
Bill Hilts, Jr.: Reel maintenance is important for fishing success
The stage is set. You are feeling lucky as you are out fishing in Lake Ontario in early May off Wilson, N.Y. Fishing has been very good for king salmon and the spring Lake Ontario

The stage is set. You are feeling lucky as you are out fishing in Lake Ontario in early May off Wilson, N.Y. Fishing has been very good for king salmon and the spring Lake Ontario

Each year, new hunting, shooting, and archery-related products are introduced around the Archery Trade Association Show (ATA) and National Shooting Sports Foundation’s Shooting, Hunting, Outdoors Trade (SHOT) Show.

Christmas money still jingling in your pocket? Anglers who buy a fly line, rod, and reel designed for the task of bass fishing will find more success next summer.
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My dad used to say that only a dull knife would cut you, but I found out the hard way that that isn’t totally the case when I borrowed my grandpa Eli’s knife and attempted

Forward-facing sonar (FFS) also is known as live sonar or real-time sonar. Manufactured in some form by all the major players in the sonar industry, it can allow anglers to actually determine the species and

Sitka Gear, a leader in performance hunting apparel, recently announced the launch of its new footwear collection, designed to exceed the demands of outdoorsmen and women with its blend of comfort, durability and performance.

Anglers know the importance of a reliable, high-performance fishing boat to handle the region’s diverse waterways. From the expansive Great Lakes to hidden fishing spots on smaller rivers and reservoirs, the 2025 lineup offers options

The winter of 2023-24 in Minnesota could not have unfolded any better for those who love to scout for whitetails.
The period of time with no snow on the ground and before green-up in

For 2025, multiple leading industry brands have introduced cutting-edge outboards and trolling motors, each designed to meet the diverse needs of anglers.
Regardless of what is pushing or pulling your boat on the water
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