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January 1, 2023
Ice Fishing Tips For Beginners

Ice Fishing for Beginners

Are you new to ice fishing and looking for tips and tricks to make your trip a success? Look no further! In this ultimate guide, we cover everything from safety tips to gear recommendations and techniques for landing your dream catch. Whether you're targeting perch, crappie, panfish, or bass, we've got you covered.

SEASONAL ARTICLES

April 8, 2015

Finally Some Ice Fishing!

If you’ve never been ice fishing, you might be wondering why anyone in their right mind would want to walk out onto a frozen lake or pond and start drilling holes. The answer is simple… Addiction to Fishing!
October 29, 2018
Winterize Your Motor

How To Winterize Your Outboard [VIDEO]

If you are like me, ready to embark on hunting season now that it feels more like hunting season, you need to remember to take care of your boats and watercraft before it gets much colder.
February 8, 2011

Things You Should Do in the Winter

Northerners, there’s nothing worse than watching the winter weather come rolling through, freezing up the lakes and preventing you from doing what you love, bass fishing. But rather than curse the weather or wish we were moving down south, why not take some time to prepare for next year.

TACTICS & TECHNIQUES

May 18, 2011
Spring Jerkbait Fishing

Spring Time Jerkbait Tactics

With the first couple of warm weather days drawing near here in Illinois that means it’s time for one thing, Pre Spawn bass fishing. Bass have a biological trigger that kicks in and lets them know it’s time to move up from their deep wintering holes and onto points and structure adjacent to spawning pockets and coves.
October 14, 2011
Bass Feeding Zones

Locating Bass In Key Feeding Zones

Want to learn how to quickly pin point the most productive feeding zone while fishing for bass? If you can master this one tactic, you will consistently catch more bass.
February 20, 2011
Largemouth Bass

PART 2: Bass Talk Are You Listening

Keeping what has been said in mind, all of your senses need to be wide open and receptive, because the fish will tell you where they are and what they. They talk to us in many different ways; it’s up to us to be listening. You may see them, but not catch them. You may see other triggers that tell you whether or not there are fish in a given area, but not realize it.

FISHING TACKLE

April 4, 2012
Mike Iaconelli Berkley Discusses Backslide

Feature Bass Fishing Video

Mike Iaconelli talking about the Berkley Havoc Backslide Lure… design and basic tips for use. Click Here to check out all of our Bass Fishing Videos!
March 16, 2016
How to Put Line on a Spinning Reel

How to Spool a Spinning Reel [VIDEO]

There's more to spooling up a spinning reel that you might think.  You need to be concerned about line twist, spool tension, etc. We've put together a simple video tutorial that will teach you how to put line on a spinning reel along with some tips and tricks that will make the process easier for anyone who struggles with this task.

FISHING EQUIPMENT

December 19, 2011
Right Bass Fishing Rod & Reel

The Right Bass Fishing Rod and Reel

Choosing the right equipment doesn’t have to be that complicated. I will give you as much information on the three basic setups I think will give you a good start without costing you a fortune. I would suggest going with two bait casters and one spinning rig.

March 4, 2023
Fishing Electronics

Forward-Facing Sonar, Traditional and Imaging Systems Explained

Are you ready to take your fishing game to the next level? If so, you'll want to know about the different types of sonar technology available. Traditional sonar, down imaging, side imaging, 360 imaging, and forward-facing sonar all have their unique benefits and uses.

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