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The Northern Edition’s larger profile, together with the 3/0 feather tail, increase the lure’s size to mimic the larger baitfish these large, aggressive fish crave.”

Through the FY 2024-2025 Focus on Florida’s Future Budget, the Governor invested a historic $57 million for coral reef restoration and coastal protection, bringing the total investment in these efforts in the his second term to over $114 million.

In his new role, Clark will provide the overall direction for the company, guide business operations, promote company values, and develop and deliver high quality products to customers.

Easton Fothergill’s an easygoing guy with no apparent mean streak, but he started Day 3 of the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Lake Eufaula presented by SEVIIN with a chip on his shoulder. Suffice to say, his winning total of 52 pounds, 8 ounces more than settled the score.

Agents received information on May 30 around 10 p.m. about three people possessing a live alligator on the sidewalk of Esplanade Ave. in New Orleans.

Coastal Conservation Association’s (CCA) REEF Louisiana Program will begin construction on a nearshore reef named East Cameron Block 82 Reef, along with conservation partners Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), Romeo Papa Boats and E & L Construction Group.

This crucial legislation, sponsored by Representatives Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.), aims to enhance public land access, streamline permits for businesses, and improve accessibility for veterans and people with disabilities.

This computerized reel will give you the real-time casting metrics (like casting distance, retrieve speed, and cadence) and the spool braking system you need to make smooth, effortless, backlash-free casts that touch down right where you want them to, and it provides the analytics so you can make the proper presentation, time after time after time, to be more successful, catch more fish, and have more fun.

Don’t think for a moment that you have to be watching live sonar to succeed with the YUM FF Sonar Minnow. Here are five great ways to catch bass on this bait that DON’T require FFS.

Florida conservation officers made a huge bust near Dry Tortugas National Park in the Florida Keys. On a single boat, they caught a group of poachers red-handed with 334 lane and yellowtail snapper.

Try Texas rigging an SMH WormZ™ or Big TRD™ on the new ZWG™ Worm Hook . . . and experience all the advantages of Z-Man baits in big bass abundance.

Yes, a wool sunshirt. Leave it to Whitewater Fishing with their combined 100-years of apparel design expertise to leverage the inherent comfort, moisture-wicking, and cooling properties of Merino wool and merge them with sunshirt features and technologies.

When trolling, walleye guide Brian Bashore prefers a lead core line, a crankbait such as a Berkley Flicker Shad, and a leader of 15 or 20 lb Seaguar Gold Label fluorocarbon.

Here are several affordable, quality accessories from Idaho-based fishing equipment manufacturer, EGO Fishing, a company renowned for their superb, hook-defying landing nets, bait containers, and a bunch of other cool products.

You don't need to own a rod to go fishing in Wisconsin. The DNR has nearly 60 tackle loaner sites across the state, about half of which are at state parks on water.

Tasked with spearheading marketing strategies for the premier outdoor network, Source Outdoor Group will manage facets of Outdoor America’s media, public relations, influencer management, and communications strategies.

MyBundle, the premier online platform connecting consumers, streaming services, and broadband providers with tools to simplify streaming television, and Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG), the premier media and entertainment company for outdoor adventure enthusiasts, announced a distribution agreement between the companies for OSG’s MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) premium SVOD service.

Trout thrive in cool (below 68 degrees), clean, well-oxygenated water. During the summer months, when water levels and flows decrease due to lack of rainfall, water temperatures rise and dissolved oxygen decreases, which in turn causes additional stress on trout.

Attendees, including Forbes, Men’s Health, the Skimm, Women’s Health, BuzzFeed, Cosmopolitan, and Vogue editors and contributors, alongside social media content creators, experienced boating first-hand while sailing on Nantucket Sound and learned about Discover Boatings resources available to help people get on the water.

A heightened enforcement weekend July 4-6 will see Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and other law enforcement partners focusing efforts on Boating Under the Influence detection and enforcement.

For the win, Carey and Kauffman earned $5,000 apiece in college scholarship money plus entry into the Toyota Series Championship on Wheeler Lake in November, where they will compete as co-anglers.

The U.S. outboard engine retail market in 2023 presented a complex yet largely positive picture with a growing appetite for higher-performance engines. The 300hp and greater segments registered a nearly 18% increase and the 250–299.9hp segment also showed an uptick.

Deep clear water, not many jumbo bass and lots of local traffic will make this Alabama lake a challenge.

Developed to keep feet dry and footing solid on wet and slippery boat decks, the new Slipnot is an ankle-high slip-on boot that delivers all-day comfort and support for those who work or play on the water.

Gambler Lures, a leader in innovative fishing tackle, is proud to announce the launch of the FFS Hollow Hover Min-O, the newest addition to their forward-facing line of terminal tackle and soft plastics.

On the heels of its passage in the U.S. Senate last month, the America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Reauthorization Act was introduced by Representatives Rob Wittman (R-VA), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Jen Kiggans (R-VA) and Mike Thompson (D-CA).

This change is necessary because NOAA Fisheries is projecting the recreational annual catch target of 1,840,000 pounds gutted weight will be met on June 30, 2024.

The Second Annual Minn Kota and Humminbird Owners Tournament, held at Pickwick Landing State Park May 30 to June 1, 2024, attracted over 700 anglers from 27 different states and distributed over $180,000 in cash and prizes.

Harry Linsinbigler IV caught a prized, pink-tagged bass (11 pounds, 4 ounces) in Lake Rochelle, one of the Northwest Winter Haven Chain of Lakes.

Wisconsin DNR Reminds the public that it's against the law to capture and remove ANY animals, including bugs, from state parks--but they won't say who's doing it.

New for 2025, the 36-rod BLACK BASS / BLACK BASS GLASS Series may be the most dutiful and workmanlike bass series ever conceived and crafted by St. Croix Rod.

According to the nationwide TowBoatUS on-water towing fleet, the busiest time of the year for America’s recreational boat owners is, hands down, the Fourth of July holiday period, which typically includes some days before and after the official holiday.

While Whitewater’s rain gear products run the gamut – one of our favorites is the wallet-friendly Packable Rain Jacket and Pant, foundational apparel pieces that employ the best materials, technologies, and tailoring so anglers can enjoy versatile, comfortable, and highly packable,

Tracking true as an arrow and grabbing predatory attention from all angles, Z-Man’s popular inshore terminal tackle hero—the Trout Eye® Jighead—just received a major upgrade.
 

The Zeus Air compact jump starter not only inflates tires to 130 psi, it can also jump start anything up to a 6 liter diesel engine. It also includes a powerful LED light and charger ports for cell phones.

The Zeus Air from Uncharted Supply is a compact portable jump-starting device that would be a very useful addition to the kit of any boater or angler who might occasionally find their battery running low, as well as a security measure for those who run their vehicles off-road or in lightly traveled areas. The company says the 16,000 MaH charger can jump start anything up to a 6 liter diesel, and should easily kick off any outboard on the market as well as any gas-powered tow vehicle or offroader. This is considerably more “oomph” than the sandwich-sized jump starters now on the market, so if you want to be sure you’ve got the power you need to kick off your engines, this might be the way to go.

The device also includes a 130 PSI air compressor, useful for pumping up tow tubes, SUP’s and air mattresses as well as inflating your tires when needed. Those who deflate their tires for better traction on sand or mud will appreciate the feature, in particular, when it’s time to get back on the hard road.

It can also charge phones, tablets and laptops with USB-C and USB output. And it has a powerful LED light that can function as a trouble or work light as needed. A flasher setting makes it a useful warning device along the highway.

The Zeus Air also functions as a phone and laptop charger to keep you powered up on the boat or in the backcountry.

It comes in a compact hard case smaller than a shoe box, complete with heavy-duty jumper cables and USB connectors plus the built-in light, air pump, air hose and various air fittings.

Retail is $219; https://unchartedsupplyco.com.

Ladies Let’s Go Fishing Passes 9,000 Student Angler Mark

Betty Bauman has been on a mission for decades, evangelizing for fishing among women from her home base in Florida. Her “Ladies Let’s Go Fishing” non-profit recently blew past the 9,000 student mark, and lots more women will soon join the graduates.

She calls it the “no yelling school of fishing”, and that’s a hint at why so many women have enjoyed her classes and outings. It’s a laid back atmosphere where nobody expects any level of expertise, but the experts Bauman rounds up to do her seminars are some of the most knowledgeable in the industry.

Dolphin are among the many catches by students attending the Ladies Let's Go Fishing weekend seminars.

She also offers angling outings where the women attending her seminars can try out the lessons they’ve learned, with an assist from top pro guides.

Her weekends involve everything from largemouth bass and peacock bass to redfish, snook, trout and tarpon to sailfish, kings and dolphin-fish offshore. The women learn about the fish they’re after and the gear they’ll use in the seminar portion, then head for the water on day two (usually) to try out what they’ve learned. Fish cookery is occasionally part of the curriculum.

Men are welcome at the events, too, and many couples attend some of the events. If you’re a woman or a novice guy angler who just wants to learn the basics in a no-pressure environment, these events are the way to go.

On the other hand, if you’re an old pro with some time on your hands, odds are good Betty Bauman would welcome a little help and expertise at her next Florida event.

The Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing Foundation is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) public charity, and they depend on support of the industry as well as private sources. Learn more here: https://www.ladiesletsgofishing.com.

Frank Sargeant
Frankmako1@gmail.com
 
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