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A massive, enormous, gigantic 111-pound blue catfish just set the Georgia state record. Tim Trone of Havana, Florida, used cut bream on his Santee Cooper rig when the record-setting fish tugged on his line. The monster catfish measured 58 inches and was caught while tournament fishing on October 17th, 2020 on the Chattahoochee River. Way Down Yonder On The Chattahoochee! Country songs …
Fog can certainly play mind games with anglers when they are fishing in the fall. A thick, soupy mist can blanket a lake or river reducing visibility on the water and making navigation treacherous. Your inability to reach prime fishing spots and the uncertainty as to when the fog will lift can wreak havoc on your plans for the day. …
When angling for trout, whether it’s for stocked fish or their wild counterparts, you’ll be drawing on a precious resource that warrants careful preservation. Unless you plan to eat it, every trout you catch should be handled with care. This post presents five tips to help you improve trout survival when you practice catch and release. Here are 5 tips …
This blog is brought to your by legendary fishing guide John Neporadny Jr. My memories of fishing trips tend to fade after about 60 years of spending time on lakes, rivers and ponds throughout the United States and some other countries. I have been keeping a fishing log since 1981 so I do have some help at recalling various highlights …
Karl’s Amazing Bait Martian Karl’s Amazing Baits little Martian has been was launched into the fishing galaxy because of its unique ability to fool fish. Measuring just under two inches, the Martian has a ribbed body beefy enough for natural hooking ability. Below the frame are two martian like antennas that dangle and quiver with gentle strokes of the rod. …
Is it white bass or sand bass? Personally, I call the fish “white lighting” because they strike with a vicious jolt and then bolt for deep water to pull free from my lure’s hooks. Many Southern anglers refer to them as sand bass but pretty much everywhere else they’re know as white bass. White bass are a silvery, spiny-rayed fish similar …
Whether your favorite fishing spot is a lake, pond or river, fall is the ideal time to fish your spot from the bank. The cool weather of fall causes water temperatures to drop, which triggers baitfish to move into the shallows. Predator fish such as panfish, bass, trout and catfish also move to the shallows to feed on the baitfish. …
Chicago is the city of big shoulders known for vibrant sports, culture, restaurants… and fishing?. While not necessarily known as an anglers paradise, Chicago sits on Lake Michigan’s shores, has a river running through it, and is home to over ten parks with stocked fishing ponds. To help make your windy city fishing experience a breeze, we’ve put together eight …
That’s All Folks Well, I told you it’d be fast. That was our two minute breakdown on the Peacock Bass, a fish known for it’s ferocious nature, inspiring color patterns, and willingness to obliterate top water baits. Please! More Peacocks! If you want to learn more about Peacock Bass and have that mixed in with insane fish catching footage, watch …
Cast and retrieve, cast and retrieve, cast and retrieve. With the Yo-Zuri 3D Inshore Surface Minnow saltwater lure, that is all there is to it. The action picks up right away, as soon as you start to burn it back, as the wiggling body is weighted to dance on any movement. Throw it near cover or around points and get …
If you’re looking for a baitcasting reel that won’t break the bank, this is the list for you. After product testing, research, customer reviews, and an internal discussion amongst fellow anglers, I have put together what I consider to be the best five baitcasting reels for under $100. Having a quality reel will make everything about your day more enjoyable …
Whether it’s a tournament fisherman chasing trophy tarpon or a casual angler who prefers bobbers and worms, chances are someone introduced those people to the sport of fishing. Fishing is accessible, has a low entry cost, and gets people outside, but it’s unquestionably tricky. It’s not like basketball or soccer where you find a safe playing area, hand someone a …
