Freshwater Fishing

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Stalking a Fish Called Walter on Arrowhead Lake

By Wayne Hooper There is a big bass known as “Walter” in Arrowhead Lake in Southern Maine and only Clyde …

Fall Shallows Equal Great Fishing

Sometimes you hit the fishing scene just right. That happened to a buddy and me some years ago fishing in …

Finding Freshwater Fish in the Fall

As with spring, fall is in a state of transition in all things, including fishing. Waters and weather are turning cooler, fish are changing their living habits and habitats, and where you caught them in the summer is no longer valid in the fall.

Fishing Frog Hollow: North Georgia’s Special Place

Where do you want to go fishing? When you think of the options, most folks think of a local stream or lake, but, get this: there is a world-class fly fishing destination just outside of Atlanta. It’s a day trip with trophy trout.

Basics on Basic Freshwater Fishing Fun

Basic summer fishing can incorporate almost any type of freshwater fishing fun. It can include hard-core constant casting all day long to bass structure or sitting in a boat soaking bait for carp. I like both, with the ease of boat fishing bait for carp a leisurely way to spend a hot summer afternoon.

Summertime Bass Fishing on Lake Lanier

As we move into the summer in North Georgia, an angler has many options to catch spots here on “Big Sid.”

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Gaining Confidence in a New Lure is Key

Gaining confidence in a new lure is key to having success fishing with it. Without confidence you might not tie it on or keep it on for long.

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Fisherman Lands World-Record Super Cow

On a long-range fishing trip from San Diego, Earl Gill IV landed an extraordinary yellowfin tuna weighing 443 pounds—a staggering 16 pounds more than the existing world record for a yellowfin caught on rod and reel.