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Buying Arrows & Broadheads? What You Should Know Before You Buy

Today's archers have an infinite supply of accessories, especially when it comes to arrows and broadheads. With so many choices, a new hunter may be overwhelmed and left unsure of which product to…
News & Tips: How to Choose the Best Sleeping Bag for Camping...
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How to Choose the Best Sleeping Bag for Camping

There's more to buying a sleeping bag than picking a color you like in a style that fits. Sleeping bags come in a variety of materials and styles and are intended for a range of conditions and uses.…
News & Tips: Fishing Trip Packing Tips
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Fishing Trip Packing Tips

A good buddy of mine recently stopped by to borrow a few pieces of gear for a walleye trip he's taking later this month. Although some folks dislike packing, when it comes to a fishing trip I enjoy…
News & Tips: How to Turn Your Small Boat Into a Fishing Machine (video)...
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How to Turn Your Small Boat Into a Fishing Machine (video)

Owning a high-performance fishing boat is mostly a dream for the majority of anglers. In reality, basic aluminum boats are the most common craft you will see at the dock or puttering around the lake…
News & Tips: For Smelt, Better Late Than Never
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For Smelt, Better Late Than Never

Not every year is created equal, weather-wise. Some springs are extremely warm, some come earlier in the year than others some have two feet of snow on April 23. Years that have prolonged cold or…
News & Tips: Live Bait and Hook Selection Primer
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Live Bait and Hook Selection Primer

Since the inception of angling, the utilization of live bait has been a hands down winner. No matter what lure you may happen to tie on your line, duplicating Mother Nature is a formidable, yet…
News & Tips: Bowhunting Small Game and Varmints
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Bowhunting Small Game and Varmints

Two or three weeks of archery deer season is the only time some bowhunters wrap their fingers around a bow's grip. Many bowhunters invest only a few weeks of random practice before opening day, and…
News & Tips: Brook Trout Basics
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Brook Trout Basics

Brook trout are a truly magnificent species of fish. If you're ever lucky enough to get a chance to fish for brookies and catch a few, you will witness a dazzling display of colors that rival Picasso…
News & Tips: Pop Those Bedding Gills
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Pop Those Bedding Gills

Pop, went the surface of the pond, as if I smacked my lips loudly. Simultaneously, the leader on my flyline raced perpendicular to my position, slicing through the water like a barracuda. Instead the…
News & Tips: Catfish: 10 How to Basics of Fishing to Fishing Tackle...
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Catfish: 10 How to Basics of Fishing to Fishing Tackle

Fish, worms, crawdads, liver, and reeking confections of blood and guts are blue-plate specials for catfish. Some folks will tell you that fishing for the largemouth bass, with its hit 'em hard,…
News & Tips: Kayak Bass Fishing Tips and Tactics
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Kayak Bass Fishing Tips and Tactics

Don Theoret fished a weedy bay to land this largemouth bass take on a topwater frog. Kayak fishing is one of the hottest trends in the outdoor industry today. Extremely popular with coastal…
News & Tips: Traditional Archery: Turkey Broadheads for Traditional Bows...
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Traditional Archery: Turkey Broadheads for Traditional Bows

Turkey season is in full swing and, like most traditional bowhunters, I've long since settled on a broadhead. This was the result of trying out different approaches, talking to successful bowhunters…