Freshwater Fishing

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Summer Fishing Tips from the Pros

When it comes to bass fishing, all the greats know location is everything.

The What and How’s of Shad Spawn!

Although it’s a short period of time, shad spawn when the water temperatures hit upper sixties to low seventies and during the full moon.

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.

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Flounder Fishing Tips

Here are some tips on catching flounder that some might not have tried. The technique I am about to share has some benefits over the more mainstream methods. It is also so simple and easy to use. I rig my son’s rod this way.

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The Evolution of Tackle

This article explores the deep historical roots of fishing gear, revealing that basic tools like hooks and rods date back thousands of years to ancient civilizations like Egypt and China. It traces the transition from primitive materials—such as shell hooks and horsehair lines—to modern innovations like fiberglass rods, monofilament lines, and precision-engineered reels. Ultimately, the piece highlights how today's high-tech tackle is a refined evolution of original concepts driven by advanced engineering and new materials.

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