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17 lb Largemouth Bass on a Swimbait

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Where can you catch a 17 lb Largemouth Bass on a swimbait? California if you put your time, research, and effort into it. This is a fish of a lifetime. My goal is to break the 10 lb mark. I doubt it will happen, but I will die trying. Looks to be on a Tin also. Take the 5 minutes and watch the video. Does this not want to make you go fishing right now?… ...Read More

Ranger RT178 Cut Away Boat

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While searching for some information on Rangers line of aluminum boats I came across some cutaway pictures of a Ranger RT178 aluminum boat. I was instantly in awe, and it looks like the boat I will seriously be considering for my next purchase. I contacted Pete Peterson from Anglers Port Marine to ask if I could have permission to use his photos on this site. With… ...Read More

Bass Fishing Fail!

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Nothing worse than having a rod go overboard. I don’t care who you are, that hurts. It has happened to the best of us, and it will happen to you at least once in your life. Sorry Dad! Look at it this way, now you have an excuse to go get a new combo.… ...Read More

Abu Garcia Revo Rocket

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The Abu Garcia Revo Rocket is the reel for you if you have a need for speed. Finally there is a reel out there that will not destroy your arms when you try to burn lures all day long. This reel packs a punch and has some really nice features like 10 HPCR stainless bearings, a lightning fast 9.0:1 retrieve, the awesome, legendary Carbon Matrix drag system, and a bent carbon… ...Read More

Sewer Fishing

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Just when you think you have seen it all, along comes a new rage called Sewer FIshing. If you told me that people were catching fish out of sewers before I saw the video on youtube, I would of said you’re nuts. Picture in your mind Ice fishing, without the Ice or on water. Check out this youtube video of Sewer Fishing, Then Google it, I dare you. (adsbygoogle =… ...Read More

Perch Bite is on

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What do you consider a good fishing day? Just getting out on the water? Catching a fish? How about having a banner day catching massive sized perch one after another. Tinboats member Wallijig and his uncle had just one of those days while fishing for Perch through the Ice. All I can say is wow. Road trip anyone?  Good job gentlemen! Check out one of the Perch… ...Read More

Win a Boga Grip!

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Attention TinBoats members and potential TinBoats members here is an opportunity to win an IGFA certified Boga Grip. I know it’s no boat or a million dollar prize, but it is a prize that is just plain cool. Everyone wants one, no one wants to spend the coin to buy one unless you are hardcore. I will buy you one. But, just like in life, nothing is for free. This… ...Read More

Mattlures Hardgills

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Mattlures is coming out with some new Hardgills. The Mattlures Hardgill is an awesome swimbait, so is an improvement to the original even needed? Below is how Matt described the new Mattlures Hardgill: The biggest improvement is my new resin. I have made my own mix and added some ingredients which make these things just about unbreakable. The fins are a little… ...Read More

Artificial Structure

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What is artificial structure? In my opinion it is man made structure that mimics natural habitat that attracts fish. A goal of mine is to one day own my own little private pond and manage it for trophy bass. We all have dreams, this is one of mine. I love fishing small bowl shaped kettle ponds down at Cape Cod. These ponds are not over-fished because there are so many… ...Read More

Lowe Stinger HP Special Edition

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Lowe has come out with a new boat this year called the Lowe Stinger HP Special Edition. I think I have finally found the boat I have been looking for. This boat has everything I want and need. It has an 85″ wide bow deck, it has a 7′ lockable rod locker, and it has a pad-v hull for better performance. I am very happy about this. The graphics on this boat are… ...Read More