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News & Tips: When Your Mindset Can Muddy the Water
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When Your Mindset Can Muddy the Water

So, I learned a valuable lesson while fishing, and here is how it went. I met up with my fishing partner at about 5:30 a.m. for a day on Trail Creek, in LaPorte County, Indiana. When we launched our…
News & Tips: Spooning for Shallow-Water Walleyes
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Spooning for Shallow-Water Walleyes

Did you ever have one of those walleye fishing trips where you just couldn't find the right pattern to put any fish in the boat? We all have! Well there's one presentation that doesn't get much…
News & Tips: Flat Water Blues
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Flat Water Blues

Yesterday, I went fly fishing for bass on a lake that holds a good population of largemouth and smallmouth bass. Typically, it's not too difficult to get good fly fishing action there, especially if…
News & Tips: Fishing Knot Library: How to Tie a Non Slip Loop Knot...
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Fishing Knot Library: How to Tie a Non Slip Loop Knot

How to Tie Fishing Line: Non-Slip Loop Knot Instructions The Non-Slip Mono Loop is also known as the “Kreh Loop” as it has been popularized by fishing legend Lefty Kreh. As its name suggests it…
News & Tips: Prepare for Black Bear: A Bowhunter's Guide...
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Prepare for Black Bear: A Bowhunter's Guide

While technically easy to prepare for, my first black bear bowhunt proved to be more of a lesson in black bear research than I imagined. Here are some basic pointers to help you prepare for your…
News & Tips: How to Identify Ducks
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How to Identify Ducks

When trying to identify ducks, hunters must observe several things. Differences in size, shape, plumage patterns, colors, wingbeat, flocking behavior, voice and habitat all help separate one species…
News & Tips: Why it's Important to Scout Early for Fall Turkeys...
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Why it's Important to Scout Early for Fall Turkeys

Fall turkey hunting is not surrounded by the hype and glamour of the spring turkey hunting season.   "Fall turkey hunting provides an exhilarating time to be in the woods," said world renowned turkey…
News & Tips: Teaching Young Bowhunters the Basics of Archery...
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Teaching Young Bowhunters the Basics of Archery

When you encourage a young person to try archery, you're doing much more than simply introducing them to a new hobby or sport. You alone have the potential to ensure a thriving future for archery and…
News & Tips: Travel Blog: Pitt River Lodge Fishing Adventures...
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Travel Blog: Pitt River Lodge Fishing Adventures

For the past 10 years, my increasing angling focus on Alaska and Canada was fueled by the quest to fish for salmon. Whether by river, stream, or open ocean, I was happy to pursue pink, coho, and the…
Chris Lane Wins Elite Plano Chase by Chris Lane Wins Elite Plano Chase...
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Victory Lane; Chris Lane Wins Bassmaster Elite Plano Championship Chase

With Bassmaster Classic berths on the line for several Elite Series anglers coming into this final event of the season, the Plano Championship Chase Bassmaster Series event on Lake St. Clair out of…
News & Tips: Gar in the Pan Recipes
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Gar in the Pan Recipes

There's a great organization that few outdoorsmen know about. It's called G.A.S.S. — the Gar Angler's Sporting Society. The gentleman who started it is, like me, a gar -fishing aficionado. He's been…
News & Tips: Double Guns - The Ultimate Hunting Rifles...
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Double Guns - The Ultimate Hunting Rifles

My first rifle was a no-nonsense bolt action .30/06 straight "off the rack" when I was 18 years old. Over time, my gun collection has grown, along with my sophistication, to the point now that I own…