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Learning when and how to loosen the drag will help you boat more fish, from the finicky walleye to the paper-mouthed crappie to big predators such as pike and muskies.

Former B.A.S.S. and FLW pro Joe Thomas believes the best smallmouth bass fishing of the season is on the way.

On a week like this, with the water temperatures dipping down, I tend to run a few types of baits.

It has something to do with the pressure change that seems to turn northern pike on during these times.

Late summer through fall, the lures are great for stream smallmouths.

Mornings, evenings now, largemouths look for trouble.

The muskie follow is a huge part of the sport’s dialogue for sure, and one of sportfishing’s most unique phenomena. However, it can also become a key strategy once you understand how to capitalize on

Here’s a primer on how to go about tackling an August flat by keying in on the three zones.
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