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News & Tips: Rat Out Big Fish With a Topwater Mouse...
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Rat Out Big Fish With a Topwater Mouse

August 12, 2015
Casting the lure towards the vast green mat of milfoil, I cranked slowly on the handle of the baitcast reel, tensing instinctively. Somehow I just knew a strike was coming. Seconds later the mat of…
News & Tips: Types of Fish Caught Off a Fishing Pier...
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Types of Fish Caught Off a Fishing Pier

August 11, 2015
In the Gulf Coast, beachfront public piers draw all kinds of fishermen this time of year because they attract all kinds of fish. Pier fishing is very different from surf fishing in terms of how much…
News & Tips: 4 Hot Weather Fishing Tips
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4 Hot Weather Fishing Tips

August 7, 2015
When fishing slows on your local lake because of hot weather, use these tatics to improve your chances of catching more fish: 1. Fish the Current Head to the local smallmouth river and turn over…
News & Tips: Late Summer Walleye Fishing Strategies...
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Late Summer Walleye Fishing Strategies

August 4, 2015
Walleyes on Target So many situations come late summer and fall where if walleye are present, they are going to show up on marine electronics. When walleye start stacking up on rock reefs, deep…
News & Tips: Fish Weed Lines for Hungry Game Fish
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Fish Weed Lines for Hungry Game Fish

August 3, 2015
Any change in weed growth can create weed edges also known as weed lines and produced some good fishing. This is where the active fish like to gather. The weed line is a fish habitat. Game fish are…
Walleye angler holding walleye
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Walleye Fishing Tips: How to Find & Catch Big ‘Eyes

July 30, 2015
Take me to a walleye lake I’ve never fished before and I’m a happy angler. It’s always fun to solve the “where are the ‘eyes” puzzle. Here are 3 fundamentals I rely on when looking for ‘eyes in new…
News & Tips: 3 Things Great Deer Hunters Do
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3 Things Great Deer Hunters Do

July 29, 2015
Increase Your Odds for Bagging a Deer ... Start Planning Your Hunt Now! 1. While you’re sitting at home in the air conditioning, great deer hunters are out in the heat locating deer they plan to hunt…
News & Tips: Stay Shallow for Your Heaviest Stringer of the Summer...
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Stay Shallow for Your Heaviest Stringer of the Summer

July 27, 2015
Arizona fishing pro Josh Bertrand is never happier than when he’s staring at his graph, working a dropshot rig in water at least as deep as his Nitro boat is long. In a perfect world, he’d be looking…
News & Tips: Kid-Friendly Camp Cooking Ideas
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Kid-Friendly Fun and Delicious Camp Cooking Ideas

July 24, 2015
Cooking over an open flame is one of the joys of camping. After a long day outdoors, nothing gets the stomach growling like the sizzle of a great meal. While campfire cooking is fun, it can also be…
News & Tips: Tips for Finding Walleye Summertime Hangouts...
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Tips for Finding Walleye Summertime Hangouts

July 20, 2015
A walleye’s metabolism rises with the water temperature in summer and that means they need to eat more, not less. Most walleye anglers fish with leeches and minnows on Lindy rigs in deeper water…
News & Tips: Quick Tips for Catching Summertime Catfish & Easy Recipes...
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Quick Tips for Catching Summertime Catfish & Easy Recipes

July 17, 2015
Summertime is channel catfish time across America. In lakes and reservoirs, fish the flat areas in 18 to 25 feet of water using shad, shrimp, dough balls, cheese, prepared baits, nightcrawlers, and…
News & Tips: Learn Why You Should Spread Out Lure Presentations for More Walleye...
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Learn Why You Should Spread Out Lure Presentations for More Walleye

July 17, 2015
Off Shore Tackle Side-Planer is designed for use with deep-diving crankbaits or leadcore.  In summer, walleyes can be just about anywhere on a body of water and often that’s why covering as much…