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10,000 Fish just launched their new Shimmer Swimmer and Shimmer Shad soft plastics which combine new designs, profiles, and features suggested by a team of on-the-water experts and a fanbase of passionate anglers. The engineering team combined innovation and forward-thinking designs to upgrade both of the baits in a big way. Scroll below to watch and learn why each lure …
The task of cleaning and maintaining a fishing reel might seem overwhelming but with the right tools and a little direction, the task is easier than you might think. Watch the video as Jordan from Karl’s YouTube channel walks you through the steps of proper reel care. Everything from a quick clean to adding grease or oil to the reel …
This quick video and article highlight the lures and hooks included in a Mystery Tackle Pro Box shipped out in April 2022. Not all Mystery Tackle Boxes are the same which means the box you receive might not exactly match the items in this video however, every box will help anglers save up to 40% compared to retail pricing. Get …
Here are six simple tips to help you target the bass spawn more efficiently. Location and timing are key factors for improving your chances of catching fish but here are a few more things to keep in mind on your quest for that FAT bass. 1) Northern Bays The northern section of lakes receives the most sunlight, which means those …
The “spawn” is another name for the mating process carried out by fish. In freshwater, most fish spawn in the spring, and during this time, anglers have the best chances of catching that particular species. Each species will spawn based on their preferred water temperature, and knowing when and where fish spawn is essential in making the most of your …
An Illinois man was arrested and has now been sentenced for violating the Lacey Act, which bans the sale and transportation of any fish taken illegally. The convicted poacher used commercial-style fishing nets on the Ohio River to catch the heavily protected shovelnose sturgeon. Then, he’d extract the eggs and drive the roe (the term for fish eggs) down to …
By: Evan Gregor Staying power is a hard thing to come by in the fishing world. As angler behaviors change, different lures and lure manufacturers come in and out of style. Panther Martin, one of the original makers of the inline spinner, has remained an industry titan for two reasons: uniqueness and versatility. While inline spinners aren’t the talk of …
The key to prespawn smallmouth bass fishing in rivers is to think critically about where they spent the winter, and where they spawn – and then locating holding places along that route. In many rivers, bass winter in the channel – but in areas out of the current. Places like the backs of wing dams, in deeper holes behind rocks, …
A Mississippi man named Eugene Cronley just reeled in a 131-pound blue catfish shattering the previous state record that stood for 25 years by nearly 36 pounds. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife certified the catch as a new state record blue catfish. The giant fish was caught on April 7, 2022, from the Mississippi River near Natchez, Mississippi. Mr. Cronley …
The musky season is near, so it’s time to gear up and start stretching out in anticipation of those long days casting oversized lures until your arm is ready to fall off. Musky fishing is hard, but your guy Karl is here to make it easier and cheaper this season by providing his favorite musky bucktails, rubbers, and jerkbaits. Remember …
It feels like I discover a new bass lure or rig every other day. New materials, different innovations, or strategic tweaks to current designs constantly catch my eye, but that doesn’t mean I’ve forgotten about the classics. A perfect example is the soft plastic tube. Once considered a go-to bait by most bass anglers, the tube has seemingly spiraled into …
By: Ben Patschull Ice-out in the upper midwest signals the beginning of the annual walleye rush. The melt of ice, snow, and spring rain cause river levels to rise, prompting walleye to transition from their wintering holes to their spawning grounds. In my home state of Wisconsin, anglers flood hotspots like the Wolf, Fox, and Mississippi Rivers with hopes of …
