Arkansas State

Field & Stream

Nothing gets a bass angler more fired up than spotting a patch of lily pads in early summer. The spawn is over, and now is the time when heavy fish start taking up residence in this lush cover. Throwing topwater frogs is a blast, but serious bass fishermen know that a jig flipped into the pads entices more big girls more often. The perfect flipping presentation, however, is a skill that takes some time and practice to master. If you’re ready to set down the frog and probe the pads for a true trophy, these tips from top tournament pros and guides will help you determine exactly where to flip and how to come tight after that jig touches down.

How to Catch Lunker Bass in Lily Pads

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more ›. No matter your style of angling, there’s no denying that a good pair of fishing pliers makes life easier on the water. They can perform a range of important tasks, like cutting line, removing hooks, and crimping leader. Right now, you can get the highly rated Booms lightweight fishing pliers on sale at Amazon for just $9. That’s a price that’s pretty hard to pass up for a quality tool.

These Fishing Pliers Make Cutting Line Easy—And They’re Only $9 Right Now

Wisconsin State

Whiskey Riff

Frog season is upon us.

The beginning of summer marks a lot of things around the country... better weather, kids are out of school, all that good stuff... but for us bass anglers, it also marks the start of frog season. Granted, it's all dependent on where you live... the folks down in Florida have been fishing a hollow-body frog for a couple months now. But now that June is here, it's pretty much frog season across the country. I'm up in Wisconsin, and the frog bite has been FIRE lately now that lily pads, duckweed, and grass mats are providing...

Frog Fishing 101: How To Fish A Frog For Largemouth Bass

Massachusetts State

A couple lobster fishing off the coast of Massachusetts spotted five enormous sharks surrounding their boat — all frighteningly larger than the vessel itself. Check out the video here.

5 giant sharks surrounding couple’s boat off Massachusetts coast

An angler trolling for striped bass hauled in a 127-pound, 6-ounce Arkansas state record paddlefish on June 15. The monster fish came from Beaver Lake in northwest Arkansas, and it crushed the existing record of 118 pounds. Mike Schleeper inked his name in the record books while trolling brooder minnows,...

Striper Angler Snags Record Paddlefish

Social media is good for some things, but it does have its downfalls—like scrolling aimlessly until I wind up in such a deep rabbit hole of videos that I forget why I even opened the app. However, one of those rabbit holes led me to Roger Aye’s Instagram profile, @cookingandfishing, where post after post demonstrated his prowess with a style of fluke fishing I had never seen before. Instead of the standard bucktails and Gulp, or squid and spearing, Roger does a majority of his shore-based fluke fishing with jerkbaits designed for freshwater bass fishing.

Fluke Fishing with Jerkbaits in the Back Bays

A-Z-Animals

Thanks to horror movies, piranhas and great whites are two extremely popular aquatic creatures. Sadly, as with all horror movies, producers pump a lot of misinformation about the species into scripts to increase the shock and fear factor. Many movies painted these creatures as blood-thirsty animals that go out in search of human flesh – […]

Piranha vs Great White Shark: Which Fish Has a Stronger Bite?

Saint Johns County, FL

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Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more ›. Anglers have three options when it comes to fishing line: braid, monofilament, or fluorocarbon. Over the last couple of decades, braid has become more popular for a variety of reasons, like strength, sensitivity, and casting distance. These tightly woven strands of synthetic fibers make for excellent fishing line in both fresh and saltwater environments. However, there are specific scenarios where braid outshines the other types of fishing line, and times when mono or fluoro are the better options. Below is a guide on how to fish braid, when to fish braid, and the pros and cons of this new industry standard.

How to Fish Braid: A Complete Guide

Blue fish are unique and special-looking since blue is found in nature much more rarely than other colors. In fact, some cultures cannot even “see” blue—meaning that they cannot easily differentiate it from green! This fascinating color palette also belongs to some incredible species, as you’ll see here on our list of the top 12 […]

12 Types of Blue Fish: Different Aquarium Fish that are Blue

The terms flipping, pitching, and punching are often used interchangeably by bass anglers. However, in reality, all three of these techniques are different and unique to specific situations. One thing they do have in common, though, is that they can all be used to catch monster largemouth, spotted, and smallmouth bass. You just need to know when and where to implement each tactic.

A Guide to Flipping, Pitching, and Punching

This article is part of our Cocktail Chatter series, where we dive into the wild, weird, and wondrous corners of history to share over a cocktail and impress your friends. You may have noticed that coolers — especially the larger, more rugged-looking ones — have inch-long notches spanning the length of their lids. You also may have wondered why a vessel primarily used for keeping food and drinks cold comes equipped with a ruler.

Why Do Hard Coolers Have Rulers on Their Lids?

New Jersey State

Many years ago, during a bluefish blitz out in front of the 10K Islands, I found myself constantly shuffling over to the measuring tape stuck to the inside of the gunwale near the stern. You know the kind; the ones Anglers call a “Law Stick.” My problem was, I had a sore knee brought on by too many years in combat boots, carrying heavy loads, jumping out of perfectly good airplanes, and running information at a knee-busting shuffle. Those were the days.

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Oregon State

Gearhart, OR

NBC News

A giant species of fish that was first discovered seven years ago washed ashore in Oregon last week, according to marine biologists who study the animal. Beachgoers in Gearhart, a small town just south of the Washington border, found the 7.3-foot-long hoodwinker sunfish, also called a mola tecta, on June 3.

A giant 'sunbathing' fish that washed ashore in Oregon turned out to be an unexpected oddity

Flutter spoons are great bass baits for summertime fishing. Largemouth, spotted, and even some smallmouth bass become susceptible to these chunks of metal as fish move offshore and look for a reprieve in cooler, deeper waters. Here, schools of bass will group up on isolated cover like brushpiles, ledges, and points, looking to ambush prey. And flutter spoons are a great way to feed them what they think they want.

How to Fish a Flutter Spoon for Freshwater Bass

Distractify

Since it first premiered on Discovery on April 12, 2005, Discovery's Deadliest Catch has shown the beauty — and danger — of living and working out at the Bering Sea. Fans have come to know the brave fishermen who risk their lives to search for the best crabs money (and we mean lots of money) can buy. The task has been labeled one of the most dangerous jobs in the world, and only a select few are willing to come back season after season. Season 20 of the series follows some of the fishermen returning to prove they're not new...

The 'Deadliest Catch' Crab Season Can Last Longer for the Fishermen Than What Fans See

Missouri State

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CJ Coombs

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

“It’s challenging enough for seasoned anglers to net big cobia,” says Hoffman. “I take charters, so imagine what it’s like for me to get people who aren’t used to netting these fish in tune with it. But we make it happen.” Hoffman’s systematic approach to netting applies to numerous species.

How to Net A Fish

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last month, more than twenty individuals were indicted on felony charges in Coffee County. Several of them have recently made local headlines, including Guillermo de la Cruz-Morales, the sole person charged in connection with the disappearance of Maria Diaz, and Cornelius Jamison, accused of cocaine trafficking.

Grand Jury Indicts Over Twenty Individuals on Felony Charges in Coffee County

What’s the difference between an alligator and a crocodile? Alligators and crocodiles are easy to confuse with one another since they belong to the same phylogenetic order. They’re both large reptiles with lizard-like bodies, tough skin, long tails, stubby legs, elongated snouts, and large teeth. However, both reptiles have distinct features that can help you […]

Alligator vs. Crocodile: 6 Key Differences and Who Wins in a Fight

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Catch More and Injure Fewer with Circle Hooks

Research shows that circle hooks are more effective and safer on nearly every fish species. This article was originally titled \"Circle Hooks\" in the March 2002...

Research shows that circle hooks are more effective and safer on nearly every fish species. This article was originally titled "Circle Hooks" in the March 2002...

Catch More and Injure Fewer with Circle Hooks

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