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News & Tips: Classic Lures: Eppinger Dardevle Spoons...
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Classic Lures: Eppinger Dardevle Spoons

Lou Eppinger was a taxidermist practicing his artistry in Detroit in the late 19tth Century, but work was uneven, so he began selling fishing lures to flesh out his income. He eventually tried…
News & Tips: Go Native With Wildlife Habitat
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Go Native With Wildlife Habitat

Wildlife food plots provide tons of high quality nutrition to whitetails and are a cornerstone of most well managed deer properties. But, before you get all wrapped up in an expensive food plot…
News & Tips: Fishing the Night Shift
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Fishing the Night Shift

The lake you choose will have a direct impact on your success at night. It can also be a factor in your safety. Pick a lake that you are comfortable with and one that you have fished in the past.…
News & Tips: Keeping a Fishing Log
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Keeping a Fishing Log

We've all had days on the water when the fish refuse to bite no matter what technique or bait we toss their way. Scratching our heads only brings greater discomfort, and we resign ourselves to…
News & Tips: Walk With a Naturalist
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Walk With a Naturalist

The group of campers, also devoted bird watchers, captured a few photos before the songbird flew from the branch and disappeared into the woods. Before the group continued the hike, the leader…
News & Tips: Kentucky Students Dominate 2013 Archery Championships...
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Kentucky Students Dominate 2013 Archery Championships

Kentucky students dominated the World Archery Championships as students from 22 states and 2 provinces in Canada, representing 175 schools, met in St. Louis, Mo., at America Center and Edward Jones…
News & Tips: Basics of the Quick Strike Rig
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Basics of the Quick Strike Rig

Fishing with live bait presentations has always been a proven method for catching just about anything that swims, especially walleye, pike and muskie. Unfortunately, with these methods the majority…
News & Tips: Bass Bugs and Bucketmouths
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Bass Bugs and Bucketmouths

The other day I had a little less than three hours after lunch to kill. So I got in my vehicle, which is fishing ready (canoe on top, fly fishing gear in back), and drove to a nearby lake that holds…
News & Tips: Great Camp Gear & Gadgets for Any Type of Camper...
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Great Camp Gear & Gadgets for Any Type of Camper

  Camp gadgets are the rule rather than exception in modern campgrounds. Today, many enthusiastic campers actually make trips to campgrounds and backcountry campsites to test, try and enjoy their…
News & Tips: Fishing Stained Water
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Fishing Stained Water

Every summer when the heavy rains hit, it seems like our favorite rivers muddy up for an eternity. At this point during the summer season, fly anglers have a choice: Either start fishing local lakes…
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The Wacky Worm Attack

Jim goes over wacky worming and shows you the equipment and technique including skipping baits under docks. You'll see lots of fish and great action during this show! Posted with permission from Hook…
News & Tips: Which is Right for You: Air Mattress, Sleeping Pad or Cot?...
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Which is Right for You: Air Mattress, Sleeping Pad or Cot?

Having a peaceful sleep is important to stay rested, alert and relaxed, but getting enough shut-eye can be challenging beyond the walls of your home. Investing in a quality cot, mattress or sleeping…