It’s simple math really: Zero eggs equals zero fish for future stocking programs.
So, the spring walleye and steelhead egg collections by the Michigan DNR are critical components of the strategy for maintaining world-class fishing opportunities in the Great Lakes State.
Nearly fifty years have now passed since the first paddletail swimbaits splashed down in U.S. waters, the earliest designs having likely originated in France. Today, paddletails have almost singlehandedly rewritten the rules of soft plastics engagement. Fans of catching bass, crappie, walleye and inshore slams nearly always cast these ingenious tail-driven baits, each version capable of different retrieve speeds, actions and the almighty thump.
Lew’s introduced the Custom Lite SS at the 2024 Bassmaster Classic in Tulsa, Ok.
The 200 size Custom Lite SS Spinning Reel fits in perfectly with the lightweight design and smooth drag offered in the rest of the series, but specifically excels in situations where one would normally use backing tied to a braided main line.
By Kevin VanDam
(Courtesy of Bassmaster.com)
In a recent column, How to become a bass pro, I outlined what you have to do to become a skilled competitor at the highest level.
But theres more to being a successful pro than being a good angler.
You have to be a good businessman with a long-term plan; never get ahead of yourself and put your family or career in jeopardy by doing too much too quickly.
Ive seen many great anglers who came on tour without an understanding of the business side. They didnt survive because they couldnt weather the financial ups-and-downs everyone faces early on.
The 16th Annual Indiana Deer, Turkey and Waterfowl Expo returns to the Indiana State Fairgrounds February 15-17, opening weekend of the 59th annual Ford Indianapolis Boat, Sport and Travel Show the largest outdoor show of its kind in the U.S.A.
At over 70,000 square-feet, the Indiana Deer, Turkey and Waterfowl Expo is looking bigger and better than ever, serving the passionate, diehard hunters needs, as well as those of the individual or family who may simply be looking for information on how to get started in hunting locally or at a distant destination.
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