Arrests were made after two people were caught by Oregon State Police for their illegal fishing practices on the Columbia River, OR. Related Stories: Sharks By Moonlight Police noticed insufficient lighting along the river, at the Deschutes River Sanctuary, and discovered 85 Chinook salmon on board, along with one steelhead with a current market value of $3,500. Related Stories: Chasing [...]
Recreational fishing participation is up nearly 20 percent over the last 10 years, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s initial report of the 2016 National Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation national survey. Related Stories: Chasing Reds: Top 6 Places For Redfish For individuals 16 to 65 years of age, fishing participation increased 8.2 percent [...]
Custom Jigs & Spins of Iowa has released new ice baits for 2018. The catalog of new products includes brand-new lure designs and added colors for proven performers. Featured new products: JaJe TUNGSTEN BUG GLOW JIG WITH UV: The new JaJe (pron. yah-yee) tungsten fly has a heavy, brightly-colored head designed to keep the super sharp Japanese hook [...]
These tips will change the way you fish this fall, and there’s something for all fishing styles.
Wheelchair-friendly fishing boats weren’t a thing until John Fohs decided to create one after struggling to take his wheelchair-bound father fishing. He joined up with Virginia Beach fishing buddy Dolph Jerabek to start the nonprofit Wheels on Deck – an organization designed to get more anglers with disabilities out on the water. The Bazinga, a 43-foot North Carolina-built fishing [...]
Sunbathing and surfing draw most tourists to Florida’s Space Coast, but anglers don’t want to miss the opportunity to land huge predators at night. It was sunset on Florida’s Space Coast. By that time the beaches, which are normally packed with tourists throughout the day, were largely empty. The tourist set had spent most of [...]
Aqua-Vu is preparing to release the HD10i Pro Underwater Viewing System to give anglers the ability to see fish at any depth, going beyond sonar’s interpretive viewing. It allows them to discover and see subsurface sweet spots and the fish living there with their own eyes in real time. Priced at $999.99 (MSRP), the new [...]
This tactical backpack from Daiwa is perfect for the angler on the go. Whether you’ve got a bit of a hike to get to your favorite stream or your headed out on the water looking for bass, this backpack is ready for any fishing adventure. Related Stories: New Fishing Gear for 2017: 5 Innovative Fishing Lures [...]
All new kayak accessories for anglers have recently been released by Wilderness Systems, the industry leader in kayak fishing innovation. These accessories are intended to allow the fisherman to customize and outfit their kayaks as needed, and have been designed with premium quality, innovation and performance in mind. Here are some of the top picks: PFD [...]
The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) reports an additional 1.5 million US fishing participants in 2017. Fishing now has more than 47 million Americans hooked, according to the 2017 Special Report on Fishing from the RBFF, making it second most popular outdoor activity for adults across the nation. Related Stories: Colorado Man Catches State-Record Striped [...]
