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THE COST OF QUALITY

THE COST OF QUALITY In the past few years have you noticed the decline of quality in goods and services we purchase in the US? The short-lived coffee pots, footwear, tools, batteries, auto parts, etc? Unlike the deteriorating aspects of quality, have you noticed that the prices in most instances have not decreased? We seem […]

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Training Your Dog for Shed Hunting: Similarities to Your Bird Dog Program

Training Your Dog for Shed Hunting: Similarities to Your Bird Dog Program By Ryan Eder I wanted to continue on the article I submitted last month regarding shed hunting and what it brings to the table for sporting dog owners seeking new activities to do with their dog. Shed hunting is a great sport to […]

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Raps for Trout: Strategies Through the Ice Using Hard Baits

Raps for Trout: Strategies Through the Ice Using Hard Baits By Nick Johnson Two years ago I became acquainted with a method for catching trout through the ice that quickly developed into a go-to strategy. I found success not only locating active fish but tempting skittish biters into taking the bait. I’ve watched a fair […]

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Sight For Sore Eyes….

Iowans have a lot to be thankful for. Of course, being a native Iowan, I may be a little biased. Even as ice anglers, Iowans have lots to be thankful for. While Iowa isn’t the “Land of 10,000 Lakes”, we do definitely have some great hardwater fisheries. Probably at the top of my list is […]

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