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Hooks impaled in your skin, cuts from a fish’s sharp fins, and other fishing-related wounds can be immediately treated by carrying some basic medical supplies. Accidents happen on the water so you need to be prepared for those mishaps by carrying a first-aid kit to help you treat minor injuries and keep you fishing. One of my recent fishing trips …
In Southern Illinois, the United States Army Corps of Engineers is requesting recycled Christmas trees from locals who celebrate to make the fishing on Rend Lake better. By bundling Christmas trees together and weighing the bundles down at their bases, usually with cement blocks, the engineers make brush piles that are then dumped into the lake. The underwater structure serves …
Like in fishing, scrolling through Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace brings on the thrill of the hunt; I get genuinely excited scanning at unique versions of things that I am never going to buy. Call me crazy, but I like to know what’s out there. Fishing is my hobby, job, and the genesis of almost every search entry on Craigslist, and …
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 holidays are here again and finding the perfect fishing gift is not always easy…until now and we’re happy to help! Mystery Tackle Box is the perfect fishing gift for the fisherman in your life. Each month, your favorite angler will receive a box full of the latest fishing lures selected by our team of experts along with detailed information …
That’s right. Mustard flavored walleye! While there are many ways to cook fish, this simple recipe doesn’t require much prep time, and it involves ingredients found in most American pantries. Ingredients: Walleye Mustard Flour Pepper Salt Vegetable Oil Process: Start with clean fish fillets Mix flour and pepper in a large bowl Add walleye to a separate large bowl Liberally …
Trout waters remain about the same temperature throughout the year so it’s fairly easy to pick lures that catch trout year-round. Any lures that imitate aquatic creatures are the best picks for year-round trout fishing whereas lures imitating terrestrial insects are more seasonal choices for catching trout. Here are seven lures you can depend on for catching trout throughout all …
When angling for trout, whether it’s for stocked fish or their wild counterparts, you’ll be drawing on a precious resource that warrants careful preservation. Unless you plan to eat it, every trout you catch should be handled with care. This post presents five tips to help you improve trout survival when you practice catch and release. Here are 5 tips …
This blog is brought to your by legendary fishing guide John Neporadny Jr. My memories of fishing trips tend to fade after about 60 years of spending time on lakes, rivers and ponds throughout the United States and some other countries. I have been keeping a fishing log since 1981 so I do have some help at recalling various highlights …
Chicago is the city of big shoulders known for vibrant sports, culture, restaurants… and fishing?. While not necessarily known as an anglers paradise, Chicago sits on Lake Michigan’s shores, has a river running through it, and is home to over ten parks with stocked fishing ponds. To help make your windy city fishing experience a breeze, we’ve put together eight …
That’s All Folks Well, I told you it’d be fast. That was our two minute breakdown on the Peacock Bass, a fish known for it’s ferocious nature, inspiring color patterns, and willingness to obliterate top water baits. Please! More Peacocks! If you want to learn more about Peacock Bass and have that mixed in with insane fish catching footage, watch …
Whether it’s a tournament fisherman chasing trophy tarpon or a casual angler who prefers bobbers and worms, chances are someone introduced those people to the sport of fishing. Fishing is accessible, has a low entry cost, and gets people outside, but it’s unquestionably tricky. It’s not like basketball or soccer where you find a safe playing area, hand someone a …
