Florida it is the best time to bass fish.
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Central Florida’s Best Kept Secret

It’s been more than 20 years since I first laid eyes on the Wekiva River.
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Collins and February Shad

I don’t know about you but for me at least, the first three weeks in February is our winter here in the lowcountry. Maybe it will be different this year but if history repeats itself, February usually means the coldest water temperatures of the year and cloudy gray days.
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Sight Fishing South Carolina Redfish

Since tides can get as high as 7 ft, we are presented with options for sight fishing. No matter how you approach it, sight fishing for big reds is awesome.
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White Perch On New Hampshire’s Winnipesaukee

New Hampshire’s Lake Winnipesaukee is a large glacial lake at 45,440 acres with a maximum depth of 200 feet. This uniquely clear lake has a large center section called the Broads and a series of bays that stretch for miles in all directions, creating 183 miles of continuous shoreline. The lake is home to celebrities, politicians and professional athletes. It is also home to some of the largest white perch in North America, and a lot of them.
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Throw Them Some Meat This Winter

There’s a reason some anglers consider winter the season for fly-tying, not fishing. For me though, it’s the season I get to fish the most, while the rest of the year is spent doing more guiding and rowing. As it is, figuring out finnicky trout can be maddening. Add uncomfortable cold winter conditions to that equation, and it’s enough to send some anglers back to the tying bench.

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Modify Hard Baits for Big Fish

Most hard baits have two or three treble hooks. The problem with this setup is large fish and lengthy fights can cause those tiny hooks to open up or tear from a fish’s lip. We all know this loss hurts. The bigger the fish, the worse it hurts and the more likely it is to happen. I came up with a solution for this scenario several years ago while targeting giant tarpon. I adapted my hard baits to use a single large hook. It resulted in the successful landing of more big fish than with the original hardware.

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