Name That Fish!

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Filed Under Fishing Invasive Species Name That Fish! Oddities United States

This exotic fish may be native to southeast asia, but would you believe there’s one place in the United States where you can catch one right along side a largemouth bass. While they’re most commonly found here in aquariums many misinformed owners don’t realize they can grow up to 40″ and weigh over 10 pounds. Sources believe that when the fish got too big or too expensive to feed they were illegally released into the local water system.

Name That Fish

Can you name that fish? If so we’ve got a three pack of WE FISHIN’ MANE stickers for you!

This Is Fly Issue 40

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Filed Under Adventures Bahamas Bonefish Culture Entertainment Enthusiast Fly Fishing Freshwater Incredible Magazines Photography Redfish Shore Fishing Trout United States

This is it, issue 40 (volume 5 issue 2). It’s hard to believe that This Is Fly has spewed out such awesome, high quality content for six years. As expected the latest issue is no exception. Check it out!

This Is Fly

Do Not Swim at Bass Pro Shops

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Filed Under Aquariums Fishing Freshwater Incredible News United States Videos

Sure maybe you’ve had the idea, but you’d have to be an idiot to attempt it. Yet surprisingly after writing that I googled to find a newspaper clipping and instead I found a bunch of videos on YouTube. Even more stupidity after the break!

Do not swim at Bass Pro Shops

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RIP Doug Hannon

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Filed Under Largemouth Bass News United States

When I read about the passing of Doug Hannon this morning I was hoping it was just a bad April Fools joke, but several credible news sources have all confirmed the sad news. Hannon was truly a fishing legend, catching and releasing more than 800 bass over 10 pounds. He is one of the first guides to insist on catch and release as well as the inventor of several great fishing products, including the WaveSpin reel.

The Bass Professor 1947 - 2013

The Bass Professor 1947 – 2013

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