Jeff Knapp News & Tips

News & Tips: Boat Launch Etiquette
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Boat Launch Etiquette

For all the relaxation fishing and boating can provide, it's amazing the level of stress often experienced at the…
News & Tips: Fourth of July Brookies
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Fourth of July Brookies

It seemed fitting — on the day when we celebrate our independence — to not only go fishing, but to purse a native…
News & Tips: Drop Shot Walleyes
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Drop Shot Walleyes

Though the popularity of drop-shot rigging came about as a finesse tactic for pressured bass waters, the notion of…
News & Tips: Hook Tricks for Lipless Crankbaits
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Hook Tricks for Lipless Crankbaits

When grading cast-n-crank lures, lipless crankbaits score high, producing bass bites with little input from the angler…
News & Tips: Being a Good Boat Partner
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Being a Good Boat Partner

Accepting an invitation to join a friend on his or her boat for a day of fishing is a privilege.  As with many…
News & Tips: Senkos Beyond the Spawn
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Senkos Beyond the Spawn

While there's no denying the effectiveness of sinking worms like the Yamamoto Senko and Yum Dinger when bass are on…
News & Tips: Tips for Using Braided Fishing Line
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Tips for Using Braided Fishing Line

I reluctantly admit that, having fished for over 40 years, I qualify as "old school." So it took me a while to warm up…
News & Tips: Product Review: Frabill Wooden Trout Net...
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Product Review: Frabill Wooden Trout Net

When discussing the best means of handling a freshly-landed trout, which will then be released, opinions vary as…
News & Tips: Where to Find River Walleyes in Flat Riffles...
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Where to Find River Walleyes in Flat Riffles

During mid- and late-summer's typically low flow, river walleyes will be found in surprisingly shallow water, often in…
News & Tips: High Action Jerkbaits
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High Action Jerkbaits

Often the best way to get summertime bass to intercept a hard jerkbait is to fish it like you're playing a fast-paced…
News & Tips: Swimbait Maintenance Tips
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Swimbait Maintenance Tips

Weary of the financial sting of torn-up soft swimbaits detracting from the joy of a good bass bite? Assemble a swimbait…
News & Tips: Break Out Long Rod for Summer Bass
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Break Out Long Rod for Summer Bass

Taking a slightly different approach to a familiar angling scenario often provides a fresh perspective and added…