Welcome to the first W2F roundup of August! In today’s email, you’ll find stories like:
Using treble and quad hooks on urchin baits (assuming you can get your hands on ‘em) is a little too effective, as this week’s op-ed points out
According to the fishing historian who handcrafted it himself, a 55-year-old mouse bait is still getting bites
Two National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Famers recently assisted with catching and releasing one beast of a pike
… and more! Keep on reading for our newest features, news items, and gear giveaways.
Avoid Using These Hooks With Urchin Baits
Since big fish tend to ferociously gobble up urchins, pairing them with treble or quad hooks presents a potentially serious concern.
Building a Better Mouse Bait
“Bass hit like they hate the dickens out of that bait" Bill Sonnett says of the homemade mouse lure he made 55 years ago.
What Lures We’re Throwing in August
A trio of anglers from different regions of the U.S. sound off about the lures they're using to catch fish this August.
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Top Fishing News of the Week
Monster 48-Inch, 35-Pound Northern Pike Caught and Released
National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame anglers Steve Pennaz and Jim Kalkofen were on hand to assist with the fish that was “as big as a sturgeon.”Angler Catches Giant Sunfish That Smashes 56-Year Old Record
Jake Backman was targeting walleye with forward-facing sonar when he spotted a different kind of fish, made a cast, and hooked an unexpected record.Catfish Are Catching Cancer from Each Other in This One Lake
Vermont researchers have identified that brown bullhead catfish are transferring skin cancer among themselves in Lake Memphremagog.New Trout Rule Could Be Biggest Win for Wild Brook Trout in Decades
Pennsylvania's trout regulations remained unchanged for 40 years. Now, managers are using decades of surveys to help save an iconic species.
