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July 16, 2026

How to maximize Carolina-rigging

July 19, 2015 Andy Crawford

When bass are deep, there’s no better way to coax them into biting than dragging a big chunk of plastic on a Carolina rig past their noses. […]

Louisiana’s Tim Bye added a length of rubber tubing to protect his trolling motor pull rope.

Never break your pull rope again

July 18, 2015 Andy Crawford

Want to ensure the pull rope on his trolling motor lasts as long as possible? Here’s a way to do that using a piece of flexible rubber tubing. […]

Now is the time to start practicing for bow season.

Time to tune up for bow season

July 17, 2015 Dan Kibler

With archery season a couple of calendar pages away, there’s no better time to get your bow out and begin to get ready and practice. […]

Top 5 nighttime bass-fishing tactics

July 16, 2015 Dan Kibler

The weather is just too hot in July and August. That’s why we asked Bass pro Davy Hite his tips for night-time bass fishing. […]

Slinky weights, built with large split-shot or buckshot pellets stuffed into paracord and sealed inside, are much less likely to hang up when dragged across the bottom for catfish.

Trolling for catfish: Slinky weight is key

July 15, 2015 Phillip Gentry

From late June through November catfish move around a lot due to a number of factors and one of the best ways to target mobile cats is to drift or troll. […]

Food plots don’t have to cover acres to be effective, if they’re well-located and produce a good crop.

Get major results from micro plots

July 15, 2015 John J. Woods

Micro or mini wildlife food plots work well on hunting properties that are not really large enough to justify full-scale farming practices. […]

Dump kahle hook, guide urges

July 15, 2015 Patrick Bonin

Why Capt. Jakamo Laboureur, a longtime user of a No. 1 kahle hook, switched to the No. 2 live bait hook to catch speckled trout out of Shell Beach. […]

Keeping that favorite knife in good condition includes coating it with a light sheen of oil after cleaning.

What to look for in a new knife

July 10, 2015 Patrick Bonin

Choosing a new knife is like walking down the bass lure aisle — there are so many shapes, colors, sizes and options that it can be tough to make a decision. […]

Getting speared by a hook can ruin a fishing trip, but knowing how to painlessly remove it can avoid a trip to the hospital.

How to remove a hook on the water

June 30, 2015 Andy Crawford

How to perform the string trick to remove a fishing hook from your body while still on the water so you don’t miss any great fishing. […]

11 post-spawn tips to catch more crappie

June 22, 2015 Andy Crawford

Earlier this year, Tim Bye was working a turnaround while the Internet was abuzz about big catches of spawning crappie. […]

Brad Taylor knows finding bream beds can be the key to catching numbers of huge panfish.

How to mop up on bedding bream

June 21, 2015 Terry Madewell

Spawning bluegills and shellcrackers take over the shallows as summer approaches. Here’s how to catch a mess of them on fishing beds. […]

Guide to handling big bass

June 16, 2015 Patrick Bonin

Proper handling techniques will definitely increase the chances of long-term survival for your trophy bass. […]