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There are plenty of tips and tricks to catching bass, but it couldn’t hurt to know just one more! Regular bait works just fine, and plastic worms work just as well while saving you money. There’s also an increase in a possible hook with a specific wacky rig, so watch this helpful video from FLAIR [...]

From seasons to lure colors to understanding a bass’s reactions to certain sounds, there are a lot of tricks that go into catching the perfect bass. For any beginners out there, or experts who might need a refresher, these 10 tips will help you understand every component of fishing for the best bass.

For seasonal fishermen, there’s no better time to catch bass than in the spring. But there are a lot of factors to catching these big fish, like which bait to use, shallow and deep water techniques, and which bodies of water are best. Watch here to learn the ins and outs of this exciting time [...]

There are many factors to consider when selecting the right size plastic bait for bass fishing. While this selection can often be intuitive, there are some common denominators to selection. Related Stories: VIDEO: Check Out these Bass Fishing Techniques! Meal Matching Observe live local forage & present a similar profile: Check the livewell for regurgitated meals Feel [...]

The weather outside may be frightful, but true anglers are always thinking about being on the water. Here’s a look at ten of the best fishing gifts for the fishing fanatic in your family, everything from the latest baits to waterproof bags and high-tech fish finders. No matter their budget or their target species, there’s [...]

Cold weather affects not only the fish, but the angler, too. Here are some tips to keep warm and comfortable during your winter fishing – because the mental game is half the battle! Invest in Quality Clothing Buy the best cold weather clothing you can afford and incorporate in layers. Yes, it’s important to be [...]

Planning on some winter bass fishing? Here are some bass facts & lure suggestions to help with your success. Bass don’t need to feed every day, so they don’t eat as much or as often, making smaller baits or extremely slow moving big baits good options Bass group up and move around as little as possible, [...]

Brown trout were introduced to Michigan in 1883 and they now thrive statewide. Brown trout are more tolerant of warmer water temperatures than other trout species, thus, browns have become popular among anglers in many rivers across the state, ranging from Michigan’s best-known trophy waters to small, marginal trout streams in southern Michigan. Related Stories: Ice Fishing [...]

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources confirmed a new state record cisco (formerly known as lake herring). The fish was caught Friday, June 9, by Michael Lemanski of Florence, Wisconsin, on Lake Ottawa in Iron County in the western Upper Peninsula. The fish weighed 6.36 pounds and measured 21.8 inches. Related Stories: Chasing Reds: Top 6 [...]