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Big Pike Heavy Duty Swimbait Rigs!

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Fishing for large pike is a hot topic these days, because who doesn’t want to catch a big fish! That’s what this article is about: some of the ins and outs of fishing itself, and of course, the equipment used, in this case, swimbaits, and how best to rig them.

Many swimbaits come pre-rigged from the……


Eyes underwater, Recognizing Structures with Navionics Relief Shading!

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Technology, we can’t and don’t want to live without it these days. For some, the latest reel is a must-have; for others, it might be that specific rod with unprecedented action, a nice boat, or a fishfinder, and then they’re ready to go on the water!

Going back a few years in time, a lot has……


A Savage World – Full Documentary – 20 Years of Devotion!

For twenty years, Savage Gear has been giving anglers around the world high fives, big smiles, and unforgettable fishing experiences. But do you know the story behind it? Since 2005, Mads Grosell has been the relentless creative force behind Savage Gear—designing some of the most iconic and innovative lures for pike, bass, and……


Spring Pike Fishing in Sweden Part 2

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This time, two articles instead of one. Where the other was written briefly about last year’s fishing, this one goes a little deeper into the experiences we’ve had this year. It was a different game, with temperatures changing every day just as much as the wind did. From hot summer days to freezing cold days……


Spring Pike Fishing in Sweden Part 1

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Every year, when the closed season kicks in, at the end of March and everything comes to a sudden stale, so does the pike fishing in most waters. In the middle regions of Europe, especially in the Netherlands, fishing with artificial baits is on hold for two months. And for the better,……


10 Years of EsoxOnly. The Start & Going Forward…

15 July of 2015, the date my website EsoxOnly was born. After many years of absence in the fishing industry ”online,” I decided it was time for a return. Honestly, I’ve always wanted to return, but only with a decent name, and having some subjects to talk about. Back in high school, I had……


SUNVISOR.eu The Ultimate in Sonar Screen Protection?

Hailing from Europe, The Netherlands to be more precise, is this fantastic new brand called SUNVISOR.eu. They make high quality and rugged sun screens that can slide over just about any sonar on the market. It is an easy ON & OFF every single time! Read below what they say about the……


A moment of silence…

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What happened? Is everything okay? These are just a couple of messages I received on social media throughout the span of last year. To be honest, everything was not okay, and I seriously needed a break from writing. Social media on the other hand, had taken over, and it was where I had spent most……


Fishing Ghost NEW RenkyOne LIMITED EDITION Crystal Colors

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Fishing Ghost, the brand from South Germany never fails to deliver when it comes to quality baits! Their most famous flagship, the Renky One, made after the shape of a Renken, has already proved itself many times on big fish for me in the past. Like any company……


Savage Gear 3D Whitefish Shads Rigged & Ready!

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Savage Gear never fails to deliver on cool baits made for pike fishing, and their new 3D Whitefish Shad is no exception! Based on the scan of a real white fish, this loose-body paddle tail lure features immaculate details and a fantastic rolling and kicking action. The bulky head……


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