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With the Mississippi River running approximately 2,320 miles, from Minnesota through Louisiana and into the Gulf of Mexico, catfish anglers have a large area to fish. Blues, channels and flatheads all reside in the dark waters, with bl…
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Bacon fat is full of oils that attract several varieties of fish. From bluegill and crappie to catfish, fish love the scent and taste of bacon. Whether you are bottom fishing or fishing close to the bank, bacon is an effective alternat…
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The speckled trout and redfish are challenging fish to pursue. Anglers often spend years before catching their first one. Patience, stealth and knowing when to strike are often necessary to lure them. However, choosing the best lures w…
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North Carolina freshwater fishing is abundant with crappie, trout and bass. There are many types of baits that work well in the state's lakes, ponds and reservoirs. The best baits are the ones that have proven tried and true by experie…
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York River is an estuary in eastern Virginia. The river is about 40 miles long and provides anglers with gamefish such as croaker, flounder and cobia. Other fish species include catfish, spot and striper. There is river access, includi…
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Crappie are a freshwater game fish in the sunfish family. They can be found in all the continental states and are also called papermouth and slabs. There are two types of crappie: black and white. Black crappie are characterized by the…
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Catfish are known for the prominent whisker-like organs near their mouth called barbels. It is a diverse group of fish that ranges from tiny to enormous in size. Texas freshwater river species include blue, channel and flathead catfish…
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Bradford, Pennsylvania, is in the north-central section of the state, a few miles from Allegheny State Park in New York. The Allegheny National Forest is the only national forest in the state. The forest park is also home to productive…
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There are lots of places to catch smallmouth bass throughout Illinois. Aggressive and agile, smallmouths are a popular quarry for both recreational and competitive anglers in Illinois. Mark Samp caught the state's record smallmouth--we…
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Man-made catfish ponds can provide a quick introduction to the sport. These spots are well-stocked with catfish, making it easier to land a fish than in the wild. Although the ponds are designed to let novice anglers catch catfish, get…
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Bass can be found in many of the lakes, creeks and reservoirs in the southwest part of Ohio. Waters with healthy populations of bass include Acton Lake, Paint Creek Lake, Stonelick Lake and Caesar Creek Lake. The average bass length in…
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The Kalama River is a tributary of the Columbia River situated in Cowlitz County at the southwest part of Washington. The river is well-known for its productive fishing of many species but most notably for steelhead and Chinook salmon.…
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During the early summer, bass have just finished spawning and will not entirely leave shallow water, though they may drop off to the water's first breakline. The best lures are ones that can attract bass with plenty of movement as well…
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Minnesota is nicknamed the Land of 10,000 Lakes for a reason. The state has thousands of lakes, rivers, small ponds and estuaries, many teeming with fish. Two of the more popular sport fish species in Minnesota are northern pike, often…
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Successful fishing for bass during the early spring season requires different tactics. According to Game and Fish Magazine, bass can be harder to locate and lure during this time of the year. However, familiarizing yourself with their…
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