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So how do you find Puget Sound winter blackmouth? The answer is don’t look for the blackmouth but rather look for what attracts blackmouth. Blackmouth are a delayed released hatchery king salmon that don’t migrate […]
Today I fired my three Henry Repeating Arms carbines about 10 to 12 rounds each, freestanding from 15 to 20 yards at a 1 3/4-inch dot . Skinner Sights Peep was used on two, and […]
It’s still ice fishing season, but I must admit that lately my thoughts are drifting more and more towards open water! Much of my summer “work” is spent chasing walleyes as an open-water guide. When […]
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH February is Native American Heritage Month across America and a time to celebrate their rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and history. Native Americans were the first conservationist. They didn’t waste any […]
There is definitely-no-better time to develop line watching skills than in the winter; bites are generally light, the bass are slow reacting and generally feed very slowly during the winter, they don’t attack they slowly […]
With the rattle bait being for many of us the bait of choice in February fishing, especially on Guntersville; one part of the presentation that can’t be emphasized enough is pausing your bait. Nothing you […]
This time of year, when your trying to control the depth of your moving bait presentation, the angle at which you hold your rod tip can be the difference of being in the strike zone […]
I like to go ice-fishing, and I like to catch whatever I can catch through the ice. Walleyes, bluegills, crappies, bass, they’re all fun. But I also really like to catch perch, and so do […]
I have enjoyed the reasonably priced and high-quality Flying Fisherman Sunglasses over the past several years and recently had the enjoyment of what has become one of my favorite pair of sunglasses, the Flying Fisherman […]
Ice has been coming and going so far this year, but it’s for sure that eventually we’re going to have safe ice available to us. When that happens, the following ideas will help you be […]
After doing some tweaking on the sights for elevation, and using Hornady Black Diamond BBs along with “Kentucky windage”, I drilled the center of the 2″ black dot from 7 and 10 yards with […]
Ice-up is here! Several bodies of water across the Midwest are now ice covered and anglers are venturing out on select waters. We use select in italics because the vast majority of waters aren’t safe for foot […]
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its partners awarded $1,329,262 of grant funding to support elk habitat enhancement and hunting heritage projects in Arizona. RMEF directly granted $232,730 and leveraged an additional $1,096,532 in partner […]
In a recent conversation with some ice-anglers, I learned that ice has arrived in the northern parts of the Ice-Belt. If these weather patterns continue, we’re going to be ice-fishing earlier than usual. That’s great: […]
Late Summer into fall is when I break out my walleye trolling gear in earnest! Some of the lakes that I fish have walleye populations that leave classic structure at this time and spend time […]
This afternoon I did a short bit of shooting with the H&N Medium and Magnum Sniper pellets, and have come to the conclusion that the best gun that I have for shooting these two models […]
Nearly 30-years as an outdoor writer has given me some experience as a photographer as well. Most of my fishing stories are usually submitted for publication accompanied by a “fish” photo as well. While I […]
The Army Corps of Engineers builds dams to control river flows, and build lake reservoirs to produce hydroelectric power. They also open up these river and lakeside areas to the public and provide recreation opportunities […]
The dead of summer is when some anglers have trouble catching walleyes. If you would like to increase your odds for putting some walleyes in the boat in the next few weeks, trolling, either forward […]
Troy Keys has kayaked along the “Moab Daily” stretch of the Colorado River multiple times, but June 6 was the first time that he’s flipped. In that moment, he thought it would be the last […]
I’m pretty proud of myself tonight for throwing my LEFUX Stork knives from 16 feet with a half-spin. I let Pepper out and decided to get my Storks out to throw for a short time […]
This is another Shoot ‘N’ Plink™ video inspired by Doc Mac Kay‘s interest in H&N Sniper pellets. On this time around I’m using an ATI/Nova AT-97 Sniper break barrel rifle to do some target shooting […]
Why is it important to get children and adults involved in fishing? I could give a thousand reasons, but they would be my reasons. I only know that when I fish, my mind clears itself […]
One pattern you can generally bet the farm that will occur is occurring now on the lake is the schooling bass. If you want to have a ton of fun and don’t care about size […]
I ordered a Minn Kota Ulterra trolling motor from MyGreenTackle.com. Their service and price was great, the chat person gave me good advice, their prices are competitive and there is no sales tax or shipping […]
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages Missourians to make a splash this summer by getting outdoors and frogging. Frogging season begins June 30 at sunset and runs through Oct. 31. Those with a fishing […]
In my opinion, the best all-around casting rod for bass is the St. Croix Avid Series seven foot medium fast action rod. I fish spinnerbaits, topwater, jerkbaits, swim baits and crankbaits on that one series […]
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Here is a video showing Natural Forage Baits‘ new FT Shad rigged on a Road Runner Lures Casey’s Runner Head, which is a perfect match. https://youtu.be/GEWVgkInfmY More from Dan – https://www.odumagazine.com/topics/headlines/featured-outdoor-writers/dans-fish-n-tales/
When a person is preparing to go fishing, it’s a good idea to keep in mind that the fish might not be where we expect them to be. I forgot that fact recently, and it […]
I’m pretty proud of myself tonight for throwing my LEFUX Stork knives from 16 feet with a half-spin. I let Pepper out and decided to get my Storks out to throw for a short time […]
Mountain lions in Pike County, Georgia? I received a call from a Pike County resident a few years ago and he said he had seen a mountain lion on his property. Several people have told […]
Bear OPS extends their popular combat knife line with a new boot knife, the Double-Edge Boot Knife (model: CC-820-B). This American-made, tactical knife features black textured G10 handles and a hard-hitting 1095 carbon-steel blade with […]
When you fish a lake like Guntersville enough sometimes you just must do the obvious fish the grass lines; although not all grass lines are created equal, as not all have active fish. As you […]
Bow fishing is a sport that combines archery and fishing and is growing in popularity across the country. Part of the reason is the wide availability of rough fish which the bow fisherman seeks and […]
This is a multi-post of several pieces from Dan Galusha on Knifes – Enjoy. The first throwing knife review for Shoot ‘N’ Plink™ was filmed today. I selected the Cold Steel Mini Flight. There will […]
The Audience Appreciation Event 2019 begins in the third quarter of 2019 through the end of the year with millions of brand exposures for each of you. If you have already committed, we thank you […]
O’Neill – Ever since I can remember I have been doing something in the outdoors. Whether its fishing, hunting, no matter what it is, if it’s related to the outdoors I’ll be there! I’ve been […]
Glamping or “glamorous camping” is a combination of the intimacy of camping and the world of luxury travel. With glamping, you don’t just visit a destination, you experience it. Glamping accommodations vary. Airstreams and […]
I went out with the idea of just shooting my new Browning Buck Mark Medallion, but also took along the Henry Repeating Arms Small Game Carbine with Skinner Sights peep sight. Both guns were shot […]
June can be a great month to be on the water chasing walleyes! The rigors of the spawn are in the past meaning that hungry fish are usually biting, and the weather can be very […]
Fishing seasons are in full swing all across the Midwest and that means anglers are chasing walleyes and panfish in lots of waters. Now, however, can be a great time for largemouth bass fishing […]
Learn More about the Role of Red King Crab in Alaska Red king crabs are the largest of the commercially harvested crabs in Alaska, growing to 24 pounds with a 5-foot leg span. Historically, red […]
After filming some knife throwing and airgun shooting videos, then some more shooting with the Browning Buck Mark Medallion and Henry Repeating Arms carbine with Skinner Sights, Pepper and I started fishing. The wind was […]
Don Banning, Pepper and I gathered at the lake side to see if we could catch anything after over 4 inches of rain. We started out at one lake, but left to go to another, […]
This year marks the 82nd anniversary of the landmark Pittman-Robertson Act, also more properly known as the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act. In 1932, congress authorized an excise tax on firearms and ammunition that […]
A longstanding Leatherman favorite, The Signal is now available in three distinct colors allowing multipurpose users the ability to carry a tool that expresses their own personality through color and style. Order Link – https://www.leatherman.com/signal-439.html?dwvar_439_color=10&cgid=multi-tools#start=1 Launched […]
Fishing seasons have opened in some Midwestern states, are open-year ’round in others, and Minnesota’s season opens this weekend! Much of the early season fishing in many areas of the Midwest is centered around walleyes. […]
This fishing information is valuable even to the avid angler. I have fished my whole life and have several ah-hah moments every year when I either figure something out after so many years and it […]
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