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According to the Stockton Record – Richard Bartoni recently reeled in a 19.96 rainbow trout tolling a gold/bronze Rapala crankbait tied to 4lb test on Lake Amador. The lake record-setting rainbow measured 32 inches and had a 22-inch girth. Lake Amador is a small 385 acre in Northern California situated about 30 miles east of the halfway point between Stockton …
Daylight hours lengthen and the water begins to warm as winter gradually turns into spring. It’s prespawn bass fishing time. During this seasonal transition, bass emerge from their wintertime haunts in search of a spawning site. However, moody early spring weather with its barrage of warm and cold fronts prevent bass from immediately building nests in the shallows. While awaiting …
From the New Mexico Game & Fish weekly fishing report – 13-year-old Alonso Ordaz recently landed a 55lb blue catfish while fishing on Elephant Butte Lake with his father. The two were using cut bait rigged on a Santee Cooper Rig while targeting fish on New Mexico’s largest reservoir. To qualify for a new fishing state record, anglers must weigh their catch on a …
Prespawn fishing is prime time for targeting big bass. They’re at their seasonal heaviest, they’re up shallow, and they can be extremely aggressive – as they’re actively trying to put on weight before the spawn. If you get on the right school, you can have a day to remember. The flipside of that coin is that pre-spawn bass can be …
February 24th, 2021: Back for round two of “Fishing In A New Place” with your host and multi-species angler, Tim. In the previous edition, we talked about my approach to dissecting a new water body. We discussed checking online reports, speaking with locals, and embracing the fish species most available. The last line rings especially true for me since I’ve …
Officials on scene said the current was moving so slow, it was easy for rescue crew divers to rescue the men using a rapid deployable craft. The divers got the men off their mattress, which was on top of an ice sheet — and on to land. There were no injuries reported and both men were able to get to …
February 12th, 2021: Two weeks ago, the lease for my apartment in Chicago ended; I packed my bags, grabbed one last slice of pizza, and said goodbye to my beloved neighborhood of Bridgeport. Next stop, Phoenix, Arizona. My cousin Charlie lives just outside of the city, and he invited me to crash on his couch for the next month. With …
Written By: John Neporadny What is the best bass casting rod under $100?, don’t worry, we’ll get to that but let’s start here: While fishing with Rick Clunn a couple times I discovered the Bassmaster superstar relies on only one baitcast rod for most of his bass fishing techniques. Clunn told me in his early bass club days that he …
Canadian angler and smallmouth savant Jeff Gustafson hoisted the big blue B.A.S.S. Elite Series trophy over his head this past weekend in Knoxville, Tennessee. Jeff, known as “Gussy” won the second Elite Series event of the season on the famed Tennessee River. When anglers think of the Tennessee River Valley in March, it’s often about prespawn largemouth bass. This robust …
Written/Compiled by Tierra Goldston & Zoë DePreta In honor of Women’s History Month, we have decided to highlight and honor some of the “firsts” for female anglers. Below is a list of some of the highlights, but this certainly isn’t an exhaustive list, and there are plenty more firsts that have yet to be had! Kim Bain-Moore Kim, listed by …
Cold winter temperatures can make it tough to get out and catch bass, but it makes for a perfect opportunity to hit the bank and catch some panfish. For anglers living near open water during the winter months, bank fishing for slab panfish can be the best way to spend the afternoon. Watch Andrew Nordbye break down baits from a …
Spring is just around the corner, and to me, that means one thing: BIG. FAT. BASS. After a long winter, I’m patiently waiting for the ability to start slinging baits and ripping lips. I’ve spent hours in the garage this winter stocking, organizing, and tweaking my fishing tackle for the upcoming season. With hundreds of lures to choose from, deciding …
