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Farm-Pond Bass

Even small-water fisherman need a game plan to get a bite.

11 Crappie Tournament Tips for Serious AND Recreational Anglers

The following are tips that can help you with your recreational fishing or for testing your skills in a tournament near you.

Early Summer Smallmouth – Wading and Floating

In just a few weeks, fishing for mountain trout in western North Carolina will start to wind down for many anglers.

Old School is still Cool

Certain things never go out of style. Other things come and go over time.

In Search Of: The Magic Crappie Dock

Across the Southeast, most crappie are in some stage of the spawn.

Spinnerbaits Are The Anywhere, Anytime Bait

[dropcap]I[/dropcap]t’s been said you can fish a spinnerbait just about everywhere and under any conditions. I believe that to be fact. The following are seven proven patterns for spinnerbaits.

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Finding Fish In The Indian River Lagoon

Most anglers can catch a fish but few know how to find them. Here are a few tips for finding fish in the Indian River Lagoon.

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Pat Hutchinson Lands World Record Blue Catfish on Light Tackle

Pat Hutchinson set a new IGFA Women’s 3-kg (6 lb.) Line Class World Record with a 13.61-kilogram (30-pound) blue catfish caught on the James River in Virginia. The record-setting catfish struck her cut bait, and after a determined 22-minute battle, Pat successfully landed the fish. She weighed it on a certified scale before safely releasing it back into the river.

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20 inch sheepshead

ELLE with a snook

Fished all around Lake Toho, but just before we went in…