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Location: Chicago, IL | I don't even know where to start... simply an amazing issue. The photos of the Pike from Holland in Jan Eggers column are unreal. Does anyone know what the plastic baits are that are hanging from those monster's mouths?
Unfortunately the article I found most interesting and appropriate was the "Musky Fishing Success for the Time-Constrained Angler" by Ryan Miest. A great piece that puts everything into perspective for me and I am sure most of us on the boards.
Is it just me or does it seem that Esox Angler/The Next Bite mag is getting better and better?
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| I agree!!!! I took Ryan and his Dad, Gary out for a day this Fall and had a great time. They fish hard and do very well.Congrats to Ryan on the article! Steve |
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| It does keep getting better. I like the walleye stuff they added. For those of us up north it is the only open-water game in town from december through april. |
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| It's the best out there. Hands down. I buy subscriptions for my serious fishing buddies...even if they're Bass guys. Hopin' for converts, I guess. |
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Location: South Portsmouth, KY | I loved this magazine the couple of times i bought it on the newstand. I just wish that they put out more than 4 issues a year. Thats the only reason that keeps me from subscribing. |
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Location: Chicago, IL | Tim- I agree with the walleye stuff as well... early on i was not sure what to think of it but having never really learned how to target walleye in the past i find that I am learning quite a bit and plan to target them in the off season.
I also do the same thing as Scott and give a subscription to EA to my buddies for Christmas each year. I have been fortunate enough to convert a few to actually renew themselves after they saw what an amazing magazine it is.
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Location: Chicago, IL | muskie_man - 12/4/2006 3:13 PM
I loved this magazine the couple of times i bought it on the newstand. I just wish that they put out more than 4 issues a year. Thats the only reason that keeps me from subscribing.
I used to think along the same lines as you muskieman... i found myself wishing that they would go to a bi-monthly deal but the more that i think about it i am glad they have not. One thing I like about EA compared to the others that come out more often is that the content is always on the cutting edge and it is not repetitive every issue. Another thing is that each issue is over 100 pages compared to 60ish so you are actually getting more content in 4 issues than you would in 6. If they can keep up the content in a 6 issue format I would be all for it!
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| I bought my brother a subscription to EA a couple years ago for Christmas and he won a 2 day trip with Pete Maina. I got to come along and net fish for those two guys. We had a great time. DJH is right on, the magazine stretching the boundries out. I enjoy the universal perspective, although I may never fish for pike in Holland. |
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Location: Columbus, Georgia | I subscribe to Esox Angler and thoroughly enjoy the articles. I have however grown very weary of reading articles that strongly endorse lures and tackle manufacturers that the article authors that either own or are sponsored by (the same tackle company ... and they never let on to such facts in their articles. I suppose they know they would lose credibility if the facts were better known).
The publication actually prints a declaration whereby they are against such blatant endorsements, though it would appear that they assume their readers are idiots not to already know which pro's own which companies.
There is so much politicing between the pros and the tackle companies ... so many agreements about who stocks what and where (and who does not get to stock XYZ's tackle line) ... I sometimes second guess what is being said about a particular lure or tackle manufacturer based upon whose interests are best served (ours as part-time musky fisherman or the pro's endorsing the tackle).
However ... the technical aspects of most articles I find extremely useful and educational.
I can also add that Joe Bucher can plug (in my book) his own tackle any time he wishes. His equipment is top-drawer ... and Joe makes it quite clear that he has designed and owns his own tackle company, though I cannot remember the last time (if ever) that he wrote for Esox Angler.
Craig
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| I cannot say for all the writers at Esox but the couple I have fished with might be as pure as the industry has to offer. I build for some of them and they pay for their stuff. Not everybody can say that.
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Location: Pewaukee, Wisconsin | How do you guys like the new look?
The Big O has taken over the doing the Esox Angler design this year. He is doing his best to help the graphics, design, and layout get to be the best. Dave works with all the regulars and thrives to make the EA magazine the best out there. Bieng one of his best friends I can tell you he puts everything he can into every issue. His work gets checked and ok'ed by Pete, Rob and the others before going to the printers.
I was just looking for any positive or negitive feedback to help make the magazine better and better. Please feel free to e-mail me or post here any sugestions.
Personally I like the new look and the content. As for lure promos and stuff like that, well, everyone is entitled to their opinion on baits and why they work for them. I welcome all info openly. |
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Location: mpls | I especially like the new products section this issue. Wink, wink 
Joe
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Location: Verona, WI | I actually let my subscription elapse due to some of the activities surrounding the WR and the writing staff at EA. However, I picked up an issue recently that really made me rethink that decision as the quality and depth of the articles were drastically improved in my mind. A subscription to EA is on my Santa wish list this year.
Shane
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| This is the start of my second full season as one of EA's contributors. I've mentioned a lot of Maina-Drifter stuff in my articles in EA (and everywhere else I've been lucky enough to contribute). Regular model and new-size Jakes, Beleivers and Stalkers have always worked great for me. Ernies, too. They catch fish for lots of guys, they're inexpensive, easy to find+buy and were catching fish a long time before any of us ever even heard of EA or MHM. I mention them right along side Legends, DepthRaiders, Triple D's, Rapala Super Shad Raps, Hookers, Grandmas, you name it. (I also try to make mention of local, basement baits that buddies of mine make and that I've caught fish on wherever it fits the article. They make them in tiny quantities, sell very few, and get a kick out of seeing them in a N. America-wide publication). A ten inch Jake in Glitter Perch and a ten or thirteen inch jointed, Finlander Believer are probably my two favorite and most productive plugs ever! I'm glad MHM and EA have such a solid fan base, they're two super magazines and I like getting and reading both! Even just for the photography! JP Bushey |
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Location: Chicago, IL | cjrich - 12/4/2006 5:23 PM
I subscribe to Esox Angler and thoroughly enjoy the articles. I have however grown very weary of reading articles that strongly endorse lures and tackle manufacturers that the article authors that either own or are sponsored by (the same tackle company ... and they never let on to such facts in their articles. I suppose they know they would lose credibility if the facts were better known).
The publication actually prints a declaration whereby they are against such blatant endorsements, though it would appear that they assume their readers are idiots not to already know which pro's own which companies.
There is so much politicing between the pros and the tackle companies ... so many agreements about who stocks what and where (and who does not get to stock XYZ's tackle line) ... I sometimes second guess what is being said about a particular lure or tackle manufacturer based upon whose interests are best served (ours as part-time musky fisherman or the pro's endorsing the tackle).
However ... the technical aspects of most articles I find extremely useful and educational.
I can also add that Joe Bucher can plug (in my book) his own tackle any time he wishes. His equipment is top-drawer ... and Joe makes it quite clear that he has designed and owns his own tackle company, though I cannot remember the last time (if ever) that he wrote for Esox Angler.
Craig
Craig-
I don't think the people at EA are presuming that their readers are idiots at all. My opinion on the articles and the lure promotion is simple... if you own a tackle company what lures are you most likely to use? If you use your own baits the most then you are likely to write about how they have worked in certain situations. That being said... I cant think of an article that was written where the author only mentioned the baits he endorses. I cant remember the issue but Lee Tauchen, who manufactures some great topwater baits, wrote an entire article about Ty Sennett's Pacemaker.
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Location: Pewaukee, WI | Hi everyone;
It sure is exciting to read the feedback on the magazine, we really appreciate all your thoughts both on what you like and ideas to improve.
Send me your 2006 catch and release shots, we have 2 pages of reader photos and a Monster page. For those who persue all the "Fish with Teeth" send those Pike and Walleye shots as well. Also, I am always looking for unique shots of: weather, sunrise/set, wildlife, release shots to use for story lead-ins. E-mail to: [email protected]
Thanks again to everyone for taking the time to relay your thoughts on The Next Bite / Esox Angler Magazine.
Dave Olson
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Location: Columbus, Georgia | It's not so much the lure endorsements. I just think it's prudent and upfront for a writer to tell us (the readers) that he owns the lure or equipment company that he is directly endorsing. There is a distinction here -- when the guy owns the company and does not let on to this (one iota) to the readers.
It's hiding the fact that fishy.
All I am saying is that the recommendation is somehwat more credible when the guy admits that he owns the company. When that fact is withheld ... it appears that the writer is trying to pull some kind of finesse move. My own personal opinion would be for these few "slicksters" to save the finesse moves for when they are on the water.
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