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News & Tips: How I Choose the Right Jerkbait for Bass...
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How I Choose the Right Jerkbait for Bass

It is time to start throwing a suspending jerkbait; the water is cold and the fish are sluggish. These don't sound like the best conditions, but it will become your favorite time to fish if you give…
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During The Off Season

This is the time of year that you can spend getting all your things prepared for the next season.I clean everything out of my boat and bring it inside where I can sort through everything. I go…
News & Tips: Going Native on Cozumel Island, Mexico...
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Going Native on Cozumel Island, Mexico

We were easing along the coast of Cozumel in a strong wooden panga. It was simply set up but it had everything we would need. Captain Miguel clearly was making a course for what he called the "…
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Fish Of A Lifetime

If you’re serious about boating the fish of a lifetime here’s some things to remember. Catching big fish demands a level of concentration, experimentation and focus that’s difficult to achieve when…
News & Tips: Now is Time for Guided Hunt Deals
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Now is Time for Guided Hunt Deals

As the North American economy continues to sputter and struggle with "fiscal cliffs" and the like, this is actually a great time to get a good deal on a dream hunt. Let's face it, a high-dollar…
News & Tips: Fishing Flats for Winter Perch
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Fishing Flats for Winter Perch

Flats, as their name suggests, are relatively uniform; however, within them subtle structure and cover variances exist. These more diverse sections combined with an array of forage are what attract…
News & Tips: Post-Season Bucks - Piling Up Predators...
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Predator Removal: New Trapping Tips & Surprises (video

An interesting week!  Watch this episode to find out about a mysterious visitor, a rare red fox, and coyotes as the Duke Traps reveal what's on the prowl at The Proving Grounds!  And of…
News & Tips: How Fish Hear
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How Fish Hear

The underwater world abounds with noise. Gamefish, through an intricate network of receptors, utilize this sound to move within their environment, detect threats, and locate and feed on prey. But…
Boater raising up a boat anchor
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How to Choose the Right Anchor for Your Boat (video)

From the basic "cement-in-a-bucket" to the tried-and-true fluke or grapnel, boat anchors come in a wide variety of shapes and styles. No matter what size boat you skim across your favorite lake in,…
News & Tips: Walleye Tackle - Fishing Tip (video)
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Walleye Tackle - Fishing Tip (video)

Walleye fishing tackle is becoming more specialized every day, but it’s still among the simplest of rigs you can buy. One of the best all-aroundcombinations is a six-foot, lightor medium-action…
News & Tips: White Bass - Fishing Tip
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White Bass - Fishing Tip

White bass, unlike their striped, large- and smallmouth cousins, don’t just hit anything they can fit into their mouths. When the fight is over and the fish is caught, every bit of effort put into…
News & Tips: Bowhunting 101
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Bowhunting 101

Bowhunting is a straightforward process. You get close to your quarry by stealth or ambush, then you slip an arrow into its vitals before it ever realizes that you were there. After that, you recover…