Tips & Features
Achieving a better edge: What to look for in a knife sharpener
Hunters, anglers, and just about all other outdoor enthusiasts need knives – and sharp ones at that. Unfortunately, dull knives are an inevitability. It’s easy to tell when a blade has gone dull, but is
How to catch and cook whitefish and tullibees
Here’s how to catch whitefish and tullibees, and a great recipe to try, too.
Old school techniques for Michigan’s winter walleyes
I’ve been fortunate enough for more than a decade to fish with some of the best ice anglers the sport has to offer, and it’s a joy to drop a line with them. I always
Time for a tuneup? Tip-ups need attention, too
The youngster slowly pulled on the line to feel for any tension or resistance. Then he shook his head in frustration upon realizing nothing was there – for the third time.
Get on the chase for big bluegills
I often see anglers struggling to find quality bluegills when they’re fishing a mediocre lake with really no chance of connecting with big fish.
How to use a strop to keep your knives razor sharp
The first strop I ever saw was attached to a barber chair. “Smitty” grabbed it with his left hand. Using rapid, yet fluid motion with his right arm, he pulled a straight razor up and
Reader Stories: After hip replacement, PA hunter advises ‘don’t suffer’
What I didn’t realize at the time was the fact that I could no longer drag or hang a deer of that size by myself.
Advice for finding those deep-water crappies
When I’m looking for crappies at this time of year, I want to stay in the more moderate range of 15 to 20 feet of water, when possible. I’m confident that I can entice crappies
Pro Tip of the Week: Looking for panfish? Check the Mississippi backwaters
The Mississippi River backwaters are producing panfish of all species. I’ve been using minnows and spoons tipped with minnow heads to catch perch, and jigs tipped with plastics or spikes to get bluegills and crappies..