Outdoors

BY KELLY BOSTIAN, WILDLIFE WRITER Debate over the treatment of native fish like gar, buffalo, and drum is growing with the approach of an Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation public comment period deadline on Dec. 8. Referred to as “trash fish” for generations, gar, buffalo, drum, and others are most commonly targeted by bowfishers who enjoy minimal …

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BY CHARLES BETZLER, HERALD WRITER SAPULPA–– The Sapulpa Herald went to Sahoma and Pretty Water Lakes on Wednesday, November 29, to check on fishing conditions. It was sunny and a balmy  65 degrees. Weather like this approaching December can only be described as a gift from Heaven.  There were people in kayaks at Pretty Water, and …

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Last week I discussed how to select the proper fishing rod, this week I will tell you how to select the right reel for the task at hand. There are four basic types of reels.

We’ve covered sinkers and bobbers, now what should we look for in a good fishing rod? Start here.

Fish could care less about sinkers. But, if you’re fishing in a strong current or if your bait isn’t reaching the depth it needs, you’re going to need to know how they work!