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Juiced up: Make sure your batteries are set for the ice
No matter what you power your ice gear with, go through it early and give it a check.

What hard-water rod to buy?
Talking rod type rather than brand. Why to use what rod and how it can be applied to how and what you fish.

Choosing hard-water fishing line
There are three main types of line for hard-water anglers and all sorts of colors options. Why to use each type and how color plays a role in making a decision.

Big, bright blades befuddle fall bass
And bright-colored blades have in both clear water and water recently tinted from rainfall.

Stripping to get noticed on Lake Erie fall tribs
Relax and accept there will never be a single way to enjoy success every single time on the water. The real measure of skill is to be armed with as many tactics as possible to

Big river sauger fishing
The Ohio River is the place to be. The massive body of water supports a healthy fishery.

Ice fishing tips: Stay safe with the proper gear as you tackle first ice
Stay safe and prevent an unexpected polar plunge by owning the right gear and frequently checking ice conditions!


Are you ready for some early-ice walleyes?
Finding and catching walleyes early in the ice-fishing season is often a matter of targeting locations where we put the fish to bed while still in our boats.