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News & Tips: Venting/Fizzing Bass for Tournaments
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Venting/Fizzing Bass for Tournaments

October 15, 2012
This is for the tournament fishermen who wonder, “Why are my fish floating in my livewell, and why do they eventually die?” When fishing in deep water, 20 feet or more, there is a change in water…
News & Tips: Fishing River Walleye In The “Dog Days” Of Summer...
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Fishing River Walleye In The “Dog Days” Of Summer

October 15, 2012
In my last blog, I talked about the tadpole diver, a weighted diving system that brings your baits down to the river bottom. Now I would like to talk about the baits. One of the most common ways to…
News & Tips: Jig Trolling to Catch Walleyes
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Jig Trolling to Catch Walleyes

October 15, 2012
When walleyes are scattered, like over a mid-depth flat, for instance, but are not in an aggressive-enough mood to be caught with trolling methods such as crankbaits or spinner rigs, jig trolling can…
News & Tips: A Fishing Pro's Lesson on the Subject of Netting Fish...
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A Fishing Pro's Lesson on the Subject of Netting Fish

October 15, 2012
For all you anglers out there who are curious as to how professional anglers approach the subject of netting fish with amateurs prior to a tournament day of a Pro-Am event, here is the "mini seminar…
News & Tips: Cold Weather Tactics for White River Trout...
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Cold Weather Tactics for White River Trout

October 15, 2012
Steam from a fresh, aromatic, much needed, first cup of coffee fogged my glasses as I took the first sip.  I sat on the balcony of White River Trout Lodge at first light and enjoyed the mist rising…
News & Tips: Hunting Knives: Which is Best Fixed or Folding...
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Hunting Knives: Which is Best Fixed or Folding

October 12, 2012
If you’re busy, and just looking for a quick tip on what to look for in a hunting knife, then just read these next three points. If you’re an avid hunter planning on using yourknife on 3+ hunting …
News & Tips: The Best Hunting States for Fall & Early Winter (infographic)...
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The Best Hunting States for Fall & Early Winter (infographic)

October 9, 2012
Ever wonder which states offer the best Fall hunting for waterfowl, deer, elk, wild hogs and more? With this handy map you'll wonder no more. For your Fall and early Winter hunting needs, Bass Pro…
Dove hunter shooting
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Dove Hunting Tips: Early Season Doves

October 3, 2012
Oil up your shotguns, unpack your camo and shoot a few practice rounds. Dove hunting season is on tap. Although they can be hunted into January in most states, the real excitement of doves is that…
Bird hunter in the field
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Hunting Birds of Autumn

October 3, 2012
Autumn is that all too short season between late summer and fall. Dear to the hearts of shotgunners, autumn is a magical time in the field. It is a time of harvest for farmers and hunters alike.…
News & Tips: Tree Stand Safety Tips
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Tree Stand Safety Tips

October 2, 2012
For Indiana hunter Tim, grandpa's stand always had a special meaning to it. He decided to visit the stand since he hadn't been there in a few years. Halfway up the ladder his feet flew out from under…
News & Tips: Fishing Fall Walleyes From Smaller Rivers...
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Fishing Fall Walleyes From Smaller Rivers

October 1, 2012
Soft jerkbaits are ideal for targeting tail-out river sections. It's no secret that walleyes become a prime target in many river systems come fall. But much of what's been written on the subject is…
News & Tips: Using the Internet to Plan Grouse Hunts...
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Using the Internet to Plan Grouse Hunts

September 28, 2012
An old adage about grouse hunting says, "Guns don't kill grouse. Boots kill grouse." There's little argument that the hunter that covers the most good grouse habitat will most likely put up the most…