Fishing Network

Best Bait For Freshwater

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These fish prefer small earthworms but they have a knack for stealing the bait without taking the hook. You can avoid this by threading a worm onto your hook from one end to the other, until it's completely covered. sunfish and bluegills also like to small crickets, grasshoppers, caterpillars and white grubs.

2.Crappies:

Crappies favor minnows that are 1.5 to 2.5 inches long. Bait your hook by running it through the back of your minnow at a spot that's just in front of the dorsal fin. You can also hook both lips, starting with the bottom one, the tail, or behind the head. If you don't have minnows, crappies will also eat earthworms, crickets and hellgrammites.

3.Yellow Perch:

Two-inch minnows ring the dinner bell for yellow perch. The best way to rig them is by running your hook through both lips, starting with the bottom one. An earthworm or two that's hooked through the side in several places can also be effective.

4.Bass:

Largemouth bass like minnows and small frogs but they also go for large night crawlers. Hook your minnow's back just in front of the dorsal fin or hook your frog's leg so that it's still able to swim. If you use a night crawler, hook its head and allow the body to dangle from the hook. Smallmouth bass will take the same bait but they prefer crayfish and hellgrammites. You should hook hellgrammites under the collar and crayfish in the tail. Don't drop them to the bottom or they'll find a hiding place and crawl under it.

5.Northern Pike:

Pike have razor sharp teeth but wire leaders can keep them from biting the line. Since wire leaders can also reduce the number of strikes, you'll have to decide when to use them. Active 4-inch minnows are the ticket for northern pike and you should hook them through the back, in front of the dorsal fin.

6.Pickerel:

Pickerel have the same diet as bass, so minnows and small frogs are ideal. Hook your minnows through the back and your frogs through the leg as you would if you were baiting a hook for bass.

7.Walleyes:

Walleyes prefer live minnows and fat night crawlers but you'll have to go deep to find them. Use a heavy sinker to get your bait on the bottom or just above it. Run your hook through a minnow's back near the front of its dorsal fin or hook a worm through its head with the body trailing behind.

8.Trout:

All three types of trout have a weakness for earthworms, grasshoppers and crickets. You can hook an earthworm by piercing the body in several places. Bait a grasshopper or cricket by putting the point of your hook between its eyes and threading it through the body and out the other end. Always cast upstream and let the bait come back to you.

9.Bullhead Catfish

Catfish love earthworms and night crawlers so they're the best bait to use. Hook a few earthworms through the side in several places or thread your hook from one end to the other with a large night crawler to completely cover the hook.

Top 10 Bass Fishing Lures

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1.Chatterbait :

The Chatterbait is still relatively new but has made a big splash on the bass fishing scene. From tournaments to weekends on the water it is making a name for itself as a consistent bass producer. The Chatterbait falls somewhere between a buzzbait and a jig in presentation.

2.Swimbait :

This new and improved swimbait features the legendary lifelike paddletail action that entices fish to strike, along with a simpler one piece construction. The hook/weight is now embedded into the body which improves bait longevity and reduces wear and tear. The bait also has an improved outer coating which is less oily and reduces contamination with the packaging and other baits when stored. Excellent for Bass, Pike, Walleye fishing! Megabait has also designed a new stinger assist treble hook to be used on the Bass Grande and other swimbaits. The assist stinger hooks are available separately. A secret tactic for recent tournment wins is to use assist stinger hooks with soft plastics. The assist stinger hooks have proven to increase hookups and decrease lost fish. Slow retrieves coupled with a stop n go action will get the lures to swim just like a real bait fish. Jerk it for some quick action strikes. The Bass Grande has a great, realistic swimming motion even at slow speeds.

Creature baits : There is a wide variety of soft plastics on the market that look like nothing and anything in the water. Creature baits like the Yum Wooly Beavertail shown above have given anglers a new set of plastics to trick pressured bass. Creature baits are also used as trailers for other baits.

4.Crankbaits :

Crankbaits such as these models from Bomber are tried and true bass catchers. Large or small, these cranks can catch them all. The precision and physical appearance is constantly being updated but even old classics will produce plenty of fish. Tournament anglers will often be seen running cranks to locate fish on large flats or over deep water structure.

5.Bass Jig :

Flip it, pitch it, swim it, either way the Jig is a great way to land bass. It is a consistent 'go-to' bait for tournament anglers and rightly so. Natural color football head jigs are great in deep structure or you can try swimming a shad colored model off of ledges and over structure. The addition of a trailer is always a winner.

6.Lip-less crankbait :

The Lip-less crank is a more versatile version of the classic crank. It's tight wiggle and multitude of depths and speeds it can be presented at have made it a favorite of professionals and amateurs alike. Kevin Van Dam uses this lure as his 'go-to' bait. Designed by KVD himself, this "sexy shad" is a must have bait!

7.Senko :

The Senko has quickly become a favorite amongst anglers. It can be presented in a variety of ways and bass love each and every one of them. My favorite Senko technique is a Wacky Rig.

8.Spinner baits :

Spinner baits like the TerminatorT2 spinner bait are the most reached for bait for locating bass. They can be fished fast or slow in deep water or shallow water. Spinner baits are especially effective as the water warms up. If you're out this summer and fishing a new spot, tie on a spinner bait and do some searching. You're sure to have a good time.

9.The Tube :

The Tube bait is one the most versatile bass lures available. It catches large- and smallmouths alike and can be used in any waters at almost any temperature to catch fish. Its versatility and ability to mimic so many things get it the No. 2 ranking. Try a Berkeley Powerbait 3" or 4" in Pumpkinseed or Green Pumpkin in any water you fish. My favorite is a Texas-Rig with a tungsten weight. The tungsten weight makes a clicking oise as it bounces across structure, the sound helps bass search it out. The tube gets its place at No. 2 due to its incredible success catching small mouth bass. It is my No. 1 'go-to' bait for small mouth.

10.The Worm :

Soft plastic worms come in many shapes and sizes, all of which have a place. They're far and away the most versatile lure on the market. They are effective on their own or as trailers. Large presentations over 10" have pulled monster bass from Falcon lake while finesse worms on drop shot rigs have been used to fool even the most wary of bass. My personal 'go-to' bait is a Zoom Trick Worm texas rigged weightless or with a tungsten weight if needed. You can use it as a top-water, in weeds, over stumps, or weigh it down and throw it into rock piles in 20 or more feet of water.

Dipbait Catfishing

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Fishing for Pond Catfish

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Pond Fishing

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Bass Bucket - O - Tackle / Fishing Gift Basket

2010-10-13T07:09:00.000-04:00

Price:$49.95
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Minnow Bucket full of packaged brand-name fishing tackle & fishing accessories - chosen specifically for Bass Fishing.

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Minnow Buckets full of brand name tackle for Bass Fishing

Lures, hooks, line, jigs, bobbers, sinkers, swivels, floats, stringer and more!

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Ultimate Bass Fishing Tube Kit

2010-10-13T07:02:00.000-04:00

Price:$34.95
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The Ultimate Bass Fishing Tube Kit is perfect for all your bass fishing needs. It is the ultimate kit because it can be used in open water, around structure and in thick weeds. The Ultimate Bass Fishing Tube Kit is made with high quality Gamakatsu hooks and Super Salty, Garlic Scented, 4 Intimidator Tubes. The Intimidator Tube rigged with a 3/0 Gamakatsu (EWG) hook makes an evenly balanced, weedless fishing lure. When used with a small weight or no weight at all, the lure is excellent for finesse fishing presentations. When rigged with a larger weight the tube will penetrate both thick weeds and deep depths. The Ultimate Bass Fishing Tube Kit includes 40 Super Salty, Garlic Scented, Double Dipped, soft and durable 4 Intimidator Tubes in 5 Colors: Black Neon Red, Green Pumpkin, June Bug, Smoke Purple Black and Watermelon Red. Six 3/0 Gamakatsu SuperLine Offset (EWG) hooks with the Millennium Twist Fishing System and 12 assorted weights. The Millennium Twist Fishing System is designed so the weight totally conceals the swivel, yet allows bait and hook to spin freely. The Millennium Twist Fishing System eliminates virtually all lateral line twist, increases hook setting strength and reduces hook spit at the landing.

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Perfect for all Bass Fisherman

58 Piece kit in a Plano Box

40 Super Salty Garlic Scented Double Dipped Intimidator Tubes in 5 colors

Six 3/0 Gamakatsu SuperLine Offset Extra Wide Gap (EWG) Hooks

Millennium Twist Fishing System Eliminates line twist and increases hook sets.

Bass'n GrubMaster Kit

2010-10-13T06:59:00.000-04:00

Price:$21.99
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This compact, complete kit is perfect for the avid Bass Angler, featuring a unique new approach to fishing with jigs and plastics. Kit contains patented Bass GrubMaster Jig heads and popular Kalin Grub tails in the hottest colors and sizes. Instructions and diagrams on rigging are included. Super kit for both Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass. Information and contents are combined in a compact Plano box. FEATURES: The 12 Slo-Poke GrubMaster Jigs in 1/16, 1/8 & 1/4 oz sizes. Excellent horizontal slow fall, swimming action , weight centered design. The GrubMaster Jig sinks horizontally, in a natural orientation, not head first like conventional lead head jigs. The GrubMaster is an "insert jig" it fits snugly inside the 30 Kalin Hologram 3" & 5" grubs. The GrubMaster has a unique, weight centered body. Unlike power heads and ball jigs that plunge head first vertically, the weight centered GrubMaster falls slowly and horizontally, keeping the bait in the strike zone longer. This phenomenon makes it easier for suspended fish to inhale the bait. Additionally, the horizontal orientation gives the bait a unique gliding, swimming action, like real baitfish. The GrubMaster is designed to enhance the color of plastics with Create A Bait. The Create A Bait concept is an exciting new look in jig and grub color combinations. The placement of a uniquely colored GrubMaster, inside a transparent plastic body, allows the jighead to shine through and provide background color. This phenomenon, Create A Bait, can either subtly enhance or completely transform the color of plastics. Color combinations are limited only to the imagination. Now the innovative angler can match the hatch by creating a limitless number of custom color patterns by simply mixing and matching jigheads and plastic tails. All jigs feature VMC Performance 4/0 hooks.

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Special Price - $21.99 a $28 value

44 Pieces with a Plano Box

Largemouth and Smallmouth Finesse Jigs Largemouth and Smallmouth Finesse Jigs also great for Sea Trout & Bone Fish

Designed to Fit Inside Grubs, Tubes & Spiders, Ideal For Light Line & Finesse Presentations

Horizontal Slow Fall Swimming Action

PWRBAIT CATFISH CHUNKS BLOOD

2010-10-13T06:51:00.000-04:00

Price:$6.23
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Catfish respond three times faster to PowerBait than other dough baits. Pre-formed chunks make rigging this bait quick and easy. Fortified with potent scent and flavor ingredients that have been proven effective on a variety of catfish species this PowerBait is a top producer for big Cats!

SECRET 7 catfish bait pint

2010-10-13T06:13:00.000-04:00

Price:$6.49
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Why is our SECRET-7 bait different? Long story short is, Team Catfish bought a recipe from a retired chemist in Illinois. Glen worked on his ingredients and manufacturing process for 17 years before he was truly happy. As soon as we got the first sample we knew this bait was special, super sticky and loaded with catfish attractants. Glen's family and friends had been whacking catfish with this stuff for a very long time, now its your turn! Glen and his family are proud that we are using his secret bait recipe to reach catfish anglers everywhere. We are proud to offer you his exact same recipe in our SECRET-7 jars and pails. SECRET-7 catches channel cats and blue cats alike. It has a silky smooth texture with sticky blend of fish attractants that drive catfish wild. SECRET-7 dip bait is great in ponds, lakes, rivers, or streams.

Catfish Charlie's Wildcat Premolded Catfish Baits Scent: Blood

2010-10-13T06:10:00.000-04:00

Price:$4.13
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Catfish Charlies Wildcat Premolded Catfish Baits are recognized as "One of the Worlds Finest Fish Baits!" Wildcat Premolded Catfish Baits are bite-sized baits that will fit perfectly onto your favorite catfish hook. The resealable bag makes these baits very convenient to use and Catfish Charlies bait formulas will produce results. We offer this bait in Blood (WCB) and Liver (WCL) scents. Each package contains 14 oz. of premolded baits.

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Available in Blood or Liver scents

Premolded Catfish Baits are bite-sized baits that will fit perfectly onto your favorite catfish hook

Resealable bag

Each package contains 14 oz. of premolded baits

Convenient to use

Eagle Claw Nitro Carp Biscuits Scent: Shrimp

2010-10-13T06:03:00.000-04:00

Price:$4.09
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Eagle Claw Nitro Carp Biscuits are soft 3/4" pellets formulated with Eagle Claws Nitro Attractant for a sweet and tasty bite size meal that will attract monster carp. The Advanced Scent Technology in these baits sends scent over large distances to attract carp. Eagle Claw Nitro Carp Biscuits are easy to rig and come in a 6 oz. resealable bag. Available in Anise Pineapple Shrimp and Strawberry scents.

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Available in Anise, Pineapple, Shrimp and Strawberry scents

3/4" pellets formulated with Eagle Claw's Nitro Attractant

Advanced Scent Technology in these baits sends scent over large distances to attract carp

Each scent has its own color

Each resealable bag contains six ounces of bait

Fishing for Dummies [Paperback]

2010-10-12T14:15:00.000-04:00

Price:$14.95
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You know the saying: Give a man (or woman) a fish, and you give him dinner; teach a man (or woman) to fish and he'll have dinner for the rest of his life. The always entertaining and instructional "... for Dummies" series reeled in witty outdoors writer Peter Kaminsky to keep the rest of us fed--as in food for the table and food for thought--with this step-by-step guide to pretty much every right and obtuse angle on angling. As with all the books in the series, Fishing is filled with punchy advice, plenty of diagrams, and a series of Top 10 lists that should bag aspiring fishers hook, line, and sinker.

North by Northwestern: A Seafaring Family on Deadly Alaskan Waters [Hardcover]

2010-10-12T14:11:00.000-04:00

Price:$17.15
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Sig Hansen has been a star of the Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch from the pilot to the present. Seen in over 150 countries, the show attracts more than 49 million viewers per season, making it one of the most successful series in the history of cable TV. With its daredevil camera work, unpredictably dangerous weather, and a setting as unforgivable and unforgettable as the frigid Bering Sea, The Deadliest Catch is unlike anything else on television.

But the weatherworn fishermen of the fishing vessel Northwestern have stories that don’t come through on TV. For Sig Hansen and his brothers, commercial fishing is as much a part of their Norwegian heritage as their names. Descendents of the Vikings who roamed and ruled the northern seas for centuries, the Hansens’ connection to the sea stretches from Alaska to Seattle and all the way to Norway. And after twenty years as a skipper on the commercial fishing vessel the Northwestern--which was his father’s before him--Sig has lived to tell the tales.

To be a successful fisherman, you need to be a mechanic, navigator, welder, painter, carpenter, and sometimes, a firefighter. To be a successful fisherman year after year, you need to be a survivor.

This is the story of a family of survivors; part memoir and part adventure tale, North By Northwestern brings readers on deck, into the dockside bars and into the history of a family with a common destiny. Built around a gripping tale of a deadly shipwreck like The Perfect Storm, North By Northwestern is the multi-generational tale of the Hansen family, a clan of tough Norwegian-American fishermen who, through the popularity of The Deadliest Catch, have become modern folk-heroes.

Tips for Small-Lake Fishing

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First, a quick physics lesson. We live in space and time – and since your space is limited in a small lake, it will help to optimize your time. What is the best time to catch fish? If you have to wake up early in the morning, even a little before dawn, or wait until evening, do so if those are your best chances to catch small fish. If you can fish on a calm lake, you’ll have the advantage of finding undisturbed fish.

Some small lakes have rules that dictate how long people can run their motors on a high level. You’ll want to avoid these hours, as smaller lakes will be easier to disturb. During these hours, make sure that you have something else to do so that you don’t get antsy waiting to fish. If you can, try to get your fishing done early as opposed to later, as this will free up your time as the evening hours roll around.

Next, be sure that you can optimize your bait. What does “optimizing your bait” mean? It’s just a fancy term that suggests you have the right bait for the right kind of fish. Ask some locals nearby what kind of fish you can expect to catch, and what the biggest kind of fish enjoy for bait. Then head to the bait shop. If you simply roll up to a lake with the same old bait, you can’t always be sure you’ll be bringing the right “stuff.” Sometimes, worms and leeches will work just fine, but it always helps to be sure, just in case.

After that, try to find out the behaviors of the fish you’re catching. If they flock to one area, be sure you put your boat in that area. Since there won’t be a lot of options in a small lake, it’s quite likely you can find out if there’s an ideal “spot” for fishing.

Remember that fishing requires preparation and patience – if you have neither, chances are you won’t come back with much. But if you have both, you can succeed, even on a small lake.

Fishing the Pond for Catfish

2010-10-09T18:34:00.000-04:00

Pond catfishing

is excellent. Most anglers don't even think about fishing for cats in ponds, because it means not being able to use a boat and other handy things. But, it's a shame, because you can catch nice 10-pounders in ponds all across the nation. There are a few things you have to think about when angling for catfish in ponds, but once you get them down, you're all set.

Pond Catfishing Tips

Ponds are small, and that means that those cats will hear every move you make. For that reason, you have to be especially quiet when you're pond catfishing. Walk as softly as you can, don't talk too much, and make sure your tacklebox and other things don't bang around too much. Once the cats get wind of you tromping around in their pond, they'll get away quick.

If you can find a good spot to drop your line that's close to the shore, you don't even have to get into the water. This is the best situation. Crouch right on the shore and get your line out as far as you can. This technique sometimes works wonders in ponds.

Same as with a river or lake, put your bait as close to the bottom as possible. In a pond, catfish will be even more likely to stay close to the deeper parts, so you have to get your bait way down there.

Finding catfish in a pond is not so different from finding them anywhere. Look first in the deepest parts of the pond, especially if there is a hole or dip in the ground underwater. They love to hang out way down in the depths, and this is just the same with ponds. If there is a dam or other obstruction, you will often find catfish down under it. At those depths the water is nice and cool, and that's what cats prefer. Around any kind of obstruction like a pile of rocks, a beaver dam, tree stumps, logs or humps you'll find catfish. Keep in mind that wherever it's dark and cool, that's where they are most likely to be.

If you have a creek that feeds water into the pond, that is a good place to look for catfish. Drop your line in the area of the pond right where that creek comes in. This will be a great place for catfish to feed, so they'll be looking there for something to eat.

Some ponds have algae and other vegetation floating around, and this is a good place to find catfish. We call this "cover," and you can almost always find catfish hiding out underneath cover.

A good technique to use when pondfishing for cats is to tightline. This is where you attach a tiny weight to your line, get it way down there, and keep the line extra tight so you can feel those bites.

The best bait to use is anything stinky. Catfish will always go after live bait much quicker than any other, and the more it smells the better. This is because they have a great sense of smell, and they use it to find most of their food. Earthworms, chicken guts, shad and other fish are all great ways to catch pond catfish.

Night time is the best time to find catfish in a pond, but you can find them any time of day, depending on the spot. Each pond is different. If you plan to fish that spot again, you might try angling at different times of day. Conduct a little experiment and see when the local cats like to come out and bite.

Finally, just because you're pond fishing doesn't mean you won't get a big fish. Pond catfish can be pretty big, so there still might be a fight. Never underestimate your enemy!

Shimano® Stradic® FI Spinning Reel

2010-10-09T08:41:00.000-04:00

Price:$124.99 - $229.99
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Shimano Stradic FI Spinning Reel. Made tough and durable to handle the heavyweight bouts! Fight after fight, this baby delivers the knockout blow! Equipped with Paladin Gear Durability Enhancement, Propulsion Line Management System and the Aero Wrap II Oscillation System, the Stradic increases casting distance with less effort, while arming you with a durable, dutiful Reel that's always game for the next battle royale! More: Paladin Gear Durability Enhancement uses a special cold-forged aluminum drive gear and a hardened brass pinion gear retain out-of-the-box smoothness much longer than all stainless steel drivetrains; 5-component Propulsion Line management System means longer casts with less effort, while drastically reducing the chance of backlash, wind knots or tangles; Aero Wrap II provides uniform line lay and winding shape to prevent loss of energy during the cast while providing longer casts than other oscillation systems; Graphite sideplate and rotor; aluminum body; Machined aluminum handle with direct drive handle that screws directly into the main gear, and is finished off with Septon grips; Five shielded A-RB and one roller bearing enhance the smooth performance; Waterproof drag on all models can really put the heat on a big fish; Spare aluminum spool; Pick Model.

Plano 3500 Size Tackle Box

2010-10-09T08:34:00.000-04:00

Price:$22.70
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The 1354 includes four 2-3500 series Prolatch boxes, bulk storage under the lid and a DuraView front cover. This is a terrific panfish box.

Product Features

Includes Plano small 4-by rack system, Plano brochure, nameplate order form

Bulk storage under lid

Four 2-3500 Prolatch boxes included

DuraView front cover

Limited Lifetime Warranty

Silver Lake Fishing Flies Assortment

2010-10-09T08:30:00.000-04:00

Price:$10.09
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You’ll be pulling fish from water in no time with this excellent assorted set of hand tied flies and streamers. With 55 of today’s most popular patterns and styles you’re sure to find one that works for any given situation. Expand your fly and streamer collection exponentially with this great set.

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Assortment of today's popular patterns and styles

Durable tackle box included

Tackle box dimensions: 9 x 5 x 1.25 inches

Hand tied fishing flies assortment

55 assorted varieties with carrying case

1,000 Freeze Dried SHRIMP AQUA-SCENT Fish Tickle Attractant Pellets + 10 Free Aqua Glow Spinners

2010-10-09T08:20:00.000-04:00

Price:$29.99
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The Fish Tickle System is unlike every other scent or attractant product on the market. It produces sensational results every time, for every species, and every technique. The reason is simple. Fish Tickle uses the science of scent attraction and dispersement more effectively than anything ever has before. The formulation of the Fish Tickle System begins by freeze-drying real, natural baitfish and other proven bait foods that fish consume in the wild. Freeze-drying preserves the all-important amino acids and fatty acids in the bait extending the useable life exponentially. The freeze-dried bait particles are combined with a calcium carbonate powder, a common substance found as rock in all parts of the world and the main component of seashells. Following a carefully controlled curing process, the mixture is compressed into patented Fish Tickle tablets. The tablets are inserted into the Aqua-spin or Aqua-bug dispenser and fished in conjunction with whatever technique you choose. The pellets will come in a sealed plastic bag with no retail stickers or plastic clamshell (photos show retail stickers and plastic clamshells).

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1,000 Aqua-Scent Fish Tickle Fish Attractant Pellets in SHRIMP flavor

Real Freeze-dried bait

Scent tablets last 30 minutes on average, depending on water conditions.

Doesn't Spoil

Plus you get 10 free Aqua Glow Spinners to use with your Aqua Scents

Smelly Jelly Pro Guide Formula Scent: Salmon Feast (#374)

2010-10-09T08:06:00.000-04:00

Price:$8.75
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The Smelly Jelly "Pro Guide Formula" is formulated for those who prefer paste scents. These are the strongest and most concentrated paste scents available. They last hours and are deadly effective. The four ounce plastic jar makes application easy. This scent is available in the following seven flavors.

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Anchovy-Salt Glitter (#390), Baitfish (#392)

Bass Feast (#388), Crawfish-Salt Glitter (#330)

Herring (#380), Salmon Feast (#374)

Special Mix-Salt Glitter (#350)

Berkley PowerBait Power Eggs

2010-10-09T07:09:00.001-04:00

Price:$3.45
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Berkley Trout Bait has a floating biodegradable formula which enhances dispersion of scent and flavor to attract fish from wide ranges. Power Eggs are more effective and longer lasting than real Salmon eggs. These eggs wont dry out. They stay on the hook and can also be used by fly anglers. They come connected together for versatile rigging techniques such as egg sacs and egg loops.

Product Features

The Magnums are roughly the size of a chinook salmon egg.

Okuma VS-605-20 Voyager Spinning Travel Kit

2010-10-09T05:27:00.002-04:00

Price:$39.88
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Compact and easy to carry, the Okuma Voyager Travel Kit has everything you need for casual fishing while camping and hiking. The kit includes a six-foot graphite composite rod with a comfortable cork grip, ceramic guide inserts, stainless steel hooded reel seats, a ball bearing drive system, a corrosion-resistant aluminum spool, and a soft-sided carry case.

Rod Specifications:

Action: L

Sections: 5

Line Capacity: 100/6

Reel Size: 20

Length: 6'0"

Voyager Travel Kit Features:

6'0" rod and 20 size spinning reel

Sensitive five-piece composite blank

Durable ceramic guide inserts

Stainless steel hooded reel seats

Ball bearing drive system

Machine cut brass pinion gear

One-piece anodized aluminum spool

Shakespeare Medium Action Travel Mate Spinning Rod (6-Feet 6-Inch)

2010-10-09T05:26:00.002-04:00

Price:$14.97
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Whether you're traveling across the country for business or driving through the countryside to visit a family member, it's always nice to have a rod available for spur-of-the-moment fishing trips. The Travel Mate comes with a six-piece, 6-foot-6-inch medium-action rod. The rod cast just like one- and two-piece rods, but collapse into a 15-inch footprint for storage in the handy Travel Mate case.

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Travel-ready rod for on-the-go fishing

6-piece, 6-foot-6-inch medium-action rod breaks down for storage

Rod collapses into 15-inch footprint and stores in travel case

Stainless steel guides with ceramic inserts

Twist-lock graphite reel seat with a collapsed length of 16 1/2 inches

Shakespeare® Telescoping Spinning Rod

2010-10-09T05:25:00.002-04:00

Price:$17.99
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Shakespeare Telescoping Pack Rods... super portable, your choice of length and style! From the Shakespeare Travel Mate series, Telescoping Pack Rods that are loaded with value and quality. Easy to bring anywhere... backpacking, camping, hiking. Or just keep one in the car for those chance encounters with a gorgeous stream. There are two Spinning and one Casting models here. All feature lightweight, strong graphite reel seats and stainless steel guides with smooth ceramic inserts. Plus a reusable rod tube for protective storage. Choose yours and get it at the lowest price going!