Fishing

Nice walleye caught on a jig in the shallows
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Jigging Tips and Techniques For Spring Midwest Walleyes

April 20, 2020
by Steve Worrall Walleye anglers from the upper Midwest love tradition and have the tendency to stick to it. Visit any lake or river during opening weekend of walleye; you’ll see minnow buckets,…
Bass angler at Lake Sidney with spotted bass
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Best Places to Fish: Lake Sidney Lanier, GA

April 18, 2020
Weather Patterns and Water Clarity are Key Factors for Anglers Fishing on Lake Sidney Lanier For those that like to target crappie, bass, walleye and more, Lake Sidney Lanier delivers. Lake Sidney…
Brad Chappell attends to his long-line trolling spread. Courtesy photo.
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Go Fishing and Catch Big Crappie With Long-Line Trolling

April 1, 2020
Long-line trolling is one of the best ways to find and catch crappie quickly, says Brad Chappell, a Mississippi crappie guide and competitive angler. Long-lining covers water and is especially good…
Bass with crankbait in mouth
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Dependable Early Spring Crankbaits for All Game Fish (video)

March 19, 2020
In March, April, and May, game fish of all species move out of deep holes into shallow water, setting the stage for some of the best sport fishing of the year. Few fishing lures can hold a candle to…
Open mouthed bass with lure inside
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How Mike McClelland Turns Cold Water Fish Into a Hot Bite!

February 28, 2020
Depending on where you are at, the early season fishing depends predominantly on water temps and fish behavior. Major League Fishing Pro and Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s National Pro Staff member, Mike…
Bass angler holding up a largemouth bass caught in Guntersville lake
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Best Places to Fish in Alabama: Guntersville Lake

February 24, 2020
An impoundment of the Tennessee River, Guntersville Lake is known for its large variety fish and abundance of aquatic vegetation. Largemouth Bass are the primary focus on the lake but substantial…
Salmon grilled on a cedar plank
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Cedar Plank Salmon Recipe

January 16, 2020
Add smoky flavor to your fish like salmon or trout by cooking fillets on wood planks on the grill Recipe Ingredients for Cedar Plank Salmon 1 orange, sliced 1 lemon, sliced 1 fish fillet…
Angler in a boat on a fall day holding up a muskie facing forward baring its teeth
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7 Great Tips for Falls BIG Fish by the Numbers

September 25, 2019
For any predatory fish that swims, autumn can be the best time of the year for landing numbers of fish as well as the biggest fish of the season. As the waters begin to cool, fish will change…
2 Kayakers floating down a scenic river in Missouri with dense foliage and trees on both sides with the sun peeking through
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Explore 3 of the Best Scenic Float Trips in the Ozarks (video)

September 6, 2019
For many years, the rivers and streams of southern Missouri and northern Arkansas have been favorite destinations for river floaters in search of what mother nature has to offer. I have been…
Frozen fish in a bag
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Tips for Freezing Fish

June 26, 2019
The fish you see in the photo is a halibut I caught in 2011. I found that package recently when I was organizing all the fish and game in my chest freezer. Somehow it had migrated to the bottom of…
Take this poll: what is your favorite wine type when relaxing on the water
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What's Your Favorite Type of Wine While Relaxing on the Water? (poll)

June 5, 2019
We're Wondering What's the Best Wine to Choose for On-the-Lake Relaxing in a Pontoon The REGENCY luxury pontoon boat wants to know what your favorite type of  wine is...is it white, red or rosé?…
Anglers fishing from boat
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Fish Identification: Do You Know Freshwater Fish? Test Your Skill With This Quiz

May 17, 2019
Test Your Skill at Identifying Freshwater Game Fish Species Think you’re a pro at identifying freshwater fish? Take this quiz and prove it! Through just 10 questions, we’ll see just how well you…