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News & Tips: Do You Know Which Fish Species Hears the Best?...
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Do You Know Which Fish Species Hears the Best?

Tips on how anglers can use sound to their advantage. Unlike humans, fish have two sensors for detecting sound: the inner ear and the lateral line. These two systems work independently of each other…
News & Tips: Is This Fishing Tactic Effcient for Walleye? You Decide...
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Is This Fishing Tactic Effcient for Walleye? You Decide

Is it possible to troll for walleyes without using line counter reels? Sure, and it’s possible to hammer a nail with a screwdriver if you work at it long enough. But it’s all about using the right…
News & Tips: Light Tackle Muskies?
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Light Tackle Muskies?

I fished a bass tournament on Barbee Chain of Lakes in Warsaw, Ind. It was May -- chilly, about 65 degrees and sunny. We set out for a day of bass fishing but soon found things would quickly change.…
News & Tips: Read the Weeds for Unbelievable Fall Pike Fishing...
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Read the Weeds for Unbelievable Fall Pike Fishing

In some respects the fall fishing season can be difficult for anglers because of cold weather, rough water and the weed beds dying off. However, for the dedicated pike fisherman, these conditions can…
News & Tips: Fly Fishing: Cast a Grasshopper Fly to Fool Fall Trout...
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Fly Fishing: Cast a Grasshopper Fly to Fool Fall Trout

Trout fishermen traditionally cast imitations of aquatic insects such as mayflies and caddis. But some of the best fall fly-fishing comes from imitating "terrestrial" insects. These are bugs that are…
News & Tips: 3 Smart Ways Deer Hunters Can Stay Out-of-Sight and Out-of-Mind...
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3 Smart Ways Deer Hunters Can Stay Out-of-Sight and Out-of-Mind

You can improve your odds of tagging a big buck this season by practicing the following low impact deer hunting tips.  Once you've tagged your buck, try not to forget the principles of low-impact…
News & Tips: How to Recognize and Capitalize on Smallmouth Bass Gangs...
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How to Recognize and Capitalize on Smallmouth Bass Gangs

My guide client Dave and I were drifting along a river section that split around a small, gravel-covered island.  We were concentrating on the main bank, where a deeper trough hugged the shoreline. …
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3 Ways to Heavy Up Your Muskie and Northern Pike Fishing Gear

Fishing northern waters is nothing like bass fishing. The fish are picky, and where they’re at one day isn’t necessarily where they’re at the next. The same goes for presentation and lures. What…
News & Tips: 17 Signs From Nature That Can Help You Predict the Weather (video)...
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17 Signs From Nature That Can Help You Predict the Weather (video)

Thick leaden clouds blanketed the sky and the air had a heavy, raw feel as we pushed off into the emerald green river. But at least temperatures hovered above freezing. We were embarking on a 10-mile…
News & Tips: Travel Blog: Flats Fishing for Trophies in Miami’s Backyard...
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Travel Blog: Flats Fishing for Trophies in Miami’s Backyard

There are many wonderful flats habitats where anglers can enjoy bonefish, tarpon, and permit fishing at the same time. Such places include the Bahamas, Yucatan’s Quintana Roo coast, Belize, Roatan,…
News & Tips: 3 Measurements Every Woman Hunter Should Know for Perfect Shotgun Fit (video)...
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3 Measurements Every Woman Hunter Should Know for Perfect Shotgun Fit (video)

For many women, their first hunting experience is done with a borrowed firearm. It makes sense for women hunters to give it a try without spending a lot of money. However, if you’ve fallen in love…
News & Tips: Lunkerhunt Lunker Frog - Such a Realistic Fishing Lure It Makes Bass Go Berserk...
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Lunkerhunt Lunker Frog - Such a Realistic Fishing Lure It Makes Bass Go Berserk

Ask anglers to describe their favorite fishing technique and the consensus will unanimously land on topwater. Prod a little further and most will disclose an affinity for tossing frogs. The looks…