Lake Conroe fishing is always good and Papa John can tell you what is biting and where to catch them. Check out his updated report then go to his marina page for more information. New pictures added to the article and picture gallery, too. Check out the gallery for new pictures added with each report.

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New Lake Conroe Fishing Report

New Lake Conroe Fishing Report originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Sunday, March 14th, 2010 at 09:55:48.

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Boyd Duckett says there are key elements of bass tournament fishing and relates how each has affected him in specific tournaments. He also knows how some of them affect other professional bass fishermen. If you are a tournament fisherman or want to be one, his thoughts will help you. In fact, they will help you in any kind of competition.

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Key Elements of Tournament Fishing

Key Elements of Tournament Fishing originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Saturday, March 13th, 2010 at 09:40:52.

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There is much outcry from both conservative and liberal groups about the possibility of Obama banning sport fishing. An ESPN blog got it started and many on both sides have run with it. The controversy revolves around the ending of the public comment period for a policy group studying what to do about fishing zones and where you can and can not fish.

Fishing has already been banned by the Bush administration in some areas. This was done supposedly to protect endangered or threatened fish species. One comment on the liberal Media Matters site asks "When did fishing become a right?" Actually, many states, including mine here in Georgia, have passed constitutional amendments that say hunting and fishing is a right.

Read both sides of this controversy and then share your thoughts in the comments section below.

Is President Obama Going To Ban Sport Fishing?

Is President Obama Going To Ban Sport Fishing? originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Friday, March 12th, 2010 at 21:52:34.

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I just had my boat detailed to get ready for the state Top Six and had to take everything out of it. It is amazing how much junk and tackle I haul around! I bet my boat would run ten miles and hour faster without carrying so much extra weight.

As always I planned on sorting out everything before putting it back into the boat. As always, I started out pretty good, putting plugs back in boxes and sacks where they belong and putting the boxes into the right places. Then I hit the big bags of plastics, and as usual, just gave up and filled up a rod locker with them. Then I found three more big bags I had overlooked!

Sorting Fishing Tackle

Sorting Fishing Tackle originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Friday, March 12th, 2010 at 09:29:12.

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If you fall out of a boat it is easy to panic but hard to get back in, especially as you get older. There are some things we can all do to get back into a boat safely if we fall out.

How To Get Back In A Bass Boat If You Fall Out

How To Get Back In A Bass Boat If You Fall Out originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Thursday, March 11th, 2010 at 10:00:00.

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There is much outcry from both conservative and liberal groups about the possibility of Obama banning sport fishing. An ESPN blog got it started and many on both sides have run with it. The controversy revolves around the ending of the public comment period for a policy group studying what to do about fishing zones and where you can and can not fish.

Fishing has already been banned by the Bush administration in some areas. This was done supposedly to protect endangered or threatened fish species. One comment on the liberal Media Matters site asks "When did fishing become a right?" Actually, many states, including mine here in Georgia, have passed constitutional amendments that say hunting and fishing is a right.

Read both sides of this controversy and then share your thoughts in the comments section below.

Is President Obama Going To Ban Sport Fishing?

Is President Obama Going To Ban Sport Fishing? originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 at 13:52:34.

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Lake Conroe fishing is always good and Papa John can tell you what is biting and where to catch them. Check out his updated report then go to his marina page for more information. New pictures added to the article and picture gallery, too. Check out the gallery for new pictures added with each report.

picture (c) Papa John

New Lake Conroe Fishing Report

New Lake Conroe Fishing Report originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 at 09:55:48.

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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 Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 at 13:01:10.

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I just had my boat detailed to get ready for the state Top Six and had to take everything out of it. It is amazing how much junk and tackle I haul around! I bet my boat would run ten miles and hour faster without carrying so much extra weight.

As always I planned on sorting out everything before putting it back into the boat. As always, I started out pretty good, putting plugs back in boxes and sacks where they belong and putting the boxes into the right places. Then I hit the big bags of plastics, and as usual, just gave up and filled up a rod locker with them. Then I found three more big bags I had overlooked!

Sorting Fishing Tackle

Sorting Fishing Tackle originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 at 09:29:12.

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Carolina rigs took the fishing world by storm a few years ago when some tournaments were won on them. I first started fishing this type rig in the early 1970's, calling it either a split shot rig or a swivel worm rig. Carolina rigs should be part of any fisherman's arsenal now.
How To Fish A Carolina Rig

How To Fish A Carolina Rig originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Monday, March 8th, 2010 at 10:02:10.

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Everyone knows fast boats can kill you. But a simple action that takes only a few seconds can save your life. Every time you crank your engine on a boat, especially a bass boat, you should be wearing your life jacket and have a kill switch attached. Although foot gas controls on boats have helped, you don't want your gas motor in gear and running if you get thrown out. And you want to stay afloat. Most tournaments require life jackest to be worn and kill switches attached any time the big motor is running.
Life Jackets and Kill Switches

Life Jackets and Kill Switches originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Sunday, March 7th, 2010 at 10:31:40.

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It is often said the two happiest days in a boat owners life are the day he buys the boat and the day he sells it. Buying a boat brings out all kinds of emotions, some good and some bad. Some of us go through the process several times and others find once is enough. I have bought seven bass boats, four new ones and three used ones, and each one is special in many ways. Here are some of the emotions I feel when buying a bass boat.
Buying a Boat

Buying a Boat originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Saturday, March 6th, 2010 at 10:18:16.

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The Sebile Magic Swimmer is an excellent hard swimbait that has very realistic action. The original version got a lot of attention when some tournaments were won with them. The original model sinks, but slowly. Some fishermen wanted a bait that would get deeper faster so Sebile came out with the sinking model. It fills a needed niche in your tacklebox - a hard swim bait that will get deeper faster but still have good action.

Have you used a Sebile Magic Swimmer, either an original or sinking model? What do you think about it? Share your comments in the section below.

picture (c) Ronnie Garrison

Do You Need A Sebile Magic Swimmer Sinking Model Swimbait In Your Tacklebox?

Do You Need A Sebile Magic Swimmer Sinking Model Swimbait In Your Tacklebox? originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Friday, March 5th, 2010 at 10:39:10.

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It may sound more like a home decorating tip than something you use for fishing, but glass and brass might help you catch more bass. Brass refers to brass sinkers and glass to glass beads when you use them on Carolina rigs. Give this set-up a try to make more noise with your Carolina rig and see if it helps you catch more bass.
Glass and Brass For Bass Fishing

Glass and Brass For Bass Fishing originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Friday, March 5th, 2010 at 10:32:44.

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Alligator gar are ugly fish that get huge. They are some of the biggest fish in North America, reaching 350 pounds and 10 feet long. Found along the Gulf coast from the Florida panhandle around to Mexico and north up the Mississippi River drainage to the mouth of the Missouri and Ohio Rivers, they like sluggish rivers and lakes.
Alligator Gar Fact Sheet

Alligator Gar Fact Sheet originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at 08:41:24.

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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 Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 at 08:01:10.

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Tony Roach says nightcrawlers are the best bait you can use. They will catch fish when nothing else works. These tips will help you find where to collect them and how to keep them lively and healthy until you go fishing with them.

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Are Nightcrawlers the Best Bait You Can Use?

Are Nightcrawlers the Best Bait You Can Use? originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 at 10:04:28.

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Lake Conroe fishing is always good and Papa John can tell you what is biting and where to catch them. Check out his updated report then go to his marina page for more information. New pictures added to the article and picture gallery, too. Check out the gallery for new pictures added with each report.

picture (c) Papa John

New Lake Conroe Fishing Report

New Lake Conroe Fishing Report originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Monday, March 1st, 2010 at 09:55:48.

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Everyone has their favorite professional bass fisherman. But which one is the top right now? Who would you pick as the best bass fisherman of the first decade of the 21st Century?

Check my choice and the reasons I chose him. Then share your comments about my pick in the comments section below. If you disagree with my pick, tell us your pick and give your reasons for choosing that angler in the Reader's Respond section.

I chose Kevin Van Dam as Bass Fisherman of the Decade and he started out the new decade by winning the Bassmasters Classic in February, 2010. This win, his third in Bassmasters Classics, emphasizes his ability to find and catch fish under tough conditions and out fish many of his fellow professional bass fishermen,

How does he do it? What do you think?

Who Do You Think Is the Best Bass Fisherman Of The Decade?

Who Do You Think Is the Best Bass Fisherman Of The Decade? originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Sunday, February 28th, 2010 at 11:01:24.

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Check out this gallery I have started of kids with fish they caught. So far James Brooks is shown with a bass he caught and Kenny Glasgow helps grandson Daniel show off a pickerel Daniel landed. Send in some pictures of your kids and the fish they catch to be displayed here.

picture (c) George Pellow

Kids and Fish

Kids and Fish originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Saturday, February 27th, 2010 at 10:42:12.

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