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News & Tips: 3 Ways to Better Shoreline Fishing
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3 Ways to Better Shoreline Fishing

A common scene around a campground is an angler or two perched at the water's edge with fishing pole in hand. For some bank-side fishermen, the time spent at the water is merely relaxation, and for…
Howell on his boat with his biggest bass by Howell on his boat with his biggest bass...
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Howell Leads St Johns River Elite

Livingston Lures pro and reigning Bassmaster Classic Champ Randy Howell banged the bass hard today. Last minute heroics produced a limit weighing 27 pounds 3 ounces, enough for first place after Day…
News & Tips: Ft. Myers Snook Fishing Rebounds
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Ft. Myers Snook Fishing Rebounds

Snook are one of the premier saltwater game fish of southwest Florida. Unfortunately, a "cold kill" occurred in 2010. Snook cannot survive water temperatures under 60 degrees and an especially cold…
News & Tips: Simplifying Leaders for Sink Tip Lines...
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Simplifying Leaders for Sink Tip Lines

Because I live in a county that holds more than 650 lakes, I do a lot of still water fishing for bass and trout. The dramatic depths of these lakes, many of which surpass 100 feet, and the behavior…
News & Tips: Fly Techniques for Rainbow and Cutthroat Trout...
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Fly Techniques for Rainbow and Cutthroat Trout

If you are looking for a way to stand out from the crowds this spring, then understanding how the two-fly rig can work for you is a must. The general principle is if one fly is good then two must be…
News & Tips: Lead Core Line for Ice-out Walleyes
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Lead Core Line for Ice-out Walleyes

It looks like winter is gradually releasing its icy grip on northwest Pennsylvania following a rather brutal past few months. Within two to three weeks the ice should be off of Pymatuning Reservoir,…
News & Tips: Planning a Fishing Trip: When to Hire a Fishing Guide & Finding the Right Resort...
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Planning a Fishing Trip: When to Hire a Fishing Guide & Finding the Right Resort

With spring around the corner, many anglers are wandering fishing shows to pacify the last remaining weeks of cabin fever. In addition to picking up the latest lures, a lot of us spend time…
News & Tips: Light Tackle Tarpon Tactics
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Light Tackle Tarpon Tactics

My release/hookup-to-strike ratio remains fairly high, compared to the fabled averages. This is based on fishing for the Silver King since the 60s and my angling for them continues at full bore. It's…
Angler fishing from boat
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Topwater Tactics for Spring Bass

Use these quick links in this article to jump to these topics: Overview of Topwaters in Early Spring   |   Topwater Baits and Methods for Early Spring Bass   |   Tips for Catching Early Spring Bass…
News & Tips: Hunting: The Ultimate Organic Food Source...
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Hunting: The Ultimate Organic Food Source

After decades of declines, the number of hunters in certain areas of North America has actually increased in recent years. This bodes well for the future of hunting, as more hunters means more funds…
News & Tips: Lure Makeover With Tape
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Lure Makeover With Tape

Gear selection seems to grow more every season for ice anglers. While having the latest bells and whistles is fun, it's unfortunate we can't carry a tackle-shop's worth of baits on the ice. We have…
News & Tips: Rope Knot Library: How to Tie the Sheet Bend Rope Knot...
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Rope Knot Library: How to Tie the Sheet Bend Rope Knot

How to Tie a Sheet Bend Rope Knot The Sheet Bend is a useful rope knot for tying two ropes together, even when rope sizes and materials differ greatly. It is suitable for most non-critical…