8 Tricks to Get More Distance with Baitcasting Fishing Reels - Wired2fish - Scout

8 Tricks to Get More Distance with Baitcasting Fishing Reels - Wired2fish - Scout: "Fishing with baitcasters definitely has advantages. More line capacity. Using heavier, thicker lines. Casting distance, as well, should be one of them. Many anglers, however, are not optimizing their reels and their technique to get the most casting distance when bass fishing with casting reels. More distance often equates to more time presenting a lure to fish. "



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Midwest Finesse Jig – MidWest Outdoors

Midwest Finesse Jig – MidWest Outdoors: "The basics for the classic Midwest Finesse Rig is the Do-it Midwest Finesse Jig Head matched with a half of a stick- type worm like a Senko. Half of a 5-inch worm gets you a 2 1/2-inch lure. At times, the fish want it even smaller and you may need to cut it down to 2 inches or less. It doesn’t look like much, but in the fish’s world it looks like everything—grubs, emerging bugs, small crawfish, minnows, gobies and who knows what other creepy crawly things on the bottom of a lake. All I know is that its small profile represents something that is non-intimidating, and an easy target for any gamefish."



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Tactics for Early-ice ‘Gills and Crappies – MidWest Outdoors

Tactics for Early-ice ‘Gills and Crappies – MidWest Outdoors: " Sight fishing
Sight ice fishing has been in the hardcore ice circles for many years, and is starting to be talked about by all. To best practice ice sight fishing you’ll need to be in a shelter, so getting out of the light is key. Also, fishing in a clear-water environment is a must. In fact, Clam is now making a shelter just for sight fishing that’s made out of light-out black material, allowing very little light into the shelter that makes it easier to see down into the water"



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Top 3 ice destinations – MidWest Outdoors

Top 3 ice destinations – MidWest Outdoors: "Jim Kalkofen reveals three of the best ice-fishing destinations in the Midwest."



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Understanding Lake Maps | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Understanding Lake Maps | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Understanding lake maps, the terminology used, seasonal patterns of bass and how that relates to areas on the map, and good places to start fishing on a new lake is very important to any fishing trip. It's also important for safety reasons."



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Dealing With The Wind | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Dealing With The Wind | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Bass anglers in many parts of the country have to learn to deal with wind as part of the equation or not fish. It’s that simple. Some places are just windier than others and if you’re located in one of those regions you need to find ways to still catch fish when the wind is blowing."



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I am a bass fisherman: • The Rapala Original Floating Minnow

I am a bass fisherman: • The Rapala Original Floating Minnow:



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