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News & Tips: Product Review: UV Buff Headwear
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Product Review: UV Buff Headwear

The UV Buff keeps the sun off unprotected areas. I first started wearing a Buff while visiting Australia several years ago. I found the sun more intense there than most other places I'd fished…
News & Tips: Fishing Tip: Hunting for Trout Hideouts...
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Fishing Tip: Hunting for Trout Hideouts

In early spring you need to slow down and become intimate with the lake or river before you get close to likely trout hideouts. Trout like to hide under logs, behind rocks, near overhanging branches…
News & Tips: Float Fishing the Guadalupe River
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Float Fishing the Guadalupe River

Drive past the Guadalupe River west of New Braunfels in the Hill Country of Texas on a sunny summer day and it looks like you could walk across the tubes and rafts paving the river. But after a few…
News & Tips: Become a Worm Picker
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Become a Worm Picker

Worms are the "poster bait" for fishing. Guaranteed to catch almost anything that swims, this organism has become an intrinsic part of our angling history. Nightcrawlers are the most readily…
News & Tips: Crappie Fishing During Spring's Spawn
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Crappie Fishing During Spring's Spawn

The rising sun shines brightly through the cypress trees as my son Josh and I slide a jon boat into the oxbow lake. I paddle the boat across the lake while Josh ties a jig to the line on a long pole…
News & Tips: RV Camping? Consider a Travel Trailer
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RV Camping? Consider a Travel Trailer

The RV industry has seen several manufacturers close up shop over the last few years, victims of the bad economy. That doesn't mean that RV camping has slowed down much, but most RVers are owning…
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Co-Angler: “What Do I Bring With Me?”

With the amount of tournament organizations that are available to fish, there are some considerations to make when deciding on which one to fish. One of the items to consider is whether or not it’s…
News & Tips: Layout Blind Tips
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Layout Blind Tips

Use it and abuse it, but occasionally give it some TLC. Quality layout blinds are rough and rugged. However, like any piece of equipment, they require basic care to keep them functional and to give…
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National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Convention & Pre-Season Tips

This past weekend, I was in Nashville, Tenn., for the National Wild Turkey Federation National Convention. Because I am an avid turkey hunter and champion turkey caller, I spent most of my time…
News & Tips: Product Review: Carson MagniFly Lighted Magnifier...
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Product Review: Carson MagniFly Lighted Magnifier

  The author found a solution for his tired, aging eyes: the Carson MagniFly, seen above. (Photo credit: Jenn Watt) The frustrating part about fly fishing and fly tying is that as you gain more…
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Product Review: .300 Winchester Magnum Bullet

When I get around other hunters and the discussion of caliber choice arises, it seems everyone has their own opinion on the best all-around caliber. Browning BXC Centerfire Rifle AmmoThe 30-06 always…
News & Tips: Walleye Fishing Tackle Buyers Guide
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Walleye Fishing Tackle Buyers Guide

Ranking second in popularity only to the largemouth bass, the walleye has become a fan favorite for anglers that ply the water across all of North America. Not only do they put up a moderate fight…