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News & Tips: Summertime Means Hopper Time for Trout...
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Summertime Means Hopper Time for Trout

A recent trip to the Grand River in Ontario confirmed what I should have taken as an article of faith — it's hopper time. Hopper pattern flies are a must for summertime trout. Unfortunately, this…
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Fastest Method for Field Scoring White-tailed Deer (video)

You hear hooves in the leaves. Where is he? There! There he is! A buck is ghosting in. Is he the one in the trail camera photos? Is he big enough to book? Does he meet the management standards for…
News & Tips: John Blaquiere Buck Featured on Bass Pro Shops King of Bucks Sept 13...
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A City Slicker Whitetail with a World Record Rack Featured on Bass Pro Shops King of Bucks Aug. 30

Visit the Outdoor Channel King of Bucks Television Plus, the experts try to settle the debate about speed vs weight when it comes to arrow effectiveness. Think you have to go to the outer reaches of…
Walleye on an Off Shore Mini Board by Walleye on an Off Shore Mini Board...
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Off Shore Mini Trolling Board Tips

Mini 'Boards AKA Mini Trollers equal Big Fun! Carry your Off Shore Mini Planers with your trolling gear all year long! There are situations all season where they shine. Crawler harness rigs slowly…
News & Tips: Q&A With Randy Newberg of “Federal Premium’s Fresh Tracks” Series...
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Q&A With Randy Newberg of “Federal Premium’s Fresh Tracks” Series

    Randy Newberg is the host and producer of "Federal Premium's Fresh Tracks with Randy Newberg," making him the voice of self-guided public land hunters in America. Newberg shows the common hunter…
News & Tips: Keep the Right Tools Handy to Remove Fish Hooks From Your Skin...
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Keep the Right Tools Handy to Remove Fish Hooks From Your Skin

The unhooking process is potentially hazardous to the angler, especially when the fishing lure sports multiple treble hooks. One slip at an inopportune moment can result in a dropped fish and a hook…
News & Tips: Travel Blog: St. Augustine, Florida a Fishing Paradise...
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Travel Blog: St. Augustine, Florida a Fishing Paradise

St. Augustine is known as the America’s oldest city, yet the best news for Bass Pro readers is that it is a boating and fishing paradise that features fish-filled and “eye candy” cruising waters all…
News & Tips: Are You Using the Wrong Gun for Squirrel?...
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Are You Using the Wrong Gun for Squirrel Hunting?

Squirrel and other small game seasons happen throughout the country, giving hunters a chance to enjoy some of the finest opportunities for woodsmanship, fellowship and shooting skills.  From the…
Hackney Wins Cayuga Elite by Hackney Wins Cayuga Elite...
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Hackney Dominates Elites at Cayuga

Mercury pro Greg Hackney may have had a mediocre season in 2013, but 2014 has been a comeback year of potential epic proportion. Hackney's win over the Bassmaster Elite field on Cayuga Lake out of…
News & Tips: How to Pick the Best Shotgun for Goose Hunting...
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How to Pick the Best Shotgun for Goose Hunting

Geese, both Canadas and Snows, are big, tough birds built to take the harshest weather conditions Mother Nature can dish out. To hunt them successfully, you need a shotgun as tough as your quarry.…
News & Tips: Tips for Potomac River Smallmouth Bass Fishing...
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Tips for Potomac River Smallmouth Bass Fishing

The tidal Potomac River near Washington, D.C. gets lots of accolades for its brackish water largemouth fishing and exotic snakeheads. But what often gets overlooked is that this river also offers…
News & Tips: How to Increase Your Sight Fishing Success...
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How to Increase Your Sight Fishing Success

    For those anglers looking to pit their vision and stalking skills to the ultimate of tests, sight fishing is just for you. In this shallow water game of cat and mouse, a reliance on optics,…