Dec 20, 2024
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Mixing Old and New Lures
Occasionally, a few tweaks or adjustments are required to put fish on the ice.
Renting a Fish House
A step-by-step guide to renting a fish house.
Crappie Fishing on Upper Red Lake
A drive-to trip for big crappies on northern Minnesota’s Upper Red lake.

Dec 6, 2024
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The Fantastic Fishing of First Ice
Everything bites on basic tactics during the magical period of early ice.
Reactive Early-Ice Walleyes
Walleyes’ late-open-water feeding binge continues beneath early ice.
Early-Ice Panfish Opportunities
Panfish kick off the season just a short walk offshore onto the first safe ice.

Nov 28, 2024
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Get Ready for Ice Fishing Season Now
Organize and prep last year’s equipment to jump-start the upcoming ice season.
Late-Open-Water/Early-Ice Crappies in Connected Waters
Early ice is prime time to catch crappies in smaller/shallower/calmer areas connected to larger bodies of water with …
Getting into the Adventure of Ice Fishing
Making your first few tentative steps into the wacky world of ice fishing.

Nov 8, 2024
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After the Shot: Bowhunting for Whitetail
Tips to help you find your deer sooner rather than later.
Things You Need to Know to Take a Big Buck
Understanding deer behavior is key to consistently taking big bucks.
Field to Table: Do it Right for a Tasty Venison Meal
It’s a few steps—from venison on the hoof to venison on the table.

Nov 1, 2024
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The Long and Short of Fall Bass
Knowing the basic paths of the seasonal movements of bass can help you catch fish as fall progresses.
Choosing Lure Colors
If a lure color isn’t producing, quickly switch to another color and give it another try.
Forty Years Fishing in a Float Tube
Float tubes can get you to waters you dream about.

Oct 25, 2024
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Find Bucks Before the Rut
Focusing on their feeding and bedding areas will increase your chances of harvesting a buck before the rut.
Wingshooting for Doves
Sometimes, conditions are just right, and the hunting is fast and furious. It sure is fun when that …
A Plan to Hunt a Big Buck
Hunting big bucks is not easy. Mature whitetails take many clever precautions to avoid danger while they are …

Oct 18, 2024
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Fall Crappies in Natural Lakes
Big crappies school heavily in fall and are easily caught using vertical jigging tactics.
The Blades of Fall
As fall progresses and cooler temps set in, anglers must adapt their fishing techniques to fit the season.

Oct 11, 2024
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Red Hot Oaks
This year’s acorn mast could lead you to your dream buck.
Lessons Learned for Archery Deer
When archery deer hunting, hunting on the ground and being able to shift locations is a plus.
Hunting Public-Land Mourning Doves
The Midwest has thousands of acres of public access land that offer good opportunities to harvest mourning doves.

Oct 4, 2024
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Versatile Baits
Which lures provide the best odds of catching a nice gamefish a given lake or river offers?
Viewing October from a Bow Stand
In October, bowhunters may revel in the splendor of nature all around as they wait for a magnificent …

Sep 27, 2024
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You’ve Come a Long Way, Bambi
You can’t help but be very impressed by how much mature white-tailed bucks have changed over the years.
2024 State of Pheasants in S.D.
Mild winters mean thriving birds. Early nests equal big broods.
New Rules for Bringing a Dog into the U.S.
The C.D.C. has stringent new procedures for bringing a dog into the country, even it if it your …

Sep 20, 2024
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Catching Crappies by Degrees
Learning crappies’ movements and patterns throughout the year, leads to fishing success. Water temperature is one of several …
Fall Fishing Means Epic Walleye Action
Some of the best walleye fishing is coming this fall.
Hail To the Plastic Worm
Day-in day-out, plastic worms are the most effective lures you can throw at a bass.

Sep 13, 2024
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Late-Summer Crappies
Late-summer crappie success is dependent upon finding the right lake with weed structure and a healthy population of …
Discovering the Bronzebacks of Lake of the Woods
Targeting smallmouth bass in the heart of walleye territory.

Sep 6, 2024
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Bluegills, Bass and More
From shallow to deep, big bass and bluegills respond to the right tactics.
If You Had to Pick Just One Lure
It’s pretty tough to beat a jig for all-around performance and production.
Stable Conditions Produce More Catfish
When river levels and current remain steady, catfish are on the bite.

Aug 30, 2024
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My First Trophy-Class Buck
How the switch from drive hunting to stand hunting helped a hunter land his first buck.
Make Mine A Double Deuce
Among the best ways to deal with a hole-digging menace—the groundhog—is the.22 caliber rifle.
First Aid: Dealing with Wounds and Bleeding
Knowing what to do when an injury occurs in the outdoors can be the difference between continuing your …

Aug 23, 2024
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Crankbaits for Summer Crappies
Tiny hardbaits work wonders on panfish during summer.
Smallmouths in Cold Front Conditions
You can catch big smallies even under the toughest weather conditions.
The Marble ‘Eyes of Summer
Slip-float secrets for tempting big walleyes to bite.

Aug 15, 2024
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Erie’s Central Basin Canadian Fishing Ports
Numerous ports in Ontario on Lake Erie’s Central Basin offer excellent access to walleyes in the summer.
Dropping In on Slab Crappies and Bluegills
Drop-shotting tempts and teases big panfish into biting.
Not Another Forward-Facing Sonar Article
A Q&A rap session with walleye pro and forward-facing sonar savant Dylan Nussbaum.

Aug 1, 2024
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Catch More Fish with Slip Bobbers
Experiment with lures, baits and techniques to put more fish in the boat.

Jul 26, 2024
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Don’t Be a Jerk…Except to Catch Fish
Jerkbaits catch all species of gamefish, all summer long.

Jul 18, 2024
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Fishing Unique Tactics for Crappies
Fish away from the crowds to catch unpressured crappies.
Lake Michigan’s Fabulous Salmon Fishing
July is prime time for catching Lake Michigan salmon.

Jul 11, 2024
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Summertime Crappies
The challenges of summer crappies can be more rewarding than you might think.
Work the Weedline
In summer it’s tough to beat a crankbait on the deep weedline.
Picking the Right Size Swimbait
From bass to walleyes, the swimbait is an effective, versatile bait that can be fished all year long …

Jun 28, 2024
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Expanding the Wacky Rig
Learn how to fish the popular wacky rig.
Braided Lines Benefit Crappie Anglers
Using braided line allows anglers to enter the crappie’s tangled web of cover without the worry of losing …
All About Casting Jigs
Jigs are versatile baits that produce under a variety of circumstances.

Jun 20, 2024
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Improve Your Late-June Crappie Success
Swimming mini crankbaits and small jigs over developing weeds is the way to entice June crappies to strike.
Catching Pressured Fish
When an area is getting a lot of pressure and fishing slows, you may need to try a …

Jun 14, 2024
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Chain Reaction Smallmouths
When you hook a struggling bass and see others following, tell your buddy to quickly drop in another …
Hellgrammites
Hellgrammites, the larvae of dobsonflies, are considered a top bait when stream fishing for smallmouth bass.

May 24, 2024
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Corking Crappies
Bobber-fishing opportunities for big crappies.
A Game of Inches
Ultra-skinny water can hold ultra-nice fish in spring.

May 17, 2024
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Plastic or Live Bait?
Not so long ago, many fishing guides and tournament contestants—people who have to catch fish—were adamant that live …
Bassin’ Near the Spawn
When bass switch from aggressively feeding to defending nesting areas, adjust your presentation from swift coverage techniques to …
Ned Rig Walleye Tactics
One of the most talked about presentations sweeping bass fishing is now making headway among walleye anglers.

May 11, 2024
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My Top Smallmouth Lures of All Time
Our success with favorite lures and technique-specific methods depends on conditions, fish locations and habitats. At the front …
Ned Rigging: a Terrific Teaching Presentation
A simple tactic that simply catches loads of fish.
2024 Midwest Catfish Outlook
The lowdown on catching Midwest river catfish given current water levels.
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