News & Tips

News & Tips: Maintaining Your Boat’s Trailer
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Maintaining Your Boat’s Trailer

OK, so it’s not a very sexy subject, but for many of us here in the Northland, it’s the “off-season” or the “hard-water season.” The boat and trailer are either in storage somewhere or, if we’re…
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If You Could Only Use One Artificial Bait ...

A number of years ago, I stumbled onto an opportunity to learn some great fishing “secrets.” As a fishing pro staffer for Cincinnati Outdoor World’s Bass Pro Shops, I have had the privilege of…
News & Tips: Winter Midge Fishing
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Winter Midge Fishing

If you're of one of those fly fishers who packs away the gear at the first sign of snow, you're missing out on a very special type of fishing. Unknown to some fly anglers is the fact that, during the…
News & Tips: Muzzleloader Primers
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Muzzleloader Primers

After years of hunting deer with a conventional inline muzzleloader using the various black powder substitutes available, a couple of years ago I switched to a semi-custom smokeless muzzleloader from…
News & Tips: Winter Trout on Spring Creeks
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Winter Trout on Spring Creeks

Dense fog, the result of comparatively warm air pockets combined with remaining snow cover, enshrouded the ridge tops as we made the two hour drive to the limestone spring creek. It would be mid-…
News & Tips: Off-Season Boat Projects
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Off-Season Boat Projects

Although winter's grip is still strong, spring will be here soon, folks. One important off-season "to-do" is to plan boat projects and complete them if you're fortunate to have warm working space.…
News & Tips: 2013 Spring Fishing Classic
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2013 Spring Fishing Classic

  Free Bass Pro Shops Event Features fishing university, pro anglers, seminars and more Bass Pro Shops is dedicated to ensuring families continue to have fun together outdoors through their exciting…
News & Tips: Deer Shed Antlers & EHD Disease
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Deer Shed Antlers & EHD Disease

More dead bucks discovered and Dr. Woods shows how to learn stuff from the bones...cool... It's the time of year to hunt for shed antlers but we're finding them the tough way here at the Proving…
News & Tips: Axis Deer: King of the Exotics
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Axis Deer: King of the Exotics

As deer seasons wind to a close, many people shift their activities indoors and begin repairing gear, applying for licenses and planning their strategies for next fall's hunting. But you don't have…
News & Tips: Tying the Beadhead Prince Nymph
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Tying the Beadhead Prince Nymph

The Beadhead Prince is a classic nymph pattern that will continue to be effective on streams and rivers for years to come. Created by Doug Prince, this special fly incorporates many flashy materials…
News & Tips: Fishing Tactics for Winter Freshwater Stripers: Plus Lure Choices...
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Fishing Tactics for Winter Freshwater Stripers: Plus Lure Choices

Since they were accidentally trapped in Santee-Cooper lakes in South Carolina over half a century ago, striped bass have been introduced in hundreds of lakes throughout the country. In most cases the…
News & Tips: Product Review: LaCrosse Swamp-Tuff Waders...
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Product Review: LaCrosse Swamp-Tuff Waders

  LaCrosse Swamp-Tuff Pro Insulated Waterproof Waders When comes to waterfowl hunting, having great gear is instrumental to your success. A great pair of waders will keep you dry and comfortable…