Santee Cooper Lakes, SC – If you’re into big fish (and who isn’t?), the Elite Series event at Santee Cooper Lakes was right up your alley.
[Read more…]Happy Thanksgiving!
November 26, 2013 by ·
As y’all know, we don’t like to get political around here. However, we think there are times when looking back is well worth it. So for this Thanksgiving, we thought that you might enjoy seeing the proclamation from George Washington that made Thanksgiving a national holiday. We are going to quote it verbatim and in its entirety.
Happy Thanksgiving from manversusfish.com! [Read more…]
ICAST 2012: Duo
July 31, 2012 by ·
DUO is a fairly new company that is focusing their attention on the hard bait segment. The first product they are debuting is the DUO 48SR. Yup, you guessed it, it is smaller than a lot of other offerings out there and features some interesting color interpretations.
Next up is their Flat Side 54 and Shad 59 Crankbaits. The 54 is a tight wobbling shallow crank versus the 48SR which has a wider wobble. The Shad 59 is another tight wobbling bait that is shaped more like a shad and will get a bit deeper. It is designed for that 6 foot range but keeps its relatively diminutive size. [Read more…]
Five Monster Fish Worth The Trip
June 27, 2012 by ·
We’ve probably all seen pictures of giant, trophy pike and musky.
Maybe you’ve gone after tarpon on the fly looking for that one-of-a-kind big fish thrill.
While those should definitely be on every angler’s bucket list, today I want to introduce you to a few species of fish you might not have heard of before.
Most of these monsters require a passport and more than a few planes to get to them, but hooking into one could be well worth it. [Read more…]
Five Books You Should Read When You Can’t Get On The Water
January 27, 2012 by ·
There is nothing I would rather be doing than standing in the middle of a river, double-hauling to some cagey brown trout.
Or trolling around looking for a monster largemouth with a drop shot rig tied on—but, let’s face it, you can’t always get out on the water. Life gets in the way, work gets in the way, and heck, sometimes Mother Nature herself tells you no.
I’m such a fishing addict that when I can’t be fishing, I’m reading about fishing.
Here’s a look at five awesome books you should have on your book shelf—just in case you can’t get out and do the real thing. [Read more…]
Fishing In The UK: 30 Years Of Change
January 19, 2012 by ·
This is a guest post by Jamie Hibbert of the UK based Fishing Blog. You can also follow Jamie on Twitter @fishingblog.
I am delighted to be given the chance of writing an article for this website. Despite the fact that I am talking about the common sport of fishing, the US and UK have a very different approach to the subject and language around it. I have been blogging about UK Sea fishing, with the emphasis on UK Sea Bass for the past 6 years.
The aim of the fishing blog is to pass on the knowledge I have learnt and try to educate a few of my readers into a more holistic approach to angling. “Balanced fishing tackle” is the term I emphasise to enable people to think out of the box and consider different ways to increase their catch rate, respect the quarry, and get more enjoyment from the sport. [Read more…]
Practical Fishing Knots by Mark Sosin And Lefty Kreh
August 4, 2011 by ·
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Welcome To ICAST 2011 Week!
July 17, 2011 by ·
This week is all about ICAST 2011!
As you probably already know, the ICAST show took place in Las Vegas last week, and what a killer show it was. Over the past few days, Pops has been pouring over his notes, reports, press releases and pictures to break down all of the action for you.
ICAST is the biggest show of it’s kind, so getting the important information that you need and want can be a little tough. What we have decided to do is break down each manufacturer’s offerings to make it easier for you.
Stay posted and get ready—There will be a lot of information coming at you this week!
5 Things To Protect Yourself From Sun Damage This Summer
July 4, 2011 by ·
Sun damage is a real threat
It is now July, and that means the summer is mid way through. It also means the hottest and nastiest days are still ahead of us.
If you have managed to get through this much of your summer without a sun burn, congratulations to you. I for one, have not. I’ve actually been burned twice this year (you would think once was enough, but apparently, not for me!). [Read more…]
Pond Scum Of The Month, June 2011
June 30, 2011 by ·
It’s that time of the month here at MVF to award the prestigious “Pond Scum of the Month”. This month the award goes to “Barleyjuiceicous Overingestameoba”, or BO for short. Bo can be found all across this country as his target species of choice is usually catfish.
For any of us who have walked the shore of our favorite fishing hole at night in the warm summer months, we have run across BO. This particular species of pond scum makes his presence known and makes no attempt to conceal himself. [Read more…]