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A couple weeks back I headed into the woods behind the family cabin to retrieve a small aluminum boat that had been dumped there nearly a decade ago after 40 years of faithful service. The transom was rotted out, so Maddie and I replaced it with some treated lumber, then attached an old 6-horse outboard.…
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FLW Pro Fishing Tip of the Week M&M’s Pro Jim Moynagh, Carver, Minnesota Some guys like to run a long way to get away from the pack of other fishermen. Other guys have to run a long way because that’s their only shot at finding fish. To me it’s better to start looking for fish…
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I am going to open a can of worms and not because I am going fishing. Here are a couple different scenarios; what are your thoughts on each: 1. Tarpon School A few years back I was off the west coast of Florida, shooting a show on tarpon fishing. In this area, small pods of…
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The tournament that I fished this past weekend is one of those that I wish I could soon forget, like a bad taste that lingers in my mouth. My partner and I put two plus days of practice in and actually had confidence in the fish we had found and the way we thought we…
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The past few days have been a lesson in space. And time. And when I ignored either, the fish simply ignored me. Want to catch more fish? Then understanding the true meaning of strike zone is a critical, as is applying that knowledge on the water. About a week ago, I slid into a shallow…
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FLW Pro Fishing Tip of the Week National Guard Pro Brett Hite, Phoenix, Arizona When I’m practicing for an upcoming tournament, there are a couple of important things I take into account. For one, there’s the body of water I’m fishing. Is it a Lake Guntersville, or a Beaver Lake? If I figure it’s going…
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So will it be walleyes and pike, brook trout and salmon, or arctic char in the far, far, north? It’s really up to you! And I’ll be your guide the entire trip! And by the way the province of Quebec will pick up your tab. And even if you don’t win the grand prize in…
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I get quite a few questions when it comes to baitcasting reel gear ratios and how they apply to bass fishing. There are basically four main gear ratios: Burners – 7.1:1 or slightly higher Normal – 6.2:1 or there about Low Speed – 5.1:1 Ultra Low – 3.8:1 up to about 4.7:1 Well what do…
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This morning I picked up my new boat. Really, it’s not a “new” boat considering it was built in 1994, but for me it is new and I am tickled to have it. “It” is a Ranger 681C powered by a 1994 Yamaha 90 two-stroke outboard. To be honest, I can’t really explain why I’ve wanted to own this particular…
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Tiny tubes for panfish and trout are enormously popular these days. Do a quick search through online biggies Bass Pro and Cabela’s and you’ll find a several 1 to 2-inch models available from a variety of manufacturers like Southern Pro, Northland Tackle, Yum, Gary Yamamoto, Strike King, Lucky E Strike, Berkley and Bass Pro and more. And these baits are pretty…
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FLW Pro Fishing Tip of the Week Rayovac Pro Jason Christie, Park Hill, Oklahoma A lot of guys underestimate or discount the mental game involved in bass fishing. When you’re fishing in a tournament, or practicing for one, you don’t want any distractions or anything on your mind except figuring out the bass. Before you…
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According to the little weather-caster in my phone, it’s 66 here right now with a southeast wind blowing 14 mph, with gusts to 30. It’s one of those days you could get blown off if you are fishing big water like the Great Lakes, and even smaller lakes and rivers could be dangerous in some cases. Anglers…
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FLW Castrol GTX Pro David Dudley came from behind in stunning fashion this past weekend on Beaver Lake. Dudley was lurking back in 4th place coming into the final round at nearly 5lbs back of Scott Canterbury and first place. Dudley’s 16lbs 9oz was the second biggest bag of the final day and it helped…
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FLW Pro Fishing Tip of the Week Chevy Pro Bryan Thrift, Shelby, North Carolina One of the best places to fish for postspawn bass is under docks that are near where they spawned. These fish will stick around for a while unless the bottom falls out of the lake. Of course, bass aren’t under every…
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I was at Berkley’s Spirit Lake, Iowa, facility a few days back for a meeting. I love walking into that building because it simply reeks fishing, and I’m not just smelling the Gulp! they manufacture there. For decades this was the national headquarters for the company (it’s now in Columbia, South Carolina), and it’s still…
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If you are a tournament bass angler, your season is likely starting to ramp up and many parts of the country air and water temperatures are steadily climbing. Typically, the warmer the conditions, the more emphasis you need to put on proper fish care. Fish care can make or break your day if you are…
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A week or so ago I had over 60 of the top tackle bag/boxes on the market spread out before me. The goal was to evaluate each one for an upcoming piece in the digital edition of North American Fisherman magazine. Fellow evaluators Jim Edlund, who grew up in the bag of his dad’s bait…
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FLW Pro Fishing Tip of the Week Walmart Pro Wes Strader, Spring City, Tennessee Those toolbox liners that absorb moisture so that tools won’t rust will also keep fish hooks from rusting, which is why I use them in my tackle boxes. I’ll cut out a piece to cover the whole lid of a Plano…
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If memory serves, modular tackle storage system became popular about 13-14 years ago, with companies like Flambeau and Plano offering customizable clear plastic utility boxes in various sizes. These boxes were then carried in hard boxes or soft bags designed specifically for the purpose. I was a fan of the trend from the beginning because it allowed me…
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One of the most frequent questions I get is from beginning anglers is that they want to know the best way to learn about bass fishing and get into tournament bass fishing. I always respond the same way, the first and best step in my mind is to join a local bass fishing club. There…
