Author: Fishing Headquarters
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Bluegills: The Gateway Species
Dr. Jason Halfen – The Technological Angler Ice fishing’s essential targets – bluegills – prove perfect for both introducing anglers to the sport and mastering your game.
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The Future of the Muskie Resource and Fishery in the Lower St. Louis River Estuary
By Adam M. Glickman Since 2009, many of those who fish muskies on the Lower St. Louis River Estuary (LSLRE) have noticed a steady and dramatic decrease in muskie catches, follows, and sightings. These people include some of the most successful anglers on the river. A fishery that from 2002-2010 would have been described by…
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Horizontal Options for Hardwater Success
Dr. Jason Halfen CONTRIBUTED STORY – Open water anglers have long recognized the importance of a two-pronged approach to mobility. First, we burn untold gallons of gasoline motoring around the lake in search of active fish. Then, once we find evidence of our quarry, we churn the water to a fine froth with both vertical…
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Vexan Rods Go Ice Cold!
OUTDOORSFIRST MEDIA Tackle Industries (TI), a leading muskie rod manufacturer, has been building extreme high quality into affordable Northern Pike and Musky rods for more than a decade. TI’s super-secret Titan technology build acquires brutal strength from the rod tip through the entire blank yet results in a nimble, easy to handle light weight rod.…
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Chicagoland Fishing, Travel & Outdoor Show Returns in January
The Chicagoland Fishing, Travel & Outdoor Expo returns to Schaumburg, Ill., January 26-29, 2017.
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Toothy’s Tackle Ticklers, Available at the 2017 Muskie Expos
If considering attending the upcoming winter sport shows in 2017, starting with Musky Expo Chicago on January 6-8th, expect a lot of lures and eye candy on display from several manufacturers. Expect seeing a ton of bucktails too, including a few attractive and successful big fish models manufactured by Toothy’s Tackle, LLC of Green Bay,…
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Stankx Bait Company NXT LVL Jerx, Livelier Than Live Bait
There are plenty of soft plastic baits that do a great job of imitating baitfish, but how many of them are actually injection molded and then meticulously hand-crafted 1-by-1 and inch-by-inch with an airbrush? If you are attentive to detail and take a closer look at the Stankx Bait Co. NXT LVL (next level) soft…
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The Best Fishing Gear and Accessories of 2016
By Andrew Ragas I don’t get paid to endorse. This prevents me from ever publishing a biased review. Thankfully I am blessed to fish a lot, and use a lot of different fishing equipment and accessories. If I get lucky with items I’ll write about how good they were, like this list below. Meanwhile if…
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Top Smallmouth Bass Baits of 2016
By Andrew Ragas At the end of every season, I reveal the secret baits that caught the most fish for me. Now that my 2016 bass fishing season has concluded, we glance back at the dominating baits and presentations that screamed success for big fish. Revisiting the old standbys, and revealing some new.
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Quantum Vapor PT Delivers Tournament Caliber Performance
From its stylish oversized 90mm carbon fiber handle featuring large and comfortable cork rubber handles, to its mirror finish side covers and metallic finish aluminum frame, Vapor projects rich sportiness. Beneath Vapor‘s shiny surface however are a huge number of 11 best-in-the business bearings for super smoothness, and an aluminum drive gear to assure long…