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July 17, 2026

No. 1 tip when fishing brush-pile crappie

March 21, 2017 Patrick Bonin

Chas Champagne uses pliers to intentionally weaken the hooks so they straighten out more easily when hung up. […]

5 calls for turkey hunters

March 20, 2017 Pete Rogers

If he could carry only a few turkey calls, Charles Hudson recommended taking only the ones you are most proficient with. […]

7 steps to display beards from gobblers

March 16, 2017 Dan Kibler

Every gobbler a hunter takes is a memory, and preserving and displaying the beards is a great way to revisit those memories. […]

Springtime tip: Play the wind, tides

March 15, 2017 David A. Brown

This month can offer great fishing, but it also can be characterized by howling winds. And that can make fishing difficult — especially along the coast. […]

Understanding how to match the right action for specific applications allows anglers to get the most out of their lures.

Power vs. action: Choose the right rod

March 14, 2017 Joel Masson

Far too many trout and redfish fishermen don’t pay nearly enough attention to what rod their using. They’ll just cut off a topwater bait and tie a jighead to the end of the same line. […]

Bigger baits mean bigger crappie

February 16, 2017 Dan Kibler

With big baits, you weed out little fish. A lot of crappie fishermen believe bigger fish are more aggressive to larger baits. […]

If you’re looking for the best time to be at Toledo Bend, you can’t go wrong from now through March.

Make a road trip for 10-pound bass

February 16, 2017 Andy Crawford

The nation’s No. 1 bass fishery is just a few hours across the Louisiana state line, but when is the best time to book a trip to catch one of Toledo Bend’s double-digit lunkers? […]

Slow lure fall key to February specks

February 15, 2017 Patrick Bonin

Slowing the fall of your bait and focusing on flats during warm days will result in speckled trout bites this month. […]

Cajun Baby’s top winter lures

February 14, 2017 Patrick Bonin

February can be a mixed bag weather-wise, so anglers heading out this month need to be prepared for a wide-range of options depending on what Mother Nature has in store. […]

Layer up for winter trips

January 19, 2017 Patrick Bonin

If you’re planning a wintertime fishing trip, it’s best to pay close attention to the weather forecast and dress accordingly. […]

Look to the buoys for fishing predictions

January 18, 2017 Patrick Bonin

Traditional lunar tables are great to give you an idea of high and low tide predictions for your general area, but localized weather conditions — especially wind — can have a big impact on tidal flow. […]

You can put a kid on his first buck this month, if you understand the importance of concealment.

Concealment is key to late-season success

January 16, 2017 Chris Ginn

Russ McVey feels there is no more important time for deer hunters to work on concealment than during January. […]