The first time I used wading boots with felt soles it was like having my feet glued to slimy rocks that previously were indeed a slippery slope. During the next 30-plus years — with the exception of…
The shaky head is a tried-and-true, tournament-proven bass catching technique. A shaky head is basically a jig head paired with a finesse worm. The shaky head will catch fish under almost any…
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Plano, IL – Life is full of last-minute decisions. Like when your buddy calls live from the lake and says the bite’s on. Be here. Now!
Your dilemma is not whether or not you’ll…
Fishing line is arguably the single most important equipment item for fishermen. It plays a key role in bait and lure presentation, in hooking fish and in landing the fish one hooks. Yet most anglers…
Turkey Hunting & Food Plot Tips: When to Plan Spring Food Plots
Hunters across the nation are turning their attention to spring food plots and spring turkey season. Hunters frequently overlook…
Before you switch gears from ice to open-water, it's worth while to service, clean, and inventory gear before storing it until next season. Here is a run down of common tasks.
Give your auger some…
All of us have had tough days on the water — bad weather, equipment failure and fish that refuse to bite. Walleye fishing is often a game of chance, and when these fish shut down, you'll find…
Waking your boat from a long hibernation is a chore we all eagerly await. There's no better feeling come spring than hearing the engine purr smoothly for the first time, ready to breathe life into…
With deer seasons closed, there are lots of habitat alterations you can make that will improve the health of the whitetail herd in your area. One of the easiest and most rewarding is to create a…
The main part of my seminar season is over, and it’s time to go fishing! Yes, I’ll squeeze in a turkey hunt, as well, but right now after this past winter, I’m ready to pursue anything that has fins…
If turkey season opened tomorrow, would you be ready? Have you been out shooting your bow or making sure your shotgun is patterned? How about your turkey calls, camo clothes, boots, decoys and…
There was a time when hunting blinds were a luxury. Making a blind was difficult work: building the framework, cutting foliage to match the area and securing the foliage to the frame — not to mention…
