Category: Articles
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Gerald Swindle Classy in Classic Calamity
By David A. Brown Those who saw Gerald Swindle’s Bassmaster Classic Day 2 weigh-in tirade may not have initially thought of the second verse from Rudyard Kipling’s famous poem, “If,” but the wisdom certainly applies to the Bassmaster Elite Series pro from Warrior, Ala.
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Spring Meteorology and Smallmouth Bass
By Andrew Ragas The wind plays a role in determining the outcome of all outdoor sports, including fishing. For smallmouth bass anglers in particular, a wind capable of warming water temperatures plays a significant role in determining early spring fish locations and feeding habits. Precise wind patterns and specific lake locations that conduct heat are…
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Spring Largemouths and Downsized Swimbaits
By Andrew Ragas There comes a time when the seasonal spring power and reactionary strike of a lipless crankbait fails to produce largemouth bass. An ideal alternative spring fish catching option in recent years is the compact soft plastic swimbait. In my opinion, it might be the better spring option.
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Ultimate Guide To Better Spinner Rigging For Walleyes
By Daniel Quade Spinner rigs are deadly weapons for walleyes. Offering an alluring combination of fish-attracting flash, vibration, scent and taste, these churning, twirling performers are versatile standouts on the presentational scene. Still, there are always ways to milk more bites from any spinning scenario, provided you’re willing to experiment with a variety of key…
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Top Picks For Minnesota Trophy Walleyes
By Daniel Quade Giant walleyes? Minnesota’s got them. Around every corner there’s an opportunity to catch walleyes, from rich and fertile prairie potholes to the deep, clear waters of the Canadian Shield. If your goal is taking a trophy, however, fine-tuning your locations and tactics can boost your odds of boating a behemoth in the…
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The Skinny on Prespawn Largemouths
By Josh B. Peacock Rising water means more available cover, as diehard largemouth anglers we often affectionately refer to this gnarly environment as the “junk, jungle, or even Amazon!”. During the spring, largemouth bass will filter into these areas in order to take advantage of the warmer water and increase in baitfish activity.
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Seeing the Softer Side of Muskies
By Cory Allen In the study and execution of what it takes to successfully interact with the king of freshwater apex predators, the immediate gravitation is towards the audacious, belligerent, and the sheer violent aspects of this pursuit. Without question, there is no darker side to a Janus-personaed piscivore than the muskies rage. Yet especially…
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No Boat No Problem, Spring Shore Walleyes
By Roy Vivian I fell in love with walleye fishing at a young age. While fishing from shore, on the Rock and Pecatonica Rivers, I would dream of how many more fish I would catch if I had a boat. Fast forward thirty years and I have a boat that is beyond my wildest dreams,…
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Springtime Channel Catfish
By Jim Gronaw For some reason, we just can’t seem to get a string of nice, warm days around here. Of course, this time last year, in the Mid Atlantic, we were enjoying record high temperatures for March and coming off one of the warmest winters since 1932. Not this year…we are well below seasonal…
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Catching Late Ice Canadian Pike
By Robert Conley & Robert Fuchs This has got to be the most anticipated cry on the ice. There is no sweeter sight then a bright orange flag pointing up towards the skies. With winter coming to an end, it’s time for us to put some pressure on our favorite species, big old northern’s. Esox…