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Spring is a great time to target musky, the most elusive, and powerful freshwater fish that can grow up to 50 inches or more. Muskies are often found in shallow water during spring, as they follow baitfish seeking warmer temperatures. However, spring musky fishing can also be challenging, as the fish can be picky and temperamental due to the changing weather conditions. To increase your chances of hooking a spring musky, you need to choose the right lures and tactics for the situation. Here are some tips and recommendations for the best lures for spring musky fishing.
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Most of us starting our fishing journey at a pond when we were younger. While pond fishing can seem “beneath us” as seasoned anglers, don’t overlook the fun and excitement that comes with exploring these hidden gems. The arrival of spring brings some fantastic opportunities to catch panfish, trout, and bass in small ponds. Check out these pond fishing tips for beginners and don’t miss out on one of the best times of year to enjoy the outdoors.
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Crappie fishing is very popular. This species is considered an excellent food fish and sportfish, and has sweet, white flaky meat. There are actually two species of Crappie, Black Crappie and White Crappie. Crappie are plentiful in many places, and catch limits are often liberal. Where permitted, it does no harm to keep a batch for a delicious pan-fried meal.
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The majority of us are not fortunate enough to live near the ocean to enjoy offshore and deep-sea fishing. That leaves the rest of us to look to rivers, ponds, and lakes to get our fishing “fix” on. In today’s article, we are going to look at the best lakes to go fishing in the United States as voted on by anglers across the country. These lakes represent overall fish quality and not necessarily the best “bass” or “crappie” lakes.
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All of us at FishVault believe in education and conservation when it comes to teaching the next generation about fishing etiquette. One topic that often comes to mind is catch and release. Catch and release is a common practice among fishermen. However, if not practiced correctly, the mortality rate for fish can be extremely high. This means if you catch and release 25 fish in a day poorly, you're doing more harm than the angler who is keeping his limit of fish for the day. This is alarming for most catch and release fishermen as it is a part of their ethical code to "let them go so they can grow".
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