My dog Rip and I had a problem with yellowjackets on my pond one day when we went fishing. We both got stung a lot and I had to throw him into the water to get them off – twice! I almost had to jump in. […]
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Read the full article. Click on the author/publication link.I fish club bass tournaments every month of the year, including December. Here are my thoughts before the tournament, what I thought I would use under the conditions, and my worries. Then you can see the tournament results and find out if I was right!
picture (c) Ronnie Garrison
December Bass […]
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Read the full article. Click on the author/publication link.Two fishing trips I took, one to the Alabama River and the other to Lake Lanier, taught me some tips on catching fish that might help you. The lakes are very different and the fishing is nothing alike, but we caught some nice bass on both lakes within […]
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Read the full article. Click on the author/publication link.As the year ends this is a good time to do as the song “Auld Lang Syne” suggest and remember family and friends. Those of us that love fishing have many influences on our lives, and old acquaintances play an important part of that love. I had many […]
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Read the full article. Click on the author/publication link.When freshwater flows into saltwater and mingles with it, it is called brackish water. Not as salty as the ocean but with some salt, many kinds of fish inhabit it and thrive in it. Brackish water can provide fantastic fishing for many species.
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Read the full article. Click on the author/publication link.When you hear bass fishermen talking about cover and structure, what do they mean? Many use the terms interchangeably, and you can’t tell what they mean without figuring out the details. If you know the difference between cover and structure it will make understanding the actions of bass […]
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Read the full article. Click on the author/publication link.I grew up near Augusta, Georgia but had no idea all the outdoor activities that are available near there until recently. Here are some of the things I found out that are in the area on a visit back home a few years ago. Check them out and […]
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Read the full article. Click on the author/publication link.What is stroking a jig and should I do it? Stroking a jig is a special way of fishing a jig and pig and, at times, it will catch bass when other things won’t draw strikes. Learn how to stroke a jig and try it to […]
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Read the full article. Click on the author/publication link.If you don’t want to get out and fish in the miserable cold winter weather now is a good time to work on your gear, getting it in tip top shape for the next time you use it. You can save a lot of money by repairing lures […]
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Read the full article. Click on the author/publication link.People that love the outdoors often wish they could have a job where they work outdoors. That sounds good to many of us. I am fortunate to have something of a second career as an outdoor writer. It is fun, but without my retirement pay from my 29 […]
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Read the full article. Click on the author/publication link.It is cold outside but memories of beating the heat by wading ponds while fishing is nice this time of year. It makes me remember my youth and look forward to the heat returning. Although it gets hot and fishing can be uncomfortable, it is a lot […]
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Read the full article. Click on the author/publication link.You might remember all your fishing equipment but still leave some items at home, forgotten until you need them. There are many items that can make your trip more comfortable or even safer if you don’t forget and leave them at home. Make a checklist, keep spares in […]
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Read the full article. Click on the author/publication link.This is my last blog post. Today is the last day you will hear from me directly folks. All of my articles are still here on the site and will be for quite some time. So you can read and reference them as you always have. Thanks to all […]
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Read the full article. Click on the author/publication link.The only thing worse than muddy water is cold muddy water when fishing for bass. But you can catch bass in muddy water. The water color may affect fishermen more than it does the fish. After all, they have to eat to stay alive no matter how muddy […]
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Read the full article. Click on the author/publication link.Why fish? Sometimes people ask me that question and it takes some thought to answer why I fish. I have fished all my life so it is part of me. The question is almost like asking me why I sleep or eat. Have you ever […]
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