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News & Tips: 5 Tips About Leaders for Toothy Fish (video)...
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5 Tips About Leaders for Toothy Fish (video)

May 17, 2016
From bluefish to mackerel, kings to 'cudas—not to mention pike and muskie in fresh water—toothy species have a special allure. They also require specialized terminal tackle for consistent victory.…
News & Tips: Car Topping Your Kayak? Tips for Choosing the Right Equipment...
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Car Topping Your Kayak? Tips for Choosing the Right Equipment

May 17, 2016
We all know that kayaks are easy to transport--that's one of the big pluses. But transporting them safely and without damage takes the right equipment and the right preparation. Here are a few tips…
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Quick Tips: Spot & Stalk Spring Bears (video)

May 11, 2016
It was bear season and we were heaving ourselves to the ground after a 1,000 foot vertical climb up northwest Montana’s Cabinet Mountains.  As we  struggled to catch our breath we immediately grabbed…
News & Tips: 5 Steps to Avoid Kayak Buyer's Remorse...
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5 Steps to Avoid Kayak Buyer's Remorse

April 29, 2016
Every day a few dozen kayaks get listed on Craigslist, fishing forums, and Buy/Sell/Trade lists. On these lists are people with buyer's remorse, listing these kayaks as "never seen the water" or "…
News & Tips: 3 Kayak Accessories That Make Fishing Easier...
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3 Kayak Accessories That Make Fishing Easier

April 28, 2016
One of the most common questions after a person buys their first kayak is, “What else do I need?” If you bought that kayak to do some fishing in, these kayak accessories will make your time on the…
News & Tips: Fish Simple: Use the Three Best Flies for Spring Trout...
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Fish Simple: Use the Three Best Flies for Spring Trout

April 22, 2016
If you’re a devoted trout fly fisherman, you’ll probably carry a vest chock full of flies when you hit the streams this spring. But sometimes that just complicates matters and makes choosing the best…
News & Tips: Josh Bertrand’s Carolina-Rigging Tricks for Finicky Largemouth Bass...
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Josh Bertrand’s Carolina-Rigging Tricks for Finicky Largemouth Bass

April 22, 2016
Sometimes what is old can be made new again, and such is the tale of the Carolina-Rig.  Despite being directly responsible for countless fishing tournament wins and trophy bass brought to the boat,…
News & Tips: Turkey Hunt: 7 Reasons Why Toms Hang Up & 10 Tricks to Get Them to Respond...
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Turkey Hunt: 7 Reasons Why Toms Hang Up & 10 Tricks to Get Them to Respond

April 22, 2016
Conditions seemed perfect for a spring turkey hunt. Azure skies. Calm winds. No rain, sleet or snow. No other hunters around. And the tom I’d located was gobbling back aggressively. At the start,…
News & Tips: Turkey Hunting: Top 3 Turkey Locator Calls  (video)...
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Turkey Hunting: Top 3 Turkey Locator Calls (video)

April 15, 2016
Here are 3 of the best calls for locating turkeys during spring turkey hunting. Champion turkey caller James Harrison shows how to make the calls along with tips and strategies for their best use  …
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Crankbaiting Tips From Fishing Pro Mike Iaconelli

March 28, 2016
Mike Iaconelli loves his crankbaits. Especially during spring months. Whether it's pre-spawn, spawn or post-spawn, crankbaits are on the menu in the boat of the former Bassmaster Classic champion.…
News & Tips: Keep Your Turkey Calls Simple, Gobbler Hunters (video)...
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Keep Your Turkey Calls Simple, Gobbler Hunters (video)

March 22, 2016
Share the spring woods with a World Champion turkey caller and you’ll likely hear a lavish, complex symphony of turkey talk. Right?  Wrong. When I joined Eddie Salter, host of the Sportsman’s Channel…
News & Tips: Go With Soft Plastic Baits for Bass in Early Spring (video)...
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Go With Soft Plastic Baits for Bass in Early Spring (video)

March 18, 2016
If I had to choose just one lure for early spring bass it would be an old-fashioned soft plastic bait. They may lack the flash and popularity of other baits, but I believe nothing comes close to…