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April 30, 2026

Rigging tip: Battery series

March 17, 2016 Andy Crawford

A 36-volt trolling motor is the only way to go. They have lots of power but sip at the batteries, so you rarely have to worry about losing steam during a hard day on the water. […]

A spinnerbait primer: Which blades bring glory?

March 15, 2016 Dan Kibler

Spinnerbaits are among the most-effective and most-popular lures that bass fishermen carry in their tackle boxes, especially in the spring. […]

Unlock the Alabama rig for winter bass

February 18, 2016 Dan Kibler

Love it or hate it, there’s little doubt that the Alabama rig has added a new dimension to bass fishing, and especially during cold weather when fish really key on schools of bait. […]

Treat squirrels with more respect, you’ll kill more

February 16, 2016 Brian Cope

“I don’t understand it. I see plenty of squirrels when I’m deer hunting, but once deer season is over and I go after squirrels, they just don’t seem to be around.” […]

How to catch bass with lockjaw

February 15, 2016 Andy Crawford

The coldest month of the year is here, but you can still go out and catch some bass. The Ned rig can be the answer. […]

The Alberto knot is a strong, fairly easy fishing knot that allows you to attach a fluorocarbon leader to braid without using a barrel swivel.

How to tie the Alberto knot

February 12, 2016 Andy Crawford

The Alberto knot is perfect for attaching a fluorocarbon leader to braid without the need of a swivel. […]

The best tactic for more catfish

January 22, 2016 Brian Cope

Back trolling is a good technique for putting catfish in the boat, and with the right tools it is a pretty easy procedure. […]

Late-season scrapes and rubs

January 21, 2016 Bill Garbo

As we transition from the holiday season into the New Year, we deer hunters find ourselves entering the fourth quarter, so to speak, of the 2015/2016 season.

According to where you are geographically, the rut is either full on or is just beginning to wind down. […]