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News & Tips: Spinnerbait Buying Guide
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Spinnerbait Buying Guide

Spinnerbaits are one of the most popular lures in freshwater fishing. From pike to bass, these baits are responsible for putting plenty of trophies in photo collections and payouts in tournament…
News & Tips: Fly Tying Materials Buying Guide: Furs, Feathers and Synthetics...
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Fly Tying Materials Buying Guide: Furs, Feathers and Synthetics

  Although is almost and endless number of materials that a creative tier can use to craft flies furs, feathers and synthetics will make up the bulk of materials that you will be using. These three…
News & Tips: Quick and Easy Shore Lunch
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Quick and Easy Shore Lunch

It is no secret that appetites ignite in the great outdoors. And that old adage that food tastes better in the outdoors is more true than ever. With today's modern conveniences and superb foods and…
News & Tips: Down in the Water Column
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Down in the Water Column

The other day a friend and I were fishing a backwoods lake that held lake trout and brook trout. We went there hoping that the water temperatures would be cold enough for the trout to still be active…
News & Tips: How to Create Woodland Openings for Wildlife...
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How to Create Woodland Openings for Wildlife

Got a hundred acres and no deer? Haven't heard a grouse drum since you were a kid? Wish you could find a few bunnies to start the kids on or show them a love-sick woodcock circling a clearing? If…
News & Tips: 10 Tasty Backpacking Snacks
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10 Tasty Backpacking Snacks

When you’re traversing hills and valleys on a backpacking trip, it’s great to take a breather every so often to enjoy a delicious snack and refuel your body for the climbing, descending and sweating…
News & Tips: Camping Health & Beauty Items For Ladies...
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Camping Health & Beauty Items For Ladies

While the camping packing list for women and men is pretty much the same -- tent, hiking boots, sunscreen, etc. -- there are a few extra items that ladies may want to consider bringing along on their…
News & Tips: Fly Tying Materials: Natural vs Synthetic...
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Fly Tying Materials: Natural vs Synthetic

While every fly tier has their own preference as to what is the better material (natural fibers or synthetic fibers), it is prudent to look at the special qualities each of these groups has to offer…
News & Tips: Product Review: Frabill Wooden Trout Net...
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Product Review: Frabill Wooden Trout Net

When discussing the best means of handling a freshly-landed trout, which will then be released, opinions vary as whether or not to net the fish. In the case of medium- to larger-sized trout, a strong…
News & Tips: Travel Blog: Grand Fishing Time at Bimini Bay Resort and Marina...
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Travel Blog: Grand Fishing Time at Bimini Bay Resort and Marina

As the SOFLA sun celebrates the time of its highest radiance, there was no better time to celebrate fishing at what is sure to be the Bahama's largest ownership/rental/hotel resort destination:…
News & Tips: Velvety Fun - Summer Deer Scouting
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Velvety Fun - Summer Deer Scouting

The more I have been involved with hunting, particularly deer hunting, the more I’m convinced it’s a year-round task. Sure, hunting season only last 3-4 months out of the year, but what about the…
News & Tips: Hunting Turtle Dove During Summer
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Hunting Turtle Dove During Summer

Another great suggestion for summer hunting is the migratory turtle dove. Dove hunting is something that I hold near and dear to my heart. It is the first hunting experience where I actually got to…