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Tungsten is denser than lead, yielding smaller jigs and spoons of equivalent weight. Its hardness better transmits ‘feel’ than lead. And it falls significantly faster.
More than 32,000 players picked their lineup of fantasy anglers for each Elite Series event as well as the 2024 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Jockey Outdoors, and two contestants stood above the rest at the end of the season.
The Al's 49er lure stands out with its distinctive flatfish-style head. This unique design generates impressive vibrations and a fluttering action that attracts fish from afar.
The Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies elected Judith Camuso, Commissioner of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife as its new president during its 114th Annual Meeting in Madison, Wisconsin during September 22-25, 2024.
Loaded with all the same great features anglers loved in past iterations, the new Magic Swimmer now comes in new color patterns best suited for freshwater species that anglers have long been asking for.
Several features make Ever Green’s Lace Ace 140 Swim a standout amongst swimbaits, but it’s line-through design leads the list.
Instead of attending the festival, Hobie® Eyewear will donate to the American Red Cross to support its disaster relief efforts. The Red Cross is providing food, shelter, health services, and other essential resources to those affected by the hurricane.
LouisianaCharterFishing.com has long been a supporter of outdoor experiences, and this renewed partnership solidifies their commitment to showcasing the exceptional fishing opportunities and culinary traditions Louisiana communities have to offer.
Fishpond, a leading fly-fishing and outdoor products company headquartered in Denver, CO, has partnered with Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) to create a co-branded line of gear designed for traveling anglers.
Cooling water temperatures cause big-water smallmouths to migrate and change their behavior, but when you find them, the fishing action can be outstanding. Here’s what you need to know.
Even if you know the waters well, be alert for new underwater hazards, including submerged navigation aids and altered water depths due to shifting sands.
GRANDEBASS has announced its new partnership with Pitman Creek, a leading distributor in the fishing industry, to manage domestic distribution and dealer relations across the United States.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks reminds landowners, watershed groups and others that this winter’s deadline to apply for Future Fisheries Improvement Program (FFIP) grants is Nov. 15. Approximately $400,000 is available for the winter grant cycle.
The dual console layout of the T22SC is a first-of-its-kind within the Bayliner lineup offering consumers a multipurpose boat with versatility for fishing and cruising.
Ensuring your vessel is well-prepared for off-season storage is not only about preserving its present condition but also about ensuring smooth sailing in the future seasons.
Thanks to its natural insulating properties, wool is an excellent performer in any cool- or cold-weather environment, and the perfect choice for a fishing glove like the Wooly Collection from Fish Monkey.
The Outdoor Writers Association of America on Sunday, September 22nd revealed the winners of its Excellence In Craft Contest and the President’s Choice Awards at its annual conference.
Due to low flow conditions in many of our trout-stocked rivers and streams and the long-term forecast not predicting any substantial rainfall over the next 10 days, NJDEP Fish & Wildlife has delayed Fall Trout Stocking.
Whether you’re a seasoned angler or looking to help your kids reel in their first catch, St. Johns River Water Management District public lands offer some of the best spots for your fishing adventures.
Its chilling abilities come from having 2-inch-thick, closed-cell, insulated walls with even thicker insulation underneath the lid and on the bottom. Pinch the competition. EGO is thicker.
As ChatterBait maestros like Clausen, Stephen Browning, Seth Feider and others have recently witnessed firsthand, the instant a Tungsten ChatterBait Elite EVO touches down and starts churning water, a sharp, piercing sound— borne from blade colliding with rock-solid tungsten head—completely disconnects the bass’ reluctance to strike.
Noted fly-fishing author John Gierach died Oct. 3 at the age of 78. He lived much of his life in Larimer County, Colorado and wrote extensively about trout fishing across the mountain west. See his biography from Wikimedia here.
Built for greater power, smooth and simple operation, and uncompromising durability, SEVIIN expands its performance-focused GS Series with six all-new 150-size GS casting models.
B.A.S.S. tournament officials today announced former Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic champions Randy Howell and Cliff Pace will rejoin the ranks of Elite anglers in 2025 via Legends invitations.
Sea Ray will debut the latest new models in its expanding next-generation SDX lineup, the SDX 250 Outboard and SDX 270 Outboard, at its in-water display at the 2024 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), Oct. 30–Nov. 03.
In an effort to respect the resources and be sensitive to the difficulties storms have created in the Lake Hartwell area, the pros now are headed to Alabama where they’ll close the Opens season Oct. 10-12 at the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Lake Martin presented by SEVIIN.
An elevated level of cooperation and bass-fishing talent were certainly on display at the global scale last week, when Team USA Bass won gold for the fifth consecutive time at the Pan-American Black Bass Championships on the St. John River in New Brunswick, Canada.
Coming in a wide range of colors, the new Berkley Gulp! Saltwater Dragon Tail is a versatile twitch bait combining great darting action with an irresistible scent, perfect for any inshore scenario, even when the fishing is tough.
North America’s Premier Outdoor and Conservation Company unites anglers to support communities affected throughout the Southeastern United States.
Major League Fishing (MLF) has announced entry dates for the 2025 Tackle Warehouse Invitationals, Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats, Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine, Abu Garcia College Fishing Presented by YETI and Abu Garcia High School Fishing presented by Tackle Warehouse circuits.
Gunpowder, Inc., a leading enthusiast lifestyle agency, announces the addition of Seakeeper Ride, the first-of-its-kind Vessel Attitude Control System (VACS) that eliminates up to 70 percent of an underway boat’s pitch and roll, to its growing client roster.
Whether a seasoned angler or a curious newcomer, each series on WFN promises to reel viewers in with a unique blend of excitement and expertise. WFN is the complete destination for the angling lifestyle offering a wide variety of travel, culinary and cultural experiences.
Thanks to the active management allowed by LA Creel, Louisiana anglers were able to fish Red Snapper for 151 days this year, with the earliest opening (April 15) since the start of state management. T
The new, affordable tool has a de-hooker on one end, a venting tool on the other, assuring quick handling of unwanted fish or those outside the slot limits or seasons.
 

A ruling that might have sneaked up some anglers and boaters visiting Alabama went into effect Oct. 1, and it could cost you if you don’t savvy up. It says:

“Nonresidents may operate a vessel upon the waters of this state only after obtaining a valid boater safety certification or vessel operator's certification issued in his or her home state or country, or after obtaining a Nonresident Alabama Boater Safety Certification upon examination and certification under the same terms and conditions as Alabama residents.”

The state says enforcement will begin Oct. 15.

While formalizing the stuff that most of us think we already know might seem like a pain, things go a lot better on the water if everybody agrees to the same set of rules.

For example, if you head out from the dock before sunrise and you see a red light followed closely by a white light, do you know what that means?

It means another boater is approaching you from the right or starboard side, and that you MUST let them pass in front of you because they have the “right of way”. (You are seeing their port side red light at the bow, and their all-around white light at the stern.) You can either slow down or alter your course to allow passage—if you try to beat them to the point of crossing and it causes a collision, you are liable.

There are a whole collection of these rules, just like the rules that govern operation on our highways, and you’re obligated to know them before you leave the dock.

Some are just common sense rules that everybody follows for their own good. For example, red buoys are nearly always on the right side of the channel as you return to a harbor or marina or river from a larger body of water. The easy-to-remember rule is “red-right-returning”, and it will serve you well almost anywhere you boat, but particularly in waters new to you.

While most states now have boater safety certification programs, some do not. If you’re headed to Alabama from Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Indiana, South Dakota, and Wyoming, better look into getting certified asap.

And if you just dodged getting certified in your home state where certification is required, now may be the time to get it done. (In Alabama, you’re exempt if you were 40 or older on April 28, 1994.) 

In Alabama, the course covers the usual topics:

  • Vessel Basics
  • Navigation Rules
  • Nighttime Navigation
  • Emergencies
  • Personal Watercraft (PWC)
  • Boating Laws and Regulations
  • Required Equipment
  • Water Skiing and Surfing

A number of online courses are available. https://www.boat-ed.com/alabama/handbook.

Additional information can be obtained by contacting the Alabama Driver License Division, Operator Certification Section, P.O. Box 301451, Montgomery, AL 36130. Course information can be obtained by calling (800) 272-7930.

In many states where boater safety certification is a relatively recent requirement, older boaters were grandfathered in. In Florida, for example, residents born before Jan. 1, 1988 do not need the official course, but all born more recently must take the course to operate a motorboat with 10 horsepower or more.

 
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