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Unique Fishing Gifts the Angler in Your Life Will Love

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As is the case with gifting for any hobby, getting fishing-related gifts for dedicated anglers can be tough. Without a lot of insight into their fishing preferences and gear, it’s difficult to know what they have, want, or would use. That’s certainly the case when buying them actual fishing tackle. That’s why the best route to take when checking boxes off of that “ gifts for fisherman ” list is to focus on fishing-related gear that’s fun and useful no matter how they like to fish. Gifts For Fisherman An In-Line Fishing Camera This is one that anglers are sure to love. The in-line underwater fishing camera is a great example of angling fun and function. The immediate draw for a lot of anglers is the ability to watch every strike and fight up close and personal. An in-line fishing camera such as the GoFish Cam is much more than a fun gadget: it’s an asset for gathering extremely valuable information about fish, water conditions, lure presentation, and an angler’s t...
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Killer Tips for Cold Weather Pike Hunting

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As aggressive as northern pike are, many anglers think of them almost exclusively in terms of warm weather. The thing about predators that aggressive is that the need for energy to sustain them, and their appetite, doesn’t stop when the temperature drops. With some solid tips, and the addition of an underwater fishing camera , you can be slaying winter pike with the best of them, whether on ice or open water. Fish Camera Underwater Pre-Baiting (Chumming) Before taking advantage of this particular killer tip, check your state regs. It’s an effective enough strategy that some states have regulated it. For a species as hungry as pike, pre-baiting, aka “chumming,” the hole you intend to fish can be the perfect way to draw them in. That also applies to fishing holes in ice and open water. The key is to keep the chumming time and species consistent. If you’re stopping by the hole after work to chum with suckers, don’t show up to fish it early Saturday morning with a tullibee rigged ...
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Unbeatable Strategies for Finding the Killer Honey Holes at Your Fishing Spot

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Whether you’ve been fishing a body of water for years or just discovered a new favorite spot, fish and the environment are always full of surprises. It can take some work and planning to fish that body of water without getting skunked. Thankfully, there are some reliable strategies for identifying the honey holes, conspicuous or hidden, in virtually any body of water. Those strategies can range from basic environmental observation to employing a fish camera underwater . Here are a few tips that should improve the odds of both the seasoned and beginner angler.  Underwater Fishing Camera Identify Reliable Environmental Features There are some classic environmental features of any fishery that are virtually inevitably going to attract fish. Among the most important is structure. Many game fish seek food and protection among docks, behind rocks, pylons, fallen trees, sunken logs or brush, and virtually anything else that provides cover. Weed beds both on and below th...
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Killer Strategies for Fishing Tournament Practice and Preparation

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There are fishing tournaments every year, all over the country, with substantial prize money at stake. For the pros (and enthusiasts) working those tournaments, a bad day on the water can mean the difference between loss and victory. That’s why smart pre-tournament practice sessions to gather information about the area and improve your angling technique are essential. However, these pre-tournament scouting days take a lot of time and waste a lot of gas, but there are a few strategies you can take to cut down on time and be more effective when pre-scouting, such as incorporating a fish camera underwater . Basic Preparation: Gear and Boat Talk to most pros and they’ll have stories about a tournament setback due to an avoidable tackle or boat maintenance issue. Basically, ensure that the boat is in tip-top shape. The engines and motors are the first priority, of course, but don’t overlook the live well aerators, pumps, bilges, and everything else that could possibly fa...
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4 Killer Tips for Improving Your Trolling Success

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Trolling can serve as the mobile equivalent of napping on a riverbank, straw hat over your face, a bell attached your rod—throw a line in, cruise, and kick back. No judgment, that’s a better way to spend the day than most and is sometimes exactly what’s called for. These tips, however, are for a more active, engaged breed of trolling. It’s about the kind of trolling employing an underwater fishing camera , dynamic use of the bait, and analysis of conditions. If that’s the kind of trolling you’re interested in, the kind far more likely to catch fish, read on. Underwater Fishing Camera Variety of Presentation The best way to vary the presentation of bait differs according to the situation. Some states allow anglers to have more than one rod, some don’t. If multiple lines are allowed, or there are multiple anglers in the boat, try different baits on each line. Consider live bait (when allowed) and a teaser. Drop those baits to variable depths. If it’s just you and y...
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Tips for Greener, More Sustainable Fishing Practices

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There’s no population more motivated to support conservation than outdoors people. Virtually everyone recognizes that cleaning up and conserving the planet we live on isn’t an abstract philosophical position, it’s about our future quality of life and the continuation of that life. However, it’s often those with hobbies in the outdoors that notice the repercussions of failing environmental stewardship first—hunters, hikers, campers, and, of course, anglers. As such, anglers who care about the planet, and care about fishing remaining a viable hobby for future generations, should do what it takes to fish as cleanly, greenly, and sustainably as possible. If that means using environmentally-friendly gear or gear that can help research and learn about the ecosystem, such as a fish camera underwater to sustain and improve our watery world, it’s worth it. Fish Responsibly and Sustainably Responsible angling is generally as easy as sticking to the regulations, but there are...
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A Video Is Worth 10,000 Casts: A Camera, Commitment, and Other Trophy Musky Musts

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In accordance with the apparent unspoken law of fishing writing, the phrase “the fish of 10,000 casts” must appear at least once in any article about fishing for muskellunge. The problem with that cliché is that it reinforces the belief that a musky really is that hard to catch. That can end up turning away would-be musky-slayers who could be having a blast fighting these monstrous fish. But muskies are not the fish of 10,000 literal casts—or at least they don’t have to be. Like their pike cousins, they are aggressive ambush predators that will eat anything they can fit in their massive, toothy maws. Armed with the right gear, some reliable advice (research is a must), and a few new tricks (like an underwater fishing camera ), you can be landing trophy muskies in short order. Know What You’re Getting Into While muskies aren’t as impossible to catch as people claim, they’re certainly not like picking up bluegill off a dock. Be aware that succeeding at musky fishing ...
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