Jan 01

What Are Some Things to Try for Fishing Success

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The new fishing season is almost here in most northern parts of the US. So what can you do to get ready for it and have more success fishing? Bob Jensen offers some tips to make your new fishing season more successful.

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Jan 01

Getting Fishing Tackle Ready for the New Fishing Season

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Its time to get tackle ready for spring fishing. Some of us get to enjoy open water fishing all year but some have to contend with frozen lakes. Either way, this is a good time to get your fishing tackle ready. Glenn Walker offers some tips for getting […]

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Jan 01

Why Do Some Bass Fishing Plugs So Expensive?

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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 bigger […]

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Jan 01

What Exactly Is A Bass Pro Fisherman and How Can They Help Me?

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Bass pro fishermen are hard working, dedicated tournament fisherman that have fishing as their career. They live fishing every day of their lives, from practicing for a tournament to working with the media. That work with the media can help you. I have fished with several bass pros […]

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Jan 01

How To Fish Seems Like a Simple Question

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Ask someone “How to fish?’ and you might get a lot of different answers. Depending on the species you are after, your answer will definitely vary since techniques vary greatly. And a non-fisherman might give a surprising answer. For beginners, how to fish would include basics like […]

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Jan 01

Fishing A Night Tournament

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A night tournament I fished was frustrating in several ways, but I managed to catch some fish and place third. What I did may give you some clues of what to try if you fish late in the afternoon or at night. They worked for me and if I […]

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Jan 01

Fishing Around Savannah

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Savannah, Georgia is many things – good food, historic sites and great fishing. You usually think of saltwater fishing in a coastal city like Savannah but bass fishing in the river can be outstanding. I got to go out with a great guy there and learn how to catch […]

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Jan 01

What Is End of Season Ice Fishing and Why Should I Care?

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Spring is near and end of season ice fishing is here. What is end of season ice fishing? Bob Jensen explains it, why it is good, why you should go fishing and what tackle to use. He also gives some tips on when and how to fish.

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Jan 01

What Are Spring Crappie and How Do I Find Them?

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Crappie are fun to catch and delicious to eat. Spring is a great time to catch them. But where do you start?
Scott Glorvigen has some tips on where in a lake to find them and what lures, rods and lines to most effectively catch them.

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Jan 01

Does Moonlight Make A Difference When Fishing A Bass Tournament?

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A tournament I fished last summer was tough, but I got more bites in the 30 minutes after the moonlight brightened the night than I did in the first seven hours. So the moon did seem to make a difference. My methods to catch a few bass and place […]

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Jan 01

Fun Fishing On Guntersville, Jackson and Tobesofkee

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I got to go to three different lakes in a short time and it was fun fishing Lake Guntersville, Lake Jackson and Lake Tobosofkee. The fishing was very different but there were two things just alike. I didn’t have much luck catching bass, and it was extremely hot!

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Jan 01

Fishing for Bass On Lake Tobesofkee

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I fished a tournament on Lake Tobesofkee in central Georgia, near Macon, with a very good bass fisherman and we won. I say “we” but I caught only two of the seven keeper bass we weighed in. Before the tournament we had gone out and gotten […]

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Jan 01

Where Have All the Bullheads Gone In My Pond?

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After owning my pond for a few years I started seeing a few small bullheads coming up to feed. Then there were more and more, and they grew, with many reaching three pounds. But a few years later they all disappeared. I have no idea what happened to them […]

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Jan 01

Fishing the Flint River

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I had a wonderful trip fishing the Flint River last Summer. We floated deeper sections of the river and waded the shoals. Bass fishing was slow for our target, the Shoal Bass in the river, but wildlife was abundant and fun to watch. And my companions made the trip […]

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Jan 01

The 2013 Bassmasters Classic Starts Tomorrow

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Tomorrow, Friday, February 22, 2013, the Bassmasters Classic starts on Grand Lake in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Fifty-three of the top bass fishermen in the world will compete for the title. Winning will mean taking home a half-million dollars and maybe twice that much more in endorsements.

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