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"Little Miss Judy’s Believe it Or Not”


This was daddy’s favorite duck call and sometimes he used it and sometimes he didn’t. He could make all kinds of noises without any aids!






My father was an avid bird ...

Winter is without a doubt difficult time of year for many fishermen; trying to find fish when the water temperatures are cold, or the weather is less than comfortable becomes a task for many. If you’re lucky enough to find them it then becomes another tough task to get them ...

On the first day of Fishmas, my true love gave to me: A new, bright and shiny bass boat.

On the second day of Fishmas, my true love gave to me: Two rods and reels.

On the third day of Fishmas, my true love gave to me: Three tackle boxes.

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With 2015 almost upon us the New Year will bring some new ideas, new baits and the first ever SPRO Crank bait Tournament. Wow! How exciting is this, Guntersville being one of the best cranking lakes in the country and some of the best ledge fishing anywhere will host a tournament ...

As the winter rolls in and the lake changes from one of grass every where it is very evident that you need to become trained at finding different types of structure; Guntersville is so full of grass that it is all many of us look for. The truth is that the lake is full of a ...

Some lures on the market have stood the test of time, catching fish decade after decade. The Dardevle spoon, the Panther Martin and Rooster Tail in-line spinners, the Jitterbug and the Hula Popper still catch fish today like they did when swing music topped the charts.
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There is without a doubt a different mindset that you take with you into winter fishing, the aggressive days of the fall are over and thinking and acting with patience is very important. The change though doesn’t necessarily eliminate power fishing like a big Zara Spook or a ...

I was asked by a Facebook follower to create a video for rigging up Billy Bay Lowcountry Lightning popping corks. These corks are rigged the same as you would rig any adjustable cork such as a Thill or an old school Float Hi. Even if you have been fishing with adjustable depth ...

There is probably no time of year where fishing becomes more difficult than the transition time from fall fishing to winter fishing. Most fisherman struggle because they seemingly cannot find the fish, they are not in the backs of the creeks nor are they located in their deep ...

I f you have ever been to the display at one of the Bass Master Classic events the thing that sticks out is the fact that there is a ton of fishing rod manufactures; understanding their differences is paramount!

That old saying you get what you pay for is also somewhat ...

As we transition from the fall bite to the winter bite there are some key beliefs that I have about catching fish on crank baits in the winter; here are my keys to winter cranking. First and foremost I believe that the slower the metabolism of the bass the more they like a tight-wobble ...

It’s that time again! The winter fishing season on Lake Norman has begun. Some might be surprised to learn that cold weather affords some of the best fishing of the year. The reason is simple. As temperatures cool, the metabolism of fish slows, and causes them to hole up in ...

A look at the surface of Lake Cumberland right after dawn reveals a big, calm lake. Although the old Cumberland River now lies under at least 100 feet of water throughout most of the lake, the old river is still churning.

Water quickly finds weakness as anyone ...

It’s difficult to find gifts for a person who has everything, especially if that person is a fisherman! So to make this task a little easier, here are a few thoughts that might help you to decide on the perfect holiday gift.

It’s helpful to ask a friend or fishing ...

As the fishing industry continues to mature it is fact that leadership in the fishing industry continues to overcome down times, change and constant attack on its existence. We as most spectators do, look at the industry as a booming money making empire that profits all that ...