Tim Allard News & Tips

News & Tips: How and When to Throw Toads for Bass
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How and When to Throw Toads for Bass

The toad's soft-plastic legs kicked out a steady, gurgling tempo as it swam over a 6-foot weed flat. The sound was too…
News & Tips: These Containers Make Staying Hydrated Easier Than Ever...
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These Containers Make Staying Hydrated Easier Than Ever

Few things stimulate the senses and rejuvenate the body like quenching your thirst with big gulp of cool water in the…
News & Tips: 4 Reasons Why You Should Own These Convertible Pants...
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4 Reasons Why You Should Own These Convertible Pants

A quality pair of convertible pants is one piece of outdoor apparel I regularly wear when the weather's warm. Also…
News & Tips: Lure Contact Critical for Catching Crappie...
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3 Ways to Slide More Crappie into the Landing Net

Crappie are fun to catch, but they also pack their share of unique challenges. Here are three ways to improve your…
News & Tips: Use a Jig and Minnow for Sluggish Walleye...
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Use a Jig and Minnow for Sluggish Walleye

After a long winter, it sure felt great to get out this past weekend and jig-up some walleye. With cool water, post-…
News & Tips: The Secrets of Fishing Different Types of Cover...
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The Secrets of Fishing Different Types of Cover

Learning to effectively fish cover is a fundamental angling skill. In this article, I'll overview some common types of…
News & Tips: 8 Mother's Day Fishing Gift Ideas Women Anglers Will Love...
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8 Mother's Day Fishing Gift Ideas Women Anglers Will Love

Looking for Mother's Day gift ideas for your favorite female angler? If you need some inspiration, below are some of my…
News & Tips: Sunglasses Review: Oakley Flak Jacket XLJ Sunglasses...
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Sunglasses Review: Oakley Flak Jacket XLJ Sunglasses

I bought my first pair of Oakley Flak Jacket XLJ polarized sunglasses six years ago. They have excellent optics and…
News & Tips: Give Kayak Fishing a Try
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Give Kayak Fishing a Try

If you haven't already, you owe it to yourself to give kayak fishing a try. As far as a fishing platform goes, today's…
News & Tips: How to Choose the Right Life Vest
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How to Choose the Right Life Jacket or Vest

The safety industry is continually improving Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) — also commonly called life jackets or…
News & Tips: How to Target Edges for Largemouth Bass...
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How to Target Edges for Largemouth Bass

As I peered through the glass, a lot of information I'd gathered over the years about largemouth bass suddenly…
News & Tips: Essential Gear for Shoreline Panfishing...
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Essential Gear for Shoreline Panfishing

Trekking a shoreline and casting for crappie and yellow perch is a springtime ritual for many. The simplicity of this…