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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…
Pro John Crews by Pro John Crews
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Cruising to the Top; Pro Bass Angler John Crews

High expectations are what many anglers fishing the Bassmaster Elite Series tour have each season. Some meet their individual expectations. Many never come close to getting where they'd like to be.…
News & Tips: Top 3 Places to Catch More Walleye This Fall...
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Top 3 Places to Catch More Walleye This Fall

Favorite walleye fishing hotspots during autumn include tributaries, points, and humps. Anglers who focus on those hangouts have the chance to boat a big one. Autumn is an amazing time to chase…
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: Bow Hunting: Sit Down, Shut Up, and HUNT (video)...
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Bow Hunting: Sit Down, Shut Up, and HUNT (video)

Archery season opened September 15th in Missouri. Dr. Woods hunts this hidy-hole food plot. Pro-staff team member Seth Harker decides it is time to “sit down, shut up, and hunt” on opening day of…
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: 5 Factors Every Deer Hunter Should Consider When Placing a Treestand...
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5 Factors Every Deer Hunter Should Consider When Placing a Treestand

Stand placement is always a tricky thing. So many deer hunting factors need to come into play. One important thing I’ve learned over the years is to try to visualize what you will have to consider on…