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Bass with crankbait in mouth
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Dependable Early Spring Crankbaits for All Game Fish (video)

In March, April, and May, game fish of all species move out of deep holes into shallow water, setting the stage for some of the best sport fishing of the year. Few fishing lures can hold a candle to…
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Backpack Buyer's Guide

The last thing you want while you’re happily hiking down the trails is an uncomfortable pack that pokes and prods until you decide you’ve had enough for the day. Educating yourself before buying a…
Springtime Crappie From The Reeds
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Spinning Rod Buyer's Guide

Spinning reels are a preferred method of fishing for many anglers, with ease of casting, lack of backlashes and easily replaceable spools being some of their preferred advantages. While spinning…
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Trolling Motor Buyer's Guide

It is no wonder that the subject of trolling motors is confusing, you don’t troll with them. I don’t know who decided to call them "trolling" motors, but if you want to control your boat you need one…
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Fish Hook Buyer's Guide

Early fishhooks were crafted from bone or sharp shells, and then, as metals were discovered and designs refined, the modern hook began its evolution into the multitude of offerings available today.…
Angler Keith Kavajecz rigging a jig
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5 Cast Away Lures for Great Walleye Bites in Any Season

Nothing beats the feeling of casting out a bait and having a walleye smack it! Depending on the lake you are fishing, the underwater structure, and time of year, there are several ways to cast for…
Angler on a boat holding a bonefish. photo by David A. Brown
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Saltwater Fishing: Catching the Sneaky Bonefish

It’s the quintessential case of now you see me, now you don’t; and that uncanny ability to seemingly vanish is what makes bonefish one of the most captivating of inshore sport fishing.The challenge…
Family setting up camp with tent
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How to Plan Your Next Family Camping Trip in 5 Workable Steps

Use these five important camping tips to plan a trip that everyone in the family will enjoy! There are so many resources available to help plan your next camping trip; it’s really not complicated.…
Camping dad and son at a campsite
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Camping Checklist & Tips for Easy Camping (audio)

Even if you’ve camped a hundred times before, it’s always a good idea to create a checklist for your next outing – especially if it’s the first of the camping season. Here’s a generic camping…
angler looking through boat storage
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How to Install Carpet on a Boat Deck in 8 Easy Steps

Whether building a new boat deck or dealing with existing carpet that has weathered, installing fresh-fibered boat carpeting is a relatively easy and pain-free task. Not only will new threads…
Open mouthed bass with lure inside
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How Mike McClelland Turns Cold Water Fish Into a Hot Bite!

Depending on where you are at, the early season fishing depends predominantly on water temps and fish behavior. Major League Fishing Pro and Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s National Pro Staff member, Mike…
Bass angler holding up a largemouth bass caught in Guntersville lake
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Best Places to Fish in Alabama: Guntersville Lake

An impoundment of the Tennessee River, Guntersville Lake is known for its large variety fish and abundance of aquatic vegetation. Largemouth Bass are the primary focus on the lake but substantial…