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Just What is a Trophy Bass?

First published at PondBoss.com by Norman Latona, a fisheries biologist and partner with Southeastern Pond Management, a private lake and pond service company.  I recently read an article in a local newspaper, detailing the fortunes of two fishing buddies in California. On separate outings, the anglers boated lunker largemouth bass tipping the scales in the 20-pound [...]

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​10 Freshwater Fishing Tips

Prep Prep Prep! Nothing beats good ol’ preparation. This will make the whole fishing trip a lot more enjoyable and comfortable for everyone! Make sure to dress for the weather and pack any extras you might need later (sunscreens, hats, jackets, etc.) Also make sure that your bait and tackle is organized and ready to go. [...]

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Stressed? Go Fishing

Many of us enjoy fishing as a pastime or even competitively. No matter how skilled – or unskilled – you are, fishing is a great way to unwind and spend time bonding with family or friends while enjoying the Great Outdoors. Beyond being enjoyable, fishing actually has numerous health and wellness benefits, particularly in terms of [...]

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Fishing a Flutter Spoon in Summer

Pro angler Matt Arey of North Carolina has some specific things he does with his tackle setup that answers many questions about how to fish a flutter spoon. (Photo and article credit: Alan McGuckin - GrandView Outdoors) Team Toyota’s Matt Arey had just slapped 21 pounds of Guntersville bass on the scales to take the tournament [...]

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50 Best New Fishing Spots in America

By Mark Modoski, and Joe Cermele - Field & Stream Magazine Everything in fishing changes. On the minutest level, that change can be as simple as fish suddenly turning off of green-pumpkin worms after they’d been hammering them for hours, or a slow bite ­suddenly going bonkers before a storm. In the grander scheme, what can [...]

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U.S. Interior Secretary Proposes Historic Expansion of Hunting and Fishing Opportunities

Thursday, April 9, 2020 WASHINGTON - Continuing the Trump Administration’s significant efforts to increase recreational access on public lands, U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt announced today a historic proposal for new and expanded hunting and fishing opportunities across more than 2.3 million acres at 97 national wildlife refuges and 9 national fish hatcheries. This proposed rule is the single [...]

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Winter Bass Fishing on Ponds and Small Lakes

Breaks in winter weather offer evenings like this when the bass remain sluggish but are active enough to take the bait. Photo: Amy Hatfield Winter Bass Fishing on Ponds and Small Lakes If you Google, “What do bass eat in winter,” the first things that pop up are jigs. But never mind the fishing, what do they [...]

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Bank Fishing Tactics for Cold Weather

This is a tricky time of year to be a bank angler. I can remember being stumped for years while trying to catch winter bass from shore. It'd be miserable weather and I'd often go weeks without getting a bite. It was enough to darn near drive me crazy. It took me a long time and a lot of [...]

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4 Tips for Better Shoreline Fishing

Consider these helpful tips to increase your chances of catching fish from the shoreline. Corks: Structure in ponds and lakes can be heavy along the shorelines. When anglers are casting from the shore, they get snagged a lot, especially when fishing on the bottom. Consider using a popping cork in areas with lots of tangles. Adjust the depth so you [...]

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