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Lea Anne Powell may be a professional angler, but even pros get excited when a once-in-a-lifetime fish comes along. That’s what happened to Powell when she hauled a 12-pound, 3-ounce largemouth bass onto her boat on O.H. Ivie Lake near San Angelo, Texas, last February. And while there are certainly bigger bass out there, what makes it a record is what line she used — Seaguar Red Label 10-pound. The combo of fish weight and line test is what set the record, one now verified by the International Game Fish Association (IGFA). “It was hooked 45 feet from the boat...

“Without death, there is no life. It’s simply the cycle of our existence. Make the most of the time we have and remember to pay tribute to those who lived with us and before us. Peace and health to you all, embrace life because it can be over in the blink of an eye.” –Don Culp from Tune In & Tune Up and John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band. Death is a life-changing event. Regardless of how close the deceased is to someone; the emotional toll feels enormous. This is apparent with the media coverage and tributes when a well-known...

REVIEW – I have a bunch of headlamps and I fish so when Acebeam offered their H16 Fishing Headlamp and Flashlight for review I had to see if the H16 does anything specific for fishing and how it stacks up as a regular headlamp. Let’s check it out. What is it? The Acebeam H16 Fishing … Acebeam H16 Fishing Headlamp and Flashlight review – a great little EDC light Read More

The first day at a new job can be very daunting. You need to make a good impression, demonstrate good work ethic and try not to break the unspoken rules: no fish in the microwave and never ever steal your co-worker’s lunch. However, this black bear in New Hampshire didn’t get the memo and committed the ultimate workplace faux pas. More info: Facebook Imagine having your work lunch stolen. Would you confront the coworker happily chomping on your food? What if it was a black bear? Image credits: American Plate Glass Bears have an amazing sense of smell, so good,...

We chatted with Chef Ben Steigers to learn how to age fish and why it's so beneficial to the flavor and texture. The post How to age fish at home (your new favorite hobby) appeared first on The Manual.