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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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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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