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Catfish are one of the staples for anglers who enjoy eating their catch. Channel catfish are abundant throughout the south, spawning in holes and crevices in flowing water. Channel catfish may exceed 40 pounds, although the typical size is less than five pounds. White catfish, yellow bullheads and brown bullheads usually range from one to two pounds, and readily spawn [...]

Freshwater ponds and lakes can produce a lot of "Fun Fish" to catch if you know how to get the most out of your fishing experience. Targeting each species with the right bait and techniques can go a long way to making great fishing memories. Whether you practice catch and release or aim to bring [...]

Threadfin shad are among the most abundant - and sought after targets - of feeding bass. They’re common in southern waters and their range extends into the Midwest, though they are sensitive to cold water and die when the water temperature drops below 41°. The plankton–eating shad spawn near the surface at first light when water temperatures are higher [...]

By: SOLitude Lake Management To drastically reduce the ideal environments for mosquitoes to breed and live, we recommend the following ecologically sustainable, preventative, and proactive mosquito control measures to pond and lake owners. “Lake owners need to take extra care in eliminating or altering all environments that attract mosquitoes for breeding,” said David Beasley, Lead Fisheries [...]

#1 Get ‘em outdoors Most kids spend a lot of time in front of electronics after school and during winter months. And even if they’re involved in sports, doesn’t necessarily mean they’re focused on being outdoors. Summer is a great time to pick-up a couple of fishing poles and head to a nearby state park with [...]

A simple and fun new way to cook fish and veggies on the grill! Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 8 min Serving Size: 4 Ingredients 2 lemons, each cut into 10 slices, ends discarded 8 small sole fillets (or your favorite white fish - 1 lb.) 1/2 cup (1/2 of 8-oz. tub) Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread 1 green onion, thinly [...]

Alton Jones Jr. aboard President George W. Bush’s “Bass Force One” docked near a Texas Hunter Fish Feeder The Triton Boat was presented to President Bush in September 2014 by Johnny Morris, founder of Bass Pro Shops President Bush aboard Bass Force One Published 4:04 p.m. CT Sept. 16, 2014 by Springfield News-Leader part of the USA Today Network.  President George W. Bush, an [...]

From our friends at Field and Stream by John Merwin We put monofilament, fluorocarbon, and superline through an exhaustive series of tests and ­discovered the very best bonds for all. Arguments about the best terminal knot are endless. Usually they match one angler’s opinion against another’s. But to paraphrase knot maven Lefty Kreh, line-testing machines don’t have opinions. With [...]

By Bob Lusk, the Pond Boss Not long ago, feeding fish in your pond or lake was simple. Set up your fish feeder, head to the local feed store, buy whatever fish food they had, fill the feeder, set the timer and let it do what it does. Today’s world of pond management and fish growth doesn’t quite work that way. [...]