Tim Allard News & Tips

News & Tips: 3 Reasons to Fish Fast for Panfish
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3 Reasons to Fish Fast for Panfish

While there is a time and place for slow presentations for panfish, I'm here to tell you that fishing fast is a great…
News & Tips: 3 Reliable Rigs Sure to Put More Walleye in the Net...
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3 Reliable Rigs Sure to Put More Walleye in the Net

Every species has several standard rigs that, more often than not, are reliable fish-catchers. Day in and day out,…
News & Tips: 5 Great Baits for Shad-Eating Bass
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5 Great Baits for Shad-Eating Bass

Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass gorge on shad when available. When shad are abundant, these are five reliable…
News & Tips: 6 Ways to Beat the Heat While Fishing
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6 Ways to Beat the Heat While Fishing

For anglers, dealing with the sun and hot temperatures is part of summer fishing. Like most things outdoors, one's…
News & Tips: Product Review: Bass Pro Shops Round Head Pro Jighead...
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Product Review: Bass Pro Shops Round Head Pro Jighead

When shopping for jig heads I like to hunt for the best value. Part of this is likely because I grew up shore-fishing a…
Fishing tools, pliers, knife, fish weight scales
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5 Must-Have Fishing Tools Every Angler Needs on the Water

Having the right tools when fishing is important. If you've ever tried to cut thin, 10-pound-test super line without…
News & Tips: A Guide to Specialty Fish Hooks and How to Use Them...
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A Guide to Specialty Fish Hooks and How to Use Them

Angling tactics are becoming increasingly more sophisticated. Not surprisingly, hooks are becoming more refined to keep…
News & Tips: Understanding the Anatomy of a Fishing Hook...
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Understanding the Anatomy of a Fishing Hook

Hooks are an important part of your angling arsenal. This guide breaks down the common terms used to describe fish…
News & Tips: 3 Tips for Stealth Kayak Fishing
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3 Tips for Stealth Kayak Fishing

A kayak is one of the stealthiest fishing platforms I've used. While boat design aids one's on-the-water stealthness,…
News & Tips: Find Out Why Crappie Can’t Get Enough of This Blade Bait Set-up...
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Find Out Why Crappie Can’t Get Enough of This Blade Bait Set-up

A float and a jig is a reliable method for catching crappie; I always have one of these set-ups rigged and ready in my…
News & Tips: Battle Murky Water With Glitter Baits
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Battle Murky Water With Glitter Baits

Last week while shooting a video for 1Source on the subject of jigging tactics for crappie in weeds, a theme arose in…
News & Tips: How Jig Head Weight Impacts Fishing Success...
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How Jig Head Weight Impacts Fishing Success

Up your odds with an assortment of weights for rounded jig heads. A ball head jig combined with live-bait or rigged…