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Fishing Indiana Muskies

Big muskies like this one netted by Indiana biologists are proof that northern Indiana lakes have trophy fish.

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Strategies for Summer Muskies

Jim Saric recommends living in the moment when searching for summer muskie patterns.

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Five Philosophies for Smallmouths

Never leave active bass to seek greener pastures elsewhere. Guide customer Andrea Luszcak displays one of more than 60 bass boated on this July day.

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California Stitching Applied to the Midwest

When situated higher on the shoreline or in a bass boat, the hand holding the rod applies forefinger tension to stitch with the free hand.

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Midwest Finesse Bass Tactics

A wacky-rigged worm or Trickstick will help you get bites in shallow and deep water when you are faced with tough conditions.

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Raising an Angler: Reading Hydrographic Lake Maps

Learning how to read a hydrographic lake map can be challenging. It's about more than contour lines and depths. This guide will help you teach newcomers to the sport how to read hydrographic lake maps.

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A Most Vulnerable Whitetail part two

A buck on the ground and a hot cup of coffee. Ah, those were the good old days. Hunting vulnerable whitetail deer can increase your chances of a successful hunt.

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Go High and Fast for Lake Trout

Surface trolling at a higher rate of speed gets the attention of lake trout. This lake trout hit a lure near the surface. High and fast is how to catch lake trout.

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Kayak Carelessness Costs Big at Kentucky Lake

This 16.5-inch bass was the biggest Dave Mull submitted during the two-day Kayak Bass Fishing National Championship in March.

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Catching Walleyes on Jerkbaits

Jason Mitchell offers insights for catching big walleyes with jerkbaits. Pictured is a trophy walleye caught with the Salmo Rattlin’ Sting.

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Fish Sense: Appealing to Sight, Sound and Scent

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