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News & Tips: 6 Dos and Don'ts of Fishing Etiquette
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6 Dos and Don'ts of Fishing Etiquette

Follow good fishing courtesies. Every sport comes with its own unique code of etiquette—whether it’s written or unwritten. No golfer would ever dream of disrupting another golfer’s lie. In tennis,…
News & Tips: Winner of Mark Zona Sweepstakes 'Blown Away' by Experience...
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Winner of Mark Zona Sweepstakes 'Blown Away' by Experience

Bruce Kastner with a trophy smallmouth bass he caught while fishing with Mark Zona on Elk Lake in Michigan. It was a trip of a lifetime for Bruce Kastner and his wife Sarah. As winners of the 2012…
News & Tips: Where to Find River Walleyes in Flat Riffles...
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Where to Find River Walleyes in Flat Riffles

During mid- and late-summer's typically low flow, river walleyes will be found in surprisingly shallow water, often in "flat riffles" that other angler bypass. Flat riffles are river stretches that…
News & Tips: Buying Land for Deer Hunting
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Buying Land for Deer Hunting

With the heavy pressure most public areas are subjected to, it's a rare sportsman who hasn't thought of buying his own hunting land. If you own the land you can manage the deer how you like; let…
News & Tips: Paddlesports: Getting Started, Affordably...
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Paddlesports: Getting Started, Affordably

Kayaking, canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding are excellent activities that get you into the outdoors, provide you with the opportunity to take in gorgeous scenery and wildlife viewings, and give…
News & Tips: 3 Ways to Cook Frog Legs Plus Recipes
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3 Ways to Cook Frog Legs Plus Recipes

Frog gigging is a great way to spend your nights, but what’s next once you’ve reached your limit and it’s time to pack it in for the evening?  After all that hard work, a frog legs feast is in order…
News & Tips: Travel Blog: Exploring the Canadian Maritimes...
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Travel Blog: Exploring the Canadian Maritimes

I realized a life long dream in visiting the Atlantic Canada and Maritimes areas last October. It turned out to be everything I'd hoped it would, and so much more. The people are incredibly friendly…
News & Tips: Bass on Poppers
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Bass on Poppers

As you probably already know, you can fly fish for almost any species of fish that swim through-out the lower 48 states such as pike, musky, carp, and of course trout. Of the many different species…
News & Tips: The Right Clothes for Camping
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The Right Clothes for Camping

Want to have fun while camping? Of course you do — and you can achieve that goal by being certain you're always comfortable so you can enjoy the outdoors to the fullest. One way to do this is to…
News & Tips: Bass Boat Buying Guide
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Bass Boat Buying Guide

Fishing has gotten good on your favorite lake, and you've been bitten hard by the bass boat bug. A bass boat is a major purchase -- perhaps the biggest recreational purchase you'll ever make.…
News & Tips: The Lowdown on Fish Attractants
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The Lowdown on Fish Attractants

Anglers are a conscientious bunch. We change our fishing line religiously, sharpen hooks frequently and make sure that our tackle boxes are crammed full of all the latest gear and gadgets. But how…
News & Tips: A Guide to Soft Baits That Bass Love
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A Guide to Soft Baits That Bass Love

Soft baits rank high among bass anglers for the sheer versatility and effectiveness of these squishy, scented creations. Bass anglers hunt trophy largemouth with monster-sized swimbaits, finesse…