Fishing Gear

News & Tips: How to Recognize and Capitalize on Smallmouth Bass Gangs...
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How to Recognize and Capitalize on Smallmouth Bass Gangs

October 7, 2014
My guide client Dave and I were drifting along a river section that split around a small, gravel-covered island.  We were concentrating on the main bank, where a deeper trough hugged the shoreline. …
News & Tips: Is Fishing a Texas-Style Rigged Senko Sheer Genius or a Joke?...
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Is Fishing a Texas-Style Rigged Senko Sheer Genius or a Joke?

October 2, 2014
For an effective go to bait throught summer and early fall, try Senko plastic worms. It’s pretty easy to think of certain baits such as the Senko (and similar cigar-shaped sinking worms such as the…
News & Tips: Now is the Time to Fish for Trout That Survived the Summer...
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Now is the Time to Fish for Trout That Survived the Summer

September 21, 2014
I don’t know what your weather has been, but in much of the northeast part of the country the soon-to-be-departed summer was exceptionally wet and relatively cool.  Which is good news for trout…
News & Tips: This Video Shows How to Protect Loss of Valuable, Personal Items From a Fire...
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This Video Shows How to Protect Loss of Valuable, Personal Items From a Fire

September 20, 2014
RedHead Pro Hunting Team captain Jerry Martin shares his personal experience and tests the RedHead 1856 Collection Fire-Resistant Gun Safe The heat from the fire was unbearable.  The sound—a…
News & Tips: Fiberglass Fly Rods: A Trout Angler's Desire to Feel More of the Casting Action...
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Fiberglass Fly Rods: A Trout Angler's Desire to Feel More of the Casting Action

September 10, 2014
After catching a smattering of six- to eight-inch wild brown trout, the sixteen incher looked like a salmon when it came out from behind a submerged tree trunk and inhaled the nymph.  A second later…
News & Tips: The Endless Possibilities of Spotlights...
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The Endless Possibilities of Spotlights

September 9, 2014
When you need a super-bright, far-reaching light, a spotlight works best. Navigating a boat at night, viewing wildlife after dark, varmint hunting, frog hunting and emergency signaling are all tasks…
News & Tips: Tips for Trout Fishing With Ultralight Spinning Gear...
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Tips for Trout Fishing With Ultralight Spinning Gear

September 3, 2014
When it comes to trout fishing, particularly on smaller streams, one need not let a lack of fly casting skill keep him or her from enjoying the benefits of showing the fish flies. In many instances…
News & Tips: How Side Imaging Can Shorten the Fishing Learning Curve...
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How Side Imaging Can Shorten the Fishing Learning Curve

August 11, 2014
Several years ago I upgraded the marine electronics in my boat, outfitting it with Humminbird Fishfinder/GPS Chartplotter Combos. This was my introduction to Side Imaging and I can say without a…
News & Tips: How One Angler Tackles Small Stream Catfish...
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How One Angler Tackles Small Stream Catfish

July 30, 2014
Biologists in state fisheries agencies have stated that underutilized catfish populations exist in smaller creeks and rivers from Virginia to Texas. Catfish can live in any water but cold streams at…
News & Tips: Summer Ledge Fishing on Kentucky Lake
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Summer Ledge Fishing on Kentucky Lake

July 27, 2014
It’s been a really good year so far on Kentucky Lake and a good time for some August bass fishing tips! It's August and the bass fishing is still fair. The fish have spread out on the ledges with a…
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Angling with Electronics: 5 Techno-Tips for Fishing Success

June 23, 2014
One of the real joys of fishing occurs when warm spring weather draws fish of all species into skinny water. Anglers don polarized sunglasses and scan the shallows for emerging signs of life. The “…
News & Tips: The Jika Fishing Rig: A How-To From Bass Pro Stacey King...
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The Jika Fishing Rig: A How-To From Bass Pro Stacey King

June 20, 2014
Here is everything you need to make your own Jika Rig! Use a soft plastic like Bass Pro Shops River Bug. Use a hook like the Bass Pro Shops XPS Wide SuperLock fishing hooks. Use a bass-casting…