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Fall Bass Favorites
Bass fishing may not offer many definitive statements, but here’s one you can take to the bank: During the fall season, find the bait and...
Woody
Nov 3, 20222 min read
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Potential World Record Paddlefish
The world record for paddlefish taken with rod and reel will likely fall to a giant 146.7-pound Oklahoma monster snagged at Keystone Lake...
Don McDowell
Jul 19, 20222 min read
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The Ethics of Spearfishing
Although the history of spear fishing goes back thousands of years, the ethics of modern events crosses the line on sport fishing...
Mark Townsend
Apr 7, 20212 min read
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Hooked on Hooks
Have you ever had to end a great fishing trip early due to accidentally hooking yourself? Safety should never be overlooked when...
Don McDowell
Aug 28, 20203 min read
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Size Matters in Balancing Recreational Fishing Policy for Striped Bass
Striped bass are a favorite target for recreational fishermen. Commonly called stripers, Atlantic striped bass are among the most...
Woody
Jun 6, 20203 min read
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The Digital Fishing Rod Arrives
A look at the Abu Garcia Virtual Rod Get connected with your fishing. The Abu Garcia® Virtual™ rod is the world’s first integrated...
Woody
May 5, 20204 min read
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Fishing Tips by Pro Kevin Finley
McMillan Stocks pro and Nitro State Team member Kevin Finley runs up to Lake Pleasant frequently – he lives close by, so he has become...
Don McDowell
Jan 9, 20203 min read
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6 Easy Steps to Freezing Fish
How to Keep Fresh Caught Fish Fresh Harvesting your own catch is one of the great joys of fishing. As our ancestors did, there is a...
Woody
Jan 1, 20202 min read
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A Favorite Fishing Rod Just Broke
So you broke your favorite fishing rod. Now what? Depending on what’s broken, you have options to fix it. Some options are good, some...
Woody
Oct 23, 20192 min read
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Plastic Worm Fishing for Beginners
Marc Townsend Describes Fishing with Plastic Worms When I first began bass fishing, the thing I found hardest was fishing plastic worms....
Mark Townsend
Sep 27, 20196 min read
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Early Season Walleye
Early-season walleyes feed pretty shallow and casting to them from a distance prevents scaring them off with your boat. Posted on May 7,...
Woody
May 10, 20195 min read
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5 Tips for Kayak Fishing
The Versatility of a Kayak for Stealth Fishing There are a lot of reasons why kayak fishing has become so popular in recent years: it’s...
Don McDowell
Mar 23, 20192 min read
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Speed Jigging is a Great Way To Get Suspended Fish Snapping
Speed Jigging Kills and is a Highly Effective Way of Triggering Strikes As we discussed in Speed Jigging Kills, this technique is a ...
Woody
Feb 18, 20192 min read
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How to Effectively Fish Wet Flies
On The Water Presentation of Wet Flies by Mike Loebl February 12, 2019 Madison River Outfitters In our previous posts about fishing wet...
Woody
Feb 14, 20196 min read
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Trout Fishing With Wet Flies
How To Rig Up Wet Flies and Present Them by Mike Loebl February 05, 2019, Madison River Outfitters The flies I swing are normally a size...
Woody
Feb 9, 20194 min read
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How to Maximize Your Casting Distance
Making a Longer Cast Can Mean the Difference Between a Bite, and Boredom. Casting distance is something many of us take for granted. We...
Woody
Jan 29, 20192 min read
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Fly Fishing Surface Techniques
Surface Fly Fishing is the Most Popular Method Surface fishing (more commonly referred to as dry fishing) is by far the most popular...
Woody
Nov 22, 20184 min read
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Finding Fall Bass
Fall Turnover – Where Are The Largemouth Bass? As fall is in full swing, the two words “Fall Turnover” will be uttered by just about...
James Goughnour
Oct 25, 20182 min read
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The Correct Way To Hold A Bass
A Science Behind The Correct Way To Hold A Bass In the April 2017 edition of the North American Journal of Fisheries Management (Volume...
Woody
Sep 26, 20182 min read
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Finding Bass in the Spring
Spring Largemouth Bass return to the shallows during the brief transition period between the end of the cold-water season and the...
Don McDowell
Mar 10, 20182 min read
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