Winter

News & Tips: Winter Salt Fishing Hot Spots in Tampa Bay...
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Winter Salt Fishing Hot Spots in Tampa Bay

January 26, 2016
Winter is a great time to ditch the cold and visit a warm fishing destination. One of my favorite locations is Tampa Bay Florida. If you’re able to get away, here are a few quick tips to make the…
Fishing winter crappie
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How to Lose Less Fish on the Ice

January 19, 2016
Most fish are lost back down the hole by ice fishermen due to a lack of preparation. Here are five set up tips to help you be prepared for ice fishing success: When you first get on the ice and auger…
Fishing winter crappie
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How to Catch Winter Crappie

January 11, 2016
Winter can be a great time to catch crappie. Sure, it can be cold out there, but if you dress for the weather and keep safety in mind while fishing, you could be enjoying a plate full of fried fish…
News & Tips: Start Scouting for Next Deer Season Now (video)...
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Start Scouting for Next Deer Season Now (video)

January 8, 2016
The best time to start scouting for next deer season is immediately after the previous season ends. It’s a perfect opportunity to find and explore the dense thickets that bucks call home without fear…
News & Tips: Survive a Fall Into Freezing Water
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Survive a Fall Into Freezing Water

December 7, 2015
It happened so quickly. The sudden plunge took your breath away. You lost your footing in the trout stream, ventured over a section of thin ice, or leaned out a little too far to snag the last duck…
News & Tips: 4 Reasons Spinners Out-Fish Flies for Winter Trout...
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4 Reasons Spinners Out-Fish Flies for Winter Trout

February 23, 2015
Here in northwestern Pennsylvania it’s the time of year when you take advantage of whatever outdoor opportunities present themselves.  If something is in season and the weather decides to cooperate,…
News & Tips: Ponds & Potholes: Taking Advantage of Late Season Duck Magnets...
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Ponds & Potholes: Taking Advantage of Late Season Duck Magnets

January 23, 2015
After enduring months of hunting pressure on sprawling lakes, bays and sounds, there’s nothing a late-season duck wants more than a quiet, secluded spot to hide out. Small, neglected potholes and…
News & Tips: 5 Ways to Improve Your Odds of Bagging Coyotes at First Frost...
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5 Ways to Improve Your Odds of Bagging Coyotes at First Frost

September 26, 2014
Coyotes can be hunted year round in most states, and if you have problem coyotes keeping your local deer herds (or the family pets) on high alert, then maybe it’s time to turn the tables. There are…
News & Tips: Summer and Winter Techniques for Steelhead Trout...
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Summer and Winter Techniques for Steelhead Trout

June 15, 2014
Of all the different freshwater game fish available to anglers, one of the favorite target species for fly anglers would have to be the steelhead trout. The steelhead trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) is a…
News & Tips: Why You Should Eat More Food and Drink More Water During Winter Hikes...
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Why You Should Eat More Food and Drink More Water During Winter Hikes

March 14, 2014
When you’re hiking through the cold and snow of winter, it’s easy to remain in your summer-hiking mindset. Sure, you’ll stop for a drink of water and maybe consume a PowerBar every now and again…
News & Tips: Jerkbait Time for Ozark Smallmouth
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Jerkbait Time for Ozark Smallmouth

February 27, 2014
The rigors of winter took their toll in the Missouri Ozarks. Frozen lakes and streams kept fishermen at bay for weeks. There are not a lot of ice fishermen in the Ozarks. Change is in the wind,…
News & Tips: What to Do if You Get Lost on a Winter Hike...
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What to Do if You Get Lost on a Winter Hike

February 21, 2014
Hiking in the winter can be an experience without compare. The air is crisp, the atmosphere is serene and the vistas are stunning. There’s little else in the world more peaceful or beautiful than a…