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A place to showcase your great catches using Koppers Live Target lures. Live Target life-like Lures are a lifelike crankbait that will entice even the wariest trophy fish. This is a new series of premium hard baits from Koppers Fishing and Tackle
July 26
That is one awesome frog there.
July 16
A discussion started by Ben McWhinney was featured
Grand Island, NY - Koppers Fishing, the makers of Live Target Life-Like Lures announced today the introduction of its new 'Walk the Frog' top water series for 2011. These two unique top water baits will take frog fishing to an all new level. The ult…
July 16
Ben McWhinney added a discussion to the group Koppers Live Target Lures
Grand Island, NY - Koppers Fishing, the makers of Live Target Life-Like Lures announced today the introduction of its new 'Walk the Frog' top water series for 2011. These two unique top water baits will take frog fishing to an all new level. The ult…
July 16
Great Pics and story pcazman, keep up the great work and tell your friends about the site if they have any kopper's in their tackle box.
July 16
Kyle joined Ben McWhinney's group
Fan base for OFT Outdoors' watchers to write in with their suggestions and questions on and for shows past ,present, and upcoming. FISH ON!
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Kyle joined Ben McWhinney's group
A place to showcase your great catches using Koppers Live Target lures. Live Target life-like Lures are a lifelike crankbait that will entice even the wariest trophy fish. This is a new series of premium hard baits from Koppers Fishing and Tackle
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How old are you?
36
Where are you located
Kitchener, Ontario
About Me
I'm a Semi-Pro Salmon Tournament angler, on lake Ontario, on the Xstream Fishing Team aboard the Captain Hook. I served a year and a bit in a large tackle store, so if you have questions ask away, I like the great outdoors ...obviously!
How many times a year do you go fishing?
50-100
What type of fishing do you primarily do?
Freshwater, Fly Fishing, Ice Fishing
What type of fish do you normally go for?
King Salmon, and bass for fun.

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THE OFFENSIVE EDGE/ Ice-fishing Gear what goes and what stays.

Hey folks Ben Mcwhinney here with another exciting and informative edition of the OFFENSIVE EDGE. As promised here's part two of Ice-fishing first-timers guide. (ALWAYS CHECK GAME FISHING REGULATIONS) Well for starters you'll need to pick your target species, Pike, Walleye, Perch, Blue-gill, Crappie, Whitefish, Sisco, etc. Once you have determined what you're after, next you'll need to get you gear set up. Rods or tip-ups?

Ice rods range from 12-48” in length with rods 24”-30” the most popular.… Continue

Posted on December 12, 2009 at 1:00am — 2 Comments

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THE OFFENSIVE EDGE/ Ice Fishing A First-timers guide

Hey folks Ben McWhinney here with The OFFENSIVE EDGE. The crisp weather strikes a chord in most of us who have experienced the fun of ice-fishing, to other anglers who haven't; it just means winter is well on it's way. As an avid ice-fisherman, I can say bring it on! the ice that is. But for you new comers to the sport let me help enlighten you to the sport so you can enjoy it more then you ever thought possible.

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Posted on December 4, 2009 at 8:50pm — 2 Comments

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THE OFFENSIVE EDGE / Does size matter?

Hey folks, Ben here with OFT Outdoors/ THE OFFENSIVE EDGE, Senko's come in a wide array of colors and lengths. But how do you choose? An old adage once said is "bigger bait...bigger fish"; true but not always practical in most applications.




For my Bass fishing I have chosen to go with a 4" senko and it has been producing… Continue

Posted on September 11, 2009 at 1:23pm —

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THE OFFENSIVE EDGE. Are you tuned in?

Hey folks, Ben here from the Offensive Edge; ever wonder why your favorite lure just isn't catching the same amount of fish from when you first bought it


when it was all shiny and new? Tuning, is the solution and being out of tune is the problem.
Look at the "line keep" on your hard body-bait is… Continue

Posted on September 8, 2009 at 6:30pm —

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THE OFFENSIVE EDGE Line Selection Part 2 "whats the difference?"

Hey folks, I just want to elaborate on my first blog post about line selection. There is a difference so lets break it down to terms we can all understand and appreciate. Here goes...

MONOFILAMENT LINE:

Mono filament line is a thin string made from a single fiber. Most fishing line is made from mono filament because of… Continue

Posted on September 3, 2009 at 11:00pm — 1 Comment

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At 8:27pm on February 6, 2010, Trish Austin said…
Nice work on the website Ben!! You really put your heart and soul into it and I will be an avid follower!! Nice job!
At 7:07pm on January 5, 2010, Paul "COOT" Williams said…
Hi Ben, thanks. I caught her off my buddies dock. Lake Winnebago, 3 ft ofw jig and minnow. 28.5" & 8.5 lbs, I wanted to release her, but my finger caught a gill and started to bleed bad. I just got her yesterday from my taxidermist. Good memories.
TTYL COOT
At 9:03pm on November 19, 2009, Debbie Thomson said…
Just stopped in to say I love you!!!! Hope you caught a big fish tomorrow!
At 8:44pm on September 25, 2009, Melissa said…
Oooo touche Ben! Actually I must have posted that pic a long time ago when I first joined the site, and when I rediscovered it recently I didn't bother posting a new pic. But no, not trying to catch men, have one of those, and one is more than enough! I'll get right on that new pic!
At 11:00pm on September 15, 2009, The Fisherbabe :) said…
LOL...sorry it took me a while to reply...but I just got back from a 10 day trip fishing for Lake trout in NWT Canada...

That pike was 43.5 inches!!!! Big but not quite 48...thats my goal for next trip tho ;)
At 9:03am on September 11, 2009, Debbie Thomson said…
Ha Ha Ha, nice message humpy! I don't think that was the same fish that you caught. Mine looked well how do I say it........Bigger!~lol and BTW yes size does matter.
At 10:20pm on September 3, 2009, Shawn P Fortier said…
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At 4:05pm on August 8, 2009, Robert Ryan said…
Ben! I found this web site just like you asked me to go to, dont forget to show me what you have going on and send that picture ofcourse!
talk to you soon,
Rob.
At 11:23pm on July 29, 2009, Debbie Thomson said…
Ok after looking at all these pic I have decide that you catch bigger fish with hair. I think that you may need to grow it back. Not that I mind getting the bigger fish.Lol I guess the summer is not over yet
At 8:22pm on July 19, 2009, Katherine G said…
Hello Ben. I just sold the last stupid question hat I had. I do have other in my on line store and I will check to see if I can get that particular one again. Thanks a bunch for showing interest in them.Here's a link to my store. I'll get back in touch with you in a day or two on that particular hat
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/RayvensRarities
 
 
 


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