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May 16, 2025
Helping you enjoy the outdoors!
May 16, 2025
Top Crappie Cheat Codes
By Ted Pilgrim
Finesse soft bait solutions for catching crappies without live bait.
Spring Smallmouths in Streams
By John Tertuliani
Small streams hold better bronzebacks than most anglers think.
PLAN YOUR VACATION
Ontario’s Sunset Country. More Lakes Than People!
Reel In the Big Ones!
Hard Fights, Big Fish
Chase monster walleyes, muskies, bass, pike and lake trout in the rugged north woods. Real fishing. No crowds. Just you and the wild.
Sleep Where You Fish
Cabins, Boats, Beer
Lakeside lodges built for serious anglers—warm cabins, cold drinks, and boats ready at sunrise. Just add bait.
Track It. Hunt It.
Moose, Bear, Deer, Grouse
Expert-guided hunts in deep wilderness. Tag that trophy bull or black bear. You bring the grit—we’ll guide the rest. Non-guided hunts, too.
Go Where Trucks Can’t
Remote Lakes, Giant Fish—Lots of Them
Take a bush plane to untouched waters. No roads. No pressure. Just big fish and the sound of silence.
Just Show Up & Fish
Meals, Beds, Boats, Guides
We cook, clean, and fuel your boat. You fish, eat, and sleep like a king. Real comfort in the wild.
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New Xplore Series Fish Finders
Go from zero to fishing in an instant. Humminbird Xplore Series gives you quick access to everything through a lightning-fast touchscreen and shortcuts to your favorite tools and technologies. Time to find fish, faster than ever before.
Spider Rigging for Crappies
By Tim Huffman
Fishing a spread of lines and lures at key depths puts crappies in the boat.
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Enjoy a Hayward, Wisconsin Summer at your Speed!
In Hayward, summer isn't just a season—it's an invitation to enjoy the outdoors. Whether you’re drifting by a beach, paddling around shore, or flying across the water in a speedboat, their lakes are your playground.
Last-Call Gobblers
By Bob Grewell
Patience and stealth are key for harvesting turkeys in late season.
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Yo-Zuri 3DR-X Shad: Small Bait, Big Impact
The Yo-Zuri 3DR-X Shad is a compact, yet powerful suspending crankbait designed for anglers targeting finicky or pressured fish. The patented 3D Prism finish mimics the flash of a fleeing baitfish. It is a deadly option in cooler water or when using a pause-retrieve technique.
Matching Line to Fishing Conditions
By Jerry Carlson
One line doesn’t fit all situations, but using a range of lines covers them all.
MWO Video Tips

Polarized Sunglasses and Checking your Baits
Larry Ladowski discusses the importance of good quality polarized sunglasses, and Dan Welch talks about checking your lines throughout the day.
Open-Water Prep: A Fisherman’s Checklist
By Blake Tollefson
Make sure everything’s shipshape before you hit the water this spring.
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Building Healthier Forests for Future Generation
Family-owned forests play a crucial role in conservation—and their impact goes far beyond the trees. They store more carbon, reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires, protect clean water sources and create better habitats for wildlife.