RACCOON BUSHCRAFT
Bushcraft, Hunting, Fishing, Cooking & [SHTF] Survival
Fishing Spawning Bluegill on Beds
Survival Fishing
Large Panfish on a River
Survival Fishing Small Panfish
Bream and Crappie
Fishing Lures and Techniques
PANFISH
The term panfish or pan-fish has been used to refer to a wide range of edible freshwater and saltwater fish species that are small enough to cook in a small pan. In American Food and Game Fishes. A Popular Account of All The Species Found In America North Of The Equator, With Keys For Ready Identification, Life Histories And Methods of Capture – Jordan and Evermann (1908) they identify all the following as panfish in some form or another: Yellow Perch, Candlefish, Balaos, Sand Launces, Rock Bass, Bullheads, Minnows, Rocky Mountain Whitefish, Sand Rollers, Crappie, Yellow Bass, White Bass, Croaker and of course most of the common small sunfishes such as bluegill and redear sunfish.
Here’s but one example:
As a pan-fish we do not know of any better among American freshwater fishes. We have experimented with the yellow perch and several other species, including both species of black bass, the bluegill, wall-eyed pike, and rock-bass, eating each for several days in succession, and found the yellow perch the sweetest and most delicious of them all. One does not tire of it so soon as of the other kinds. Several other persons who tried the same experiment reached the same conclusion. In most parts of its range it is highly esteemed, and in many places it is of very considerable commercial importance. In the Great Lakes, the Potomac River, and the small lakes in the upper Mississippi Valley large quantities are taken, which always find a ready sale.
Berkley Gulp! 4 inch Mini Earthworms
Berkley Gulp! 4" Mini Earthworms, even better than the real deal! Gulp! Mini Earthworms look like the real thing, and smell even better! The secret is Berkley's special Gulp! attractant that leaves a massive scent trail fish just can't resist. They're more durable than real earthworms, too! Great on spinners, live bait rigs, and weedless hooks. Your choice of colors. State Color. Order yours today! Berkley Gulp! 4" Mini Earthworms, 1.1-oz. Jar
Cabela's 151-Piece Squid Skirt Assortment
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120 squid bodies in three sizes
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Assorted colors
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30 swimming action tinsel inserts
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An exceptional value at this price
Small squid are pretty low on the ocean’s food chain, and that makes these baits ideal for tempting salmon, and many other predator species, to strike. Oversized eyes and tantalizing tails team with lifelike action that will drive big fish to act on their natural feeding instinct. Kit contains 120 squid bodies in assorted colors and sizes (40 2-1/2"), (40 3-1/2"), (40 4-1/2") and 30 swimming action tinsel inserts (10 of each size). The suggested price is nearly twice what we’re offering it for, making this collection a truly exceptional value.
Buckeye Lures' Su-Spin Blades are an excellent option for anglers who prefer fighting lunkers over being shut-out. Su-Spin Blades feature vibrating premium tandem willow blades and are equipped with Sampo swivels, Needle-Point hooks and durable, chip-resistant paint jobs. Su-Spin Blades are effective at any depth when rigged with your favorite soft plastic fluke, grub or shad bait. 1 per package.
Buckeye Lures Su-Spin Blades
Sexy Girl Gutting Fish
(How To Clean & Cook Pan Fish)
Catching and Grill Frying Bluegill
(the ridiculously easy way)
Fried Fish Recipe
How To Cook Pan Fried Cod Fillet
Panko Batter Comfort Food
How to Fillet Fish Freshwater
The Silver Darlings
How to Catch Herring
The Silver Darlings
HHow To Prepare And Cook Herrings.
Berkley Gulp! Maggot, Soft Bait
Berkley Gulp! has 400 times more scent dispersion than ordinary plastic bait. The extreme scent dispersion greatly expands the strike zone allowing you to catch more fish! Even more impressive, the natural formula outfishes live bait in head to head field tests. Berkley Gulp! truly is the next generation in soft bait!
SOUTHERN PRO SCALE HEAD FISHING KIT 81 PIECE
If you are in need of more Southern Pro Scale Head tubes, then look no further. This 81 piece fishing kit contains all the Scale head tubes you need. Coming in multiple colors as well as several unpainted jig heads, this kit can get you straight to catching all the panfish and crappie you want.
Unweighted Thill Pro Series Slip Float
Designed by float-fishing professionals, Thill Pro Series Slip Floats are the most-advanced and highest quality floats you can buy.
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Features a brass grommet insert that allows line to reliably free-fall through float
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Available in weighted and unweighted models and multiple sizes
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Easy-to-see high-visibility colors
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Made in USA
Genuine balsa wood floats, hand-dipped in highly visible fluorescent red and chartreuse paint. Spring-lock/fixed-line attachment. Floats are packaged per 6, 2 each: 3/4", 7/8" and 1" oval floats. Slip floats are designed for variable water depth and castability. Requires a bobber stop (not included) for pre-setting. Available: Spring Lock Assortment , Slip Float Assortment.
Cabela's Pro Float Assortments
Smart Stop Micro Bobber Stops for Slip Bobber Fishing
No more tie on knots or beads!
The Smart Stop Micro is a hard plastic bobber stop that snaps onto your line using a small needle nose plier. It is designed to replace and eliminate both the tie on knot and bead as well as the need to thread your line through your stop. Simply set your line into one of the slots of the Smart Stop Holder, give the stop a pinch and a twist with your pliers, and it's on and ready to go.
Dr. Drop Lead Free Sinkers
Use a better performing sinker that is also better for the environment.
Dr. Drop Sinkers are non-toxic, lead free, and environmentally safe. Dr. Drop Sinkers also out-perform other sinkers because you can:
• Sink your line faster with a tungsten sinker because it is heavier than lead.
• Attach and remove sinkers without biting, using pliers, or cutting the line.
• Add additional sinkers anywhere on your line or slide the sinkers to a new depth without damaging the line.
We strive to provide you with not only better products, but also products that Clearly protect our Outdoors. Dr. Drop Sinkers are Clearly Outdoors.
BAD Beads Friction Grips
Add color to your line in seconds with Bite All Day (BAD) Beads.
DHaving the right color scheme on your line can make the difference between catching no fish and getting the fish to Bite All Day. There are many variables to consider such as time of day, water clarity, and weather conditions when choosing what color to add to your line. With BAD Beads, you can add color in seconds.BAD Beads outperform other color fishing beads because you can:
• Attach and remove colored beads without cutting the line with the BAD Beads' Friction Grip System™.
• Add additional beads anywhere on your line or slide the beads to a new depth without damaging the line.
We strive to provide you with better products. BAD Beads let you spend more time fishing and less time messing with your line, making themClearly Outdoors.
Slip Lock Lighted Bobber for Night Slip Bobber Fishing
Night fishing just got easier!
Drop your line into the shaft of the bobber, twist the lock on each end and it’s ready to go! No need to cut your hook to put the bobber on or to take it off. The hard plastic design makes it durable enough to fish all types of conditions and terrain.The Slip Lock Lighted Bobber works the same way as the original Slip Lock Bobber, but has a tube built in for an LED light stick.
The light stick easily turns on and off and lasts up to eight hours. Replacement lights can be purchased here or at most sporting good stores. Simply unscrew the cap and take the light out to turn it on or off. The light itself can be put in the bobber up or down – either light up the cap on the orange side or the inside of the yellow.Less time rigging your bobber means more time in the water. Try the Slip Lock Lighted Bobber with our Smart Stop Micro Bobber Stop and have the quickest slip bobber set up on the water!
Sufix NanoBraid in aqua camo is built with an exclusive wide angle braiding technology that creates higher tension during the braiding process, resulting in a tighter weave and super strong, silky smooth line. The densely braided Dyneema fibers and a high pitch-count - up to twice as high as on most braided lines - provides consistent quality, uniform diameter and increased abrasion resistance, greatly improving the line’s performance.
Sufix NanoBraid Aqua Camo
P-Line's CX Premium Fluorocarbon Coated Line is one of the most innovative lines available, combining copolymer and fluorocarbon technologies. With low memory and improved limpness, CX Premium eliminates the line nightmares of a spinning reel, and improves casting distance with a baitcasting reel. The fluorocarbon-silicone coating virtually eliminates water absorption, so cold water and weather have little effect on line performance. With as much as 30% less stretch than average lines, it has
P-Line CX Premium Moss Green
TIMELESS FLY FISHING
COMPACT
FISHING SYSTEMS
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Provides all the essential elements to successfully catch fish
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Among the 37 items is the uniquely designed VIGILANT TRAILS Fishing Line Winder. This piece of equipment takes the place of the traditional fishing rod, yet still allows the fisherman to easily cast and retrieve.
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Pre-spooled with 150' of clear 10 pound, abrasion resistant Mono fishing line
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Two grubs, one crawdad and 4 artificial worms will help land many different species of fish. A cigar shaped fish float, nylon coated wire leaders, egg and split shot sinkers, swivels and 12 hooks (single shank size 8) and two treble hooks ( sizes 6 and 10) will also help insure successful angling
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A lockback knife is also included to help with various angling related tasks such as cutting fishing line, making fish traps, scaling and preparing the fish
Vigilant Trails Pocket / Survival Fishing Kit
HDE Mini Portable Telescopic Pocket Pen Fishing
Rod and Reel
Now you can fish anytime and anywhere (well, anywhere there is water) with this high-quality, pen-shaped fishing rod. This pocket-sized fishing rod fits in your pocket, meaning you can fish whenever you have the time or when the fish are biting! The FishPen comes equipped with a casting reel and is designed for fishermen of all skill levels! The rod extends from the size of an eight-inch pen to over 3.5 feet in length and is designed with all the necessities of a standard fishing rod. This rod is small, compact, and expertly designed to fit in your pocket, glove box, or backpack!
Daiwa Executive Travel Pack Spinning Rod/Reel Kit
The Executive Spin/Fly Travel Pack is a no toy tackle, these full-sized quality outfits are ready to go anywhere, anytime in a briefcase-styled hard case. Removable, miniature tackle box gives convenient storage for lures, swivels, hooks etc. And there's even built-in space for spare spools of line. So you are ready to fish when you get there.
Zebco 33 Authentic Platinum Spincast Reel
The most advanced Zebco® 33 ever built, the Platinum is based on the legendary original spincast reel that so many of us grew up with, with cutting-edge improvements that make it stronger, smoother, and more reliable than ever. The improved line management system makes the reel much more efficient, for better casting, improved line retrieve, and more positive control. Other advantages of the 33 Platinum include a high-speed 4.1:1 gear ratio, 5 stainless steel ball bearings, a lightweight aluminum frame, continuous anti reverse, soft touch handle knobs and thumb button, industrial-grade stainless steel covers, continuous anti reverse, micro fine adjustment drag control, and a built-in hook holder. Reversible for right or left hand retrieve.
AFW Brass Crane Swivel Kit
261 Piece Brass Crane Swivel Kit.
Black Finish Kit Includes:
•50 pc - #10 - 30 lb (14 kg), Black •50 pc - #7 - 75 lb (34 kg), Black •50 pc - #5 - 90 lb (41 kg), Black •50 pc - #3 - 100 lb (45 kg), Black •25 pc - #1 - 150 lb (68 kg), Black •12 pc - #1/0 - 175 lb (80 kg), Black•12 pc - #2/0 - 225 lb (102 kg), Black •12 pc - #4/0 - 350 lb (159 kg), Black
Eagle Claw 11051-002 Wire Fish Basket 19x30"
Eagle Claw Floating Wire Fish Basket.
Eagle Claw... a trusted name since 1925!
Here you'll find their classic Floating Wire Fish Basket, for 1 low price, of course!
Order Yours Today!
Eagle Claw Wire Fish Basket, 19x30"
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Size: Jumbo 19" x 30"
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Color: Black
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Brand: Eagle Claw
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Part Number: 11051-002
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Product Dimensions: 24 x 13 x 11 inches ; 10 pounds
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Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
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Type of Water: Freshwater, Saltwater
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Fish Species: Bass, Catfish, Walleye, Tarpon, Redfish,Snapper, Sea Trout, Snook, Cobia
Made by Marttiini, the makers of premium Rapala fillet knives for over 50 years.
Superflex says it all. This blade is an incredible, extra thin blade that allows the greatest flexibility and control ever. Plus PTFE non-stick coating lets fillets effortlessly fall away. Razor-sharp handground stainless steel blade features through tang construction and is securely anchored into reinforced, hand-rubbed and baked birch handle. All finished with a polished brass ferrule. Coordinated, tooled genuine leather sheath with belt loop.
By purchasing or ordering any knife you represent that you are 18 years of age or older and agree that you will take full responsibility for compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and other restrictions. Due to city and/or state regulations, Rapala.com does not ship knives into the City of Chicago or the State of New Jersey.
Rapala Fish 'n Fillet®Superflex Knife!
Rapala Fillet Board 24" Wood
FDA approved 24" hardwood fillet board with rust-resistant steel clamp.
The deep-jaw steel clamp and ribbed grooves in work surface securely hold the catch of the day in place for easy filleting.
Make the most of your catch with included step-by-step, illustrated, “How-to fillet” instructions.
Features
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24" Fillet Board
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FDA Approved Hardwood
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Rust-Resistant Deep-Jaw Steel Clamp
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Also available in a combo set that includes FNF 6" Fillet Knife
LIVE BAIT
Sporting dual, top and bottom bait compartments, each sealed with a watertight quarter-turn lid, the Crawler Can cools and can store two different types of baits within a single can; crawlers in one side and leeches in the other; ice on one side, worms in the other; even micro baits such as waxworms and maggots can hitch a ride.Insulated with an extra-thick foam liner and tough watertight screw-lids, this handy little container offers intensive-care-unit level bait storage in a nearly indestructible package. It even dons a convenient carrying handle, which might remind you of bringing a fish-catching-lunch-box to a day of work on the water or ice.
Frabill Crawler Can
South Bend's NEW Collapsible Bait Bucket is the solution to your space and storage needs. Fits in 1/3 the space of it's competitor's with it's collapsible functionality. The bottom is clear plastic to make it easier to see your bait and features one-hand push-button easy open door for bait retrieval. The top has a swiveling line attachment to prevent tangles and even a handy aerator clip attachment.
ADDITIONAL INFO: New for 2016! The Collapsible Bait Bucket is the solution to your space and storage needs.
South Bend Collapsible Bait Bucket
Berkley® Powerbait® Crappie Nibble Bait
Gulp! has 400 times more scent dispersion than ordinary plastic bait. The extreme scent dispersion greatly expands the strike zone allowing you to catch more fish! Even more impressive, the natural formulation of Gulp! outfishes live bait in head to head field tests. Berkley Gulp! truly is the next generation in soft bait!
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Fortified with Gulp! flavor bits
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Natural live bait taste
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Nibbles disperse a scent cloud crappies can’t resist
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15 years of Gulp! evolution…the best keeps getting better
Berkley Gulp Minnow Soft Bait, Pink Shine,
Gulp! Alive! baits offer the best alternative to live bait ever produced. Since the baits are soaked in the powerful attractant they are more effective and catch more fish. Put the bait back in the jar to ReCharge its effectiveness. You don't have to deal with the hassle of live bait anymore - try Gulp! Alive! and fish the revolution.
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Each bait has a natural presentation in action, scent, and taste
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Replaces live minnows for better durability and long lasting results
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Expand your strike zone with 400x more scent dispersion than plastic baits
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15 years of Gulp! evolution…the best keeps getting better
Cajun Red Cast®
A ZEBCO PRODUCT
CAJUN RED CAST fishing line is formulated for maximum strength and castability, and is great for use on all types of fishing reels. Cajun Red Cast is the proven choice of anglers. When casting is required to catch more and bigger fish, Cajun Red Cast gives everyone an added advantage.
Fishing the Mister Twister® Micro Crawfish™ - Mister Twister®'s Micro Crawfish™ is great trout, crappie and bream lure that can fool even the most cautious trout, slab crappie or big bream. Rig on a 1/32 oz. jighead. It is the perfect duplication of a baby crawfish. Designed to mimic Mother Nature, the Mister Twister® Micro Crawfish™ comes in the natural colors fish love.
Mister Twister Micro Crawfish
The YUM f2 Wooly Bee is a tube without the hassle of internal jigheads! Rig the Wooly Bee on a normal jighead or use it's flat side prompts straight rigging. It's a tube without the hassle of internal jigheads! A slender solid core allows the F2 Wooly Bee to be rigged on a normal jighead, and the full, multiple-strand ring of tentacles create plenty of action. A flat side prompts easy, straight rigging.
Yum F2 Wooly-Bee Bait
2lb Buegill, 2 1/2lb Bluegill KFS
Over the years, anglers have been asking fishing publications and websites, as well as manufacturers such as Z-Man, to offer tips and advice on the baits Midwest finesse anglers use and how and when to use them. So we’ve taken the liberty to design a dedicated page that offers tricks of the trade for the Midwest finesse style of fishing, also known as the “Ned Rig”.
The Ned Rig - The Ultra Finesse Rig
Finesse ShroomZ™
Designed to be paired with the Finesse TRD, Finesse ShadZ, or Hula StickZ to create the perfect Ned Rig, the Finesse ShroomZ jighead sport a custom wire keeper welded onto the hook shank that not only makes rigging a breeze, but holds ElaZtech baits securely without the need for gluing. The unique keeper, coupled with the extreme durability of 10X Tough ElaZtech, creates a near bulletproof package that will fish-after-fish for hours on-end without the need for re-rigging.
Hula StickZ™
The right bait can be the difference between a big day and coming up empty. The Hula StickZ is the perfect bait, especially when finesse tactics are in order. Try it paired with a light jighead - or Texas-rigged - and watch this buoyant bait stand up off the bottom with its tentacles brought to life. Better still, its salt-impregnated ElaZtech® construction ensures it'll last. And last. And last.
Finesse ShadZ™
The slim, shad-shaped body, thin tail, and superior action of the 4" Finesse ShadZ make them ideal for drop-shotting, small jighead rigs, and other finesse applications. Tested on largemouth, spotted bass, smallmouth, and walleye nationwide, they're a proven performer when the bite gets tough.
Finesse TRD™
The Finesse TRD (The Real Deal) is designed specifially for the Midwest finesse style of fishing, more commonly known as the Ned Rig, which has been gaining momentum nationwide as a subtle and easy-to-master, yet amazingly effective, presentation. While savvy anglers have been modifying ElaZtech baits for years to create perfect baits for Midwest finesse fishing, the TRD possesses the ideal finesse profile in a ready-to-fish package. A softer ElaZtech formulation and custom salt content allow the TRD to exhibit the precise sink rate, lifelike action, and irresistible feel that expert finesse anglers have learned result in longer holds and increased hook-up ratios.