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News & Tips: Night Shift Walleye Fishing
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Night Shift Walleye Fishing

September 23, 2015
Not all bodies of water offer reliable after dark ice fishing opportunities for walleyes, but there are many notable fisheries where we have caught the majority of our fish (and many times the…
News & Tips: The Annual Antler Cycle Explained (infographic)...
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The Annual Antler Cycle Explained (infographic)

September 22, 2015
 "You can't eat antlers." While the old saying may ring true—unless you’re a squirrel—there's no denying that hunters are fascinated by them. Antlers adorn our homes and our offices. We make tools,…
News & Tips: Plan for Your Best Campout of the Year...
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Plan for Your Best Campout of the Year

September 22, 2015
With hot weather, troublesome insects, and crowded campgrounds gone until next summer, many find autumn is the best time of the year to enjoy a camping trip. Make a checklist to ensure an enjoyable…
News & Tips: 3 Reasons to Fish Bladed Jigs for Fall Crappie...
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3 Reasons to Fish Bladed Jigs for Fall Crappie

September 14, 2015
If your crappie tackle box doesn’t have bladed jigs, like the Road Runner Original Marabou Jig and the Bass Pro Shops Tube Stump Jumper Jigs, you’re missing a serious slab-catching bait. The design…
News & Tips: 6 Key Tips & Baits for Topwater Bass Fishing...
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6 Key Tips & Baits for Topwater Bass Fishing

September 9, 2015
Many experienced or seasoned bass anglers will tell you that there is a special thrill that comes with watching a bass practically pop up to the surface behind your topwater bait. No wonder many…
News & Tips: How to Fish for Summer Bass with Crankbaits...
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How to Fish for Summer Bass with Crankbaits

September 9, 2015
Both for professional bass anglers and those who engage in crankbait fishing for recreational purposes, summertime is unarguably the best time to go bass fishing for obvious reasons. For starters,…
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Fall Fishing is Spinnerbait Pitching Time

September 3, 2015
Spinnerbait, spinnerbait. Where for art thou, spinnerbait? Ahem, the "Bard" I ain't, but I do so long for the spinnerbait to become a top-of-mind choice for bass fishing fans once again. Sure, walk…
News & Tips: What Argentina Doves Taught Me About Wingshooting...
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What Argentina Doves Taught Me About Wingshooting

September 3, 2015
Although it might be a bit backward to make your first dove hunting trip a high-volume shoot in Argentina, there’s no question that this trial-by-fire provided me with a wealth of experience that…
News & Tips: Choosing the Perfect Cast Net
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Choosing the Perfect Cast Net

August 26, 2015
You can buy a cast net for $25, but these are basically toys suitable only for catching a few minnows while you're on vacation. Good cast fishing nets start at about $125 and go up to more than $300…
Hunter on an ATV
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4 Ways Your ATV Can Make You a Better Hunter

August 25, 2015
If you’re at all like me, you’re interested in anything that can make you a better hunter. One key piece of equipment is an ATV. If you have one parked in your garage, there’s a good chance you…
News & Tips: Shady Ways to Catch Bass on a Hot Day
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Shady Ways to Catch Bass on a Hot Day

August 24, 2015
Shade fishing is important for catching bass on hot summer days usually in July and August. And, catching big bass in the late summer is not as difficult as you might think. Bass are really no…
News & Tips: Keep Your Cool: The Angler’s Guide to Beating the Heat...
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Keep Your Cool: The Angler’s Guide to Beating the Heat

August 17, 2015
It’s the hottest time of the year—the time when the sweat runs out of your eyelids and earlobes. That’s not lint between your toes, it’s jungle rot. Don’t amputate just yet, though—you’ll need that…