Tenkara is all the rage right now among fly fishing enthusiasts. GoFISHn friend Tom Sadler is even guiding anglers in Virginia on the Japanese fishing technique. For those of you unfamiliar with Tenkara. Basically, it’s a telescoping rod, without a reel, or really any line other than your leader. It’s all about working your fly [...]
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Lanark Reds and Wind
Marty Stephens of Evansville, Indiana, was my guest Friday and the morning started out with great promise. It was a little on the cool side as we left the Lanark Village boat ramp for a run to the east. The sound was slick and the breeze non-existent as Marty took his place on the bow [...]
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Review: Evolution’s Gorilla Pliers
Bought a pair of Evolution Gorilla pliers to carry in my travel bag and I’m very impressed. At 7.5 inches long, they’re versatile, light and strong. Made of high-grade aircraft aluminum with replaceable tungsten cutters, they cut braid as light as 8-pound test and fluorocarbon leader like it was a spaghetti noodle. The jaws are [...]
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How To Catch Striped Bass Part 3: Waying Live Eels In Cape Cod’s Tidal Rips
Striped bass fishing is pretty unique if you think about it. What other fish species can be targeted in open water, up tight to the beachfront, in rivers, harbors, bays, canals, estuaries, rips, rock piles, shoals, and drop-offs as well as in a variety of other interesting environments. Without a doubt the striped bass is [...]
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Exclusive Photos and Story of Nathan Adams World Record Pacific Bluefin Tuna and Epic Marlin Excursion
Nathan Adams and the anglers aboard his 21-foot tinnie, Western Break, made world-wide news when after a 12-day fishing span, multiple record fish were landed. The most notable of which was Adam's potential IGFA world record, 740-pound Pacific Bluefin Tuna. GoFISHn got in touch with Adams who shared some more photos on his awesome catches [...]
Hackney and Combs Finish Strong
Strike King Pro Greg Hackney was in contention all week at the 2012 Elite Series St. Johns River Showdown. After Day 1 Greg was sitting in 2nd Place only 2 oz. behind Day One leader….
Lady pamela 2 Sportfishing Charters
March 9, 2012 Today was very fun day fishing with Jeff Neal, and friend Brian. I recently met these great guys out at the Safari Club International convention in Las Vegas. Jeff is a world renowned hunter and outfitter who books some of the best hunts in the world. He’s been organizing quality big game [...]
Senate Passes Amendment to Restore the Gulf, Provide $1.4 Billion for Conservation
Today the Senate displayed sweeping and bipartisan support for conservation by passing a measure that would help restore the Gulf Coast and expand funding for land conservation across the country. This victory marks a turning point for the Gulf region as it advances the RESTORE the Gulf Coast Act. The RESTORE Act dedicates 80 percent [...]
SportsmenVote.com: New Website on Outdoors-Related Political Issues Launches
Yesterday, Super Tuesday, was the busiest day, so far, in the election season. It also marked the launch of the first consumer website dedicated to hunting, fishing, and shooting political issues: SportsmenVote.com. The site is from IntermediaOutdoors, the publishers of Guns&Ammo, Fly Fisherman, In-Fisherman, Petersen's Hunting, and others. And, you'll see a familiar name on [...]
The Hunt for Hawg Belly Pike
The Hunt for Hawg Belly Pike – by Leisure Outdoor Adventures Share One of the most exciting fish to catch in Minnesota and the provinces of Canada is big northern pike. Big pike, for many anglers, has gone from a childhood trophy to a secondary fish in many waters, but we at LOA see big [...]
