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Vicious Fishing: Pad Runner Hollow Body Frog Product Review
I’m a sucker for good looking baits. The finishes on these frogs are fantastic – I only have two complaints… The Pad Runner by Vicious...
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Xcite Baits: Xtreme Stix Product Review
I want so badly to love this bait – especially because it’s made in the USA. I’m anxious to use other Xcite products… but these...
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Make the Time: Faith, Family & Fishing
Less than 24 hours ago, my family sat side-by-side. We were in church. The very first pew. Risky move with 4 boys. It was muggy....
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Fishing Slow? Tough Bite? Time to Scout!
You don’t want to look in my fishing journal. The last several pages include me. Rambling. Being mad. Being discouraged. Making excuses. Whining. Pathetic. It’s...
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Largemouth Bass Activity Levels
“Dad Dad Dad Dad Daddy Daddy Daddy DaddyDaddyDaddyDaddyDADDYYYYY!” “Good gravy – WHAT?!?!” “Look what I can do!” * blank stare * * tribal dancing continues...
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Pop ‘n Drop Failures
The Pop ‘n Drop has been one my my favorite techniques to fine tune this year. Not only has it been fun – it’s been...
Popular Gear & Lure Articles
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Popular Bass Fishing Presentations for EVERY Feeding Strategy
Happy Friday, Patriots. Today, we’re talking fishing. Straight. No chaser. So buckle up, wipe off that booger-pickin’ finger and get to scrollin’! (Sorry… I’m already...
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Top 5 Swim Jig Trailers / Get Better at Swim Jig Fishing
Even though we just took the time to list out the Top 10 Swim Jigs – the trailer that you pair with your selection is...
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Top 10 Swim Jigs / Get Better at Swim Jig Fishing
In the previous article we talked about when and where to use a swim jig. It’s a great way to get started and absorbing this...
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Top 5 Baits for Streams & Rivers / Learning to Fish Rivers & Streams
Over the past two weeks we’ve pulled together a plethora of information to explain the makeup of rivers & streams; how they change, how fish...
More Fishing Articles
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What is Current in a Body of Water? / Learning to Fish Rivers & Streams
Recently, we discussed what a channel within a river or stream is and where it is located. This knowledge will help you find the deepest,...
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What is a Channel and Where is it Located? / Learning to Fish Rivers & Streams
To the angler that does most of their fishing in lakes and reservoirs, approaching streams and rivers can seem quite foreign. (I’m speaking as someone...
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October Topwater Fishing w/ Z-Man Pop ShadZ
After my second trip to the pond in Illinois, I started to find myself more and more anxious to get back out. In years past,...
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Ned Rig ElaZtech Damage to Other Baits
The Ned Rig is super popular right now – and while it is a great presentation, it’s not magic. We’ve already discussed some of the...
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Sébile Pivot Frog vs. Strike King KVD Sexy Frog
First and foremost, I want to hit the most important point: It’s pronounced SUH-BEEL… as in Patrick SUH-BEEL… … you uncultured swine! To tell you...
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VMC Weedless Wacky Hook + 4″ Strike King Perfect Plastic Ocho
The mighty wacky rig. It’s one of those things that looks so silly… but it can work so well. You see it in the water....
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Ned Rig + Hula Stick
The Ned Rig is one of my all time favorite baits. It’s something that you need in your tacklebox, and I can tell you that...
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