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Ice Fishing Fundamentals: How Tip-Ups Work and Why They Matter
Tip-up fishing is one of the most effective and time-tested methods used on frozen lakes, especially when targeting large, cold-water predators like northern pike, lake trout, and even perch. While the setup may appear simple at first glance, experienced ice …
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Choosing the Right Fishing Line for Ice Fishing Success
When ice fishing season arrives, most anglers focus on rods, reels, and electronics. One critical piece of gear often overlooked is fishing line. Cold temperatures, icy water, and finicky winter fish place unique demands on line performance. Choosing the right …
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10 Ice Fishing Essentials Anglers Often Leave Behind
Ice fishing has a way of making anglers feel prepared. The auger is sharp, the rods are rigged, and the bait is ready. Yet many ice fishing trips still get cut short or become uncomfortable—not because the fish stop biting, …
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A Beginner’s Guide to Tying Your Own Flies
Most fly anglers hit a point in their fishing career when they think about tying their own flies. My personal journey in tying began two years after I picked up a fly rod. There’s an entirely new level of satisfaction from …
The 10 Best Spinning Reels for a $100 Budget
1. Penn Battle II Spinning Reel – Best Spinning Reel Penn Battle II Spinning Reels have Peens Drag Washers in spool which allows drag washers to be used on both the sides. Due to this, Battle II has max drags, smooth start-ups, and more …
How to Fish Jointed Swimbaits
Soft plastic swimbaits have become a hit for many bass anglers, but the hard plastic jointed versions have never achieved as much notoriety. An accomplished bass angler who relies on both soft and hard plastic swimbaits to trick bass …
How to Choose the Right Color Lure
What color lure to use? Is the top question on an angler’s mind Sounds a bit dramatic, I know, but bait color has been probably one of the most-asked questions I get from emails, at sport shows, in tackle shops …
How to Choose the Right Fly Rod and Reel for You
When choosing a new fly fishing setup, today’s angler is faced with a multitude of options, and the choices are enough to make a neophyte’s head spin. This article will explain the most important factors to consider when looking at …
How to Fish Soft Plastic Craws
The plastic craw is a classic bass bait, and you probably have a few in your tackle box. Here are some great tips on how to catch the big ones with this great lure. The diversity among fisheries requires a …
How to Choose the Right Baitcaster
Anglers often consider the question, which is better to improve your performance, a baitcasting reel or a spinning reel? Here are a few tips on finding the best baitcasting reel and a few reviews to help you start your search. Most …
How to Fish a Paddle Tail
Paddle tail swimbaits are bass catchers year round, in any water conditions. Simply put, they imitate the look and feel of baitfish better than anything else. Here are a few tips for fishing paddle tail swimbaits to help catch you …
How and When to Fish a Swimbait
Swimbaits are a weapon in any tackle arsenal. But knowing when and how to use them is crucial to landing a big one. Here are some great tips for the next time you pull out your soft or hard swimbait. …
How to Choose the Right Soft Topwater Lure
Every bass angler knows that bass are equal opportunity eaters. Anything that swims, crawls, slithers, hops, or flies is on the menu for an aggressive fish. Most lures on the market focus on two primary food sources for bass; shad …














