Snow-covered landscapes and frozen bodies of water have a deliberate way of changing a pike angler's methods and routines. Gone are the oversized spinnerbaits, cranks and spoons — the familiar tools…
A 28-inch long, medium-action jigging rod is a standard piece of gear for most ice anglers. Other options do exist, but today's rods are so sophisticated and plentiful that selecting the right ice-…
The leaves have completed their fall, exposing the tree skeleton; sure sign cold temps are on the horizon. A small percentage of avid tent campers are not intimidated by the chilling weather and keep…
I just made it back from my Indiana deer hunt.
I hunted with Archery Extreme Outfitters in Vevay, Ind., right on the Ohio River. Vevay is a small Indiana town with beautiful scenery.
Months before…
Every aspect of our society has become so pigeon holed, we all have become victims of the cookie cutter syndrome. If we see it on TV, or in a slick magazine, we copy it. It is called mass…
America loves hunting. Want to know how much? Check out this hunting infographic showing the how many, how much and how often of hunting in America.
To learn the details of a specific state, check…
Plano, IL (November 11, 2013) - Ice fishing in some snow-belt regions can get downright daunting. Thick snow blankets the hoarfrost, making hole to hole travel an adventure in itself, let alone…
New Ulm, Minn. — The Archery Trade Association (ATA) is launching an advertising and social campaign to harness and direct surging archery interest among new and young archers prior to the November…
For the next few blogs I want to spend some time going over the concept of fly proportions and how these apply to what you intend to tie. The different fly categories (wet, dry, nymph and streamers)…
How to Tie a Clove Hitch Rope Knot
A simple all-purpose hitch. Easy to tie and untie. A useful and easy to tie knot, the Clove Hitch is a good binding knot. However, as a hitch, it should be used…
Where should you target your shot the next time you're deer hunting? With this handy infographic you'll know where the prime target area is and become a more savvy hunter.
The rut has phases and will…
My partner Tom Ference flipped his crawfish-imitating soft plastic jig into a quiet, bank-side pool of the Allegheny River. A moment later he had a strong tap. Following a hookset and a strong but…
