Jan 01
Whether you have to return your catch to the water, or simply want to do so, you have to take the right steps to ensure that the fish is unharmed. Read my 12 Commandments for Catch-and-Release to learn how.
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Jan 01
It’s great to see the smile and excitement that youngsters have when they catch fish. That’s equally true for girls and boys. You can start them young as long as you make it a fun experience.
Action and Fun is the Mantra for Taking Youngsters Fishing originally appeared on About.com […]
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Jan 01
Fish big lakes and reservoirs that are shallow can also be skittish. That’s why it helps when you’re trolling to be able to get your lures off to the side, away from the boat’s path of travel. The answer is using sideplaners.
How to Use a Sideplaner to Troll Up Fish […]
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Jan 01
People who fish for recreation have the best opportunity to enjoy a meal of fresh and nutritious fish, but only if attention is paid to fish care from the time they catch it to the time they cook it. Here are the details.
What Happens After the Catch Matters a Great […]
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Jan 01
Yellow perch are a great fish on the table, and popular to catch in any season, but especially in the cool waters of spring. Here are some facts about their life and behavior. Species Profile: Yellow Perch
Facts About Yellow Perch originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Wednesday, April 16th, […]
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Jan 01
You don’t fish a dry line, so how your line functions when it’s wet is what’s important. That’s why abrasion resistance tests on dry line, as you may see at a sport show, are irrelevant. Learn more about this quality of fishing lines: Facts About Line Abrasion.
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Jan 01
It was caught in what is now an obscure oxbow in Georgia, just three hours from Augusta, and became a legend that every bass angler would love to best. There was no known photo of the fish, but we do know what lure caught it.
Discover the interesting story behind this […]
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Jan 01
It may be cold but the fishing’s going to heat up. You can enjoy good spring action if you understand how temperature affects bass and influences the places where they’re likely to be found. Then you can adapt accordingly.
Temperature Drives Early-Season Bass Fishing originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on […]
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Jan 01
Sports and games all have formal rules. In fishing, these are called regulations, but they’re also laws. And they vary from state to state, even from one body of water to the next. Here’s an introduction to the top regs that you need to know.
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Jan 01
Many of you know that a little over a year ago I resigned as the guide here on the site. The reason I resigned as the guide to Saltwater Fishing here at About.com was my wife’s terminal illness. I could no longer keep the site up to […]
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Jan 01
It seems strange knowing, after 16 years of doing this site, this is the last post I will ever make here. This site had become a big part of my life and I have enjoyed doing it. I appreciate all of you that visited and sent me […]
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Jan 01
Over 16 years ago I saw a small note in the newspaper looking for writers for the web. At that time I had never even been on the web but I applied and got this site. Over the past 16 years I enjoyed working on it and met […]
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Jan 01
I love fishing Lake Martin in Alabama and all three Griffin bass clubs go over there every October for a big weekend tournament. We have a lot of fun and usually catch a bunch of bass. My experiences a few years ago might give you some ideas on […]
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Jan 01
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Jan 01
Some bass fishing plugs are so expensive you are afraid to use them for fear of losing them. Plugs costing $15 to $25 are not unusual. But are they worth it? Some think so, especially tournament fishermen, who can win thousands of dollars by catching that one more […]
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