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Davis and Lane at Opposite Ends

Even though Lake St. Clair was named the top bass fishing lake in the USA by Bassmaster Magazine, the leaders heading into the final day of the Plano Championship Chase are not fishing there. Skeeter…
Davis leads on day three by Davis leads on day three...
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St Clair Elite Day Three, Davis Still Tops; Martens is Angler of the Year

Skeeter/Yamaha pro Mark Davis of Mount Ida, Arkansas is still on top of the Plano Championship Chase Bassmaster Elite Series event taking place on Lake St. Clair near Detroit, Michigan. It's been…
Mark Davis Leads on Day 3 by Mark Davis Leads on Day 3...
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Davis Feeling Okay

Mark Davis will put in 3 1/2 hours of running time to Lake Erie Saturday morning. (Joel Shangle)Yamaha pro Mark Davis from Mount Ida, Arkansas is heading out for Day 3 of the Plano Championship Chase…
News & Tips: Set Aside Fishing Memories
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Set Aside Fishing Memories

Talk to most hard-core anglers, successful tournament pros or fishing guides and they'll tell you that fishing memories is a common mistake. Here's how it happens and tips on how to avoid mind tricks…
News & Tips: Guide to Snow Goose Spreads
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Guide to Snow Goose Spreads

With snow goose populations are out of control, these migrating geese provide untold hunting opportunities for waterfowl hunters. With a basic understanding of these wary birds and how to hunt them…
Tarpon Fishing by Tarpon Fishing
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Tarpon, Bonefish Become Catch-and-Release Only Beginning Sept. 1

OutdoorsFIRST Media received this press release from the National Professional Anglers Association today. We feel it is noteworthy for a number of reasons especially  If you fish Tarpon or Bonefish…
Grouse hunter and dog
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Ten Hunting Tips for More Grouse

It was one of those perfect upland hunting moments. The ruffed grouse flushed from the wild grapes with Callie, my English springer spaniel, snapping at its tail feathers. As those panicked wing…
News & Tips: Rough Fish, It's What's For Dinner
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Rough Fish, It's What's For Dinner

"Rough fish" is a term that may need a redefining. If you look online, you'll find rough fish described as "non-game fish species that are undesirable for food or sport fishing purposes." But with…
News & Tips: Grouper Ties S.C. State Record
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Grouper Ties S.C. State Record

Cantey Smith of Mount Pleasant joined up with some friends to go bottom fishing offshore and reeled in a fish that ties a South Carolina state record. Smith is in his 50s and has fished all over…
News & Tips: How to Pick a Spotting Scope Buyer's Guide...
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How to Pick a Spotting Scope Buyer's Guide

Spotting scopes like this Oculus spotting scope not only allow you to spot game from greater distances, but also allow you to size up a potential trophy from a few miles away. Binoculars are…
Fooling a Whitetials nose is critical to success by Fooling a Whitetials nose is critical to success...
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WIND, Your Best Bet to Staying Scent-Free

The evening sun made a soft halo over the combine as it penetrated the cloud of husk dust as the neighbor combed his corn field. It was November 6th, 2011, that I found myself situated at the base of…
News & Tips: What to Look for in Fly Fishing Vests & Fishing Packs...
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What to Look for in Fly Fishing Vests & Fishing Packs

In order to handle the enormous amount of specialty items associated with fly fishing — floatant, indicators, tippet, fly boxes, etc. — a quality fishing vest is an investment in making your life on…