News & Tips

News & Tips: 7 Tips on the Art of Walkin' the Dog With Topwater Lures...
8,068

7 Tips on the Art of Walkin' the Dog With Topwater Lures

Some anglers destroy the fish on topwaters, some manage only a few, fishing the same waters with the same lures. Why might this be? Tip: Fishing a topwater bait is a lot like Dancing with the Stars…
News & Tips: Cheap & Effective: How to Tie Your Own Bucktail Jigs...
4,995

How to Go Baitless and Still Catch Fall River Walleyes Like a Pro

Gulp Alive minnows are a great alternative in the winter months. They are durable and convenient to store. Plus, they are much easier to hook than a wiggly minnow when your fingers are frozen. Best…
Hunter with bow in the snow
8,415

Consider Using a Crossbow When Bowhunting During Bitter Cold Temps

The memory, much like the ice that was hanging from my moustache that day, remains crystal clear. I had been sitting in that treestand for several hours in late December during the most bitter winter…
News & Tips: Going After Late Season Geese? Try These Tips to Hoodwink Honkers...
11,493

Going After Late Season Geese? Try These Tips to Hoodwink Honkers

Hunting Canada geese late in the year is not an easy task, but when the winter storms in the north start pushing down those final flights of birds, hunters are going to take to the field. Having a…
News & Tips: 7 Tips for Keeping Your Fishing Tackle Untangled...
13,240

7 Tips for Keeping Your Fishing Tackle Untangled

Look down in your rod box and chances are you see . . . a mess. Not only that, but the fishing rod you really need, RIGHT NOW, is the one on the bottom of the mess! How to avoid this headache? Here…
Hunter using a rangefinder
5,658

Are You Missing Out on Important Ways to Use Your Rangefinder?

The laser rangefinder may be the most underrated of all the optical tools for hunters.  Yet there are many hunting situations in which a rangefinder will make you a better shot with a bow, rifle, or…
News & Tips: Reality Check: Is Impatience the Reason You’re Hunting an Unfavorable Wind?...
5,111

Reality Check: Is Impatience the Reason You’re Hunting an Unfavorable Wind?

At least when you see the white flag you know you’ve messed up. Think about how many bucks you didn’t see while hunting a bad wind. How many times throughout your deer-hunting career have you had a…
News & Tips: 4 Great Tips for Atlantic Permit Fishing...
5,363

4 Great Tips for Atlantic Permit Fishing

There are many ways to pursue the elusive Atlantic permit.  Anglers will often tip the odds in their favor by casting a permit’s favorite food, live crab.  Others find that duping one into biting an…
News & Tips: Think Fly Fishing for Brown Trout is Child’s Play? Then Try Central Pennsylvania Streams in the Fall...
5,020

Think Fly Fishing for Brown Trout is Child’s Play? Then Try Central Pennsylvania Streams in the Fall

Among autumn’s challenges is finding the time to squeeze in the many outdoor opportunities that exist at this time of year. One adventure I promised myself this fall was a trip to central…
News & Tips: The Island You Fish Around May Be the Deer Hunting Honey Hole You’ve Dreamed About...
7,002

The Island You Fish Around May Be the Deer Hunting Honey Hole You’ve Dreamed About

Those facing crowded conditions when deer hunting are always searching for secluded, overlooked spots. I’ve found a few such overlooked gems over the years. One such place you may not think of is an…
News & Tips: Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Radio is Live in Memphis at the Bass Pro Shops Pyramid...
3,463

Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Radio Guest: World Champion Shooter Doug Koenig Dec. 6

GoPro expert Ryan Chuckel also joins host Rob Keck Doug Koenig, regarded as the best all-around competitive shooter in the world, joins host Rob Keck on Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World radio. Also…
Jason Mitchell With a Nice Winter Crappie by Jason Mitchell With a Nice Winter Crappie...
3,635

When Winter Panfish Behave Badly

A common mistake some anglers make is thinking the world below the ice is static.  The mistaken belief that nothing changes.  We have all probably been lulled into a great bite where we set up on a…