Joe Albanese

2 weeks ago | wired2fish.com | Joe Albanese

A critical Leech Lake Muskie Movement and Survival Study is set to begin this spring funded by MN-FISH, a state fishing organization.

2 weeks ago | wired2fish.com | Joe Albanese

Two great funding opportunities are available for bass fishing organizations, clubs, groups, and agencies looking to do conservation projects in 2025. Grant proposals can be submitted to the AFTCO x B.A.S.S. Nation Conservation Grant Program and the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame by following the instructions below. The AFTCO x B.A.S.S. Nation Conservation Grant Program is offering grants totaling $25,000 for the coming year.

2 weeks ago | wired2fish.com | Joe Albanese

Few items are as important to the shore-bound angler as a pair of good waders. Grundens, long known for their excellent foul weather gear, entered the wader market in a big way back in 2023. Their flagship model, the Boundary Zip stockingfoot wader, offers everything you could want in a wader — including easy-entry, thanks to the full-length front zipper. I’ve been wearing these since November, and they quickly became a favorite. Here’s why.

3 weeks ago | wired2fish.com | Joe Albanese

On March 28, New Jersey angler Bob Robertson had the hookup of a lifetime fishing the lower stretches of the Delaware River. The seasoned angler was working a Rapala X-Rap along a slower stretch of the river when it was attacked by an unfamiliar species that some are saying is a new hybrid of the country’s most popular game fish and an invasive species. “Well, it just hit like a ton of bricks,” said Robertson. “It pulled like nothing else I’ve ever caught in the river.

3 weeks ago | wired2fish.com | Joe Albanese

Tesla is making waves with the introduction of the CyberBoat, a 21-foot long fishing vessel that promises to offer anglers improved performance in a quieter package. Like the other vehicles in Tesla’s lineup, the CyberBoat will be powered by an electric motor, which offers plenty of torque without the noise of an internal combustion engine. The new boat is said to be faster and more stealthy than anything before it. But that’s only part of the story.