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News & Tips: 3 Ice Fishing Secrets for Lake Superior Smallmouth...
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3 Ice Fishing Secrets for Lake Superior Smallmouth

Itching for summer smallmouth action? No need to wait until ice-out to battle trophy bronzebacks. With many fish over the 20-inch mark, Lake Superior’s Chequamegon Bay has some of the best smallmouth…
News & Tips: Hunting Snowshoe Hares: The Ultimate Cabin Fever Cure...
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Hunting Snowshoe Hares: The Ultimate Cabin Fever Cure

Sleet and snow stung my face. A foot of powder covered the ground and the wind whipped through the spruce forest.  For a moment I let my thoughts drift to the low country, where spring was on its way…
News & Tips: Spearfishing: Take Your Hunt Underwater...
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Spearfishing: Take Your Hunt Underwater

My wife, Lisa, and I have been heading to the Florida Keys for a decade to enjoy our annual vacations. After a few trips, we were able to make friends with many of the locals who have broadened my…
News & Tips: Bow Hunting For 2 Long Years To Kill Her First Buck!   (video)...
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Bow Hunting For 2 Long Years To Kill Her First Buck! (video)

  Lindsey is bowhunting in late season in Arkansas. She got her very first buck with a bow -  a 10 pointer! Lindsey has been bowhunting deer for 2 years! In this hunt she gets her first buck! Then…
News & Tips: Ice Fishing: Don't Let Lack of Equipment Curb Your Passion for the Sport...
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Ice Fishing: Don't Let Lack of Equipment Curb Your Passion for the Sport

One of the cool aspects about ice fishing is that it is an easy sport to get into. A person can get involved with very little gear – can walk to fishing spots – and can grow their arsenal of fishing…
News & Tips: Create a Pre-Fishing Trip Checklist: A Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Tip...
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Create a Pre-Fishing Trip Checklist: A Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Tip

When you are getting ready for a fishing trip, establishing a routine will help you make sure that every detail is taken care of. The next time you’re getting ready for a day on the water, make a…
News & Tips: The Rookie's Guide to Spider Rigging Crappie & the Fastest Limit of Your Life (infographic)...
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The Rookie's Guide to Spider Rigging Crappie & the Fastest Limit of Your Life (infographic)

I’d never want to take a crappie shoe shopping. Even if you could overcome the difficult task of sizing a fin correctly, the fish would never be able to make up their mind. One moment plain sneakers…
Walleye pro Ted Takasaki by Walleye pro Ted Takasaki...
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Greenbackin' on the Ice for Lethargic Fish

I've had many folks ask me how I got into fishing and how I learned the tricks to compete successfully at high-level, professional tournaments. Although my dad always took me and my brother fishing…
News & Tips: 4 Surefire Signs You Have a Feral Hog Problem...
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4 Surefire Signs You Have a Feral Hog Problem

Feral hogs have now invaded at least 39 states, including Hawaii, and four Canadian provinces. So, how do you know if pesky pigs have staked claim to your neck of the woods? Here are four surefire…
News & Tips: Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Radio is Live in Memphis at the Bass Pro Shops Pyramid...
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Archery Experts Roy Grimes & Denise Parker Appear on Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Radio

Denise Parker, Olympic archer and CEO of USA Archery, is featured on the Feb. 7 episode of Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World radio. Also joining host Rob Keck is Roy Grimes, president and CEO of the…
News & Tips: Shopping for an Ice Fishing Rod? Remember These 4 Factors:...
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Shopping for an Ice Fishing Rod? Remember These 4 Factors:

Choosing an ice fishing rod can be a daunting task. Here are 4 things to keep in mind when shopping for a new hard-water sword:   Large guides and a crisp, sensitive blank will help you put more…
News & Tips: Fishing Tip: Fish Windy Banks for Bass...
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Fishing Tip: Fish Windy Banks for Bass

If you want to catch bass fishing windy days in early spring, find windy banks. Many times, you’ll find that these areas hold the warmest available water on the lake you’re fishing. Baitfish will…