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15-Plus Pounders from Louisiana
It’s that time of year. During the stages of the spring spawn, anglers across the country have been landing some huge largemouth bass.
All-Star Action From The Keys
Our March issues feature MLB All-Star JD Martinez and his adventures with Capt. Brandon “The Bean” Storin in the Florida Keys. Check out this video from Bean Sportfishing TV. JD hauls in one of the biggest yellowtails we’ve ever seen at about the 11-minute mark.
That’s A Mighty Big Bait
Gizzard shad grow pretty large, but we’ve never seen one like this 5-pounder from South Dakota. It’d take a big catfish, striper or walleye to swallow this giant baitfish!
Grisly Shark News
Here’s a roundup of recent shark encounters that’ll make you think twice before taking a swim.
Uni Knot for Braid
We’ve said before that the Uni Knot is the best all-around knot an angler can have in their repertoire for monofilament and fluorocarbon line. The Uni’s shortcoming is it doesn’t perform well with braided line.Never fear! The Braid Uni Knot is here! Essentially the standard Uni Knot on steroids, this modification helps the knot bind on slick braid.
Regs Changes Coming for Louisiana Redfish
Louisiana Reds in Decline! The world’s best redfish fishery is in trouble, and management changes are coming for recreational anglers. Have you noticed a declining fishery? Would you support stricter regulations?
The Angler Magazine Catches Up with Elite Series Pro Takumi Ito
Professional bass angler Takumi Ito came to the United States from Japan in 2019 with a dream of competing on the sport’s biggest stage. It didn’t take him long to become a top contender among the big dogs in the Bassmaster Elite Series.
Somethin’ Different Contributed by Alpharetta Outfitters
On the Fly: Spring means spawning baitfish in inland and coastal waters across the country. You can bet predatory species will be chowing down on the bounty. Here’s an awesome baitfish pattern, the Somethin’ Different, dreamed up by our friends at Alpharetta Outfitters in Georgia. It’s a beefed-up variation of classic patterns designed to better mimic baitfish with wide profiles.
Young Anglers Reel in Sailfish Dreams at Second Annual Keys Kids Tournament
On February 8th, fifty-seven young anglers set sail on 21 boats in the waters of Islamorada for the Second Annual Keys Kids Sailfish Tournament. This free, one-day event featured youth in two divisions: small-fry (ages 0-10) and junior (ages 11-16).Dry Tortugas Are a Hidden Jewel
The seven small islands that make up the Dry Tortugas lie 70 miles due west of Key West, a fisherman’s and naturalist’s paradise. These are hidden jewels.Speargun Loading Tips
It’s not uncommon to struggle with speargun loading, you may think they made the bands too short. If you give it time & use the right method, it's easy.
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