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Midwest Show Season
Midwest Show Season As the late winter chill keeps us mostly indoors, sportsmen across the Midwest begin planning for the warmth of the upcoming spring and summer seasons. This transitional period is the perfect time to get out of the house and visit local shows and expos. These events are essential for getting new ideas, […]
READ MORECatfish on Ice
Catfish on Ice By Nick Johnson I’ve been fortunate enough to catch channel catfish through the ice on numerous occasions throughout the years. Most of these came from farm ponds or city ponds, although a few have come from public lakes. If you can find them, they really aren’t that difficult to entice into biting. […]
READ MOREPlenty to do in the Iowa Great Lakes
Plenty to do in the Iowa Great Lakes By Steve Weisman Hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, cross country skiing and hiking…how is that for winter activities to do all in the same area? That’s right! The Iowa Great Lakes is truly the destination for the outdoors enthusiast. As a resident of the Iowa Great Lakes area for […]
READ MOREFirst Ice
First Ice By Ben Leal Ahhhh…nothing like your first trip out to the ice. Days prior to your first trip you go through the list, Vexilar battery…check; auger…check; load new line on your ice rods…check; ice jigs and bait…check; ice shack…check; lantern and heater tested…check; everything seems to be in order and ready to go. […]
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