Tips & Features
Live sonar taking ice fishing to another level
Brian Broshadl, a member of Humminbird’s national pro staff, discloses some of the live sonar fishing secrets he has discovered over the past few years.
Wily ways to hunt wintertime coyotes in farmlands
Farmlands are rich with coyotes, but it still takes woodcraft and effort to dupe an experienced song dog into range.
Fishing pressure and noise – video
Avoid areas with several ice houses already in place and look for a different location, possibly at a different lake depth and structure. Also avoid noise that can spook the fish – after you drill
Spikes vs. waxies: Which are better for ice fishing? – video
Which ice fishing live bait is the best? Waxworms or spikes? Diving into the grubby details in this video to show you the ins and outs of each bait, where they shine and where they
Deer season post-mortem: A serious look back on the season
Suddenly, it’s over. A deer season that began when the foliage was still thick and ended well after the holiday season has ended, and it’s time to put the gear away and turn to other
THE MOST VERSATILE ‘old-Codger’ BULLET?
When Ye Olde Managing Editor assigned me this topic and title, I flashed to a video I did called “The Rise and Fall of the .308 Winchester.” Boy, did I get a lifetime supply of
Replacing fur with oil-based fakes would be a bad decision
At one time, there was a thriving domestic retail market for fur in the U.S. The demand for fur at home created a lucrative market for not only mink farms, but trappers as well.
The skunk: ‘Emblem of America?’
Despite their not so lovely aroma, skunks played a vital role in early American life. Early fur trappers valued skunk furs. Native Americans held them in high regards both spiritually and as a food source.
Enjoy your wheelhouse, but don’t be afraid to abandon it
There’s much to be said for the comfort, convenience, and sheer enjoyment of fishing inside a wheelhouse. You’ve invested a considerable sum of money, and likely the time it takes to trick it out. Surely,
