It may be hard for most bass anglers to believe, but every large lake has a few places that don’t get pounded into oblivion on Saturdays and Sundays. You may have to spend some time looking for them and you may have to put in a little extra effort, but the rewards can be great.
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It took me two summers of hard fishing to boat my first muskie. Since then, I’ve managed to steadily raise that rate, and on my last trip, boated 11 in one day. I identified the techniques that allowed me to spend less time casting and more time taking pictures. Here are six of them.
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Taking a child fishing is a wonderful way to get a youngster’s love for the outdoors started. By following a few simple rules, you can make the day one that both of you will remember for the rest of your lives.
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The largemouth bass has an uncanny way of luring us to the lake year after year. You may, however, be missing out on some of the hottest action if you fail to poke and prod the large expanses of weed and bulrush that exist on your favorite lake. Here are two patterns to concentrate on.
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Why is it that bass are so much harder to catch during the long, hot days of summer than they are at any other time of the year? The author explains why and how you can zero in on hot weather bass.
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Catching big bass is not as difficult or as rare as many fishermen think. I know serious bass anglers who catch 100 bass a season over 5 pounds. I know others who have fished for years and still have never landed a 5-pounder. Why is that? A big factor is knowledge. Here are some hints to help you catch big bass.
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The author says many largemouth bass fishermen would be more successful if they viewed fishing lures not as magical baits, but simply as “tools of the trade” to catch fish. Learn more about his secrets of success.
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With spring finally upon us, thoughts of hefty pike in shallow water dance through anglers’ heads. Fresh from the spawn, pike will be found in specific locations and can be caught with a variety of lures. Here’s what to throw at them to increase your chance of success.
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Most anglers across North America would agree — smallmouth can sometimes be darn finicky. For tough “smallies,” the one bait to reach for when you want guaranteed success is the tube bait. Trying some different techniques with this proven bait will have “smallies” jumping in the boat this year.
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