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Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / September 17

Trout Fishing Tips | Do Trout Eat Dragonflies?

Dragonflies are hard to miss. Big, fast, and buzzing over trout streams like little helicopters, they’re the opposite of subtle. If a trout can pick out a size 22 mayfly, it certainly isn’t blind to a size 4 dragonfly.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / September 16

The Starting Spot: An Orange Bass, the Best Bass Lures Ever, and Can Bass See Line?

In this edition of The Starting Spot: -Apparently, it’s not Photoshop. A bright orange bass was caught recently in Tennessee. Actually, it’s a pretty good looking fish.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / September 16

Why Every Bass Angler Should Fish Alaska: Bass Fishing Lessons From a State With No Bass

Alaska doesn’t have a sport fishery for bass – and it’s likely that there are no bass there at all – which is exactly why every hard-core, self-described hawging freak needs to get there.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / September 16

The Starting Spot: Best Baits on the Potomac, Tube Tips for Smallies, and America’s Cleanest Lakes

In this edition of The Starting Spot: -See for yourself exactly what lures the top finishing pros at the recent Toyota Series Tournament on the Potomac River were using to catch their bass.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / September 15

The Starting Spot: Flipjacking Bass, Small Lures for Big Bass, and Palaniuk Predicts Victory

In this edition of The Starting Spot: -Great name for a crazy technique and a real fishing blast from the past. Check out this re-publishing of a story that first appeared in Outdoor Life magazine in 1956.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / September 14

Tom Huynh’s Back-to-Back Walleye Tour Championships: More Than Forward-Facing Sonar

Tom Huynh (pronounced “win”) recently won his second consecutive National Walleye Tour (NWT) Championship, taking home over $120,000 in cash and prizes and the biggest, most coveted trophy in professional walleye tournament fishing.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / September 14

Top 3 Fishing Stories of the Week: Beginners Guide to Bass, Simms x Grateful Dead, and Spinnerbaits for Bass

This fishing guide for beginner's details how to catch largemouth bass, by first identifying the species, learning where bass live and their behavior, choosing the right rod, reel, line, and lures to use, and knowing how to work baits correctly.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / September 13

What Happens When Sage Fly Rods Builds a Luxury Lodge?

There’s a lodge in Pray, Montana, run by the same company behind Sage fly rods. It's called, wait for it, The Sage Lodge. I'm a fan of Sage fly rods; they are known for their quality and innovation.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / September 12

Garmin Force Current Kayak Trolling Motor: Fun Hands-Free Mobility for Fishing

Kayak fishing has seen a boon in popularity over the past few years. Less expensive than a conventional boat, these one-person fishing platforms allow anglers to make their way into the skinny water unimpeded while leaving a zero carbon footprint in the process.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / September 12

The Starting Spot: Catch Bass on New Water, Bill Lowen is Back, and Humminbird XPLORE is the Angler’s Choice

In this edition of The Starting Spot: -Who wouldn’t want to ride along in the boat with Tactical Bassin’s Matt Allen and see step-by-step how he goes about locating and catching bass on a new lake?

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / September 11

The Giant Walleye Playbook: Late-Summer Tips to Catch Trophy Fish

After a lot of time, gas money, and even heartbreak, I’ve dialed in a consistent late-summer bite on the biggest walleyes of my life. This isn’t luck, and it’s not always easy, but it’s repeatable.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / September 11

The Starting Spot: Bass on Antique Tackle, 2026 Bassmaster Opens Schedule, and Wheeler Is Still Hungry

In this edition of The Starting Spot: -Antique tackle collecting is a satisfying pursuit for many anglers interested in the sport’s history. Vintage treasures are neatly kept in glass display cases where you can look but don’t touch.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / September 10

Turtlebox Ranger - The Perfect Portable Fishing Speaker

I almost always have a speaker on me when I fish, and it started out as a safety concern. A lot of my early fly fishing was done in bear and moose country, where it was important to make some sort of constant human noise on my hikes to streams.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / September 10

Collecting Antique & Vintage Fishing Lures: Where Nostalgia Meets Big Bucks

The interest in collecting antique fishing tackle has increased in recent years, explained in part by the simple law of supply and demand. But just because a lure looks old doesn’t mean it is necessarily collectible.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / September 10

How To Choose The Best Spinnerbait For Bass Fishing

Classified as a 'chuck and wind' lure, the spinnerbait is simple to use and consistently catches bass. Comprised of a lead or Tungsten head, wire body, living rubber or silicone skirt, single hook, and a single or double metal blade, this bass lure offers fish both flash and vibration - two key components for triggering strikes.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / September 10

The Starting Spot: Fall Bass in the Northeast, Schlapper Shares Tube Tips, and a Nighttime Trophy T-Bend Bass

In this edition of The Starting Spot: -Fall is a special time of the year, and the Northeast is a special part of the country for bass fishing. Beautiful colors, crisp mornings and hungry bass are things worth appreciating.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / September 9

Fly Fishing Basics: A Simple Skill That Will Bring More Fish to the Net

Learning to fly fish is difficult. There are a lot of moving parts and knowledge needed. It is a lifelong learning journey. At first, it's frustrating, but the "lifelong learning" aspect is what you'll eventually come to love.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / September 9

Join Bass Fishing Legends in Celebrating 25 Years of the Hall of Fame

The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame, dedicated to celebrating, promoting and preserving the sport of bass fishing, is celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / September 9

The Starting Spot: USA Takes the Gold, Safely Launch a Boat, and Lopez Wins at La Crosse

In this edition of The Starting Spot: -Team USA traveled to South Africa for this year’s Black Bass World Championship. With Ott DeFoe and Drew Gill leading the way, Team USA is bringing home the gold!

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / September 8

The Starting Spot: September Bass Fishing Hacks, Follow Your Bass Dreams, and How is Rapala Pronounced?

In this edition of The Starting Spot: -It’s the time of year when bass fishing is changing. But the good news is it can be really good fishing. Here’s an article packed full of tips to keep you on the best bite.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / September 7

A Great Match, or Too Much? Simms-Grateful Dead Fly Fishing Gear.

I'm seeing it more and more. Fly gear inspired by the NFL, MLB, college football, music, and musicians. Is this a good thing, or pure capitalism in bad taste?

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / September 7

Top 3 Fishing Stories of the Week: Small Pond -Big Crappie, Fall Bass Tips, and Wilderness Trout Lakes

by Kaleb Brown Chasing crappies is one of my favorite things to do. Crappie are abundant in lakes all over the country, aggressive biters, great sport on light tackle, and excellent table fare.

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