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Flyfishing basics with no additives
Remember that ice cream commercial where little Johnny is having trouble reading the ingredients on the carton?[…]
January 2011
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Parasites are the biggest predators
Never take a biologist fishing; they can really slow things down. So Ed Sexton, the great Trout Master, found. South of Venice, where Sexton fishes, he has to wade through a lot of redfish to catch the big sow speckled trout that he loves.[…]
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Power-Pole
JL Marine is now offering a colorful new Power-Pole shallow water anchor designed and signed by the inventor himself.[…]
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Work-Rite Suspension Kit
Designed to provide added support to trucks carrying extra weight on the front, Firestone Industrial Products has announced their new Work-Rite Suspension Kits. The kits feature load assist springs that are mounted to the vehicle’s frame to supplement its factory suspension.[…]
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Badonk-A-Donk SS
Since introducing their very successful Badonk-A-Donk topwater series in 2010, Bomber Saltwater Grade has been hard at work coming up with the perfect slow sinking weapon when the fish aren’t in a topwater mood.[…]
Fishing
New electronics arrive in time for New Year
About the time my report on Lowrance’s new down-scan imaging (DSI) units reached these pages, Humminbird announced a new series of down-scanning units with both its Down Imaging and traditional sonar technology built in.[…]
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It’s time for some serious deer hunting
The estrus or heat cycle of a white-tailed doe lasts for 24 hours. This is the only time that she will stand still and allow a buck to breed her. Prior to this, she would run away from his advances, and this activity is referred to as the chase phase of the rut.[…]
Ask Captain Paul
Do GPS plotters show location on actual maps?
Dear Capt. Paul:
I am interested in purchasing a GPS unit for my new boat. My question is this: Is it possible to have a plotter that shows your position on an actual map of an area?[…]
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Spring trout will love new Stanley lure
Superlatives rolled off the tongue of a veteran saltwater fisherman, one who makes his living at catching speckled trout and redfish, the other day when he talked about a soft-plastic prototype designed specifically to catch redfish and big speckled trout.[…]
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MotorGuide R3
The new R3 trolling motor from MotorGuide is the perfect choice for the angler seeking a versatile and high-quality trolling motor at a very reasonable price.[…]
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Shibui Yana
The Shibui Yana is an innovative new fishing lure from Talon Lures that combines the foundation of a buzzbait with the dressings of a swim jig and a spinner.[…]