Not much story telling going with the tourney coming up but he claims to have caught 13 blues from 15-69 lbs last night. His names is Eric Fincher from Mt. Plaesant NC. He is the current state record holder for blue cat at 89 lbs. Fish was released but he held it for a weight is the reason for the rope in the mouth. Glad to see NC anglers appreciate these big cats enough to release them for som...
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After an encounter with a local DEC officer here in Pulaski, New York, I have to wonder if Salmon Fishing is legal in the Salmon River. Why? Two customers who were fishing at the establishment I am working at were ticketed for "Snatching" which apparently is attempting to snag fish. Now here is my prob...
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Want to catch more fish at night, watch the moon! Sounds like a crazy idea, doesn't it? I thought so to, until I experienced it first hand. Using the moon, you are able to learn several things about fish at night.During a full moon, you are most likely to find fish hiding in the shadows. Don't ask why it's true, but that's what we have seen. When you find shadows on the water (from ...
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Several years ago, we bought my son his “starter pole”,which was a plastic Scooby Doo children’s fishing pole. We never thought that this pole would actually work or last. However, for a few years now the fishing pole continues to operate flawlessly. These small poles are the perfect size for kids 3-5 years old, and are so simple to operate, that casting and reeling are a bree...
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When many choose to stay indoors during the dog days of summer; they often choose to miss some of the hottest bass fishing of the year. Since bass are cold blooded animals they do not feel the effects of heat. They choose their summer residence by other factors like available food, shelter and oxygen levels of the water. Finding the right conditions will lead...
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Took my five year old fishing and he got a nice surprise! Using a piece of leafworm for panfish he almost had the rod ripped out of his hands by this largemouth.The tears came moments later when I told him he couldn't keep the fish. He loves to eat fish, and doesn't yet understand that some fish are okay to eat and some need to be released. Just fishing a local park district lake fo...
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That's right!  The Chicago area offers a great diversity for the angler.  Right now charters trolling for salmon, steelhead, brown trout, and lake trout show their clients a great time, while sending them home with great-tasting fresh fish.It won't be long now and shore bound anglers will begin catching...
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For years, I have been taking my kids, along with many of the neighborhood kids, to the ponds located on a recently closed golf course behind my home. Usually, during the early evening hours, the kids and I will make the short 300 yard walk through the overgrown brush, that once was a thriving, beautiful, 45-hole golf course. ...
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Are artificial baits named lures for their ability to entice the fish or fishermen?  Does it really matter?  The truth is that you have bought plenty of them.  The good news: they all catch fish...if used properly.  It is important to know the available forage, the mim...
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More times than not, I just want to feel the raw power of an aquatic creature testing the limits of my tackle, and I don't care how it is achieved. While the rewards of a day spent on the open water, scouting structure and rotating presen...
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Any look into sports history tells us that following a legend is a challenging, if not impossible endeavor. Whether following a coach like Bob Knight or athlete like Michael Jordan, there are more examples of failures than success. These circumstances typically create unrealistic expectations and mountainous pressure which can consume a mere mortal. For some, though, there is no other option....
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