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How Much Fishing Line is Left on my Spool?
Good morning brothers. Have you ever wondered how much fishing line you have left on your spool? I’m not asking if you’ve wondered how much...
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Set Your Fishing Goals: The Plan for Midwest Bass Fishing & Beyond…
Tap… tap tap tap… tap tap tap TAPTAPTAPTAP… My leg is about to bounce right through this desk. I’m jittery. Sitting here in the office,...
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What Affects the Strike Window of Largemouth Bass?
Good morning Brothers. Yesterday, I did a little bit of online shoppin’. Picked up 3 new jerkbaits in the exact same finish and size. Should...
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Largemouth Bass Strike Windows
Mornin’ Brothers. The days are getting longer. Have you noticed? I sure have… as someone who suffers from the “winter grumblies” (which is a cute...
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3 Easy Steps to Help Prevent Fishing Injuries
Afternoon, Brothers. Fishing injuries are a real thing. You know this, but guys that don’t fish aggressively would hear that and think: “Dude how in...
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Listen to the Birds
Happy Monday, Brothers. This will be a short entry. Something popped out at me yesterday while editing another video for the fishing vlog. My son...
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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Wear Boots When You’re Fishing!
I WAS ATTACKED! Upon returning from a recent fishing trip spent throwing topwater baits from shore on a windy day, I noticed there was something...
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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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