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Sportsmen Since 1968

Dan Durbin

New fishing lures in 2024 that deserve your attention for the open-water season

My dad used to say any lure would work for largemouth bass as long as it was a purple “rubber worm” with a pink tail. My, how times have changed.
America’s fishing industry continues to amaze with crazy innovations, and below, we’ve got a thorough rundown of the top lures available for the open-water season in 2024.

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Master the water: Top rods and reels for 2024

So, you’ve filled your fishing rod rack? No matter, simply buy another rack, and load that baby up with some of 2024’s remarkable sticks.
No joke: Reels and rods are better than ever, so make 2024 the year to step up to a new combo and be surprised at the variety of features – from tight gear ratios to rod blanks built from space-age materials.

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Outdoor News’ 2024 ATA & SHOT Show review

The bustling 2024 Archery Trade Association and the Shooting Hunting Outdoor Trade shows happened this winter in St. Louis, Mo., and Las Vegas respectively.
Now that the wheelin’ and dealin’ from those two events is in the rearview mirror, hunting and shooting consumers will be seeing new industry products appear on shelves soon. Outdoor News writers had boots on the ground at both of these giant expos and below, they review some of the year’s top gear and technological innovations.

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In the market for a new boat? Plenty of great options to choose from in 2024

If you’re starting to get a little twitchy as you wait for open water, fear not, because it’s time for the Outdoor News Boat Buyer’s Guide for 2024!
While there certainly are a lot of options for the dedicated walleye, muskie, or bass nut, several manufacturers are offering multi-use boats for targeting any freshwater sportfish, or getting your kids up on a paddle board.

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Tune up your e-scouting skills for better 2023 hunting success

Off-season scouting with the use of an app like onX Hunt, HuntWise, or others won’t allow you to score big game the day you’re scouting, but they can help you fill a tag when the season arrives next fall.

Tune up your e-scouting skills for better 2023 hunting success Read More »

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