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How-To's
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.
Fall walleye fishing tip: Go aggressive to target bigger fish
Use electronics to scan steep breaks to locate baitfish and predators, then make sure to follow them as they switch depths during changing light conditions.
Fall fishing tips - techniques to catch suspended autumn crappie
With water temps dropping, crappies are munching on minnows. Use your electronics to locate schools of suspended slabs, then find what triggers bites.
Anticipating and successfully fishing during autumn lake turnover season [video]
North country lakes will begin experiencing turnover in coming weeks, but you still can enjoy quality fall angling before, during, and after this annual period.
Fishing tips: vertical jigging for panfish during the dog days of summer
Put away the bobbers and use your electronics to locate the big bluegills of late summer
Crankbaiting your way to summer walleye and bass success
An immediate, aggressive approach to fishing can produce more action quickly during a hot bite of mid-summer.
Ticket to a hot bite during a dog-days lull: moving water
Experiencing slower fishing action in this July heat? Then move your boat into the current and find some active biters.
During tough fishing bite, stay determined, persistent
The smart, successful pro anglers know you don’t automatically default to a finesse presentation when a negative bite occurs.
Make summer assessments for autumn gathering
Deer hunters aren’t the only hunters/gathers who can do some scouting now.
North country crappies: Tactics for the slabs of summer
Locate these fish via reliable fishing electronics, then work a variety of presentations to catch aggressive, neutral, or even negative crappies.
Schooling north country summer smallmouth bass
When a bronzeback busts a topwater lure, gear up, because other hawgs likely are close.
Finding fishing success from a kayak [video]
Join Wisconsin Outdoor News' Kristen Monroe as she fishes a bass kayak tournament and talks with those in the know on the subject. A word from the wise: With less range, kayak anglers have to make their decisions right off the…
Fishing tips: Charge batteries and check over small engines to prepare for next ice angling season
Spend a little time now checking and maintaining ice fishing equipment to avoid damage and the need for costly repairs or replacements!
Go outside of hunting to recruit hunters
Use gatherings like heritage days and county fairs to sell the outdoors.
Simple tactics produce good results for St. Clair River walleyes
The walleye bite has been very good this year in the St. Clair River.
With spring gobbler season over, it’s time to prep gear for fall deer hunting
Turkey season is over and many of us toss our gear aside for the time being while we go about getting our gardens fine-tuned or squeeze in some late-spring fishing. If you’re like me, a fair amount of your turkey…
Feets of strength: Take care of your hunting boots
Turkey season is over, and hunters will put away their calls, clean their guns and hang up their camo clothing. But there’s one more thing to do before calling it a season. Unfortunately, it’s a chore many hunters forget about.…
Another look at a top all-American bass-fishing presentation: wacky rigging [video]
In part 2 of this exclusive two-part tackle and technique blog, “T3” shares additional tips for this prime largemouth and smallmouth tactic.
Fishing the heartland: The cross-generational appeal of big bullheads
Revered in Iowa, the All-American bullhead provides fast summer fishing action and tasty fish-fry fodder in Farm Country USA.
Fishing for position – wacky-rigging your way to bigger bass [video]
Not using this fishing technique? Then expect America’s next top anglers to inquire: “Why aren’t you wacky-rigging?”
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