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Are Bananas Bad Luck?

Whether you believe in luck or not, bring a banana on your next fishing trip and you may just get tossed overboard.
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Fishing Industry News: Simms Expands Prostaff; B.A.S.S. Seeks Prep Nominations

In the latest fishing industry news, Simms has expanded its angling prostaff and B.A.S.S. is seeking nominations for its high school All-America team.
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8 Tips for Ice Fishing With Kids

Taking kids out on the ice for a day of fishing can be a great way to create a fishing partner for life. If you do it right.
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Obit: Forrest L. Wood, Founder of Ranger Boats

Forrest L. Wood of Arkansas, founder of Ranger Boats and unarguably one of the most impactful men in the fishing industry, died Jan. 25 after a brief illness. He was 87.
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Don't Get Scammed Buying This State's Fishing License

Buying a fishing license shouldn't involve a scam website, but Georgia officials have identified one that anglers should avoid.
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Quick and Easy Spinning Reel Drag Maintenance

If you’ve never greased the felt drag washers in your spinning reel, or you don’t even know what they are, you’re not alone.
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AIRE IK Angler Portable Fishing Kayak

The AIRE IK Angler fishing kayak is lightweight and compact, allowing the angler to reach hidden fishing holes without sacrificing comfort or convenience.
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Fishing Industry News: Shimano's New Ice Fishing Gear; Caymus Boat Owner Rewards

In the latest fishing industry news, Shimano introduces new ice fishing gear an Caymus Boats presents its new tournament owner rewards payout format.
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Florida Seeks Ideas for Aquatic Plant Management

Think you know about large-scale aquatic plant management better than the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission? Now's your chance to shine.
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12 Shark Facts That May Surprise You

Rough skin? Thousands of teeth? Some of these facts about sharks may surprise you.
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Seven Tips for Catching More Trout in Winter

Dedicated fly-anglers don’t stop fishing in the winter. They adjust their tactics to the colder conditions. Here are seven tips to catch more trout in winter.
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How To Catch Crappie in Winter

Crappie can be caught in winter if you know where to find them and what to use. Veteran angler Tony Adams of Alabama reveals his secrets to catching winter crappie.
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Profishiency Realtree EDGE Spinning Combo

The Profishiency Spinning Combo decked out in Realtree EDGE camo is sure to turn heads at the boat landing.
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Secret Lures Teams With Indiana University Bass Club

Secret Lures has teamed with the Indiana University Bass club on a fundraising bass fishing tube, Candy Stripe, that is reminiscent of the Hoosier basketball team's iconic warmup pants.
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Fishing Industry News: New Colors in Spro RK Crawler; NOAA Proposal on Paper Maps

In the latest fishing industry news, Spro has added new colors to its RK Crawler crankbait lineup and NOAA seeks public input on a proposal to end paper maps.
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Hunters, Anglers Boost Legendary Black Belt Economy

Hunters and anglers visiting the 23 counties in the Alabama Black Belt had an economic impact of $1.1 billion on the region in 2018, according to a study by Southeast Research of Montgomery.
Univ of Maine 3 D printed boat

See the World's Largest Boat Made By a 3D Printer

When 3D printers became more available for consumers it spawned a slew of items useful and funny. The University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center did something even more cool. It designed and made the world's largest 3D-printed boat.
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Fishing Industry News: Brosdahl's Winter Tour Underway; Hawaii's Tilapia Invasion

In the latest fishing industry news, Aqua-Vu prostaffer Brian Brosdahl hits the road on his winter ice fishing tour and Hawaii grapples with invasive tilapia.
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Redfish Can't Resist This Lifelike Lure

Redfish are one of the most aggressive, wary inshore saltwater species targeted by anglers. They're fun to catch, especially on a simple Yakima minnow lure they — and other fish — simply can't resist.
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Salvucci Wins WON Bass U.S. Open

Nick Salvucci of California claimed the 2019 WON Bass U.S. Open on Lake Mead by more than two pounds over his closest competitor.
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Fishing Industry News: Trout Unlimited Sues EPA; Florida Moves to Protect Shoal Bass

In the latest fishing industry news, Trout Unlimited has sued the EPA over removal of protections for Bristol Bay and Florida adds protections for Shoal bass.
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Don't Toss Those Squirrel Tails

Turn your squirrel tails into one (or more) of the nation's most popular fishing lures, the Mepps spinner, or exchange them for cash.
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Fishing Industry News: Grigsby Joins All-Terrain Tackle; Z-Man Expands Apparel Line

In the latest fishing industry news, veteran pro angler Chad Grigsby has joined All-Terrain Tackle and Z-Man has expanded its apparel lineup.
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Proven Tips for Winterizing Your Boat

Use these proven tips for winterizing a boat before putting yours up for the cold months and you'll be ready when spring boating season arrives.
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Fishing Industry News: Crappie Expo in Hot Springs; Van Dam Joins Lew's Reels

In the latest fishing industry news, the inagural Mr. Crappie Invitational is on tap in Arkansas and Hall of Fame pro angler Kevin van Dam has joined Lew's Reels.
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Shimano Opens Authorized Service/Warranty Center in South Carolina

With its fishing tackle service center at its facility west of Charleston, S.C., Shimano has the ability to provide maintenance and repair work for its fishing reels nationwide.
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Fishing News: Shimano Awards 'Varsity Program' Scholarships; Toyota Extends B.A.S.S. Deal

In the latest fishing industry news, Shimano has awarded its "Varsity Program" scholarships and Toyota has extended its support of Bassmaster tournaments.
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Frabill Trophy Haul Bearclaw Net

The new Trophy Haul Bearclaw net from Frabill is designed specifically for solo anglers to comfortably land fish one-handed.
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Fishing Industry News: Clam Acquires All-Terrain Tackle; Brunswick Forms Aluminum Boat Group

In the latest fishing industry news, Clam Outdoors has acquired All-Terrain Tackle and Brunswick has formed a new Aluminum Boat Group.