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The spinnerbait is about as tried and true as it comes for bass lures – you’d be hard pressed to find an angler worth his salt that hasn’t caught at least a bass or two with the old safety pin. Spinnerbait tips come in all shapes and sizes, but rarely focus on the description of the blades attached. One of …
TightlineTV is in the studio and ready to crack open a Mystery Tackle Pro Bass Box! The Pro series is available in Bass, Walleye, and Saltwater options, with each box holding a value of $40. Anglers can expect top-tier lures from their favorite brands along with new and often highly innovative products from regional or upcoming companies. Each Mystery Tackle Box …
Justin Rackley, known as Lake Fork Guy in the fishing community, just hit 1 million subscribers on YouTube! A former high school baseball pitching ace Justin then went onto fish in college, become a fishing guide, and then work as a sales rep for Shimano. After doing all of that, Justin created the LakeForkGuy YouTube channel. Which, according to YouTube, …
Often overlooked and usually underappreciated, the white bass catches a bad wrap. While they won’t earn your points at bass tournaments, and most panfish anglers don’t specifically target them, white bass fight hard and taste delicious. They also aren’t necessarily picky eaters, meaning new and experienced anglers can find success using a myriad of baits, including swimbaits, small crankbaits, inline …
The new Montana state record Walleye was caught from Holter Lake by Trevor Johnson of Helena, Montana. Appropriately, Trevor was using a “jig,” according to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Weighing 18.02 pounds officially, the fish measured out to 32” inches long with a 22” inch girth. According to the Minnesota DNR, an average walleye will take anywhere from 4-5 years …
Brant from AnglerUp brings us on a brackish water adventure where he cruises around catching redfish and… well, I can’t say. You’ll have to watch the video to find out. I can say that Brant uses baits featured in a recent Mystery Tackle Box Pro while changing locations and his presentation on the fly. He’s joined by cameraman Ron, who shows up what looks …
Michigan angler Bill Mathews showcases 5 of his favorite spring baits for fishing up north. Bass habits remain similar anywhere you go, but when and where they decide to do things like move shallow, spawn, and transition into summer patterns depends on where they live. The bass spawn might be long over with in the south, but in places like Michigan, Minnesota, …
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Smallmouth bass were once considered just a northern relative of the black bass family. Now smallmouth bass fishing is now an All-American gamefish pursuit. Smallmouth bass live in many habitats ranging from cool waters of rivers and streams to deep reservoirs and crystal-clear natural lakes. You can find smallmouth bass in waterways either above or below the Mason-Dixon Line. Many …
Do you know your state fish? Here is the list of every freshwater fish in America. Scroll through and learn more about each state fish. Especially Hawaii, it’s a mouth full!
Father’s have been getting their sons into fishing since fishing was invented. We should all be thankful for them giving us this tremendous gift, learning how to catch, release, fillet, photograph, EVERYTHING! Your whole fishing career probably started with this man buying you a snoopy bobber or barbie pole and putting you on a pond bluegill. This is the obvious reason …
Are you ready for the fishing opener this weekend? Are the rods prepped? Tackle organized? And did you text your fishing buddies? If not, you better get on it, the Minnesota opener is May 15th, and to some, it’s more exciting than Christmas! This Minnesota Fishing Opener, also known as the Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener, started back in 1948 to …
