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News & Tips: 4 Ways to Make a Fire Without Matches or Lighter...
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4 Ways to Make a Fire Without Matches or Lighter

May 13, 2014
A few decades ago, it would have been difficult to find an outdoorsman who couldn't start a campfire. Wood cookstoves and heating were used by almost everyone, and campfires brightened every outdoor…
News & Tips: Go Night Fishing to Extend Your Time to Fish...
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Go Night Fishing to Extend Your Time to Fish

May 12, 2014
If you're looking to extend your fishing time and aren't afraid of the dark, working the night shift on your local lake can bring some eye-opening surprises. The fish can run thick while the crowds…
News & Tips: 8 Tips on How to Pick a Backcountry Campsite...
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8 Tips on How to Pick a Backcountry Campsite

May 9, 2014
In established campgrounds, picking a site is easy – usually just selecting the numbered parking spot and plunking down a tent. But stray from the beaten path and the question of where to spend the…
News & Tips: 5 Important Catch and Release Tips for Trout Survival...
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5 Important Catch and Release Tips for Trout Survival

May 8, 2014
Trout fishing at one of Missouri's four trout parks is a great way to spend a hot summer day. The cool waters of the spring branches will keep even the most heat weary trout angler plenty cool. All…
News & Tips: The Secrets of Fishing Different Types of Cover...
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The Secrets of Fishing Different Types of Cover

May 8, 2014
Learning to effectively fish cover is a fundamental angling skill. In this article, I'll overview some common types of cover found in lakes and river systems and share tips on how to fish them for a…
News & Tips: Learn the Oval Cast to Toss Weighted Flies Without Hassle...
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Learn the Oval Cast to Toss Weighted Flies Without Hassle

May 7, 2014
As spring works its way into the many rivers and lakes that make up northern Wisconsin, the thought of casting large streamers to pike and smallmouth excites most anglers. At one point or another,…
News & Tips: Sticks and Stones: Fly Fishing Stoneflies for Spring Trout...
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Sticks and Stones: Fly Fishing Stoneflies for Spring Trout

May 6, 2014
Stoneflies can produce some fantastic nymph fishing, especially in the cold flows associated with the spring months. These big tantalizing insects are prolific in most cold, clean streams found…
News & Tips: Three Ways to Catch Chain Pickerel
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Three Ways to Catch Chain Pickerel

May 5, 2014
If you're looking for a change of pace from the usual fishing for bass, trout and panfish fare, here's an overlooked gamefish you might want to have a go at — the chain pickerel.  A chain pickerel…
News & Tips: 4 Key Tactics to Dock Fishing for Largemouths (video)...
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4 Key Tactics to Dock Fishing for Largemouths (video)

May 4, 2014
Dock fishing is a no-brainer when it comes to bass fishing. But how many of us routinely delve under the dark recesses of these man-made structures? Fishing docks is a sure-fire tactic for wrestling…
News & Tips: Put a Spin on Crappie Fishing: Try Spinnerbaits...
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Put a Spin on Crappie Fishing: Try Spinnerbaits

May 2, 2014
Live minnows and fishing jigs are far and away the most popular enticements for crappie, and it's a rare occasion when you'll see a died-in-the-wool crappier using a bait or lure other than these.…
News & Tips: 10 Backpacking Essentials You Shouldn't Forget...
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10 Backpacking Essentials You Shouldn't Forget

May 1, 2014
The big backpacking trip is coming up, and of course you packed your tent. But did you bring your toothbrush? Here are 10 easily-overlooked (but do-not-forget!) items to put on a list before you head…
News & Tips: Finding and Fishing for Bedding Bream
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Finding and Fishing for Bedding Bream

April 30, 2014
The angler quietly slips his boat along the shoreline, casting and retrieving a small bait a few feet off the bank. Several successive casts go unrewarded, then suddenly his limp line twitches and…