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The lost art of dock fishing
There are instances in which success fishing from a dock can be greater than that from a boat.

Minnesota Pro Tip of the Week: Topwater on the rocks for Mille Lacs Smallmouths
This bait will get exploded on all day.

Harvest Kitchen Series: Smoked Elk Chili
It’s relatively easy to make with any kind of ground venison and tastes darn good.

Crankbait colors and more – video
According to “Tackle” Terry Tuma, the size and vibration of a particular crankbait, along with the ability to set the bait into the strike zone, is as or more important than color, though.

Pitch plastics parallel to produce more ’eyes
As usual, perfecting this presentation takes a bit of time, but it will be time well spent.

Rollin’ in the heat for big bass
Strategies for the hawgs of mid- to late summer.

Five ways to catch more muskies on minnowbaits
Because it has a diving lip, simply reeling it in will cause muskies to strike because of its natural wiggle. But there are ways to make them even more effective.

Nightcrawlers: The do’s and the dont’s
A wiggling worm can make a difference.

Big river whiskers: Summer catfishing on the Mighty Mississippi
The Upper Mississippi River isn’t just home to flathead catfish, however. It’s home to the smaller catfish, as well. Taken together, the Upper Mississippi River is a top-drawer cat fishery.