Following the groundbreaking 2021 release of the Hybrid Hunter, Strike King is back with two new twists to the innovative hard plastic lure. Introducing the Shallow Hybrid Hunter and Shallow Hybrid Hunter Jr. “With so many companies out there, it’s rare that a truly remarkable lure comes along and catches anglers by surprise, but that is exactly what the Hybrid Hunter did,” said Strike King Product Development Director Todd Castledine. “The design and action are simply like no other.” Like the original, the Shallow Hybrid Hunter and Shallow Hybrid Hunter Jr. are designed to excel around veget ..read more

OLATHE, KS – Garmin® International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN), today announced the tactix® 7 Series, a new class of purpose-built tactical smartwatches. Leveraging a new 5-button interface with a responsive touch screen, the tactix 7 Series provides dedicated tactical, training and performance features, wrist-based navigation, and comprehensive health and wellness monitoring. Prepared for operations day and night, the tactix 7 Series now includes an always-on NVG-compatible reflective display and a dedicated multi-LED flashlight for low-light conditions. Fea ..read more

Guests from 47 states and Canada, several hundred thousand strong, gathered in Springfield, Missouri to celebrate fishing in what is being hailed as the biggest event in the history of angling, conservation, and the great outdoors Springfield, Missouri, home of the “Grandaddy of all Outdoor Stores,” was put on full display as people from across the nation came to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Bass Pro Shops at the World’s Fishing Fair. Guests traveled to the Ozarks from 47 states and Canada to attend what is being noted as the greatest fishing show and sale on earth. On Saturday night, Apr ..read more

The new hunting season dates are now available, and it’s time to start planning your hunting trips!  New this upcoming season: 2 additional days in the Special White-Winged Dove Days within the South Dove Zone; and the general pronghorn season is extended from 9 days to 16 days statewide. White-tailed Deer Season Zone Dates General North Nov. 6 – Jan. 2 South Nov. 6 – Jan. 16 Youth-only North Oct. 30-31 & Jan. 3-16 South Oct. 30-31 & Jan. 3-16 Special Late North Jan. 3-16 South Jan. 17-30 Archery 252 of 254 counties Oct. 2 – Nov. 5 Muzzleloader 90 of 254 co ..read more

OVER $4 MILLION IN CASH AND PRIZES FOR ANGLERS AND AN ANTICIPATED $1 MILLION PLUS FOR CONSERVATION Ultimate owner’s appreciation event offers the biggest payout ever in angling while raising money and awareness for conservation Owners of the world’s foremost boat brands will compete on a global stage televised internationally on NBC Event celebrates the heritage of Bass Pro Shops’ founding on Missouri’s fabled Table Rock Lake by inviting families and fishing buddies to compete together SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Bass Pro Shops today announced a new era in the sport of fishing with the introduc ..read more

Bassmaster Elite Series Pros Frank Talley and Clark Wendlandt talk about how they feel the Hydrowave generates a few more bites close to the boat when fishing. The HydroWave KVD H2 is a Marine Audio Device based on the reactive senses of a Bass and other predatory fish. The HydroWave H2 delivers the latest in patented, sound emitting technology, effectively imitating the audible underwater sounds of baitfish and fish-feeding activities. Research has proven these sounds stimulate feeding in game fish. In addition to the 16 sound patterns on the H2 Bass HydroWave, the KVD H2 has 9 additional so ..read more

The Garmin Force trolling motor burst onto the scene and was widely received nationwide. Force trolling motor has the power to move you from spot to spot more quickly and stand up better to winds and currents — and it’s still whisper quiet. Anglers at all skill levels put it to the test but how did it perform for touring pro Clark Wendlandt from Texas to Canada? Here is the recap after using it for a full year. The post Garmin Force After 1 Year of Usage appeared first on Fishing & Hunting Texas ..read more

Widely regarded as Strike King’s most versatile worm ever, the Strike King Rage Cut-R Worm can be flipped, pitched, Texas-rigged, Carolina-rigged, swam weightless or fished on a weighted hook. Clark Wendlandt reviews this bait that features a Strike King’s Rage Tail with a customized hi-grade plastic formulation. The Rage flange on the tail delivers the fastest tail flicker rate on the market. Measuring in at 6-inches, the Strike King Rage Cut-R is also a great choice on a drop shot or split shot. Any way you fish it, the Strike King Rage Cut-R is too much for bass to resist. Rage Tail – Soft ..read more