Tips & Features
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
Devils Lake perch ice-fishing tips – video
Looking to catch perch on Devils Lake in North Dakota? Here’s how to do it.
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..
Ice-fishing tip: Bobber systems for walleyes – video
“Tackle” Terry Tuma suggests using the smallest bobber possible and provide jigging action – don’t let the bobber just sit there.
Never-give-up attitude pays big dividends for deer hunter
Not only did Scott talk me into hunting two to three miles back in the woods, but also riding mountain bikes in to get there.
Tips on seeking huge perch during late ice
On late ice, the search is worth the effort when it comes to getting on a hot bite of jumbo perch.
On the chase for big bluegills
Thoughts on how to go about targeting these wonderful panfish.
