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Eight Basic Tips for Catching Bass
Try these tips when the open water bass season arrives

Hunting cottontail rabbits in February: timing is everything
Plan out your winter brushpile forays, or your bunny hunting will be a bust.

Tips for using spoons to entice the wary walleyes of winter
There are definitely times when fish demand an increase in vibration and flash. But just the opposite can be the attractor, so bring an assortment of colors.

Some real early turkey talk: Match your strikers with the right pot call
Just when you’re ready to relegate one to a stash of calls in your camo bag, you connect with the right striker and you’re ready to put it in your vest for future action.

Ice fishing tip: Pay attention to detail during a tough walleye bite. Part 1: Set-lines
There’s been a hot bite but when you finally hit the ice, the weather changes and the action tanks. Pay attention to tiny details, and you’ll salvage your trip by tricking a few fish into

Playing the Western big-game hunting game
An elk or mule deer hunt in the Rocky Mountains or High Plains can take years of planning, so start now.

Do expensive ice rods catch more fish?
Species- and technique-specific rods can give you a real advantage out on the ice.

A winter ice fishing tactical Q&A with ‘Tackle’ Terry Tuma
As the heart of hard water arrives across the great North American ice belt, “T3” answers your questions to help improve your angling skills this cold-weather season.

Ice fishing quandary: the jigging spoon paradox
Top anglers match spoon design for different phases of winter and the moods of walleyes.