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Muskies on the Back Cast

As a long-time guide, I fished from the back of the boat to give my clients first water ... I still fish in the back. A disadvantage to an extent with real active fish, but something I learned while…
News & Tips: Two Fish Species That Bring New Thrills Catfish & Gar...
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Two Fish Species That Bring New Thrills Catfish & Gar

In the United States alone, 1,154 native fish species can be found. This being said, many anglers tend to focus all of their fishing attention on one or two species, often forgetting about what their…
News & Tips: 5 Cool Smartphone Apps for Hunters (video)...
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5 Cool Smartphone Apps for Hunters (video)

Hunting isn’t immune from the mobile technology revolution.  Now, an array of new smartphone apps allow you to plan your hunting expedition, access hundreds of game calls and peruse and purchase the…
News & Tips: Fishing Tip: The Right 3 Bass Baits When It's Hot Out...
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Fishing Tip: The Right 3 Bass Baits When It's Hot Out

A lot of anglers give up on bass fishing when it gets really hot out but if you choose the right baits, you can still catch fish. A plastic worm is pretty hard to beat during the tough, hot days of…
News & Tips: A Brief History of Recreational Camping and Tents in America...
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A Brief History of Recreational Camping and Tents in America

Americans, at heart, are outdoors people. We don’t do well cooped up inside for too long. Not long after we settled the new nation, in fact, we were looking for ways get back to nature. Long before…
News & Tips: RV Boondocking 101
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RV Boondocking 101

If you’re familiar with the phrase “in the boondocks” or “in the boonies,” you can probably infer what RV boondocking is all about. For those unfamiliar: The terms “boondocks” or “boonies” refer to…
News & Tips: When Your Mindset Can Muddy the Water
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When Your Mindset Can Muddy the Water

So, I learned a valuable lesson while fishing, and here is how it went. I met up with my fishing partner at about 5:30 a.m. for a day on Trail Creek, in LaPorte County, Indiana. When we launched our…
News & Tips: Six Cool Camping Apps
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Six Cool Camping Apps

While one of the supreme benefits of camping is getting away from it all -- with electronics like TV, mobile devices and alarms clocks included -- there’s something to be said about the convenience…
News & Tips: Spooning for Shallow-Water Walleyes
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Spooning for Shallow-Water Walleyes

Did you ever have one of those walleye fishing trips where you just couldn't find the right pattern to put any fish in the boat? We all have! Well there's one presentation that doesn't get much…
News & Tips: Flat Water Blues
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Flat Water Blues

Yesterday, I went fly fishing for bass on a lake that holds a good population of largemouth and smallmouth bass. Typically, it's not too difficult to get good fly fishing action there, especially if…
News & Tips: Fishing Knot Library: How to Tie a Non Slip Loop Knot...
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Fishing Knot Library: How to Tie a Non Slip Loop Knot

How to Tie Fishing Line: Non-Slip Loop Knot Instructions The Non-Slip Mono Loop is also known as the “Kreh Loop” as it has been popularized by fishing legend Lefty Kreh. As its name suggests it…
News & Tips: Prepare for Black Bear: A Bowhunter's Guide...
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Prepare for Black Bear: A Bowhunter's Guide

While technically easy to prepare for, my first black bear bowhunt proved to be more of a lesson in black bear research than I imagined. Here are some basic pointers to help you prepare for your…