Jul 14, 2025
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Jul 11, 2025
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Productive Panfish Techniques
Bluegill fishing is relaxing and fun for any angler, regardless of age or skill level.
Supermarket Baits
Some valuable baits can be conveniently purchased in a supermarket.
Clay Target Loads Taking to the Lighter Side of Recoil
A sub-gauge 289 hits the jackpot! A few short years ago, this would have never been thought of …

Jul 4, 2025
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High-Wind Shoreline Fishing
If you can’t get out of a big wind, plan your strategy to adjust to it.
Chicago: The New Smallmouth Bass Capital?
Who knew that Lake Shore Drive was the new highway to smallmouth success?
Why are Plastic Worms so Effective?
They may not look like much, but boy, they sure do produce consistently.

Jun 27, 2025
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Patterns and Techniques from Crappie Pros
Employing ‘tricks of the trade’ used by exceptional crappie anglers will put more fish in your boat.
Catfish and the Sun
Changing sunlight levels spur both catfish spawning and feeding patterns.
Keeping Walleye River Fishing Simple
Fishing fundamentals produce walleyes throughout the angling season.

Jun 20, 2025
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Trolling for Giant Bluegills
Trolling locates bull bluegills when there’s too much potential water to search via casting.
Summer Strategies for June Saugeyes
How to load up on these walleye-sauger hybrids when the weather and water turn warm.
Transition Trolling for Walleyes on the Move
Cover water efficiently and effectively when walleyes are still scattered prior to summer schooling.

Jun 13, 2025
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Bedding Sunfish
Everyone loves catching big bluegills, especially when they’re up shallow in spring.
Location Strategies for Early-Season Bass
Find the cover, find the bass when most aquatic weeds have yet to develop.
Worms Do It All
All species like and bite a juicy nightcrawler for dinner. Why argue with success?

May 23, 2025
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Trolling Crankbaits for Spring Crappies
Use a combination of electronics and crankbait trolling tactics to locate and catch suspended fish.
Slow Dancing for Spring Trout
Big trout assume the best feeding position in a hole. Approach with stealth and caution.
Know your Turkey Calls
Become proficient with as many different types of calls as possible.

May 16, 2025
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Top Crappie Cheat Codes
Finesse soft bait solutions for catching crappies without live bait.
Spring Smallmouths in Streams
Small streams hold better bronzebacks than most anglers think.
Last-Call Gobblers
Patience and stealth are key for harvesting turkeys in late season.

May 9, 2025
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Heat is the Treat for Reservoir Crappies
Where and how to catch crappies in impoundments prior to the spawn.
Hunting Small Tracts of Land for Gobblers
You don’t need a lot of land to harvest turkeys if you hunt it correctly.
Get Your Boat Ready Now
Get your boat ready now so you won’t have to waste fishing time later.

Apr 25, 2025
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Post-Spawn Walleyes
Dave Csanda explores the yellow perch vs. shiners connection while fishing for spring walleyes.
Making the Most of Your Spring Turkey Harvest
Spice up your wild turkey with this outstanding recipe.
Don’t Spook Shallow-Water Panfish
Stealth pays off big-time when fishing for spooky panfish in the shallows.

Apr 18, 2025
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Early-Season Fishing Tips
Early in the season, it’s especially helpful to understand more about the fish you’re chasing.
Are the Crappies in Yet?
Are they in yet? If not, check a little deeper.
Celebrate Your Spring Turkey Harvest
Your harvested turkey added to this traditional cacciatore recipe is the ideal way to celebrate a successful hunt.

Apr 11, 2025
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Tips for Big-Time Spring Panfish
Weed edges draw crappies during the transition from spring to summer.
Fine-Tuning Jig Colors for Crappies
Natural, medium and dark shades all play a part in year ‘round success.
Profile of a Gobbler
Know your turkeys like the back of your hand.

Mar 28, 2025
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Adding ‘Bling’ to Your Live Bait
A little added appeal goes a long way for tempting finicky panfish to bite.
Look South for Great Spring Fishing
Big fish of all species are on the bite in Mid-South waters. What are you waiting for?
Next-Level Catching: Ultra Live Bait Care
If you take care of your live bait, your live bait will take care of you.

Mar 21, 2025
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Slow Down, Stay Down for Bass Just After Ice-Out
So, your crankbait suspends. But how deep does it suspend?
Catfishing with Bait Clickers
Remember the days when a biting catfish fish taking out line triggered a clicking cacophony on your reel?
The ‘Show-Me’ State Offers Many Fishing Waters
Missouri offers no shortage of great opportunities for multispecies fishing action this spring.

Mar 14, 2025
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Slow Down, Stay Down for Bass Just After Ice-Out
So, your crankbait suspends. But how deep does it suspend?
Catfishing with Bait Clickers
Remember the days when a biting catfish fish taking out line triggered a clicking cacophony on your reel?
The ‘Show-Me’ State Offers Many Fishing Waters
Missouri offers no shortage of great opportunities for multispecies fishing action this spring.

Mar 7, 2025
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Go Deep for Late-Winter Crappies
Learn the techniques to successfully catch crappies in cold, deep water.
The Good, the Bad and the Dormant
Fish deeper water and focus on ‘bite windows’ for midwinter ice success.
Veteran Tips for Late-Season Ice Fishing
As the ice thins in late winter, shift your focus toward bays and inlets.

Feb 28, 2025
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How to Catch a Big Crappie
Up your odds for catching big slabs this winter.
Trophy Southern Muskies When It’s Cold
The season never closes when you head south for a muskie adventure.
Tying Jigs: A Worthwhile Winter Project
Fabricate your own jigs this winter for catching fish next season.

Feb 21, 2025
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Are Fish Seeing Red?
Do fish really see the color red like you do? Likely...not
An Ice Fishing Tradition
Get the group together again and again for an annual ice fishing adventure.
The Adventure Behind Your Adventure
What goes on behind the scenes at your favorite Canadian fishing resort?

Feb 14, 2025
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Fishing Tips Gleaned Over the Years
With many years of fishing comes a wealth of knowledge that author Jack Payne is happy to share.
Where, When and How to Ice Winter Walleyes
The best bite often shifts deeper as winter strengthens its icy grip.
The Water Wolf, AKA Northern Pike
Northern pike are big, green, toothy critters with bad attitudes and freight-train power.

Feb 7, 2025
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Yumbos On Ice
Big perch through the ice are a midwinter angling delight.
Keep Retrievers Safe in the Cold
Cold-water conditioning of your retriever is crucial to your dog’s health and successful hunts.

Jan 30, 2025
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Different Colors, Different Weights, More Fish
When the fish aren’t eating what you’re using, use something else.
Crankbait Tweaks for Fun and Fish
By giving your crankbait a little tweak, it’s possible to make a good thing even better.
Advanced Slip-Bobber Fishing Tips
Slip floats and light line help finesse deep-water crappies into biting.

Jan 24, 2025
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Hot Tips for Icing Perch
No fish species gets winter anglers worked up faster than jumbo perch.
Chasing Cottontails
To Mike Roux, few sounds are more satisfying in the outdoors than beagles on a fresh track.
Does Forward-Facing Sonar Mean Lower Creel Limits?
Amazing electronics find fish fast and help you refine your tactics to catch them.

Jan 23, 2025
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Midwinter Night Fishing
Try fishing at night during midwinter for better success.
Ice Camping: Extending the Experience
Staying on the ice is a great way to extend the on-ice experience—blending aspects of ice fishing and …
Searching for Winter Panfish
Searching for winter panfish is not always easy, but it is an essential part of fishing success.

Jan 17, 2025
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Midwinter Night Fishing
Try fishing at night during midwinter for better success.
Ice Camping: Extending the Experience
Staying on the ice is a great way to extend the on-ice experience—blending aspects of ice fishing and …
Searching for Winter Panfish
Searching for winter panfish is not always easy, but it is an essential part of fishing success.

Jan 10, 2025
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Fishing Bluffs for Winter Crappies
Bluffs are hit-or-miss fishing spots, but they have the potential to be great fish producers.
Numerous Ways to Catch Fish Through the Ice
Shake ‘em up, wake ‘em up, coax and tease ‘em. Whatever works.
Making a Plan to Hunt a Big Buck
Every big buck requires making a plan to hunt and harvest it correctly.

Jan 3, 2025
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Don’t Miss Out on Winter Small Game
There are still plenty of hunting opportunities after the holidays.
Tips for First Ice
Start shallow, using wispy, thin line and tiny lures to catch bluegills and crappies.
Hunting Snowscape Deer
Tips for hunting deer in the late-season white stuff.
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