Category: Fishing

Get hooked on fun, camaraderie of ice fishing

Fishing is a year-round activity and when the thermometer plunges below freezing in Michigan, most anglers have little choice but to hit the hard water. Ice fishing becomes the go-to activity until spring.

young boy ice fishing holds up his yellow perchFor beginning anglers, ice fishing offers one significant advantage: access. Boat-less anglers, who otherwise are limited to shorelines or fishing piers much of the year, can often access entire lakes. That inspires some anglers to proclaim that ice-fishing season is their favorite time of year.

Fortunately, ice fishing can be relatively simple. All that’s needed to start is a way to make a hole in the ice (an auger or spud), a way to clear the slush from it (an inexpensive scoop), and rudimentary equipment.

So how do you get started? Read more

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MFA Introduces New Illuminator Mossy Oak® Camo Flashlight for Outdoor Enthusiasts

TOLEDO, OH – Mark Feldstein & Associates Inc. (MFA), a product development company and importer of unique giftware, housewares and electronics, recently introduced the Illuminator Camo Flashlight with licensed Mossy Oak® camouflage patterns designed for outdoor sports and recreation.

The Illuminator is a battery-free/bulb-free flashlight that generates ultra-bright light anywhere with the wind up of a built-in handle. One minute of winding provides up to one hour of continuous light. The special exterior of the Illuminator Camo Flashlight features the popular Mossy Oak Break-Up® and Break-Up® Pink camouflage patterns, making it an ideal safety accessory and gift item for hunters, campers and anglers. Read more

Fishing, Hunting

Best Fishing Spots For 2015 Revealed In Game & Fish/Sportsman Magazines

The ultimate where-to fishing guide for sportsmen.

Kennesaw GA — Anglers can discover 36 great places to catch fish in their own state or region this year, thanks to the special Fishing Calendar feature in this month’s issue. In fact, readers will find 3 top selections for every month of 2015, plus local tips on where and how to score.

The annual feature in Game & Fish/Sportsman provides a year-long calendar for anglers, revealing where, when and how to catch a variety of fish. A special graphic depicts all 36 of the selections, and rates each one as fair, good or excellent. Read more

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Marcum 485C Underwater Camera Offers Top-Line Picture for Value Price

MINNETONKA, Minn. – The MarCum® 485C underwater viewing system proves that top-of-the-line performance doesn’t have to come with a top-shelf price tag.

With a 7-inch, high-resolution flat-panel LCD screen with 800 x 480 pixel resolution, and an industry-best Sony Super HAD II CCD 1/3-inch Image Sensor 01 Lux Camera, the 485C system provides an underwater viewing performance that, dollar for dollar, is unmatched by any other ice-fishing camera system available today.

Fishing in clear water under bluebird skies? Use the 485C in full-color mode to see the underwater world the way nature intended.

Fishing in stained water or in low-light conditions? Color Kill Technology allows you to switch over to black-and-white mode for an amazingly crisp and clear image. Read more

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Defense Technology Introduces Payload-Enabled Aerial Warning/Signaling Munitions

JACKSONVILLE, Florida – Defense Technology® is excited to introduce the newest product in its family of aerial warning munitions: the 40mm Aerial Warning/Signaling Munitions with Payload.

This innovative new product adds payload capability to the brand’s successful line of warning/signaling munitions with the option to deliver an irritant or marking agent along with 5 million candelas of light for 7.5 milliseconds and 170 dB of sound output at five feet. The device has a variety of configurations with ranges of 100, 200 and 300 meters, and with either OC (Oleoresin Capsicum), CN (Chloroacetophenone), CS (Ortho-Chlorobenzalmalononitrile), or inert marking payloads. Read more

Fishing, General

The 29th Annual Michigan Deer & Turkey Expo Returns to The SUMMIT Ice & Sports Complex

Dimondale, MI: The 29th annual Field & Stream-Outdoor Life Michigan Deer & Turkey Expo will return to the SUMMIT Ice & Sports Complex, in Dimondale, MI, from February 13-15, 2015. The expo has made several upgrades for attendees that will make it easier for everyone to tour the expo exhibit floor, see the trophy deer contest display and enjoy all the how-to deer and turkey hunting seminars that the weekend has to offer. Read more

Fishing, Hunting

DNR creel clerks collecting angler information this winter

As the winter fishing season gets under way, the Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers that department personnel again will be interviewing anglers about their fishing trips. The DNR appreciates anglers’ cooperation in obtaining critical data for fisheries management.

DNR creel clerks will briefly interview anglers to ask about how long they fished, what species they were targeting, what they caught, and where they live. In a few instances, the clerks will ask to measure or weigh fish and to take scale samples to gather key biological information on anglers’ catches. Read more

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Bass Pro Shops® Johnny Morris Signature Series Spinning Reel; serious gear for anglers who mean business

If you’re the kind of angler who researches the history of a reservoir to find hidden roadbeds or other structure or spends hours retying knots and pre-rigging Carolina rigs, you’ve moved past the realm of weekend angler to what is known as a “serious Johnny Morris Signature Series Spinning Reelfisherman.” Because you mean business when you’re on the water, you want top-of-the-line gear – such as the Bass Pro Shops® Johnny Morris Signature Series Spinning Reels – to help you perform like a pro.

The Bass Pro Shops® Johnny Morris Signature Series Spinning Reel is a line of ultimate all-around spinning reels perfect for whether you’re chasing bass, walleye, crappie or trout.

With Mag Spool Technology™, the forged aluminum spool on each Johnny Morris Signature reel is 30 percent wider than standard spinning reels so it takes in more line with each revolution.  Fewer turns mean less line twist and better lay resulting in longer casts and extended life of the line. The 11-bearing system with Powerlock™ instant anti-reverse and super-smooth sealed carbon fiber drag powerfully control every fish that swims. Read more

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Dead Air Armament’s Mask-22 Suppressor

Lawrenceville, Ga. (January 2015) – Dead Air Armament™, the suppressor company founded by Mike Pappas and distributed through BPI Outdoors, is proud to announce the latest addition to their 100% USA made, unique product line, the Mask -22 silencer.

Dead Air’s new .22LR suppressor is available in two versions, a Heavy Duty constructed of titanium and stainless steel and a Light Duty model that is a proprietary blend of titanium and 7075 T6 Aluminum. Since the .22LR caliber is well-known to be one of the “dirtiest” rounds, Dead Air came up with the ultimate solution by making the Mask-22 disassemble easily and completely for cleaning. A Cerakote finish on both models prevent corrosion and wear from what will be years of shooting enjoyment.

Both the Heavy Duty and Light Duty Mask-22 suppressors measure 5.25 inches in length with a 1.070 inch diameter. The Heavy Duty model weighs 6.3 ounces and can be used for direct thread applications. It is rated for .22LR up to 5.7 x 28. The Light Duty model weighs approximately 5.0 ounces and is rated for .22LR only.

The Mask-22™ Heavy Duty and Light Duty suppressor models from Dead Air Armament are backed by a no questions asked Lifetime Warranty. MSRP is $499.00. Read more

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Triton Introduces 260 LTS Pro Bay Boat

Triton 260 LTS Pro Sets New Standard For Bay Boats

Ashland City, Tennessee — Serious saltwater anglers are calling the new 260 LTS PRO from Triton “the ultimate bay boat.” With its radical pad hull design and state-of-the-art fishing features, this spectacular fishing machine sets a new standard in the highly competitive bay boat class.

The new 260 LTS PRO (Light Tackle Series) spans 25 feet 5 inches at the centerline and boasts a roomy 8½-foot beam. It rates for outboards ranging from 250 to 350 hp, and delivers incredible performance with engines in the popular 300 hp class.

“We designed and engineered the 260 LTS PRO from the ground up to outfish and outperform all other boats in its class,” said Triton founder Earl Bentz. “We incorporated a pad bottom at the stern, which greatly enhances the 260’s hole shot, maximizes mid-range and top-end performance, and yields greater fuel economy. We also added a substantial bow flair, which serves the dual purpose of keeping the interior of the boat and its occupants exceptionally dry in rough seas while providing hard-core anglers with a massive front casting deck and unmatched storage capacity for tackle and gear.” Read more

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