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My Favorite Smallmouth Bass Techniques
My Favorite Smallmouth Bass Techniques As a child growing up, my summer vacations were filled with fishing adventures, from the local lakes and creeks to our annual family vacation to Catch’N Fish resort on Big Bass Lake (seriously, that was the name of the place). Early mornings in the pre-dawn hours, the dads would load […]
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Mistakes to Avoid while Fly Fishing Trout
Mistakes to Avoid while Fly Fishing Trout As anglers, we all know how much fun it is to fool a fish into taking an artificial bait. We tease bass, walleye, northern pike, and musky with flashy baits and plastic that mimic their primary forage. When it comes to fly-fishing for trout in a cold-water stream […]
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Get Ready for Pheasant Season 2025
Analyze Past Data First of all, I like to know a little about the pheasant population before going out. If numbers are strong, I can expect to see some good numbers on public or private land. If numbers are down, I might expect to see fewer pheasants, and I might not be disappointed if I’m […]
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Fall Fishing in Iowa: What to Target, What to Use
The cooler fall mornings are always a welcome feeling after a long, hot summer. This time of year always excites me as the cooler temperatures get a few species fired up. Smallmouth bass, largemouth bass and walleye love the cooler temperatures and are ready to feed in area lakes and rivers. Let’s dive into some […]
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