An Open Door Step into Door County Wisconsin’s “thumb” where history, beautiful landscapes, and awesome food make it worth the visit. Wisconsin is known for many things, and I’m not only referring to “cheese heads” and the Green Bay Packers. It’s “America’s Dairyland,” home of the first ice cream sundae. It also has one of […]
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Familiarity Breeds Success When fishing new waters, target species similar to ones you catch at home. There’s an old saying that “familiarity breeds contempt,” and it’s no doubt true in many instances. Still, when it comes to the fishing game, familiarity also breeds success. Such is often the case when it comes to probing new […]
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Northland’s bite-sized balsawood Rumble Bug now comes in 33 colors plus two strike-provoking sizes. Bemidji, MN (March 20, 2023) – True crankbait fans know that Northland Fishing Tackle’s Rumble Bug is the real deal when it comes to drawing strikes from walleyes, bass and jumbo panfish that are putting on the finicky act. The original […]
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Anglers should use push poles instead of trolling motors to sneak up on skittish fish in shallow, clear water. Courtesy Hewes Special delivery: Sign up for the free Salt Water Sportsman email newsletter. Subscribe to Salt Water Sportsman magazine for $19 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. The advent of the remote-controlled trolling motor might be […]
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In his Uncharted Waters column, Capt. Bill Pike wonders how he’ll find the strength to carry on. So, although I plan on doing features and other projects for Power & Motoryacht in the future, I figure this Uncharted Waters column is gonna be my last. While I’m not exactly sure when I began composing these […]
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Okuma Introduces the New High End X Series Bass Rods Okuma Fishing is proud to announce the release of the X-Series bass rods, its latest creation-a high-end bass fishing rod that combines cutting-edge technology, expert craftsmanship, and unparalleled performance. Designed to meet the demands of even the most dedicated anglers, X-Series Bass Rods are […]
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The best inflatable boats encompass a wide array of vessels with varied abilities that are suited to a myriad of purposes… As a result, it is necessary to offer the following caveat and disclaimer: the term ‘inflatable boat’ can be confusing as there are some large RIBs (Rigid-hulled Inflatable Boats) with multiple high-powered engines that […]
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BioFishency ELXTM Smart fully controlled electro chemical water treatment solution for ammonia removal and disinfection and the first of its kind on the market today A robust zero discharge water treatment system BioFishency ELXTM is redefining the future of RAS BioFishency ELX™ decomposes MIB and geosmin, fully eliminating off-flavors in the purging while feeding process BioFishency, a […]
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BEMIDJI, Minn. (March 2, 2023) – Since day one, Northland’s mission has always been the same—to build a better bait. That’s why they’ve partnered with best-in-class hook manufacturer Gamakatsu. One of these exciting new products is the NOW AVAILABLE Northland Fishing Tackle Elite Series MVP Jig, an ultra-sharp weapon with several unique design features. Elite Series MVP […]
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Photo Adobe Stock Its tree-lined streets, abundance of sidewalk cafes and powerful connection to the water give Oakville, Ontario, a distinctive Mediterranean vibe. But there’s more to this Port of Call than just its joyous, Côte d’Azur feel. By Craig Ritchie Located on the north shore of Lake Ontario midway between Toronto and Hamilton, the […]
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It’s difficult to enjoy your boat during the winter when the waters you generally love to navigate are filled with giant expanses of ice. But if fishing is your game, don’t let that stop you from enjoying your second favorite pastime (after boating). You don’t have to give up fishing just because your boat is […]
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Northland Fishing Tackle new Weedless Wacky Jig brings bass anglers a deadly, weedless solution tofishing wacky worms for bass Bemidji, MN (February 15, 2023) – Since introduced stateside, there’s been little that competes by way of versatility on bass waters everywhere. Its beauty is the pure simplicity of the rig, which at the onset of […]
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Dania Beach, Fla. – In recognition of their extraordinary contributions to recreational angling around the world, The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) named five angling greats to the 2023 class of the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame. This year’s inductees include IGFA World Record consummate and tournament champion Roberta G. Arostegui; fly-fishing adventurer and trailblazer, Kay Brodney; conventional and fly-fishing […]
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For coastal anglers, daily ebb and flow govern the when and where of fish movement. The fluctuations are predictable and, for the most part, fairly well balanced, except for the seasonal extremes known as a “negative low” — an outgoing tide that falls below mean (average) low. These tides occur during winter’s new and full […]
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NAME: Tyler Kapela LOCATION: St. Petersburg, Florida SPECIALTY: Tarpon, inshore/nearshore BOAT SPECS: Contender 25 Bay AFFILIATIONS/SPONSORS: Pelagic Gear pro team captain, Contender Boats pro team, BKK Hooks pro staff, Cast Fishing pro staff, Captains for Clean Water ambassador MEDIA AFFILIATIONS: Emcee, Pelagic Gear international offshore tournament series; host, North American Fisherman TV (NBC Sports Network […]
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Catch marlin off the coast throughout the summer. Courtesy Crystal Coast Battle a bruiser bluefin tuna on stand-up tackle. Flick a fly to a tailing redfish. Troll, jig, live-line, cast—choose your preference. North Carolina’s Crystal Coast serves it all up on a picturesque platter. This region spans 85 miles of coastline from Bogue Inlet to […]
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If you begin considering saltwater fish species, you will undoubtedly find pictures of tuna, marlin, and tarpon plastered all over your Google search and local bait shop walls. Yet another fish that is far more accessible goes underappreciated every day. It swims in America’s shallow, salt waters right past many well-intentioned fishermen on their way […]
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Take the Bait Secrets from the pros to get a handle on basic live-lining I know the exact moment I first got hooked on live-bait fishing. It was June 1970. I was 10 years old and having a blast catching bluegills from shore at a pond not far from my home. As I reeled in a smallish […]
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A map of the Tongass National Forest. Image: MDPI. Commercial fisheries harvesters are praising a Biden administration decision reinstating the Roadless Rule for the Tongass National Forest in Southeast Alaska as an important move to protect wild salmon habitat, while Alaska’s governor criticizes the decision as bad for the state’s economy. “Our fisheries depend on […]
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