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Fluorocarbon fishing line has a sticker price that steers a lot of novices to the bargain rack of monofilament line, but savvy anglers know the extra cost of fluorocarbon pays better dividends as a long-term investment. Fluorocarbon line became the rage of bass fishing when anglers discovered its sensitivity and invisibility increased bites, especially on heavily fished waters. Japanese anglers …
If you watch the professionals’ land bass during a tournament, you will notice something missing. Landing fish with a net is a common practice among many anglers. When the Bassmaster Tournament Trail initiated a no net rule several years ago, it started a new trend among bass anglers. Smaller regional and local tournament circuits still allow nets and recreational anglers to use …
The Rapala DT Series of crankbaits makes it easier for you to figure out which lure to choose to catch bass at various depths. The DT stands for “dives to” so the crankbaits dive fast to pre-set depths and stay in the strike zone longer than other crankbaits. If you choose a DT-10 for example, the crankbait will dive to …
All anglers have that one dependable bait they lean on when things get tough. For trout anglers, it may be a feathered jig head or the old trusty inline spinner. When bass fishing gets tough, two rigs anglers are continually reaching for are a wacky rigged worms and the Ned Rig. Both of these finesse tactics seem to trigger strikes …
This month’s Mystery Tackle Box bass showcase is brought to us by Fishing With Jeter. This quick video hits everything you need to know about the lures included while providing a few bonus fishing tips. Thanks to Jeter and everyone else who filmed videos this month. What Is A Mystery Tackle Box Unboxing? Since 2012, Mystery Tackle Box subscribers haven …
Did he just say, “jerkbaits for trout?” Hear me out. When you are looking to upgrade from the typical 12 inch stocker rainbows and catch yourself a trophy trout, your best bet is a jerkbait. Once native trout (and stockers, sometimes) reach a certain size, they move to a strictly baitfish diet. This means your bug imitators or live grasshoppers …
If there was ever a time to go catfishing in North Carolina, it’s right now. In July 2020, two record catfish were confirmed by the North Carolina Wildlife Commission. Here’s the story: North Carolina Record Blue Catfish The first record-setting cat was a 121 pound, 9-ounce blue catfish hauled in by Joey Baird. Fishing cut bait in a feeder creek …
Go to any fishing store or scroll through any online tackle shop (shout out Karl’s), and you’ll see an endless supply of soft plastic baits. Some baits take on the look of things found in nature – fish, bugs, crawfish, or amphibians. And other soft plastics look like nothing you will ever see on a lake, river, or pond. But …
Look, I know how this probably sounds – This person works for a fishing company and is obligated to promote the fishing products they sell… Sure, this is 100% true. If I want to keep the paychecks rolling in, I better continue to do my job and follow direction.. However, NO ONE told me to write this article, I’m putting …
Like many Americans, two of my brothers are currently off work and have found themselves with more free time. Instead of sitting at home, twiddling their thumbs, my brothers decided to take a road trip from Chicago to Montana. It was one of those spur-of-the-moment ideas that quickly gained traction. As they bounced around plans and ideas, I was trying …
The hollow body frog ranks as one of the best topwater lures for bass fishing whether in weeds or open water. The frog’s hollow body makes it extremely buoyant so it rides high on the surface of weed mats and in open water. The frog’s hooks are positioned alongside the upper portion of the lure’s body to make it weedless …
Bassin’ Bill breaks down three of his favorite summer fishing rigs for targeting shallow water bass. Fish are active and hungry during the summer months when the water increases their body temperature which inevitably increases their metabolism. What does this mean to bass anglers? This mean fish are hungry and willing to eat. Bass roam shallow water areas looking for …
