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The practice of catch and release fishing spawned from bass tournaments keeps evolving. While some tournament circuits continue to use the traditional format of weighing in a fish on stage and then releasing it, kayak bass circuits have established a format of CPR (Catch, Photo, Release) that immediately returns the fish to the water after the catch. The new Major …

Crappie readily bite for nearly everyone in the spring, but these panfish become more of a challenge to catch in the heat of summer. When the summertime sun raises water temperatures above the 80-degree mark, crappie seek deeper water and heavier cover. The fish still remain active though as they feed on schools of shad passing through the crappie’s hot-weather …

Fishing etiquette is important, especially as fishing pressure rises on our waterways so does the chance for conflict between anglers. From personal experience and more than 20 years of covering bass tournaments for media outlets I have seen or heard of wars of words on the water and in one case a fisticuffs battle between tournament competitors. Issues such as …

Northern Pike fishing is popular in Europe and Russia, and continues to grow in popularity in North America. This popularity is due in large part to their trophy size potential, strong fight, and great taste. These toothy monsters are often simply known as “pike” or “northern.” With green backs/yellowish white bellies, long powerful bodies, and sharp inwards pointed teeth, pike …

Owning a boat makes it easier to remember what to bring for my fishing trips because many of the items I use are already stored in the boat. However, there are times when I fish with a friend in his boat or fish from the bank and need to decide what I should bring with me. I am guilty of …

Think big, flashy and noisy when selecting lures to catch bass on muddy water lakes. A bass’ sight is hindered in murky water so the fish has to rely on its other senses to hone in on prey. Bass are equipped with a lateral line which works like an ear and detects vibrations resulting from water displacement. So big lures …

Choosing a spinning or baitcasting rod can be a challenge for new anglers. Generally, your skill level and the species of fish you enjoy catching will determine which type of fishing rod you should select. The two basic types of rods are casting and spinning rods. Casting rods are designed for baitcast and spincast reels whereas spinning rods are matched …