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News & Tips: 6 Easy How-To Steps to Fillet Bass, Crappie & Perch (infographic)...
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6 Easy How-To Steps to Fillet Bass, Crappie & Perch (infographic)

Panfish aka: bluegills, sunfish, crappies, bream, perch, shell crackers, pumpkinseeds, slabs and even smaller walleyes are called "pan" fish for a reason. Properly filleted and fried, they eat s-o-o-…
News & Tips: Learn From My Experience: Tips on Choosing a Fishing Guide...
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Learn From My Experience: Tips on Choosing a Fishing Guide

By choosing the right fishing guide, you'll be more likely to land a big catch like this. by Peter Larmand With today's technology, consumers are wiser and making more educated decisions before…
News & Tips: 4 Ways a Frigid Winter Could Affect Midwest Fishing This Spring & Summer...
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4 Ways a Frigid Winter Could Affect Midwest Fishing This Spring & Summer

Though some northern lakes are still frozen from the frigid winter, anglers can still make the most of the situation. Across the country, it was a long, colder-than-average winter. With the polar…
News & Tips: The Importance of Weeds and How You Should Fish Them...
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The Importance of Weeds and How You Should Fish Them

When it comes to freshwater angling, weeds play an extremely important role in the livelihood of a fish. They provide shelter, oxygen, ambush points, and a smorgasbord of baitfish — more than enough…
News & Tips: Are You Missing Out on Other Great Fishing?...
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Are You Missing Out on Other Great Fishing?

One of the greatest aspects of fishing is that it can be pursued at so many levels; directed toward so many species. And while there's something to be said for staying within your comfort zone —…
News & Tips: Find Your Fishing Opportunity When on a Cruise...
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Find Your Fishing Opportunity When on a Cruise

Cruise ships are a popular travel venue all over the world, yet my research indicates that cruising is a vastly underutilized resource when it comes to fishing. Perhaps one reason for this is that…
News & Tips: Take Pond & Small Lake Fishing to the Next Level...
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Take Pond & Small Lake Fishing to the Next Level

Ponds and small lakes don't just harbor little bass. Many also hold some giants, and these fish get that way because most anglers focus their efforts on larger, more renowned waters. These waters may…
News & Tips: Avoid These 10 Float Fishing Mistakes
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Avoid These 10 Float Fishing Mistakes

No form of angling can match float fishing for providing a mixture of adventure and quality fishing combined with aesthetic and spiritual rewards. Drifting gently in the flow past ever-changing…
News & Tips: Trolling Increases Odds on Large Bodies of Water...
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Trolling Increases Odds on Large Bodies of Water

Planning a fishing trip on a large body of water like Lake Superior can be a bit intimidating for inexperienced anglers. With so much water to explore, finding fish can feel like a daunting task. But…
News & Tips: Go Night Fishing to Extend Your Time to Fish...
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Go Night Fishing to Extend Your Time to Fish

If you're looking to extend your fishing time and aren't afraid of the dark, working the night shift on your local lake can bring some eye-opening surprises. The fish can run thick while the crowds…
News & Tips: The Secrets of Fishing Different Types of Cover...
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The Secrets of Fishing Different Types of Cover

Learning to effectively fish cover is a fundamental angling skill. In this article, I'll overview some common types of cover found in lakes and river systems and share tips on how to fish them for a…
News & Tips: 8 Mother's Day Fishing Gift Ideas Women Anglers Will Love...
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8 Mother's Day Fishing Gift Ideas Women Anglers Will Love

Looking for Mother's Day gift ideas for your favorite female angler? If you need some inspiration, below are some of my wife's favorite fishing items. #1 Bass Pro Shops' 3.5-inch Tender Tube in…