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Shad are baitfish that swim throughout lakes rivers, and reservoirs in North America. The term ‘Shad’ actually includes a ton of different subspecies, but in bass fishing, shad usually refers to gizzard or threadfin shad. Shad are snack-sized and full of nutrients making them a favorite meal for hungry bass. Shad Spawning Habits Shad spawn each spring/summer when the water …
Black Friday fishing deals only come around once a year, so you’ll want to make sure you don’t miss out on the savings. Don’t break the bank for your tackle, save some money and load up with all of these black Friday fishing deals! 1. Mystery Tackle Box Why it makes a great fishing gift: A fun way for anglers …
Fisherman are ALWAYS hard to please when searching for the perfect fishing gifts. There are so many different types of fishing it’s hard to know what to get, and when to get it. Most gift-givers try to get around this by buying generic gift cards to sporting goods retailers. But, that’s impersonal and just plain boring. Mystery Tackle Box has solved …
The Googan Squad Scout is a suspending jerkbait on the hunt for a mondo. A neutrally buoyant lure that doesn’t quite float and doesn’t quite sink, the Scout suspends in the water column with a nose-down look, daring fish to take a swipe. Each Googan Squad Scout is built with an ultra-tough shell shaped like a streamlined baitfish. The torpedo …
I know some people who turn up their noses when a fellow angler talks about catching carp, drum, gar or some other less sought-after fish. These underrated species are considered trash fish to bass and trout purists, but I just like to catch any fish that bites and puts up a hard fight. So if the bass, trout or crappie …
Panfish (primarily sunfish, crappie, and perch) are some of America’s favorite fish to catch because they are eager and willing to bite and plentiful in most fisheries across the country. Perhaps the most fun time of the year to target panfish is in the spring. At this time, the fish are in the shallows and looking to feed before and …
For anglers growing up in the northern states, the term ”tip-up fishing” is something you’ve likely heard before. If you’re unfamiliar with ice fishing or live somewhere lakes don’t freeze over, hold on! This short article covers a topic I think any angler will find interesting. Here is the need to know basics for tip-up fishing. How Do Tip-Ups Work? A …
Detecting a light bite is not as easy as it may seem especially with light-biting panfish or finicky bass. Everyone wants to know how to catch more fish and rightfully so. There are many ways to accomplish this. Probably the most simple way to catch more fish is to detect bites more efficiently. You would be surprised how many bites …
The Storm Wiggle Wart is one of those baits every angler should have in their tackle box year round. We all know these lures. For reasons unknown, they seem to catch more and bigger fish than the others in our arsenal. They are the tricks up our sleeves when nothing else seems to work. One such bait is the Storm …
A blade bait can be an incredible way to catch numerous species of fish during any season. This often-misunderstood lure has a few subtleties which can make or break a fishing outing. Next time you stumble upon a great blade bait bite make sure you remember these three tips. Experiment Like Crazy Oftentimes what attracts fish to the blade bait …
Learning how to ice fishing helps northern anglers fend off cabin fever. Ice fishing is not for the faint of heart. In fact, it can be downright brutal at times with 20+ mph winds and frequent sub-0 degree temperatures. However, if you are located in the part of the country that acquires enough ice to walk on I am sure …
Knowing how to fish for walleye is something that most midwestern anglers are familiar with. Chances are if you have ever gone walleye fishing, you know the value of the elusive walleye. It seems to be every North Country fisherman’s holy grail. ‘Ole Marble Eyes may be the most prized fish in the North, but it may also be the …
