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Keith Combs Leads Toyota Texas Bass Classic

The Toyota Texas Bass Classic (TTBC) returned to Lake Fork where the first TTBC was held in 2007. Day 1 leader, Strike King pro Keith Combs, bagged 42 pounds today including one weighing 10 pounds 14…
News & Tips: Here Are 3 Ways to Prevent a Boating Accident...
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Here Are 3 Ways to Prevent a Boating Accident

Every boater on the water should be able to read and understand colored navigational aids. Knowing what these aids mean is very important to the safety of everyone on the water. Graphic via U.S.…
News & Tips: BPS Outdoor World Radio Features Wildlife Biologist Dr. Grant Woods May  24...
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BPS Outdoor World Radio Features Craig Dougherty May 10

Craig Dougherty, President of NorthCountry Whitetails, will share his expert land management advice on Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World radio. This episode of Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World will air…
News & Tips: 8 Tips on How to Pick a Backcountry Campsite...
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8 Tips on How to Pick a Backcountry Campsite

In established campgrounds, picking a site is easy – usually just selecting the numbered parking spot and plunking down a tent. But stray from the beaten path and the question of where to spend the…
News & Tips: Are You Not Sleeping at Camp?
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Are You Not Sleeping at Camp?

For some campers, a good night sleep is easily achieved after a day of adventure taxes the body. But for others, even a day of trail trekking or kayak paddling can't bring a comfortable slumber…
News & Tips: Small Flies Net Big Results
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Small Flies Net Big Results

A friend and I spent time on a small, rough and tumble creek fishing for rainbow trout one morning into the afternoon. Between us we caught sevent nice rainbows measuring between 18 and 26 inches.…
News & Tips: 5 Important Catch and Release Tips for Trout Survival...
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5 Important Catch and Release Tips for Trout Survival

Trout fishing at one of Missouri's four trout parks is a great way to spend a hot summer day. The cool waters of the spring branches will keep even the most heat weary trout angler plenty cool. All…
News & Tips: How You Can Make Your Next Outdoor Adventure the Best Ever!...
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How You Can Make Your Next Outdoor Adventure the Best Ever!

Is your family ready to ditch the neighborhood pool or park for something more exciting but you don’t know how to get started? Adults and kids can learn fun new ways to enjoy the outdoors by checking…
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 cover found in lakes and river systems and share tips on how to fish them for a…
News & Tips: Learn the Oval Cast to Toss Weighted Flies Without Hassle...
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Learn the Oval Cast to Toss Weighted Flies Without Hassle

As spring works its way into the many rivers and lakes that make up northern Wisconsin, the thought of casting large streamers to pike and smallmouth excites most anglers. At one point or another,…
News & Tips: Break Tradition With Lipless Crankbaits for Warm Water Walleyes...
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Break Tradition With Lipless Crankbaits for Warm Water Walleyes

Traditionally thought of as a mainstream bass lure, in select situations the lipless crankbait is effective in triggering walleye strikes. In the warm water of late spring and summer, lipless cranks…
News & Tips: Bonefish Tactics Demand Relativity
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Bonefish Tactics Demand Relativity

You may have heard many absolute pronouncements about bonefish from generally acknowledged experts in the field of pursuing the Gray Ghost. As we go over two of these "maxims", you may realize that…