While on a recent late-season muzzleloader deer hunt in western Illinois, we experienced some very cold temperatures for part of the hunt. It certainly made sitting in a tree stand all day a…
Soft baits are hot items in the ice fishing scene. The latest generation of baits are highly realistic, scent-infused, and engineered for incredible underwater action. Plus, soft-baits don't require…
A fishing logbook or logbook App on your phone will help improve your odds as a fisherman. Logging your trips won’t guarantee you success on every outing, but it will definitely increase your chances…
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1. Wok Pheasant Recipes
Posted By: Mike Davies
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Louis Johnson, a retired Chicago foundry operator, was frustrated by the abundance of weeds that kept fouling the hooks on his lures in his favorite fishing lake. Eager to overcome the problem, he…
Bass, as you probably know, are cold-blooded creatures, meaning their body temperature is the same as that of their surroundings. As the water temperature drops, so does their metabolic level. The…
If you've ever hung a big landlocked striped bass on an artificial lure, you know it's a jarring experience. There's nothing tentative about the way a striper hits a surface plug, crankbait or jig…
Every serious crappie fisherman out there has his own thoughts on what works best and why. The majority of traditional ice fishermen you see braving the frozen lakes and ponds stick to live bait with…
Don’t be afraid to change baits when fishing slows down. Giving bass a new look is sometimes all it takes to put several of them in your boat.
Say, for example, you fish an area that is holding good…
Fishing electronics are a valuable tool in today's world of fishing. They are also expensive and protecting your investment will make your days on the water more enjoyable and certainly more…
Ask two fly tiers of equal skill levels to tie the same bucktail pattern and you're very likely going to see two subtly different versions. One will be fuller and, at first blush, perhaps a little…
Losing a fish is often the most disappointing event in angling (save physical harm of course), but a strong runner-up is realizing you forgot a piece of gear you needed after a long journey to your…
