Sport Fishing just lost its "Teddy Roosevelt" Sport Fishing just lost its "Teddy Roosevelt" Ray Scott was the father of tournament bass fishing Ray Scott was the father of tournament bass fishing and responsible for establishing its catch and release ethic - a monumental success both for sport fishing and for conservation. by The Sportfishing Conservancy Posted 18 May 01:13 UTC Sea Falcon's S Impact Slow Pitch Jig Sea Falcon's S Impact Slow Pitch Jig Fish react differently to different jig lures and under different circumstances Fish react differently to different jig lures and under different circumstances. Sometimes they will attack any shiny jig lure, and the proper presentation is important. by Sea Falcon Posted 18 May 00:48 UTC Union volunteers build 85 fish habitats Union volunteers build 85 fish habitats On the 640-acre Duck River Reservoir in Cullman, Alabama In partnership with MLF-FMD, Mercury Marine and MossBack Fish Habitat, the Union Sportsmen's Alliance and its volunteer work force recently completed a fish habitat enhancement project on the 640-acre Duck River Reservoir in Cullman, Alabama. by Union Sportsmen's Alliance Posted 17 May 21:26 UTC Tips for early summer smallmouth success Tips for early summer smallmouth success Experts share techniques for big brown bass bites Increasingly, today's bass anglers love to tell you which species they prefer, brown or green. But it's the former that continues to spawn a cult-like following. by St. Croix Rods Posted 17 May 14:44 UTC Polymer-based boat wax contains no messy fillers Polymer-based boat wax contains no messy fillers Pro Polish Wax & Sealant is a polymer-based formula that uses only cosmetic-grade ingredients Caused by fillers in the product, many waxes leave behind a white chalky residue that needs to be wiped off after buffing. by Shurhold Posted 17 May 01:37 UTC Whitewater LS Tech Shirt & Lightweight Tech Hoodie Whitewater LS Tech Shirt & Lightweight Tech Hoodie Better lightweight tech garments for boaters and anglers Lightweight performance fishing shirts provide comfortable and versatile protection from the sun's harmful rays while wicking moisture to keep warm-weather anglers cool during the heat of the hunt. by Whitewater Posted 16 May 23:35 UTC Help reef fish survive release with free gear Help reef fish survive release with free gear Have you caught and released reef fish, only to see them float away on the surface? Return 'Em Right is a coalition of organizations committed to increasing the survival of reef fish that are caught and released in the Gulf of Mexico. by NOAA Fisheries Posted 15 May 19:24 UTC A guide to fishing in the Gulf of Mexico A guide to fishing in the Gulf of Mexico Approximately three million people go fishing in the Gulf of Mexico every year Not every specimen you catch will be edible, but each one is guaranteed to be interesting. There's no such thing as a bad fishing spot on the Gulf Coast. by Galveston Sea Adventures Posted 15 May 14:23 UTC Performance so hot, you'll fish the fire out of it Performance so hot, you'll fish the fire out of it Glass-Infused Aluminum Hybrids™ to look, drive, and fish like a fiberglass boat Incorporating a high-performance pad hull and our exclusive Dense Base™ design, the Vexus® AVX provides incredible agility while running and remarkable stability when the trolling motor is down. by Vexus Boats Posted 13 May 21:13 UTC SPRO's Sakura soft plastic baits SPRO's Sakura soft plastic baits Offering unique action to make pressured bass bite This SPRO® soft plastic bait has a unique shape that delivers an action that bass haven't seen, even on highly pressured waters. The Spro Sakura features a subtle action that makes it nearly irresistible to educated fish. by SPRO Posted 13 May 17:39 UTC Quick Release hardware eases Bimini Top Operation Quick Release hardware eases Bimini Top Operation Accon Marine offers a dynamic array of Quick Release Bimini Top Hinges While collapsible Bimini tops offer boaters a welcome escape from direct sun, deployment and storage can sometimes prove a real chore. by Accon Marine Posted 12 May 18:03 UTC Recreational Fishing World reconvenes at ICAST Recreational Fishing World reconvenes at ICAST The planet's largest sportfishing trade show Celebrating its 65th year the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades – better known as ICAST – heads to Orlando, Fla., and the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) from July 19-22 for the planet's largest sportfishing trade show. by American Sportfishing Association Posted 12 May 17:52 UTC Top 10 baits from Sam Rayburn Top 10 baits from Sam Rayburn Look at what helped the Top 10 anglers catch 'em from shallow to deep Most of the pros in the Top 10 of the Toyota Series Presented by A.R.E. Southwestern Division Presented by Outlaw Ordnance event fished transition spots. However, there were a few guys who also scored shallow to keep the fish honest during the transition. by Major League Fishing Posted 12 May 15:05 UTC Brunswick expands BoatClass on-water training Brunswick expands BoatClass on-water training To Los Angeles, Milwaukee and Long Island, N.Y. Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) today announced new locations for BoatClass, an immersive on-water training program designed to teach boating safety and assist boaters in gaining confidence on the water. by Brunswick Posted 12 May 00:20 UTC Sneak peek at the latest Viking demonstrator boat Sneak peek at the latest Viking demonstrator boat A stunning Nardo Grey Viking 80 Here's a sneak peek at our latest Viking demonstrator boat – a stunning Nardo Grey Viking 80 – that our shipwrights are busy completing for the upcoming summer tournaments. by Viking Yachts Posted 11 May 19:42 UTC Three safety changes you need to know Three safety changes you need to know As National Safe Boating Week approaches National Safe Boating Week arrives May 21–27 with an annual reminder for boaters to champion recreational boating safety all summer long. by Scott Croft Posted 10 May 20:49 UTC Take a Friend Fishing! Take a Friend Fishing! This summer get out of your comfort zone and spend some time showing others how to fish This summer get out of your comfort zone and spend some time showing others how to fish. by St. Croix Rods Posted 10 May 17:40 UTC Jesse Wiggins earns first tour-level event Jesse Wiggins earns first tour-level event Pilots Cougar to win Bass Pro Tour tournament at Lake of the Ozarks Veteran Bass Cat pro Jesse Wiggins won the Bass Pro Tour Bass Boat Technologies Stage Four Presented by Bass Cat on Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks this week. by Bass Cat & Yar-Craft Boats Posted 10 May 01:01 UTC Three tips for small water success Three tips for small water success Leverage simplicity and mobility to catch more bass Opportunity abounds as anglers pull boats storage, spool reels with fresh line, and hatch plans for their first bass trips of the new season. by King Eider Communications Posted 9 May 04:48 UTC Improving survival of hooked whitetip sharks Improving survival of hooked whitetip sharks NOAA is prohibiting wire leaders in the Hawaii deep-set longline fishery NOAA Fisheries, working with Hawaii longline fishermen and the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council, has taken a big step in protecting threatened oceanic whitetip sharks. by NOAA Fisheries Posted 7 May 15:17 UTC