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***Update: 04-30-2015*** The calculated retail price was $134.68.  So, congratulations to Jeremy Cha for having the closest guess.  You have until Sunday (05-03-2015) at 8pm to email me (mengxyong@thefishaholics.com) or you forfeit the prize to the next closest winner.  Thank you everyone for participating. Hey and what's up, Today, instead of a regular post, I'm giving you a chance to win all this free stuff.  Big thanks to FishAholics pro staffer John Cha, he was kind enough to donate all these lures for this FishAholics Giveaway.  I know many of you are use to…Read more …

This lure is a must for night time fishing, here's why. This week, I’ll be reviewing a lure from KPN Tackle (short for Khanh Phuoc Nguyen, the owner of the company).  It's a small company that produces big results on the water.  At first glance, this lure looks just like any other rattle trap.  It has a similare shape and design but take a closer look and you’ll see that it’s something more.  It’s been beefed up with bigger sized hooks, it's bigger in profile and it creates a deafening rattling sound underwater that's…Read more …

I grew up fishing the California Aqueduct.  I think it’s one of California’s most underrated fisheries in the state.  There are a lot of great fishermen who fish this vast stretch of water.  When I see a fellow fisherman I greet them with a “how’s the bite?” or “any luck?”, and they’ll usually welcome me with a courteous response.  Lately however, I have noticed something different.  The usual meet n greet attitude has changed amongst some fishermen.  I have noticed a lot of strange stares followed by confusion, almost dumbfounded looks.  So why…Read more …

I've seen a lot of youtube videos about fishing but once in a while one stands out in the crowd. Nothing gets me more excited than a bass hitting on a top water lure.  I think the video works so well because of  how big these bass are and the dramatic music that accommodates each strike.  Well, whatever the reason, I'm all pumped up and ready for some top water fishing!   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMpMhUYtGuA    Read more …