Jul 21, 2026
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Jul 17, 2026
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How I Learned to Fish Crappies
Fishing for crappies with my father taught me patience, a quiet presentation, and much more.
The Ultimate ‘Walkabout’ Bait
A lightweight selection of lure combos for walking the banks while casting for bass.
Improved Shooting Equals More Birds for the Table
Shooting skills must be practiced to improve your hunting harvest rate.

Jul 10, 2026
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Crappies with Slip Corks
Precise depth control presents live bait on or just above the noses of suspended crappies.
Bank Fishing Summer Catfish
You don’t need a boat to catch ol’ Mister Whiskers.
River Weeds: Summer Fish Magnets
Cuts and bays off a main river often have weeds that attract both gamefish and panfish.

Jul 3, 2026
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Up the Creek, with a Paddle
Aquatic misadventures happen. Do your best to either avoid or adapt to tough circumstances.
Mixed Creels and Those ‘Other’ Fish
Everything that bites and fights is fun to catch, including not-so-popular angling species.
Smallies on Mille Lacs
Check out this big lake for bronzeback beasts this season.

Jun 26, 2026
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C-Rigs and Free-Rigs
Check out these options for presenting your Carolina- and Free-rigs.
It’s Early Summer: Pick Your Poison
There are so many fishing options this month that it’s hard to choose which is best.
Choosing a ‘Go-Anywhere’ Watercraft
Small, lightweight boats give you access to small waters that offer great fishing.

Jun 19, 2026
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Scaled-Down Bluegill and Crappie Fishing
Keeping your tackle and lures light and simple is key to getting finicky panfish to bite.
This Summer, Try a River
In summertime, when lake bass don’t want to get caught, catch smallmouths in rivers.
Out-of-this-World-Looking Soft Plastics for Bass
Fuzzy dice and other ticklish items get a response from fussy bass.

Jun 5, 2026
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Reelfoot Lake Crappies and More
Generations of fishermen have called Reelfoot Lake their favorite fishing spot, and you’ll find most of the fishing …
Small-Prop Revival
This time of year, bait or forage seems to be on the smaller size, so the smaller disturbance …
Jigging for Summer Walleyes
The jig is perhaps the most versatile method of presenting either live or artificial bait to help catch …

May 29, 2026
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Catching a ‘Mess’ of Crappies
A typical day on the water for spring crappies, followed by a traditional fish fry that night.
Summer Smallmouths: Tools of The Trade
A wading staff and a few simple lures will put you on river smallmouths all summer long.
A Fishing Trip to Big Hill Lake in Kansas
Click your heels three times and say, ‘Kansas largemouths, smallmouths and more.’

May 15, 2026
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Mixing it Up for May Walleyes, Crappies & Bluegills
When all species move shallow in spring, everything is biting somewhere, sometime, on something.
Trout Fishing with Bobbers
Simple, time-honored tactics catch stocked trout in a variety of waters.
Universal Crankbait Trolling Tactics
Trolling minnow- and shad-shaped crankbaits in spring works just about anywhere that walleyes swim.

May 8, 2026
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Bluegill Fever During the Walleye Opener
When most folks zig for walleyes, it may be time to zag for big ‘gills.
Opening Night on Walleye Water
Some cherished traditions never go out of style, but the times, they are a-changin’.
Prepare Your Dog for Hunting Season
Feeding your dogs a proper diet is an important factor in getting them ready for hunting season.

May 1, 2026
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Spring Brings More Fishing Opportunities
All Midwestern species are on the chew when spring rolls around. What are you waiting for?
Choosing the Right Line
There are pluses and minuses to all fishing line types. Here’s what you need to know.
Finding the Pockets that Hold Bass
Weed beds have pockets, edges and irregularities. Fish find them. So should you.

Apr 17, 2026
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For Catching Crappies, Bait Actions Matter
All baits are not equal for finicky crappies. Here are tips for catching them.
Grubbin’ It!
Soft plastics are ideal search baits when you’re fishing for spring bass from shore.
Drop-Shot Fishing Great Lakes Harbors for Steelhead
Adapt this deadly bass fishing technique to catch spring steelhead from shore.

Apr 10, 2026
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Catching Cold-Water Crappies Without Live Bait
You don’t need minnows to catch slab crappies in springtime. Plastics produce!
Busting for Action
Surface feeding frenzies betray the presence of both black and white bass. Keep your eyes peeled!
Small-Stream Trout Fishing
Fish small streams early, before the developing underbrush chokes off your access.

Apr 3, 2026
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The Legendary Maumee River Walleye Run
The annual Maumee River Walleye Run in Ohio is underway! Here’s what you need to know including legal …
Thinking Open-Water Panfish
The ice is gone. It’s time for fish and fishermen to penetrate the shallows.
Early Season Fishing Ideas
Early in the season, it pays big dividends to understand a little bit about the fish you’re chasing.

Mar 20, 2026
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Crappies: What’s My Line?
Light line is essential for catching wily crappies, but which type of line is best?
Slip Bobbers for Early Spring Fishing
These versatile setups put fish of all species on the line.
Does Your Catfish Rod Really Matter?
You can catch catfish on most any rod, but the right power and action up your odds.

Mar 13, 2026
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Does Color Really Matter?
Natural, unnatural, glow, UV…Which lure colors and patterns are best?
The Weather Outside is Frightful
Update or modify your pike tackle now so you’re ready to take on big fish this spring.
Avoid Bad Habits to Catch Big Trout
Sometimes, it’s less about what you do and more about what you don’t.

Mar 6, 2026
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What to Do When Crappies Don’t Bite
Sometimes they bite. But sometimes, you have to extract ‘em.
Stocking a Tackle Box for the Beginner Bass Fisherman
Get ‘em started with the right tackle, and catching fish will take care of itself.
Introduction to Wild Turkeys
Get up to speed on what it takes to harvest a gobbler this spring.

Feb 26, 2026
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Get These Jigs for 2026
These traditional jigging setups will never go out of style.
Keeping It Simple but Efficient
Carrying too much gear on the ice can make you comfortable but complacent. Stay light and mobile for …
Canada’s ‘Sleeping Giant’ Walleyes
The biggest walleyes in the world live in an unexpected region of north-central Canada.

Feb 19, 2026
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Exterminator Smallmouths
When things get tough and the small jaws get lock out, break out bug imitations that fish can’t …
A Walleye-Catching Mecca
Fly-in fishing to remote Canadian waters is about as good as it gets.
DIY Fun with Fishing Lures
Carve your own wooden lures for fun and enjoyment, just like original lure makers did years ago.

Feb 13, 2026
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Increase Your Deadstick, Rattle Reel and Bobber Success
Properly baited and rigged, stationary fishing systems add extra lines that tempt fish to bite.
Jig Composition: Tungsten vs. Lead
Sometimes, one outperforms the other on ice. You never know for sure when, so you’d better carry both.
The Magic Shake: Adjusting Your Lure Action
Experiment with different actions to increase your odds in any given fishing situation.

Feb 6, 2026
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Tweaks & Hacks for More Fish on Ice
Tackle and equipment modifications give you a leg up over your angling competition.
Crappie Tips for the New Year
Doing basic things correctly eliminates most mistakes and ensures fishing success.
Using Lures That Glow
Fish see lures that glow better in both stained and clear-water environments.

Jan 30, 2026
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Lake Erie Stocking Enhances Sportfishing
State and federal agencies, hatcheries and programs are working to enhance sportfishing and restore native fish species to …
Must-Have Fishing Tools
Anglers need the correct tools in their boat to take care of any situations that they may face …
Poaching Does Not Pay
Poachers are stealing from each one of us when they illegally take fish or other wildlife.

Jan 23, 2026
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Lake Michigan Cold-Water Trolling
When the ‘big lake’ is ice-free, get out there and put some fish in the boat.
Winter River Rockets
Northern pike provide winter angling in modest-sized rivers across the Midwest.
Appreciating the Gift of Fishing
The folks who taught us to fish paved the way for future generations of anglers.

Jan 16, 2026
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Open-Water Winter Crappie Rigs
There’s more than one way to catch and skin a crappie in the coming season.
Sauger: The Walleye’s Smaller Cousin
These diminutive walleye look-alikes pack a powerful punch.
An Introduction to Bass Plastics
Getting into soft plastics is an introduction to better bass fishing.

Jan 9, 2026
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Better Crappie Fishing Basics
Get your act together now for better fishing the rest of the year.
Ice Fishing on Big Lakes
This solitude of a northern lake in winter is a welcome respite from the pressures of daily life.
Hunting Eastern Coyotes
Coyote hunting is an excellent way to expand or extend rifle hunting opportunities.

Jan 2, 2026
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The Ice is Here…Bring on the Panfish!
The ice is solid, and the game is afoot! Bring on the biters!
Little Things Can Make a Difference
Paying attention to little things while ice fishing can make the difference between success and failure.
Panfish on Ice
Sometimes the ice fishing action doesn’t heat up until the sun heads down for the day.
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