Big bass are perpetually in search of an easy meal, and a shad often fits this role perfectly. This predator-prey dynamic is a timeless pursuit that the all-new LIVETARGET Shad redefines through innovative lure development combining unmatched realism with exceptional functionality. Employing state-of-the-art Injected Core Technology (ICT), the LIVETARGET Shad...

LIVETARGET RELEASES NEW SHAD THAT SWIMS AS GOOD AS IT LOOKS

Massachusetts State

New Castle, NH

Fox News

A Massachusetts fisherman reeled in 14 illegally-sized striped bass in New Hampshire, which led to his arrest. A series of reports were made by the fishing community.

Angler arrested after catching 14 oversized fish: 'Caught red-handed'

Champlain, NY

Mike Iaconelli has been a polarizing character in the world of bass fishing his entire Hall of Fame career. Most love him, some love to hate him, but regardless it is indisputable that the man is purely entertaining to watch fish. This notion was on full display on day one of the 2024 Tackle Warehouse Bassmaster Elite on Lake Champlain.

Iaconelli in His Element on Lake Champlain

Orlando, FL

Every summer, tackle manufacturers from around the world debut their newest creations at the ICAST show in Orlando, Florida. On display are improved and updated tools, upgraded terminal tackle, fishing and boating accessories, new electronics, and of course, the latest and greatest baits to hit the scene. Whether it be a line of finesse-style soft plastics tailored for use with forward-facing sonar, or a uniquely noisy topwater, there’s bound to be a bait or two worth adding to your arsenal. For largemouth and smallmouth bass fishermen, this annual event is especially exciting—but with so much to see in so little time, it can be overwhelming. That’s why we compiled a handful of the most innovative bass lures from ICAST 2024.

15 Innovative Bass Lures from ICAST 2024

Greatness is not in where we stand, but in what direction we are moving. We must sail sometimes with the wind, and sometimes against it – but sail we must. And not drift, nor lie at anchor. –Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes. Today nine esteemed pros fought the...

Elite Analysis – Day 4 Lake Champlain

South Carolina State

Plattsburgh, NY

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — When the weights are as tight as they are at the Tackle Warehouse Bassmaster Elite at Lake Champlain, Chris Zaldain knows he needs to fish for bigger-than-average bass in order to separate himself from the field. The Fort Worth, Texas, pro applied his big-bass style of...

Zaldain lands Day 2 lead at Champlain

Who doesn’t like bottom fishing to some degree? In the Northeast, it is arguably the most popular and approachable gateway to our sport. And there are so many ways to enjoy it—whether you prefer slow-pitch jigging scup and sea bass, swimming bucktails over sandy bottom for fluke, or dropping a couple clumps of clam to cod. The beauty of bottom fishing is it can be done almost anywhere, from back bay channels to offshore reefs, by boat or kayak. However, bottom fishing can also be unforgiving; it demands a lot from our gear and, at times, requires excessive amounts of terminal tackle, so we picked out some of the newest must-have bottom fishing gear from ICAST 2024.

Must-Have Bottom Fishing Gear from ICAST 2024

Kansas City, MO

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Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, known for his prowess on the football field, made a personal announcement during a press conference on Tuesday. The three-time Super Bowl champion revealed that he and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, are expecting their third child and that this will be their last.

Patrick Mahomes Reveals He's 'Done' Having Kids with Wife Brittany Mahomes After Baby No. 3

Alabama State

Dauphin Island, AL

BroBible

For the second time in as many years, a shark fishing record was broken at the annual Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo off Dauphin Island after anglers brought a new state record bull shark to the scales. Last year, anglers landed a state record 1,019-pound Tiger Shark that made national headlines. This time around, angler […]
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Fishermen Break Alabama State Record With 495-Pound Bull Shark Caught At Annual Fishing Rodeo

River water levels are constantly influenced by various weather conditions, such as storms, droughts, and seasonal changes. During late summer and fall, rivers often experience lower water levels due to reduced rainfall, creating unique fishing opportunities for anglers. These low-water conditions expose more of the riverbed, making it easier to target smallmouth bass that are typically spread out during higher water levels. Anglers should pay attention to weather patterns and plan their fishing trips accordingly to take advantage of these conditions. Understanding how water levels affect fish behavior and habitat is crucial for successful fishing. Lower water levels can also reveal hidden structures and cover, such as rocks and submerged logs, which can serve as prime locations for bass to hide and ambush prey. Tthese conditions can lead to higher water temperatures, which can influence the feeding patterns and activity levels of smallmouth bass. It’s important for anglers to adjust their techniques and gear to match these changing conditions. For instance, using lighter tackle and more natural presentations can be more effective in clear, low-water environments.The new FreshBaitz Lizards deliver a realistic profile that excels in both power and finesse techniques. Act fact, we just released new Hot Sauce, MidNight, Ghost and 10w30 Syntheic Lizard designs! The unique forward-facing leg design creates drag that holds it in the strike zone longer or produces wild flapping action with every pull of the rod. Additionally, its slightly ribbed solid body and large head hold your hook in place and provide much better weedless performance making it the ideal bait to use in any condition. Water clarity always plays a super big role in color selection but in any season year-round, you can’t miss when using colors such as Watermelon Red, Black & Blue, or Green Pumpkin. Its flexible tail design ensures added movement, tempting even the most cautious fish. The superior 5.5-inch profile stretches to a whole 7 inches which is perfect for predatory fish including bass year round. Made from long-lasting durable high-grade non-salted plastic for total and maximum attention-grabbing action underwater.

Smallmouth Bass Fishing Success in Low Water!

From South Florida to Southern California (and many parts in between), live bait tanks open an incredible variety of fishing opportunities for saltwater anglers. The ability to keep and transport volumes of live bait helps catch bottom fish, offshore pelagics, inshore game fish, and much more. When it comes to...

What to Look for in a Live Bait Tank for Saltwater Fishing

Last weekend, a boater in Georgia’s Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge came across a swarm of alligators, but he wasn’t deterred. Marty Welch recorded the moment his boat ran into a huge herd of gators on the way to Billy’s Lake. Instead of turning around, Welch decided to slowly pass through.

Boater Runs Into Swarm of Alligators, Passes Through Anyway

New York Post

Orcas relentlessly battered a yacht in a “terrifying” two-hour attack Wednesday that didn’t end until the $128,680 vessel sunk to the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea.

Robert Powell, 59, and his crew were just 22 hours into their 10-day trip from Vilamoura, Portugal, to Greece when the pod set its sights on the £100,000 — or $128,680 — sailing boat.

“To me, they were not playing at all, they knew exactly what they were doing. They knew the weak points of the boat, and they knew how to sink it,” Powell, who was meant to be celebrating his birthday aboard the boat,...

Killer whales sink $128K yacht in ‘terrifying’ 2-hour Mediterranean Sea attack: ‘Like watching wolves hunt’

Mens Journal

Fly-fishing is the best time you can have in a pair of waders. Here’s all you need to know to start snagging like a pro.

How to Fly-Fish: 5 Steps That'll Quickly Get You Hooked

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

A great white shark thrilled anglers recently in Cape Cod Bay by following a hooked striped bass to their boat and leaving them with only its head.
The accompanying footage, captured outside Rock Harbor and shared Sunday by Cape Cod Incidents, begins with an angler reeling the striper to the boat with the shark apparently holding on but not resisting.
“He’s swimming to us,” one angler observes.
“He didn’t let go,” another cautions.

The excitement ramps up as the group realizes the shark is only feet away: “He’s right there!”
Within seconds, though, the angler who was fighting the striped bass is left with only...

Watch: ‘Taxman’ comes calling as angler battles striped bass

A fishing-themed social media site on Saturday shared a “throwback” image showing an angler posing with the head of a large yellowfin tuna.
BDOutdoors’ Instagram description was somewhat predictable: “Paying his dues to the local taxman,” followed by a shark emoji.
The image was captured at Mexico’s Guadalupe Island before the designated biosphere reserve was ordered closed to sportfishing and commercial shark diving.
The taxman, undoubtedly, was a great white shark.












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Guadalupe Island, 160 miles west of Ensenada, is seasonal home to dozens of great white sharks.
When long-range sportfishing vessels from San Diego were allowed to fish at Guadalupe, tuna were routinely snatched from hooks before they could be reeled to the boats.
The term “taxman,” however, is used around the world in reference to fish-stealing sharks.

‘Taxman’ comes calling after angler in Mexico hooks giant tuna

Orleans, MA

Whiskey Riff

The taxman always gets his share.

Or in this case, he gets the whole thing. Fishermen are always having to keep an eye out for the "taxman," which is what experienced fishers call sharks that lurk behind and around their boats, waiting to steal away their hard-earned catches. It's a really shallow thing to do, but you can't really blame the sharks in the sea for getting an easy meal.

In this clip from 2019 out of Orleans, Massachusetts, it appears that a family had gone out on an excursion with Columbia Sportfishing when the striped bass they had hooked quickly turned...

Great White Shark Rockets Out Of Water To Steal Striped Bass From Fisherman, Almost Flops Right Into The Boat

NewsNinja

"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

Waddington, NY

On this episode of the LIVEWELL presented by Rapala, Bassmaster hosts Tommy Sanders and Ronnie Moore discuss how the ‘promised land’ will fish out of Waddington, how our points races might end up and what to expect from Bassmaster’s #1 lake.

Livewell: Elite season finale at St. Lawrence river

A-Z-Animals

Sole and flounder are flatfish that share an extraordinary trait. These creatures have an asymmetry that’s unique in the animal world. They’re born like other fish, an eye on either side of their head. But, as they mature the bones in their head start to twist and one eye begins to migrate positions. It meets […]

Sole vs Flounder: How Are They Different?

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Gear Review: Thorne Bros Stealth Spinning Rod

Thorne Brothers Stealth Spinning Rod 7-foot, 10-inch MLXF. The 7-foot, 10-inch MLXF is tailored specifically for throwing a light marabou hair jig, light drop shot or...

Gear Review: Thorne Bros Stealth Spinning Rod

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