
So you want to own a quality fly rod? Here’s what to consider
It was a cold winter’s night in 1992.
My money clip was fat. I had finally saved enough random $10 and $20 bills for a purchase I had been pondering for months. A purchase,

It was a cold winter’s night in 1992.
My money clip was fat. I had finally saved enough random $10 and $20 bills for a purchase I had been pondering for months. A purchase,

On Oct. 20, 2025, last fall, I received a text from our dear friend, Tuck Mallery, of Wausau, Wis. He had a young Deutsch drahthaar named Envy that he wanted to bring down to hunt.<br

He prefers the role of camp cook.
As we fish for lake trout, he’ll be mashing burgers and preparing them for the fire grate later that evening. Onion is the key, he’ll say. And

For fans of professional bass fishing, the most wonderful time of the year starts now.
Consider: There are 31 weekends between when the two major national tournament circuits – the Major League Fishing Bass

Michigan winters can be long, drawn-out affairs if you don’t find something to keep you busy. One experience Michiganders look forward to is ice fishing for smelt. It’s a winter tradition that many families and

If you have an old shotgun in mind, one you never see in the local stores, consider using an online auction. You are sure to find one there.
But when the price looks like

As winter advances, fly-fishermen become increasingly restless.
Most have tied enough flies for the upcoming season, and they are looking to get out on the water. Although some of them have been astream frequently,

This late into the ice-fishing season anglers discover that walleyes get tight-lipped and tough to catch. Many taking to the ice will transition into crappie and bluegill fishing because they are much easier to find

Molly and Riley, on this day, are happy to be back at work, happy that deer season is finally over and happy it’s time to pursue pheasants again.
They love their work, and don’t
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