Author: Fishing Headquarters
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A Compendium of Chicago Muskie History
By Andrew Ragas Most anglers observe fishing history through the words of those who’ve recorded and documented their catches for story-telling purposes and fame. Muskies living nearby, and being caught from waters around the Chicago urban area are all worthy of coverage and a big deal to the regional fishing market. Muskie fishing around Chicago…
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Llungen Lures Catches Musky Anglers with Release of the Chad Shad Crankbait
Llungen Lures, manufacturer and distributor of quality musky and pike fishing lures from Southern Illinois, has recently been teasing musky anglers on social media with previews of new releases for the 2017 season. I had to look further into this and dig a bit deeper for information. I recently exchanged messages with Llungen managing partner,…
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Late Fall Multi-Species Piscifun and Early Winter Muskies
By Andrew Ragas I’m afraid to report that the end of 2016 open water fishing is nearing an end for me. It’s Sunday December 4th, and I’m currently getting dumped on by three or more inches of snow. When I’m back south in northern Illinois for the winter months, I tend to not bother with…
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Quantum Monster PT, Big Line Capacity at an Affordable Price
Alan McGuckin Built to take on high-powered species such as steelhead, musky, blue cats, and striped bass, the brand new Monster reel gets its name from its very large spool that is capable of launching the baits that entice these battling beasts – while providing the line capacity to keep up with the line torching…
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Muskie Expo Chicago, January 6-8, 2017 at Pheasant Run Resort
Muskie Expo Chicago is excited to announce its new show location at the Pheasant Run Resort, located in St. Charles, IL. This exciting venue has something for everyone, including an enormous trade show style center offering space for over 200 exhibitors. Combine this with it being connected under one roof with hotel rooms, night clubs…
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Urgent Work Ahead for 2017 Smallmouth Bass Regulations on Mille Lacs, MN
When B.A.S.S. was on Mille Lacs for the Angler of the Year Championship, pros showed the fishing world this incredible fishery. Soon, anglers will come from all over the United States to fish this lake, and we want to welcome each with open arms, and our businesses to enjoy the economic impact of their travel dollars. But…
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Vexan Fishing Introduces Ice Fishing Rods
Vexan Fishing is an Industry leading rod manufacturer specializing in building high quality affordable fishing rods. They are delighted to introduce the all new Vexan Ice Series, eight rods that will exceed your expectations no matter what species you are pursuing on the hard water.
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Jigging for Smallmouth with the Freedom Minnow Spoon
Freedom Tackle Corp manager Tom Chopin posted a new video the other day. Watch the minnow spoon take down the smallmouth bass of Lake Erie. Tom shows us how the slow horizontal fall was key for getting bit. Fish were hitting it as it fluttered down instead of picking it up off bottom like a…
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Abu Garcia Max Toro
By Matt Lynch Long were the days in which round reels commanded the realm of muskie angling. This has been most often attributed to the high cost of low profile reels capable of handling the mechanical requirements of pursuing muskie. For quite some time infact, a quality low profile reel fit for muskie could cost…
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Is Social Media Ruining Fishing Spots?
By Andrew Ragas Last month, my friend and old Fishing-Headquarters Online Magazine colleague and contributor, Jim Gronaw, wrote an insightful column pondering whether Facebook is ruining fishing. You can read it here. Though the online super-site is an integral tool for networking, information gathering and education, it can be negative on fisheries. The disheartening realities…