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3 Attractions for the Sportsman To Enjoy at the Iowa State Fair

3 Attractions for the Sportsman To Enjoy at the Iowa State Fair By Jessica Graham It’s July, and chances are if you are in Iowa, you are thinking about a trip to the Iowa State Fair. It is an Iowa staple in August; most Iowans venture out to the fair to view the animals, live […]

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Importance of Using A Quality Fillet Knife

Importance of Using A Quality Fillet Knife By Jessica Graham When I was younger, around eight years old, I wanted my Dad to show me how to fillet a fish. We had been fishing at our pond and had caught some bass. My Dad showed me the basics: how to clean a bass, don’t leave […]

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Summer Pan Fishing

Summer Pan Fishing By Todd Reed When the weather is hot, the panfishing can be hot too, if you know where to locate fish in your nearby lake. Hot summer days with a mild breeze are great days to get outside and enjoy some panfishing. This can easily be done with a boat or small […]

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Fishing West Okoboji

Fishing West Okoboji By Steve Weisman One of the reasons for my moving to Estherville back in 1978 was its location to the Iowa Great Lakes. I was intrigued by the diversity that these lakes offer. No matter the time of year, there always seems to be something biting, especially this summer season where it […]

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Fish like a Guide does to Stay on Fish

Fish like a Guide does to Stay on Fish By Todd Reed Iowa is full of great rivers, lakes, ponds and streams.  Most have plenty of fish to keep a person busy all day long.  Whether you fish for bluegills, bass, muskie or anything in between we have all had our great days, and we […]

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Skills Every Angler Should Know

Skills Every Angler Should Know By Dan Turner So many of us go fishing or hunting like it’s second nature. We know how to tie knots, how to load and unload a boat, and even basic survival skills. Many of us have learned these skills since we learned how to walk, but many people never […]

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Dutch Oven Campfire Cooking

Dutch Oven Campfire Cooking By Ryan Graden Camping season is upon us and it’s time to think of what you’re going to eat. Sure, you could do the easy stuff like cereal for breakfast, sandwiches for lunch, and roast a hotdog over the fire for dinner. But why not try something a little better? Who […]

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Hanging Out In Iowa: Hammock Camping in the Hawkeye State

Hanging Out In Iowa: Hammock Camping in the Hawkeye State By Rod and Laura Woten It doesn’t seem to matter where we camp, our hammock setup always seems to be the talk of the campground. If we had a nickel for every person that stops by and asks to check out the hammocks that Laura […]

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Kayak Bass Fishing

Kayak Bass Fishing Article by IYAK If you are like me, you grew up watching bass boat tournaments on TV. Most people thought that looked like fun, but bass boat tournaments are a significant investment when you get the bass boat, truck, trailer, gas, and upkeep. Kayak tournaments are just as fun and more affordable […]

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How To Take A Kid Fishing

How To Take A Kid Fishing By Todd Reed Fishing is in full swing, and there is nothing better than a special fishing trip with a child. It doesn’t matter if the child is five years old or 15 years old, that child has dreams of catching fish and having a good time with a […]

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