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WORK THE WEEDLINE

For many of us, the 2026 open water fishing season is in full swing. As in previous open water seasons, some anglers are promising themselves that they’re going to add a technique to their fishing in an effort to catch more fish. Versatility is a quality the most successful anglers possess.

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Fishing On a Budget

I have been on the water a bunch lately filming fishing TV episodes, hosting guide trips, and fishing “for fun.” One on-the-water observation from my recent fishing is that lots of anglers are now equipping their boats with forward facing sonar (FFS) technology and other expensive equipment.

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TRY A RIVER THIS SUMMER

Wherever you live, there’s probably a place very close by where you can go fishing. Lakes, rivers, ponds, and reservoirs are everywhere. Some fortunate folks are closer to outstanding fishing opportunities than others, but most of can find a place to go fishing where we’ll have a reasonable chance to get bit.

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Better Boat Control

As a professional angler my job involves filming TV shows, hosting fishing guide trips, and competing in an occasional fishing tournament. Regardless the task, being able to control my boat effectively and efficiently is very important. In the past, accomplishing that outcome has been a bit challenging.

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The Spin Is Back In!

Spinning rods and reels were at the heart of my rod and reel fishing inventory for decades. However, a good while back I started fishing baitcasting gear increasingly and eventually those style combos became mainstays for most of my fishing applications. Now, however, I am trending back to using more spinning gear.

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Gearing Up for 2026!

In another blog, I wrote about how adapting to changing conditions can help lead to better fish catches. In line with that, angling success can also be improved by staying in tune to and using some of what’s new or what’s hot in lures, rods/reels, etc. that can increase angling efficiency and success.

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