Ever since anglers began presenting artificial lures, the goal has been to fish the most lifelike offerings possible. Lure manufacturers continue to i
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Fishing tackle changes as often as the tide, thanks to the advancing technology and innovative new products that drive the evolution of the sport. But
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Shimano is recognized worldwide as the leading manufacturer of the smoothest, fastest and most powerful saltwater fishing reels in existence, but it’s
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Imagine the National Football League team you play on is so exceptional that the Vince Lombardi Trophy is presented well before the Super Bowl is even
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Introducing your wife to fishing and spending quality time together on the water can really bring the two of you closer, providing every couple with m
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More than 40 years ago, Willie Strohmeyer, owner of the New Jersey-based contract manufacturer and engineering firm Triangle Manufacturing, was approa
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Technology grows with leaps and bounds, and finds its way into our daily lives at every juncture. Everything from vehicles parking themselves to Amazo
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Moments after the float landed next to a log protruding from matted vegetation, it disappeared into the dark tannic water almost as if someone threw a
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Area anglers know South Florida’s widespread canal system as the home of sought-after freshwater species like largemouth bass and butterfly peac
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If you’re a lunker lover looking to turn pro, the last thing you want to hear about is an ultralight spinning reel loaded with hair-thin line. No way
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In a place as flat as Florida, nobody likes to fish when the wind blows a gale, but a stiff breeze might actually put more bass in the boat. Brutal wi
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While many hardcore saltwater anglers refuse to admit it, freshwater lakes and ponds are where the vast majority of fishermen got their start. Fortuna
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As a devoted bass angler, I know that on occasion we tend to overcomplicate matters. Learning to utilize modern tactics is essential to our continued
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Serenaded by songbirds, herons and other feathered creatures, we eased along the shoreline, periodically dropping tiny jigs into tannin‑stained waters
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Baitcasting reels are some of the most accurate pieces of fishing equipment you can wrap your hands around. Compared to spinning reels, baitcasting ou
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Keeping an eye on the electronics, we followed the drop-off that separates the St. Johns River channel from the main part of Lake Monroe. In front of
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Saltwater anglers have access to some truly amazing gear. However, professional bass fishermen are a different breed altogether. With so much on the l
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Although it requires substantial travel time to reach from the lower 48, Alaska has some of the most varied sport fishing opportunities of anywhere in
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Anglers of all ages and skill levels fantasize about competing on the dream tour, but the life of a professional bass angler can at times feel more li
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The Montana skies were dark and ominous as we rolled out of Bozeman one cold May afternoon. We were headed north on Montana’s Highway 86, and by the t
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While the striped bass encountered in Florida aren’t of the cow variety commonly caught in the Northeast, there are two species of striped bass that i
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Joe Middleton looked like a content man. As I pulled up to the boat ramp, the only person in sight was the proprietor lounging outside his bait shop,
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LIVETARGET announces the arrival of the new Yearling BaitBall Series at major retailers and independent dealers throughout North America just in time
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Fly fishermen traveling to New Zealand generally fall into two categories, the first timers and the seasoned veterans. The first timers, especially th
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Florida bass may be the quintessential sport fish. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in 2011 10.6 million anglers 16 and older fished f
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Through time and technology, the evolution of the bass fisherman’s rod has advanced into a lighter, stronger and more efficient piece of equipment. Ju
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Prior to the 1950s, few South Floridians had seen an exotic freshwater fish, let alone given much thought to their potential impact on local waters. T
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It’s said that big things have small beginnings. The adage rings especially true for Rapala®, a company that has put high-quality fishing lures and ac
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While most locals are dusting off their wakeboards and water skis in anticipation of warmer weather, serious bass fishermen know spring is one of the
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Perception is reality, or at least to a hungry largemouth bass it is. Artificial lures that can craftily mimic the appearance of a predator’s natural
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As an addicted blue water hunter happiest when I’m miles off the beach, it’s difficult for me to wrap my mind around the complexities involved in chas
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Anglers are known for looking forward to their next great seasonal escapade. During the pleasant spring they look forward to summer. During the brutal
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Perception is reality, or at least to a hungry largemouth bass it is. Artificial lures that can craftily mimic the appearance of a predator’s natural
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Just north of the hustle and bustle of Orlando and all of its tourist attractions sits Lake County. Home to over 1,000 named lakes that include the fa
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Professional bass anglers depend on their skills with various artificial lures across a multitude of venues to earn enough money to pay their bills. B
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Barely rippling the surface, the chartreuse spinnerbait pushed a bulge of water, creating a V-shaped wake with its chrome blades as it sputtered over
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For those lucky enough to live in South Florida, the diverse angling opportunities mean there’s always something to catch. Whether you live and breath
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Polarized sunglasses are one of many essentials needed for safe and successful days on the water. Most anglers would agree that quality polarized sung
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If you’re in the market for a new rod, or matching set of new rods, then you know the decision over custom built or off the rack is a serious dilemma.
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In 1893, John J. Hildebrandt flattened and reshaped a coin before drilling an offset hole through it. He then slipped his wife’s hairpin through the h
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From coastal shallows to expansive blue water, treasured habitats and ecosystems around the world are under attack and threatened by a host of complex
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When you’ve tossed traditional enticements to no avail, it might be time to mix it up with some odd looking baits you never thought would get the atte
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Competing on the FLW Tour is no easy task, just ask the field of 174 pros who set out for four days of competition on Lake Okeechobee in hopes of taki
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Florida’s varied aquatic vegetation provides incredible habitat diversity and serves an important role in the food chain and lifecycle of countless fr
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Selecting the proper hook for freshwater fishing is absolutely critical for achieving consistent success. Sure, any worm wiggler can fool a bucketmout
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Like a machine gun repelling an enemy attack, the clicker screamed as line sizzled from the big Penn reel. After running about 100 yards the fish even
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There’s really no comparable light tackle technique that imitates aquatic life quite like a drop shot rig. The deception is subtle and the lure appear
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Many freshwater anglers fish the same body of water weekend after weekend and often employ the same tactics they’ve used for years regardless of the s
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During the winter months in Florida, when lake temperatures fall to the upper 60s, largemouth bass leave their shallow haunts for deeper water in sear
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Global warming has been in the news a lot lately, but whoever is in charge of it forgot to send the memo to some remote regions of Canada’s Arctic. Wh
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Even the most successful professional anglers started their fishing careers with a basic spincast reel, which ranks among the simplest types of tackle
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Yet another exotic invader to Florida’s freshwater ecosystem, the bullseye snakehead is an air-breathing, merciless predator that is similar to a bowf
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Although the freshwater industry thrives on the development of the latest and greatest artificial offerings, wild shiner fishing for big bass is an ex
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Several rods in holders hanging off the stern all bent over at once, kicking off an exciting frenzy in the back of the boat as we passed over a honey
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It was a chamber of commerce day with bluebird skies and not a cloud on the horizon. I could hardly contain myself, as I knew it was going to be one o
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On February 20, 2011, Kevin VanDam made angling history during the Bassmaster Classic, held in the Louisiana Delta south of New Orleans. The professio
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During the blistering months of summer air and water temperatures become downright stifling, which can at times make Florida bass very difficult to en
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In addition to field reporters and staffed editors, magazines rely heavily on freelance writers to deliver fresh and interesting content. Whether you
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Got a lot on your mind? Need to get away for the day and leave the hustle and bustle of everyday life behind? If paddling through a canopy of century
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In many coastal deltas, fresh river water mixes with ocean brine, forming a rich primordial stew where life thrives in one of the most fertile and div
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Anglers are always looking for new techniques and equipment that will give them an advantage over their gill-bearing opponents. While fresh bait and b
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The last surviving members of the order Amiiformes, bowfin are prehistoric predators from the Jurassic period. Encountered throughout much of the coun
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When it comes to producing monster largemouth, no state can mess with Florida. Fortunately, the Sunshine State’s subspecies of largemouth bass grows f
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The air was crisp and heavy mist was rising from the water. We watched the vapor eerily dance across the lake as we prepped our tackle and made our wa
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While largemouth bass usually make headlines, crappie actually attract a larger and perhaps faster-growing following. Tasty and widespread, crappie oc
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It’s that time of year again when stifling humidity and severe afternoon thunderstorms are the norm. Often referred to as the dog days of summer, unco
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While Florida certainly offers impressive largemouth bass, there are also numerous species of catfish that inhabit area waters throughout the state. T
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No matter your target venue or species, proper drag settings are crucial to your overall angling success. Without a clear understanding of how to set
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It’s no secret that technology is changing the way we find and catch fish. From high-definition sonar systems to the latest rod and reel technology, t
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It was great while it lasted, but all good things must come to an end. Bedding season and the spring bonanza has ended here in Central Florida and it’
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You can’t argue with the popularity of bass fishing. Without a doubt the most common form of fishing across North America, bass anglers are seriously
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The worst feeling any angler—novice or pro—can experience is loosing a quality fish due to some sort of tackle failure that could have easily been avo
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A belly full of fresh pike, a comfortable folding chair and the relatively warm sun on my face had my eyelids more than a little droopy. Before any sn
Read MoreAcross Florida, thick weed mats, lily pads and floating vegetation dominate the vast majority of freshwater venues. This presents the ideal scenario a
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If all the gear available to freshwater anglers, trolling motors are arguably the most important of all aftermarket additions. Boatloads of tackle wil
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Up until recently, most of what I knew about largemouth bass fishing came from Carl Hiaasen’s novel, Double Whammy. Though in recollection, I have to
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It wasn’t clear what woke me. Was it the melodic sound of the Lozi Tribe’s women humming as they prepared fresh coffee in the pre-dawn hour, or the pe
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Everyone’s heard and maybe even shared stories themselves about the one that got away. Unfortunately, you can’t always come out on top. Regardless of
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It’s an undeniable fact that South Florida is an incredibly diverse community that’s rich with culture and heritage. While the streets are full of loc
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Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he will eat for a lifetime. Teach a fisherman how to build his own custom rods an
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Have you ever wondered what goes into producing the tackle, gear and accessories we use today? Anglers and boaters often take for granted the tremendo
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Of all of the innovations introduced over the years, it is possible that two in particular stand out as the most useful pieces of shallow water fishin
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There’s no denying the fact that crankbaits are extremely versatile offerings with numerous fish-attracting attributes. While these long-standing arti
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Fish the shallows often? Then you, too, know how incredibly spooky sly shallow water predators can be. Snook, redfish, trout, tarpon, bonefish – all e
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The perpetual summer sun beamed down as we boated across this immense body of water known as Great Bear Lake. The far shoreline could barely be seen i
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