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How to Catch a Trophy Crappie

January 31, 2022   |  From Articles

Crappies are no longer just considered a fish for the frying pan. Big crappies have been elevated to trophy status among recreational and tournament anglers who are interested in catching them on light tackle. Now, don’t get me wrong. I still keep a good stock of crappie fillets in my...

The 3 Best Lures for Catching a 10-Pound Bass

January 14, 2022   |  From Articles

Do you dream of catching a 10-pound bass? Most bass anglers do. Long considered the benchmark for a trophy fish, catching a true 10-pounder is actually quite rare. Consider a quick fact: through my hardcore fishing forays here in the Sunshine State, I frequently make contact with some really big...

Fish Fall From the Sky Over Texas Town

January 7, 2022   |  The Realblog with Stephanie Mallory

From warm weather to tornadoes to snow, the South experienced a hodgepodge of weather conditions last week, but one Texas town experienced something quite rare. It literally rained fish. According to NBCnews.com , the phenomenon occurred Wednesday, Dec. 29, in Texarkana. Residents who witnessed the strange event shared photos on...

CCA Florida STAR: Helping Young Anglers

October 30, 2021   |  From Articles

Getting kids involved in the outdoors has always been a top priority at Realtree. Youth group partnerships with Delta Waterfowl, The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Whitetails Unlimited and the Kicking Bear Camp for Kids have created a wide-range of opportunities. College anglers continue to benefit from Realtree’s involvement in organized...

The Wheeler Fishing Foundation College Bass Shootout

October 15, 2021   |  From Articles

If you’re a fan of professional bass fishing , you’ve heard of Jacob Wheeler. Ranked No. 1 in the world by independent sources, Wheeler is the Bass Pro Tour’s current Angler of the Year, and a veteran Realtree pro-staffer. What many fans don’t know, however, is Wheeler’s commitment to giving...

10 Reasons Why Fall Fishing is Better than Deer Hunting

October 15, 2021   |  From Articles

Fall is the best season of the year. Spring gets all the glory, but that’s only because everyone’s sick of winter. In March, even a 48-degree day with spitting rain seems nice. Give me that same day in autumn, and I’m stoking the fire. Unless I’m after smallmouth bass. One...

5 Best Fall Smallmouth Fishing Tactics

September 10, 2021   |  From Articles

As a kid, we fished for largemouth bass in the summer. We’d catch the lion’s share of them around weed beds and shady docks. But every now and then I’d wake up early enough to tag along with the grownups to go smallmouth fishing. In the summer, our resident brown...

The 3 Biggest Catfish Ever Caught

August 19, 2021   |  From Articles

Found in every continent except Antarctica, catfish rank among the most abundant fish on the planet. There are just shy of 3,000 different species, though in the U.S. anglers arguably are most interested in the blue, flathead, and channel catfish varieties. Glamourous they are not, but they get big and...

Jacob Wheeler on Life and Bass Fishing

August 8, 2021   |  From Articles

With 10 major professional wins under his belt and tournament winnings surpassing $2.5 million, Jacob Wheeler is widely recognized as one of the top tournament bass fishermen in the world. Claiming four Bass Pro Tour wins, two Bassmaster Elite Series wins, and a Major League Fishing World Championship, Wheeler credits...

Is It OK to Eat Bass?

August 5, 2021   |  From Articles

Today’s bass junkie is a different breed of angler. Dressed in the latest high-tech gear and operating a space-aged boat, competition drives his every move. Success is measured in pounds and ounces. All fish are released, coolers stay clean, and not a drop of blood can be found on the...

Why You Suck at Throwing a Baitcaster

July 22, 2021   |  From Articles

After hours of catching nothing, I finally got my big break. There, just a cast away, several bass corralled a school of shad and were taking advantage of their position by blasting the bait into oblivion and gobbling up the wounded. With the wind in my face, I launched a...

The Best Postspawn Crappie Fishing Tactics

July 8, 2021   |  From Articles

Crappie fishing is a springtime sport for most anglers, and it’s hard to argue the logic behind this association. Spring brings big numbers of hungry fish to the shallows, making for quick contact and easy pickings. Following the spawn, a lot of crappie fishermen hang up their gear, assuming warm...

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