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2008/2009 Ice Fishing Season Recap
Many hours were spent on the New England ice this season with a number of different species of fish caught as well. My son really came into his prime this season and spent many hours with me out there as well
A Boy and Ice Fishing for Bass
Getting kids introduced into ice fishing can be a great experience or not so great, but getting my son introduced has blossomed into something that I thought never would have happened, I have a fishing addict on my hands and a partner for life
Ice Fishing Bass, Ridges and Shoals Feb 11
Back to New Hampshire in search of the large and smallmouth bass and concentrating on rock shoals and mid lake ridges. Fishing these different types of structures is always interesting and size of fish always vary with that possibility of catching a big fish.
Ice Fishing Ponds for Panfish Feb 9
Getting back to fishing for panfish really had to work hard this trip to find any fish that had any size to them but numbers of sunfish and crappies were caught but small.
Ice Fishing Deep Water Bass Feb 6
Went back to the previous spot that I was catching bass in New Hampshire and wanted to work the area over more and discovered with a cold front went through that the bass moved into deeper water.
Ice Fishing with Son Catching Crappies and Sunfish, Doesn't Get Any Better
My son was more than ready to hit the ice for the first time this year and he has grown and matured quite a bit in the last year and put on a show for icing some fish.
Ice Fishing Bass Late January in New Hampshire
Planned another run to do some bass fishing but wanted to concentrate on a different area of the lake and was very well rewarded with this move and exceeded my expectations.
Ice Fishing Bass Jigging Jan 22
Made a plan to go to my favorite bass lake and try jigging for bass through the ice. I have never really targeted bass through the ice and figured that I would try it and see what happens.
Ice Fishing Crappies Jan 20
Our favorite crappie pond has finally froze over with additional snow accumulation as well makes it tough to get around this pond but the crappies are there and waiting for those that search for them.
Ice Fishing Panfish Jan 13
Exploring new waters is always a great time and adventure and this trip was no different, the numbers were somewhat low but the size was definitely there as I worked an underwater point searching for panfish.
Ice Fishing New England' Panfish 1/9
Cold weather moves into the New England area, this has finally setup the ice for fishing and many anglers are waiting to get a line wet this ice season. Patterning fish is key to a successful day and once that productive pattern is established, fish are going to be caught.
Ice Fishing New England Early Ice
With the ice finally here in New England many anglers have been waiting with anticipation of wetting a line in their favorite waters and we were as well, fish are waiting and ready for your presentation.
Ice Fishing New England 1/2
With the late start to the 2008/2009 ice season here in New Englnad we had to make a trip to New Hampshire to find safe ice and an enjoyable day on the ice.
New England Fishing Cold Water
With the ice trying to freeze on the local ponds, but also open water exists at the same time. Taking the kayak out and finding fish while floating around with some skim ice.
New England Ice/Open Water Fishing
Cool nights and days lately are cooling the waters quickly in New England and ice is starting to skim over local ponds. Middle of the ponds is still open water and paddling the kayak through the thin ice allows us to get to our fishing location....
New England Crappie Pond Early November
There is a period when fishing New England becomes a lot of fun and that is just before the ice takes over our favorite ponds. Many anglers either are done for the year or are waiting for the ice to form, they are missing out on some great panfish opportunities...
New England Bass Fishing Late October
Many bass anglers will give up bass fishing once the labor day weekend is gone and the waters start cooling but for those that are still out there fishing for bass, these are the anglers that are cashing in...
New England October Sunfish Fishing
Many anglers have given up on fishing once we get into October but for those that are still out there fishing, October can and will be some of the best fishing of the year...
New England Fall Bass Fishing
Fall fishing can be some of the best and worst times for bass fishing, but when it is good there are numbers of bass caught and also some of the biggest fish of the year are caught as well in the fall...
Loby Bait Lineup
A look at the products that Loby Baits has to offer the panfish angler out there for either the open water and hard water season alike, a product that we use all the time...
Enjoying Virginia
Family vacations are always fun and showing the kids different parts of the country gives them a broader understanding of the areas of this country...
Bass taking a look
Spring brings along with it warming water and the shorelines of the lakes and ponds are starting to team with life...take a look at a bass in its search for prime bedding areas getting ready for the spawn...
BWS OutDoors Fishing May 7 2008
Fishing from shore can be very productive as well as a test for your patience when they are not cooperating...take a look at this footage and hopefully pick up a few tips for your shoreline fishing...
BWS OutDoors Fishing Mar 30 2008
The ice has finally left and getting onto open water for the first time of the season is something that I look forward to every year...fish or no fish, being able to cast a line again is a great feeling...
BWS OutDoors 07/08 Ice Season Recap
This was one of our longest ice seasons that we have had and many waters and a few states were traveled in search of fish
BWS OutDoors Ice Fishing Mar 16 2008
The last ice trip of the year and hoping that the fish were getting into the spring mode but still had to work to catch and find fish
BWS OutDoors Ice Fishing Mar 7 2008
With the days of our ice fishing starting to wind down we went searching for slab crappies and my son found a personal best and the excitement that ensued was second to none
BWS OutDoors Ice Fishing Mar 2 2008
With storm front after storm front going through the New England area, couple that with winds that are gusting to over 40mph, the ever changing weather conditions makes fishing tough to figure out
BWS OutDoors Ice Fishing Feb 24 2008
After a snowstorm the conditions turned very favorable and what better then spend a beautiful day on the ice with my son
Ice fishing through Kids
Introducing my son to ice fishing was a great experience and it looks like I have a new buddy to take to the lake
Chasing 13" Crappies
With another approaching storm front we were able to finally find our quarry in the 13" crappies and a number of them as well
Fishing through New England's Weather
Fishing in New England is anything from boring especially when it comes to the weather conditions that we are faced with
Chasing New England Slab's
This time of year we start to concentrate our efforts and look for slab crappies through the ice as they are feeding and getting ready for the spawn in a couple of months
Fishing Through Storm Front
When an angler doesn't get to choose the days that they hit the water, you have to take whatever the conditions are if you are going to fish
Back on New England Ice
After being in MN for a week and the very mild temps here in New England has kept us off of the ice, we are back and ready to hit it hard
Bass on Ice
When ice fishing there is always those times that when a fish hits it doesn't feel like the others that have been biting and then the fight is on
Ice Fishing After Snow
Ice fishing at any time is exciting and fun but after a significant snow fall, it can be a little taxing to get out to your fishing holes
Early Season Ice Fishing
Getting out onto that first ice of the season is always highly anticipated, hoping the fish are going to cooperate is another thing
Carolina Rig Bass Fishing
By using this proven technique and a few baits from BearPaws Hand Poured Baits, you can put big bass into the boat
Crappie Fishing in June
With summer starting to set in, watch this video as to see what the crappies are up to
Spring Topwater Smallmouth Action
Even during a lunch break in the spring, smallmouth bass can be caught and catching fish is better than eating lunch any day
Swan Beauty
There is something about the gracefulness of a Swan swimming through the water
Spring Bass Baits
An array of baits that will catch bass in the spring fairly regularily and some big fish as well
Spring Nesting Crappies
With spring in full swing and the fish are spawning, here is a look at the Crappie in the spawning phase
Cool Damp Spring, Fish are Still Biting
Cool spring temps makes it cold to fish but the fish are into spawning and getting ready to spawn and are feeding regularily and looking for whatever you have to offer them
Dynamite Spring Fishing
Spring is here and the shore fishing is taking off, watch and see how you are able to put a few fish on your line at this time of year fishing from shore
Open Water Fishing with T.H.E. Jig
Spring is here and the fish are moving from the deep water towards shore, watch and listen on how to catch these fish as they prepare to spawn
Mid April Nor'Easter
With spring not wanting to start this year, here is a clip of wave action after the latest Nor'Easter
Ice vs Open Water Conditions for March 28 Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Here we are taking a look at 6 local ponds to see what the ice conditons versus the open water conditions are for these ponds on March 28
Spring Gobblers
This video captures Spring Gobblers in their full mating ritual and shows a number of Tom turkey's strutting and showing their great beauty
Ice Fishing with T.H.E. Jig #1
This video will give you an idea that by watching your electronics and using a smaller bait, this will give you better odds at catching these fish in the winter months, T.H.E. Jig, "Totally Hot Everyday Jig" if it's wet, it's catch'n fish
Ice Fishing with Loby Baits #1
This video shows ice fishing with Loby Baits and by downsizing to a smaller bait, produces better fish, Loby Baits, Plastics are Fantastic
Late Spring Ice Fishing
This video takes a look at ice fishing in the late spring and conditions that are faced with the warming breezes of spring winds
Cold Water Safety Tip
Watch this video to see a tip about fishing safety in cold water and keeping yourself safe
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