In a lifetime of exploring Pennsylvania’s spectacular Susquehanna River, Joe Raymond had never seen a smallmouth bass like this one. So, when the renowned fishing guide recently set the hook into a 7-pound, 24-inch beast, his fishing buddy Tom Mills watched Raymond’s […]
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Bassmaster has announced the Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series Championship scored by TourneyX will be held on Lake Fork in Yantis, Texas, as part of the festivities surrounding the 2025 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Jockey Outdoors in
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We’re talking about the First Annual National Brian Sowers Legacy CRAPPIE Tournament and Scholarship Dinner happening October 4th and 5th in East Texas. The voice of Crappie fishing, Brian Sowers, was known by many anglers as he participated and ran
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)’s Habitat and Angler Access Program (HAAP) supplies funding for projects that develop and increase shoreline and bank fishing access as well as restore and enhance fish habitat in Texas’ public inland waters. The HAAP
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Last weekend I had the opportunity to spend some time fly fishing on Toledo Bend Reservoir with Captain Steve Stubbe, affectionately known as “Capt. Scooby.” A renowned custom rod maker, fishing guide, and fly-fishing expert, Capt. Scooby is the mastermind
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Back in March we reported on Kyle Hall catching a monstrous 15-pound, 13-ounce bass at O.H. Ivie. That fish was one of the highlights of this year’s Toyota Sharelunker program and shows what a hot streak Ivie has been on.
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If you enjoy fishing or cruising the ocean with your friends and family for extended periods, a T-top is an excellent addition to your boat. These additions are metal frames mounted to the center of a ship with a hard
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According to data from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), over 70% of freshwater lakes, ponds, reservoirs, and wetlands (by acreage) and over 42% of creeks, rivers, and streams (by mileage) are considered too polluted for primary contact recreation, such as swimming. On
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Biologists from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) have completed an innovative study that tracked the movement and behaviors of largemouth bass at Toledo Bend Reservoir and Lake Fork. The goal of the multi-year initiative, which launched in 2020,
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Crappie are arguably the best-tasting freshwater fish. Everyone loves crappie so we put together a couple of cool crappie recipes that we hope you enjoy. Pan-Fried Crappie Ingredients 4 crappie fillets 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black
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The Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Jockey Outdoors, will return to Fort Worth for fishing’s biggest event of the year. Dubbed the Super Bowl of Bass Fishing, this tournament is estimated to draw crowds approaching 150,000 to Fort Worth as
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A bull shark has reportedly been caught in the Guadalupe River. According to a report from MySA.com TikTok user Jonathanguayo5 encountered a shark in the Guadalupe River on Saturday, May 4. The video shows Jonathan’s fishing companion reel in the small bull shark traveling
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“Mr. Crappie” is the perfect nickname for Wally Marshall. Yes, he has his own line of top-selling crappie fishing videos, a television show and dozens of crappie-related fishing products to his name. But the man lives, eats and breathes crappie
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When Bois d’Arc Lake in Fannin County officially opened for use in April, Texas got its first major reservoir in more than 30 years. But early results indicate anglers may have a budding new fishing haven as well, thanks to
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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Inland Fisheries Division Corpus Christi District recently launched an effort to rebuild the fishery at Lake Dunlap. The reservoir was refilled with water in the fall after a dam-failure repair, but years of
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Triumph on Father’s Day! Forget the necktie; the only thing Dad likes to tie is a lure or hook to the end of his fishing line. Trust us on this one and best your brothers’ and sisters’ lesser Father’s
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Dad’s Favorite Dad’s favorite. The phrase can refer to his preferred recreational activity, or, perhaps, your ongoing aspiration to be recognized as his preferred offspring. In the event that fishing is, in fact, Dad’s favorite (or anywhere high up on
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Spring has arrived and that means catfish angling is back at Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Neighborhood Fishin’ lakes across the state. The program gives friends and families the opportunity to reel in catfish close to home and participate
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5 Must-Have Apps for Every Fisherman’s Phone Opinions vary widely on the role of technology in fishing. Some argue that to truly appreciate angling, one must detach from all distractions, smartphones included. This perspective holds water, as fishing is fundamentally
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During standard spring electrofishing sampling on Lake Concordia on March 11, 2024, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) biologists were shocked to find one particular fish in their samples, a 49.5-inch Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) weighing in at a
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