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Helping you enjoy the outdoors! Oct 31, 2025

Don’t Spook those Crappies

By Tim Huffman
Crappies get gun-shy when you make too much noise, so avoid alerting them to your presence.

Walleyes and Pike Share These Hotspots

By Walt Matan
Catch both walleyes and northern pike together in the same areas, using the same tactics.

Learning ‘The Feel’

By Dan Galusha
What does a bite feel like? Take time to develop your sense of touch and you’ll improve your catch.
Don’t Dump Pumpkins in Forest Preserves
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Casting into the Wind & Trimming Weed Guards

Chris Groh talks about casting into the wind, and Casey Knaup demonstrates why he trims the weed guards on his bass jigs.

Fall: A Big Pike Prison Break?

By Joe Bednar
Big pike go on the prowl in autumn. Be on the lookout for fall fugitives.
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