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News & Tips: 3 Tips to Summer Wade Fishing Ozark Streams...
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3 Tips to Summer Wade Fishing Ozark Streams

July 24, 2014
Wade fishing is about as fun as it gets on a hot summer day. It allows an angler to enjoyably get wet at the same time. The Ozarks is full of wade fishing opportunities. The following considerations…
News & Tips: 6 Ways to Beat the Heat While Fishing
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6 Ways to Beat the Heat While Fishing

July 24, 2014
For anglers, dealing with the sun and hot temperatures is part of summer fishing. Like most things outdoors, one's comfort and safety in hot weather are directly related to planning and preparedness…
News & Tips: 4 Ways to Catch Summertime Smallmouth Bass...
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4 Ways to Catch Summertime Smallmouth Bass

July 20, 2014
Smaller rivers and large creeks often harbor excellent smallmouth bass populations. Because these places require extra effort to get to, these populations often see fairly light fishing pressure.…
News & Tips: Tips for Fly Fishing Pond Trout During Summer Months...
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Tips for Fly Fishing Pond Trout During Summer Months

July 20, 2014
If you're wanting to include fly fishing for farm pond trout in your summer plans, there are a few things you'll need to know. Rainbow trout are raised in hatcheries and fish runs for the stocking of…
News & Tips: 5 Easy Ways to Make the Most of Summer Bluegill Fishing...
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5 Easy Ways to Make the Most of Summer Bluegill Fishing

July 17, 2014
Outdoor types consider bluegill fishing as American as apple pie and baseball. Many anglers had their passion fired by first catching the ubiquitous bluegill, the most striking member of the sunfish…
News & Tips: Tips for Trout Fishing in the Summer Heat...
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Tips for Trout Fishing in the Summer Heat

July 14, 2014
The mercury in the thermometer has swollen to nearly reach the 100-degree mark, and the sun is bearing down unmercifully as you stand by the river's edge. Your annual fly-fishing vacation is underway…
News & Tips: 10 Proven Tactics to Score More Summer Panfish...
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10 Proven Tactics to Score More Summer Panfish

July 11, 2014
No fish are more appealing to go after on a hot summer day than panfish. Unlike bass, trout and stripers, which can sometimes be difficult to catch, species like crappies, bluegills and white bass…
Squirrel photo by Denver Bryan,Images on the Wildside...
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4 Tips to Hunting Summertime Squirrels

July 10, 2014
Squirrel hunting is not the national past time it once was, but it is a fun way to sharpen shooting and hunting skills well before the deluge of fall hunting seasons arrive. With the right plan, you…
News & Tips: 4 Live Fishing Bait Strategies for Summer Striped Bass...
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4 Live Fishing Bait Strategies for Summer Striped Bass

July 5, 2014
Stripe Bass are seldom thought of as summertime fish, but in the right places, and with the right baits and presentations, you can experience some unbelievable action in hot weather with these…
News & Tips: 3 Tips for Catching Hot Weather Trout
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3 Tips for Catching Hot Weather Trout

July 3, 2014
Trout fishing in the lakes and streams of the Missouri Ozarks is a year round affair. However, most fly fishing trips take place in the summertime. Temperatures can soar during the three vacation…
News & Tips: How a Carolina-rigged Crankbait Scores Big Crappie...
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How a Carolina-rigged Crankbait Scores Big Crappie

July 3, 2014
Fishing crankbaits for crappie needn't be a big-boat, multi-rod affair. You also can cast and retrieve a single lure for big-fish action. Oklahoma crappie guide Todd Huckabee uses a Carolina-rigged…
News & Tips: Don't Be a Statistic: Boat Safe with These Tips (video)...
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Don't Be a Statistic: Boat Safe with These Tips (video)

July 2, 2014
Did you know that historically, July has been by far the most dangerous month for boating accidents and fatalities? Last year was no different, with over 900 reported accidents during the month of…