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News & Tips: Rope Knot Library: How to tie Two Half Hitches Rope Knot...
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Rope Knot Library: How to tie Two Half Hitches Rope Knot

February 9, 2014
How to Tie Two Half Hitches Rope Knot Although the half hitch is a knot in its own right, it is rarely used alone as it is unsafe when used alone. Two half hitches can be used to tie a rope to a…
News & Tips: 10 Tips to Improve Your Muskie Game (video)...
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10 Tips to Improve Your Muskie Game (video)

February 8, 2014
It's a well-worn cliche that muskie are a fish of a thousand casts. There's some truth to this statement, but experienced anglers know how to lower these odds. To help improve your muskie game, here'…
News & Tips: Ice Fishing for Lake Trout
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Ice Fishing for Lake Trout

February 7, 2014
If you live in the northern Midwest, then the opportunities for ice fishing on Lake Superior and the surrounding inland lakes are endless. Walleye, salmon, bass and northern pike can all easily be…
News & Tips: Walleye Require Boat Control
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Walleye Require Boat Control

February 6, 2014
Presentation is a key component when chasing walleye. If your lure or bait is not positioned at the correct angle, depth or speed, your chances for success are greatly diminished. Boat control is…
News & Tips: How to Dress for Ice Fishing
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How to Dress for Ice Fishing

February 5, 2014
The time between the first snowfall and the first good ice is never long enough for sportsmen who transition from late-season hunting to ice fishing. It seems you barely have time to put away your…
News & Tips: Dead-Bait Tactics for Hardwater Pike
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Dead-Bait Tactics for Hardwater Pike

February 4, 2014
Snow-covered landscapes and frozen bodies of water have a deliberate way of changing a pike anglers' methods and routines. Gone are the oversized spinnerbaits, cranks and spoons — the familiar tools…
News & Tips: Kayak Fishing in Saltwater (video)
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Kayak Fishing in Saltwater (video)

February 3, 2014
Paddling for fish in the quiet reaches of a salt marsh has a quality that not many other experiences can equal. The only sounds are the gentle ripples of the water around the paddle as you move…
News & Tips: Ice Fishing for Panfish
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Ice Fishing for Panfish

February 3, 2014
For many anglers, ice fishing for panfish has become not just a pastime for most but a passion. Anglers worldwide are becoming better educated and better equipped while fish stocks are dwindling due…
News & Tips: Ethanol-blended Gasoline and Your Outboard Engine...
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Ethanol-blended Gasoline and Your Outboard Engine

January 31, 2014
The ethanol-blended fuel E-10 refers to fuel that contains 10 percent ethanol and 90 percent gasoline — a common blend now found at the pumps when purchasing regular grade fuel. Introduced to provide…
News & Tips: What You Need to Know to Prepare for Cold Weather Activities Outdoors...
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What You Need to Know to Prepare for Cold Weather Activities Outdoors

January 31, 2014
Dressing in layers will help you regulate your temperature and stay dry. With winter's cold weather and snow tightly gripping much of the country, many individuals surrender their enthusiasm for the…
News & Tips: River Guide Secrets to Catching Early Season Walleyes...
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River Guide Secrets to Catching Early Season Walleyes

January 29, 2014
Allow me to detour a moment from widely accepted methods of catching early season river walleyes. Not every walleye (or sauger) responds to a vertically presented jig-n-minnow fished right under the…
News & Tips: Winter Hunting Blues? Head to the Woods...
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Winter Hunting Blues? Head to the Woods

January 25, 2014
Experienced land managers are big fans of working in the woods in winter. Frozen ground is easy to get around on (no mud or ruts) and a snow cover protects the forest floor from human impact. Trees…