The Hydro Glow Fishing Light is designed to attract baitfish and draw in the game fish so you can catch them. Its green color lights up the water and it worked well for me in a bass tournament. I fished around one and came in second in the tournament, catching six keeper bass near the light on a very tough night where half the fishermen in the tournament did not have a keeper.

What Is A Hydro Glow Fishing Light and Why Would I Want One?

What Is A Hydro Glow Fishing Light and Why Would I Want One? originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Friday, July 30th, 2010 at 10:03:51.

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A drop shot rig is one of the best ways to catch bass that are holding in deep water. You can get right on top of them and put your bait in their face, and keep it there. The rig is not too hard to tie. These steps should help you learn to tie the drop shot rig.
Tying a Drop Shot Rig

Tying a Drop Shot Rig originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Thursday, July 29th, 2010 at 10:06:11.

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Atlantic Sturgeon are found on the east coast of the US and a subspecies, the Gulf Sturgeon, is found on the Gulf Coast of the US. Those are just two of the 26 species of sturgeon worldwide. They grow big and are responsible for injuring some boaters each year when they jump and are hit by the boater. They get big - up to 800 pounds and 15 feet long. Here is some information about them and a picture of what they look like.
Atlantic Sturgeon Fact Sheet

Atlantic Sturgeon Fact Sheet originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 at 10:38:07.

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Bob Jensen explains which weedlines are best to fish, baits to use fishing them and how to fish those baits. Summertime fishing is often tough but Bob says now is the time to catch fish off weedlines.
Fishing The Weedline

Fishing The Weedline originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 at 10:34:56.

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Captain Mike Gerry is on Lake Guntersville fishing and guiding other fishermen almost every day. His reports on what the fish are doing will help you plan your trip and catch more fish. He concentrates on bass and Lake Guntersville is famous for big largemouth. He also posts fishing tips here that will give you specific ideas on how to use different lures and what to look for on Guntersville, which can help you on your home lake, too.

picture (c) Captain Mike Gerry

New Lake Guntersville Fishing Report

What Are Bass Doing On Lake Guntersville Right Now? originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Monday, July 26th, 2010 at 09:01:10.

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Ted Pilgrim says fishing guides have tricks that make their summer fishing successful almost every day. You can try what they do and learn to catch fish even under the toughest conditions.

picture (c) Ted Pilgrim

Summer Fishing Tips

Summer Fishing Tips originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Sunday, July 25th, 2010 at 10:42:34.

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A father takes on PETA over their stance that all animal research is bad. They even claim that the death of a rat is not worth it even if it leads to a cure for cancer. Of course these animal rights groups want to ban all fishing as well as other uses of animals. Share your thoughts about PETA in the comments section below, either pro or con.
PETA Potester Protested by Parents

PETA Potester Protested by Parents originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Saturday, July 24th, 2010 at 09:49:58.

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A reader of my forum asked about putting line on a spin cast reel. A spin cast reel is also called a closed-faced reel and is often the first reel a kid uses. Follow these step-by-step directions to fill your spin cast reel with new line. If you have any suggestions or tips, or disagree with any of my steps, post them in the comment section below.

picture (c) Ronnie Garrison

Putting Line On A Spin Cast Reel

Putting Line On A Spin Cast Reel originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Friday, July 23rd, 2010 at 10:04:23.

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A 130 pound blue catfish was landed in the Missouri River this week. It will be a new world record if certified by the International Game Fish Association, replacing the old 124 pound record blue catfish caught in the Mississippi River in 2005.

July is a good time to catch a big catfish. A new Georgia record flathead catfish was caught a few days ago, too.

Was A New World Record Blue Catfish Caught This Week?

Was A New World Record Blue Catfish Caught This Week? originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Thursday, July 22nd, 2010 at 13:14:16.

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I received a Spro Little John DD crankbait to test and used it in a club bass tournament. It preformed so well I bought two more just like it when I found a tackle store that stocked them. They run to 20 feet deep and will catch bass under the right conditions.

picture (c) Ronnie Garrison

Spro Little John DD Crankbaits Will Dig Deep

Spro Little John DD Crankbaits Will Dig Deep originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Wednesday, July 21st, 2010 at 10:49:38.

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Captain Jim Hirt fishes Lake Michigan for trout and salmon with Blue Max Fishing Charters. He has offered many tips and tactics for catching trout and salmon and is publishing this up-to-date fishing report. Also visit the gallery of pictures from Lake Michigan.

picture (c) Captain Jim Hirt

New Lake Michigan Fishing Report

New Lake Michigan Fishing Report originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Tuesday, July 20th, 2010 at 10:00:03.

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Captain Mike Gerry is on Lake Guntersville fishing and guiding other fishermen almost every day. His reports on what the fish are doing will help you plan your trip and catch more fish. He concentrates on bass and Lake Guntersville is famous for big largemouth. He also posts fishing tips here that will give you specific ideas on how to use different lures and what to look for on Guntersville, which can help you on your home lake, too.

picture (c) Captain Mike Gerry

New Lake Guntersville Fishing Report

What Are Bass Doing On Lake Guntersville Right Now? originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Monday, July 19th, 2010 at 09:01:10.

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Do you ever make your own fishing lures? Sometimes you can get good ideas from other lures or some idea you have all on your own. And sometimes the lures work as you expect them. It is a great feeling catching fish on something you came up with. Macon1 wrote on the forum how he modifies a Zoom Speed Worm to make it catch more fish for him, making it into a new bait. Share your thoughts on making your own fishing l ures in the comments section below.
Brainstorming Fishing Lures - Banjo Minnow

Brainstorming Fishing Lures - Banjo Minnow originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Sunday, July 18th, 2010 at 10:24:41.

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Lightning is a threat to all fishermen and we must be careful. A shocking boat wash several years ago gave a strong warning to me, and other close calls from lightning over the years have made me respect storms and get to safety.
More Fishing and Lightning

More Fishing and Lightning originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Saturday, July 17th, 2010 at 10:43:46.

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I won a St. Croix Avid AVC70MF rod at a tournament for a second place finish. When I first tried it I did not like it, I was used to a shorter rod and I thought the action was too light. But as I used it more I liked it better and better, to the point of buying two more. They are my favorite bait casting rods for all-around use.
St Croix Fishing Rod Review

St Croix Fishing Rod Review originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Friday, July 16th, 2010 at 10:13:29.

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Like bass fishing? These three books will help you improve your bass fishing skills and also help you find places to catch them.
Top Bass Fishing Books

Top Bass Fishing Books originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Thursday, July 15th, 2010 at 10:05:41.

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Scott Suggs likes night fishing and thinks it is a great way to beat the heat. He shares some tips on catching bass at night, too. I like night fishing, too, and bass fishing at night is one of my favorite ways to spend a summer evening. Also, Joe Haubenreich with Secret Weapon Lures gives detailed info on catching bass at night.
Tips On Fishing At Night

Tips On Fishing At Night originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Wednesday, July 14th, 2010 at 10:55:27.

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Many bass fishermen use scents on their baits. Do they help? I use them at times. My favorite is JJs Magic, a dip and dye that gives plastic baits a strong garlic scent.

Do you use scents? What do you like? Tell us about them in the comments section.

picture (c) Ronnie Garrison

Do Bass Smell?

Do Bass Smell? originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Tuesday, July 13th, 2010 at 10:25:31.

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Captain Mike Gerry is on Lake Guntersville fishing and guiding other fishermen almost every day. His reports on what the fish are doing will help you plan your trip and catch more fish. He concentrates on bass and Lake Guntersville is famous for big largemouth. He also posts fishing tips here that will give you specific ideas on how to use different lures and what to look for on Guntersville, which can help you on your home lake, too.

picture (c) Captain Mike Gerry

New Lake Guntersville Fishing Report

What Are Bass Doing On Lake Guntersville Right Now? originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Monday, July 12th, 2010 at 09:01:10.

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If you spend much time outdoors you will run into some strange critters. A few years ago I had a surge of them in July, some that happened to me and others that I heard about. What are some of the stange critters you have had a close encounter with in the outdoors? Share your stories below or send them to me to post in "Fishtales."
Crazy Fishing Critters

Crazy Fishing Critters originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Sunday, July 11th, 2010 at 10:31:00.

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