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How To Build A Smitty Sled In 7 Simple Steps (With Pictures)

How do you spot a hardcore ice angler? Is it the angler stooped over his hole never once taking his eyes off the flasher for hours at a time? How about the person packing everything but the kitchen sink onto the ice? Or is it the guy with a […]

The Only Bobber Fishing Guide You’ll Ever Need

Think bobbers are just for kids? Well, think again. Bobbers are a powerful tool used to seek out big fish in almost any situation. Whether it’s slip bobber fishing for clear water walleye, float fishing for salmon or jig bobbering some slab crappie, there is always a place for bobbers. […]

How To Easily Find Yellow Perch On Any Lake

If there is one thing avid perch anglers want, it’s more perch! Yet, we don’t always get what we want. Perch might be easy to catch but they’re not always simple to find. I have spent many hours fishing for perch without success only to find out later that I […]

How To Make Any Bow Work For Bowfishing

If you are looking for a new hobby to spice up your outdoor experience then bowfishing is definitely worth a try. But like most people, you probably aren’t interested in dropping a few hundred bucks on specialized gear or an expensive bow. Luckily, there are always used bows available […]

How To Aim Like A Pro When Bowfishing

Anyone who has ever flung an arrow at a fish can attest to the challenges of consistently hitting them. Even big, lumbering carp in an apparent stupor 10 feet away prove frustratingly illusive for novice bowfishers. My first time bowfishing proved to be quite defeating. There were more than a […]

How To Troll Like A Pro In Any Type of Kayak

Kayaking and trolling is a match made in fishing heaven. Kayaks are stealthy, maneuverable and endlessly customizable. Combine these features with the benefits of trolling and you are nearly guaranteed to catch more fish. Trolling is all about covering water. The more fish that see your bait, the more […]