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Punching Mats for Cold Bass

If you’ve ever found yourself fishing for largemouths after a bitter cold front, then you might be familiar with how tough northern winds can be.

Rebounding Lake Sturgeon Swim Thousands Of Miles Up The Mississippi

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has a pretty cool story to tell about the lengths lake sturgeon will travel …

Fishing Under Bridges

One of the best places to consistently find fish in the Indian River Lagoon and St. Lucie River is underneath the bridges.

Frigid Wintertime Trout

We cannot be careless about the clothing we wear, and there should be some safety planning in place before a trip for some frigid wintertime trout.

Delayed Harvest Trout Season is On

Fall is right around the corner and we are fortunate to have a wide variety of delayed harvest streams to choose from here in Western North Carolina.

Follow the Bait for Fall Bass

The days are shorter. The nights are cooler. Cold fronts are sweeping in, and bass are in the transition that brings some of the best fishing of the year.

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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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