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Rabbit walking
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Steps to Prevent Rabbit Fever

April 11, 2013
Rabbit hunting is about as fun as it gets when it comes to hunting small game. Memories of my childhood days, when all I had to do was grab my single shot Stevens 12-gauge shotgun, head out the door…
News & Tips: Basics of the Overhead Cast
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Basics of the Overhead Cast

April 11, 2013
The single most important aspect to fly fishing is the ability to accurately present flies to feeding fish in a matter of a few second's time without spooking fish from repeated false casting or…
News & Tips: 11 Steps to Learn the Loop Finish Fly Tying Skill...
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11 Steps to Learn the Loop Finish Fly Tying Skill

April 10, 2013
Whip finishing is a basic fly-tying skill that, once learned, you'll use on each and every fly pattern you tie. Learning to do it right is essential for creating durable flies that last longer than a…
News & Tips: Fishing Tricks for Trophy Bream
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Fishing Tricks for Trophy Bream

April 9, 2013
Catching bream fish such as bluegills and redear sunfish ("shellcrackers") isn't difficult. These scrappy panfish are not especially wary, and small ones will forgive even the most slipshod angling…
News & Tips: Turkey Hunting Tips: Hunting Rules and Tactics Part 2...
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Turkey Hunting Tips: Hunting Rules and Tactics Part 2

April 8, 2013
This is the second part of a two-part series covering the basics of turkey hunting, including specialized gear and safety. In Part 1, we covered the rules and tactics. The Gear Calls Mouth diaphragm…
News & Tips: How to Tune Up Your Bass Jigs for More Fishing Success...
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How to Tune Up Your Bass Jigs for More Fishing Success

April 5, 2013
Jigs are phenomenal bass baits. No matter if you flip, jig, pitch or swim them through the drink, they always seem to attract the attention of those predatory bass. But are the jigs you're tossing…
Largemouth bass
29,991

Bass Fishing 101 Basics

April 5, 2013
For those in search of exhilarating fishing excitement, airborne acrobatics, and a strong pull on the line, look no further than Micropterus Salmoides — or the largemouth bass to those that ducked…
News & Tips: What to Look for When Scouting Your Turkey Hunting Ground...
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What to Look for When Scouting Your Turkey Hunting Ground

April 4, 2013
Know the area you'll be hunting turkey for greater success. What is the best tip I can give you to help you become a successful turkey hunter? Know the area you will be hunting them. That may sound…
News & Tips: Best Bet for Brown Trout
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Best Bet for Brown Trout

April 4, 2013
The brown trout (Salmo trutta) is possibly the most popular of all the trout species targeted by fly fishers. Be it their willingness to rise to dead-drifted dry flies or give chase to a swinging…
News & Tips: Expand Your Fishing Arsenal
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Expand Your Fishing Arsenal

April 4, 2013
When you walk through the doors at one of Bass Pro Shops amazing stores, it can all be somewhat overwhelming to take in for the average person. Every department is fully stocked with the latest and…
News & Tips: A Question of Muskie Bait Color
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A Question of Muskie Bait Color

April 4, 2013
One thing you learn very early on when you live “Up North” is that winter gives you plenty of time to ponder and reflect on things you might not normally spend much time thinking about (and I am…
News & Tips: Food Plot Basics: It's All in the Dirt...
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Food Plot Basics: It's All in the Dirt

April 4, 2013
Seems like everyone is planting food plots these days; and for good reason. Wildlife of all kind benefit from them and they make for great deer hunting. Food plotters spend endless hours pouring over…