Fall

News & Tips: How to Fish the "Deep" Flats of Lake Superior...
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How to Fish the "Deep" Flats of Lake Superior

August 20, 2014
I know when you hear the words "fishing the flats" you are thinking somewhere tropical, but Lake Superior has its own version. The flats on Superior are opposite of what you would think of fishing in…
News & Tips: Tips to Set Up Game Cameras for Scouting Deer...
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Tips to Set Up Game Cameras for Scouting Deer

August 16, 2014
If ever there was a piece of deer hunting equipment that has been universally embraced by sportsmen, it's the trail camera. I wish I'd bought stock in some of these companies when they first came out…
News & Tips: 5 Proven Baits Sure to Hook Fall Smallmouth Bass...
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5 Proven Baits Sure to Hook Fall Smallmouth Bass

August 15, 2014
As the water cools and leaves change color, smallmouth bass begin to feed voraciously — bulking up for the long winter that lies ahead. It is also a timely coincidence that football season is in full…
News & Tips: 5 Things to Do Before Dove Season Opening Day...
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5 Things to Do Before Dove Season Opening Day

August 14, 2014
When the quick passage of time has caught you on the short end of the preparation stick for the opening day of dove hunting season. Don't fret. A few weeks to prepare is better than no time at all.…
News & Tips: How to Get in on the Excitement of Jump Fishing...
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How to Get in on the Excitement of Jump Fishing

June 27, 2014
    White mist swirled over the emerald green waters of Virginia's Leesville Lake, we raced toward the frothing commotion of churning gamefish and frantically skipping shad. Cutting the outboard…
News & Tips: Spoon Feeding Smallmouths: Get Vertical This Summer and Fall...
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Spoon Feeding Smallmouths: Get Vertical This Summer and Fall

June 12, 2014
Spoons have been a proven method for catching summer smallmouth. Most anglers own a collection of jigging spoons, but for many, they are relegated to the third or fourth drawer of the tackle box —…
News & Tips: National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Convention...
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National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Convention

March 10, 2014
Feb. 14-16, I was in Nashville, Tenn., for the NWTF National Convention. Lots of folks had a tough time getting there because of the major snow storm back east.  This year, I was honored to emcee the…
News & Tips: Cold Water Bass Lures
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Cold Water Bass Lures

January 10, 2014
Bass, as you probably know, are cold-blooded creatures, meaning their body temperature is the same as that of their surroundings. As the water temperature drops, so does their metabolic level. The…
News & Tips: Jig Trolling for Fall Walleyes
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Jig Trolling for Fall Walleyes

November 19, 2013
As summer begins to wind down and the season edges toward autumn, walleye location and activity level makes a transition. Fish begin to move off the flats and begin to congregate near sharper breaks…
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Fall Fishing in Dallas-Fort Worth

November 18, 2013
October through November in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex marks the beginning of some very unique fishing opportunities. First and foremost, the big lakes will be producing good limits of bass…
News & Tips: Indiana Deer Hunt
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Indiana Deer Hunt

November 15, 2013
I just made it back from my Indiana deer hunt. I hunted with Archery Extreme Outfitters in Vevay, Ind., right on the Ohio River. Vevay is a small Indiana town with beautiful scenery. Months before…
News & Tips: Bet on Bars and Points
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Bet on Bars and Points

November 11, 2013
Bars and points attract fish no matter the season. A point is a shoreline extension that pushes out into a lake. A bar is essentially an underwater point that juts out into deeper water. These…