On the evening of Tuesday, May 15, 2018, Lionel “Jam” Ferguson went fishing on Richeison Pond in Tennessee near the town of Paint Rock. As with most anglers who hit the water, there’s always the potential thrill of a trophy catch. While Ferguson certainly expected to catch something, what he didn’t expect was for his …
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Crappie: The Complete Fishing Guide Crappie have become one of North America’s most popular sport fishing in recent years. They have not yet reached the fanatical levels of bass fishing, and probably never will. That said, thousands of anglers each year find themselves fishing local, regional, and national tournaments in hopes of winning prize money …
How to Choose a Great Rod for Muskie Fishing For freshwater anglers, perhaps no game fish is more exciting and elusive than the muskie. You can call it “The King of the Lake,” “The Fish of 10,000 Casts,” or whatever you may choose, but if you’ve never caught a muskie, you don’t know what you’re …
Know Your Bass: How to Identify Different Species Most outdoors enthusiasts will agree that bass fishing is the most popular pastime in recreational angling. Each year, hundreds-of-thousands of anglers hit waters across the United States and the world in search of a trophy-level bass. What the majority of these anglers are targeting, however, are species …
Looking at Some of the Best Catfish Baits Catfishing is an acquired pastime for many anglers. For many of the 46 million Americans who fish each year, simply catching some fish – any fish – is a good time. For others, there are a few specific species they like to catch. At a certain point, …
If you’re anything like us, spring means one thing—crappie fishing. As the weather warms up and crappie move into the shallows to spawn, it’s prime time to grab your rod and reel and hit the water. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or just getting started, these spring crappie fishing tips will help you hook more …