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When Baitfish Transition from Deep to Shallow Water - Fishing Tip

September 2, 2013
September is often the time of year when baitfish transition from deep to shallow water and bass often follow and so should you. Clumps of baitfish can be located by sonar. Look for pieces of…
News & Tips: 3 Great Hard Baits for Late Summer Panfish...
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3 Great Hard Baits for Late Summer Panfish

August 30, 2013
Putting a few panfish in the livewell during mid to late summer is a different matter than the springtime, when spawning activities have fish in predictable locations. Warm weather success with…
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Muskies on the Back Cast

August 29, 2013
As a long-time guide, I fished from the back of the boat to give my clients first water ... I still fish in the back. A disadvantage to an extent with real active fish, but something I learned while…
News & Tips: Two Fish Species That Bring New Thrills Catfish & Gar...
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Two Fish Species That Bring New Thrills Catfish & Gar

August 29, 2013
In the United States alone, 1,154 native fish species can be found. This being said, many anglers tend to focus all of their fishing attention on one or two species, often forgetting about what their…
News & Tips: Fishing Tip: The Right 3 Bass Baits When It's Hot Out...
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Fishing Tip: The Right 3 Bass Baits When It's Hot Out

August 29, 2013
A lot of anglers give up on bass fishing when it gets really hot out but if you choose the right baits, you can still catch fish. A plastic worm is pretty hard to beat during the tough, hot days of…
News & Tips: When Your Mindset Can Muddy the Water
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When Your Mindset Can Muddy the Water

August 29, 2013
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

August 29, 2013
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: 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

August 29, 2013
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: 4 Fish & 4 Tips to Fishing Them
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4 Fish & 4 Tips to Fishing Them

August 22, 2013
1. Crappies If action is slow, try slapping and splashing the water with your paddle. This tactic may seem crazy, but the commotion sounds like feeding fish and will often attract nearby crappies and…
News & Tips: Trout: Hot Summer Fly Fishing Tips
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Trout: Hot Summer Fly Fishing Tips

August 21, 2013
Successful late summer fly fishing patterns should not be centered on the same methodology that you use for spring trout fly fishing. The best fly patterns for late summer have to be the terrestrial…
News & Tips: Hot Weather Fishing Options - Fishing Tip...
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Hot Weather Fishing Options - Fishing Tip

August 15, 2013
When fishing slows on your local lake because of hot weather, here’s some options. Head to the local smallmouth river with a bunch of hellgrammites. The live hellgrammites are ugly and mean enough to…
News & Tips: Saltwater Dropper Rigs
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Saltwater Dropper Rigs

August 12, 2013
By Tom Keer for Take Me Fishing Dropper rigs are standard operating procedures for trout bums, but they are relatively uncommon in the salt. That fact always surprises me, particularly because there…