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Introduction To Fishing Line Leaders

Whether you are a beginning fisherman or a weathered fisherman, recognizing that leaders (the line that connects bait and mainline) are needed under certain circumstances will help you catch more fish. Do I need a leader? You may doubt whether … Continue reading

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Best Dry Fly Fishing Patterns

Essentially, fly patterns are categorized by either how they are fished; such as floating or sinking or what they are intended to mimic; such as a nymph and terrestrials. A a dry fly is designed to ride along the surface … Continue reading

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Circle Hook Basics

No doubt, you’ve been to a tackle shp and found a wide variety of hook styles. While the common “J style” hook remains the most popular, the circle hook has gained a lot of popularity in the past 10 years. … Continue reading

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Flounder Fishing

Flounder, a breed of flat fish also known as “fluke” are a great catch for fishermen. Proficient at hiding, they are so speedy and crafty that they are quite often mistaken for shadows. These delicious white fish are not only … Continue reading

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Fishing Salt Water Rocky Shorelines

The northeast shorelines of New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island are rich with beaches and other rocky surfaces that provide perfect feeding grounds for predator fish. They also contain an abundance of the smaller fish that they … Continue reading

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Queen of Heaven: Fishing with Al Capone

Author: Gary Ocallaghan From a distance our silhouettes must have resembled those of a modern day Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. We were two young boys carrying fishing poles over our shoulders, one lugging a diminutive silver tackle box, and … Continue reading

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Fishing with the Boys One Rainy Day in Canada

Author: Don McCowan It was a week in July 2009. My boys and I went fishing on Lac Seul in Ontario Canada with my father in law, brother in laws and nephews. Two days before we arrived, a tornado ripped … Continue reading

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Catch Crappie When They Are Shy Biting

Author: Larry M. I have a proven way to help you improve your catch when the crappie are shy biting. This method has worked for me when you find the fish under calm water conditions or when they become fussy … Continue reading

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Washington Winter Steelhead Fishing

Author: O. N. Brandt Last March, 2010, I experienced 2 days of fantastic winter Steelhead fishing on the Cowlitz River in southwest Washington. Joining me on this Cowlitz river winter Steelhead fishing trip were Walt from Minden, NV and Pat … Continue reading

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The Record Breakers: Million Dollar Madness

Author: Gary Ocallaghan There is no doubt that whoever breaks the world-record for largemouth bass is going to become a wealthy person. Bob Kutz, who at one time was director of the National Fishing Hall of Fame, indicated that if … Continue reading

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