Read any article, watch every television show, listen in to talk radio or chat to a fishing expert in person and you’ll soon realize the single most common word used in reference to live bait is “lively”. The reason the word often rolls off the tongues of these fishing aficionados? No matter the bait variety, anglers who use the healthiest, most energetic live bait are going to out-fish those who try and make do with the stale and frail. Yes, it’s as simple as that. Of all types of live bait, minnows, by far, are the hardest to keep vivacious. Extreme fluctuations in water temperature, impurities in too little water as well as the obvious expiration of oxygen can turn a bucket of once active little fishes into a container of floating bloaters. The answer to the dead minnow ... [ Read More ]
Overcoming the Classic Cold Front Bass Fishing
JOHN MURRAY'S TAKE ON COLD FRONT BASS FISHING, WARMING TRENDS AND EARLY SPRING Professional bass angler John Murray is no stranger to producing a livewell full of fish under pressure, despite the many curve balls Mother Nature can toss at him. More than $1.8 million in winnings earned over a 27-year tournament career is proof he can pick the right bait from his Plano tackle totes, no matter the circumstances. At this very moment, the 48-year old Arizona inhabitant is concentrating on every cast as he fishes his sixth Bassmaster Classic, which is being held on Alabama’s 69,000-plus-acre impoundment known as Lake Guntersville. The weather early on during pre-fishing was anything but stable, as last week’s arctic plunge with associated snow and ice did not spare the Lake ... [ Read More ]
BIGTIME BASSIN’ IN THE RAIN
Plano, IL – And now, here’s your Bassmaster Classic forecast: Fair chance of rain each day with winds and temps all over the map. Translation: Expect interesting weather. With conditions like that, the smart money says each of the 55 Classic contenders will at some point be shrouded in a foul weather suit. Frabill’s F-Series Storm Gear was concepted precisely for conditions like these. Unveiled at the 2013 ICAST Show, F-Series Storm Gear provides a complete line of defense against the elements. Each suit is superiorly engineered with advanced materials and innovative features. F-Series Gear gives anglers an awesome layer of protection for manhandling big water like Lake Guntersville, and any tempests that might rise on your backyard waters. The form, fit and function of Storm ... [ Read More ]
carp fishing tips : 8 Practical Tips to Catch Carp
by John Paralteau Carp fishing in not rocket science, but it is not a walk in the park neither, It is a skill that can be learned by anyone who wants to learn it. All it takes is a little time to read up on carp fishing tactics and a willingness to apply that knowledge in practice. However, if you are not interested in browsing the internet or your local library for fishing books, you can find these 8 carp fishing tips very practical. The following list is derived from experiences of lifelong carp fishermen who shared their experiences. 8. Location is everything. As with real estate, a fishing location with great carp habitat is probably one of the most important carp fishing tips you’ll ever get. Not much is more important than that. The thing is if you don’t go to where the fish ... [ Read More ]
Smithwick Elite 8 Dives Quick, Stays There Classic “Rogue Roll” provided at no charge
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lawrence Taylor Smithwick Lures (479) 782-8971 [email protected] Fort Smith, Ark. – Smithwick, the company that brought jerkbaits to the mainstream with the classic Rattlin’ Rogue, introduces the new Suspending Elite 8 Rogue, a 4 ½-inch jerkbait that dives quicker and runs deeper than other jerkbaits of similar size. The Elite 8 follows all of the fish-catching rules that the original Rogue created, but the dive is steeper and deeper -- 8-feet deep on 10-lb line. The Elite 8 darts erratically when twitched while showing off the “Rogue Roll” that produces baitfish flashes (and strikes). For sound, the Elite 8 features a single, big tungsten rattle for a unique “knock” that anglers are looking for in an effective jerkbait. Color patterns include both ... [ Read More ]
Top 5 Lakes to Ice Fish In US
The Northern United States has numerous lakes for wintertime ice fishing enjoyment. Ice fishing is an extremely popular winter outdoor sport in the colder northern states, particularly in the lake-rich regions of Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Wisconsin and Michigan. Many of the larger lakes shares a border with Canada. There are options for anglers of all experience levels, from independent fishing to fully guided trips and full service resorts. For the angler new to these areas, particularly in the larger lake regions, hiring a local guide service can help find the best fishing quickly. These all five lakes provide great locations for ice fishing excitement. so here are top 5 lakes to ice fish in us Lake of the Woods, Minnesota: Lake of the Woods is the seventh largest lake in ... [ Read More ]
Fort Peck Walleyes “The Final Frontier for Fishing”
Fort Peck walleyes - "The Final Frontier for Fishing" By Carl Madison Today’s anglers are more mobile than ever before. Destination fisheries off the beaten path are enticing the curiosity of more and more anglers and this is true for ice anglers as well. Have rod, will travel. Anglers are exploring remote lakes on the Canadian Shield and driving considerable distances to reach water that has incredible fishing potential with light fishing pressure. Such a destination fishery that continues to attract attention for big fish potential is Fort Peck walleyes in the Reservoir in eastern Montana. Fort Peck Walleyes It is a massive impediment on the Missouri River that is noted for producing huge walleyes, northern pike and lake trout for ice anglers. Walleyes over twelve pounds are ... [ Read More ]