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Pre-Spawn Crappie
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North Country Crappies: Spring Spawning Transition

By Pros4- 1Source As the Spring progresses through unseasonably cold weather this year the crappie in the North have begun the transition to spawn and reversed back out to deeper water a couple…
Angler lifting bass out of water
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Top 7 Fishing Apps for IOS and Android

Fishing season is here and there is no better time to embrace new tools and technology to maximize your fishing success. These seven fishing apps offer logbooks, maps, weather features and more.…
Author grilling fish for Fish Taco Boats
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Tasty Smoked & Grilled Crappie Fish Boat Taco Recipe

One of the most popular species of fish to go after during the spring and early summer is slab crappie. Traeger BBQ Wood Pellets If you're not familiar with slab crappie, crappie have different…
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Trolling Rod and Reel Buyer's Guide

Trolling rods and reels are specialized pieces of gear, designed specifically for this technically oriented tactic used for almost every species of fish. Learn the differences in various designs and…
hunting boots
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Hunting Boots Buyer's Guide

You may not think of a pair of boots as a personal item, but to be happy and have happy feet after a day in the field, you need to match your boot to your body - not just your feet. Shop Cabela's…
Kayak angler paddleing
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6 Key Items for Rigging Your Fishing Kayak

by Josh Workman, Cabela’s Pro Staff and Kayak Fishing Expert Marine Electronics Work Great for Kayak Fishing Sonar and GPS units are not just for traditional fishing boats. With new models…
Dog trainer with Irish Setter
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5 Ideas to Help Your Dog & You With a Remote Training Collar (video)

Forty years ago, remote training dog collars were called shock collars, and rightly so. The first collars had one level of stimulation, and it was high. The next generation of dog training collars…
Seat Trout angler holding his catch. photo by D. Brown
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Catching Speckled Trout the Gators of the Gulf

Folks throughout the Gulf states are well familiar with gators of the reptilian kind, but mentioning “gators” to coastal anglers fosters pleasant thoughts of hefty speckled trout also called sea…
Angler in kayak holding bass above the water
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Why Fish for Bass From a Kayak?

Kayak Fishing for Bass can be Easy and Extremely Fun to Do By Joshua Workman Whether you’re looking to expand your bass-fishing horizons beyond the bank, test new waters or experience the sport in…
smoked bear ham
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Smoked Bear Ham Recipe

There are so many tasty ways to prepare bear meat but, smoking a large bone-in bear ham takes the meat to the next level for taste. Plus, it is a terrific way to prepare large amounts of meat. Making…
2 saltwater anglers fishing from boat
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Find Great Saltwater Fishing in Southern Louisiana

Rare is the light-tackle angler who doesn’t talk about, or at least dream about, saltwater fishing the vast and fish-filled waters of coastal Louisiana. Newbies to the Cajun Coast usually talk about…
Reloading Components Bullet, Brass, Powder, primer
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Reloading Components: A Beginner's Guide

By Mat Brost Unlocking the door to the first house you bought. Starting the engine of the first truck you fixed. Pulling the trigger to fire the first cartridge you loaded – what a feeling. Tip:…