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Some of our FishVault team recently spent a few days with professional bass angler David Dudley on the water. While it was fun to see a master doing his craft, some of the most enjoyable conversations came around the lunch and dinner tables while we swapped stories of our trophy catches and “the ones that got away”. One topic that came up that peaked everyone’s interest was battling large fish. Bass fishing doesn’t require much “battle”. Once you hook the fish, they are typically in the boat in 6-10 seconds. What we talked about are the larger game fish that require time and finesse to get them into the net. Before you hook into the “big one”, there are a few things that you need to know in order to be successful.
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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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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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If you have been a FishVault subscriber for any length of time, then chances are you have gotten a premium fillet knife in one of your boxes. Proper use of a fillet knife can make cleaning a fish a very simple process which ultimately enhances your dining experience. Listed below are 5 tips to consider the next time you need to use a fillet knife:
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All of us at FishVault believe in teaching anglers to become better and more successful. This article focuses on knot tying and which ones might benefit you the best. We’ve all learned the Clinch knot. You’ll hear it referred to as the “Fisherman’s Knot” and it is/was a staple in the fishing world for quite some time. Here are the next 3 essential fishing knots we think you should learn after you master the clinch knot!