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News & Tips: Fishing White Bass During the Spring Run, When & How These Fish Spawn...
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Fishing White Bass During the Spring Run, When & How These Fish Spawn

March 22, 2014
In this article learn more about catching white bass from expert anglers with these fishing tips: Timing of the White Bass Run Best Water Temperature Begins White Bass Spawn Water Current Where…
News & Tips: Winging It for River Catfish
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Winging It for River Catfish

March 21, 2014
The long rock wall jutted from the bank into the Mississippi River. At the wall's end, the river rolled around on itself to create a huge vortex. It looked like someone had pulled a huge plug from…
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Topwater Tactics for Spring Bass

March 18, 2014
Use these quick links in this article to jump to these topics: Overview of Topwaters in Early Spring   |   Topwater Baits and Methods for Early Spring Bass   |   Tips for Catching Early Spring Bass…
News & Tips: Getting Started Tournament Fishing
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Getting Started Tournament Fishing

March 8, 2014
I still remember the moment rather vividly, even though I was just a teenager. I was watching my usual cavalcade of Saturday afternoon fishing shows. My mother happened to walk into the room just as…
News & Tips: 5 Must-Have Early Season Crappie Baits...
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5 Must-Have Early Season Crappie Baits

March 4, 2014
Perhaps it's because of the long winter and high snow banks, but I'm itching — big time — for some spring crappie. I'm a bit of a fishing tackle junkie when it comes to baits, no matter the species.…
News & Tips: The Many Uses of Rod Socks
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The Many Uses of Rod Socks

February 28, 2014
As anglers, we invest a lot of money in our gear, with fishing rods often leading the pack. Although built strong, they are at their most weak and tangle-prone when in transit to and from the lake,…
News & Tips: Fishing Using the Basics & Common Sense...
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Fishing Using the Basics & Common Sense

February 28, 2014
The basics can never be emphasized enough. In the act of fish-catching, it is not the bells, whistles, tricks, twists, scents or latest lures that really matter. Gadgets help. And, at times, fish…
News & Tips: Jerkbait Time for Ozark Smallmouth
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Jerkbait Time for Ozark Smallmouth

February 27, 2014
The rigors of winter took their toll in the Missouri Ozarks. Frozen lakes and streams kept fishermen at bay for weeks. There are not a lot of ice fishermen in the Ozarks. Change is in the wind,…
News & Tips: How to Ice Fish for Bluegill with Jigs...
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How to Ice Fish for Bluegill with Jigs

February 17, 2014
One of the best ways to catch big gills is through the ice. Bluegills can be caught throughout the entire winter, but with early or late ice, bluegills hang around deep channels or deep water…
News & Tips: Fishing Tackle Buying Guide
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Fishing Tackle Buying Guide

February 16, 2014
Maybe it's the effectiveness of the outdoor industry's marketing of lures, but fishing tackle rarely gets the credit it deserves. Case in point — many anglers would rather spend five dollars on a…
News & Tips: How to Tie & Fish Egg Flies to Catch Trout...
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How to Tie & Fish Egg Flies to Catch Trout

February 15, 2014
It's hard to think of a single more productive pattern for catching trout, salmon and steelhead in winter and early spring than an egg fly. This is particularly true where strong runs of these…
News & Tips: Hooking Minnows Ice Fishing
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Hooking Minnows Ice Fishing

February 10, 2014
When the going gets tough, ice anglers break out live bait. Minnows are a reliable standby for many species. There are several ways to rig them, depending on the presentation. Here is a run-down of…