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News & Tips: Heavy Metal for Fall Fishing
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Heavy Metal for Fall Fishing

Dave Lehman with a brace of jumbo perch taken on jigging spoons. The transition period that happens during fall, as the water cools and lakes turn-over, is a signal to savvy anglers that many…
News & Tips: Hair Jigs in Fall's Cold Water and Four Must Have Bucktail Tips...
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Hair Jigs in Fall's Cold Water and Four Must Have Bucktail Tips

Given the huge range of soft bodies available to adorn leadhead jigs, it's of little surprise that bucktail jigs, once standard fare, see little use by the majority of today's anglers. The cost of…
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Taking Kids Fishing, Part 3: Picking The Right Fishing Gear

Teaching kids the fundamentals of what fishing gear to use, how to use it and how to take care of it takes time and patience. In this segment, I’ve outlined my top five all-time must-haves to get…
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Summer Square Bill Cranking

Jul 5, 2012I just got back from a very productive weekend of pre-fishing. The water temp was in the upper 80's. The water had a slight stain to it, however I could still see about 3' deep. No, I was…
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Tips For Rod And Reel Selection

Selecting the right fishing pole and reel is crucial. There are many factors to consider, such as the type of fishing you will be doing, the types of lures you will be using, retrieve ratio and, most…
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Artificial Lures: Tricks Of The Trade

Most anglers spend a great deal of money on artificial lures and use them right out of the box, never spending any time adjusting or improving on the original manufacturer’s design. While many of the…
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Rods and Reels

With hundreds of makes and model on the market, finding the right rod and reel for your preferred style of fishing can be a frustrating endeavor. You first want to find a brand that offers a nice mix…
News & Tips: Post-Spawn Bass Fishing
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Spinnerbaits for Bass Fishing

Good Morning One & All!!!Well the summer is once again here and in full swing, heat and all. People have asked me what is my favorite bass bait to use this time of year. My first response is…
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Tips From The Crankbait Lady

Hello Folks!Let me start off by saying I am known as the “Crankbait Lady”. I will more than likely start my morning throwing some sort of top-water bait such as a buzzbait or spinnerbait. Depending…
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Cast Net Selection And Throwing: Part 2 of 2

Hello everyone, and welcome to part two of my series on cast net selection and throwing techniques and care. In part one I wrote about selection of a cast net, and now that you know what to look for…