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Exploring Iowa's Waterways Overlooked Fishing Destinations in Iowa

Overlooked Fishing Destinations in Iowa

Overlooked Fishing Destinations in Iowa Growing up in Iowa and fishing as much as I could I never took the time to realize how fortunate we are to have the natural resources that we do.  Perhaps it is being over four decades old, or perhaps it is the reflective mind that I am diving into. […]

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End of Fishing Season Things To Do Ways to Rig Plastics Berkley Shares the Science of Fishing Lures

Berkley Shares the Science of Fishing Lures

Berkley Shares the Science of Fishing Lures Ever wonder what the process is for manufacturers to bring a bait from the concept stage to the fishing market? I recently had the opportunity to learn more about this at a fishing seminar put on by the Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club at its annual spring get […]

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Best Tips to Catch More Spring Bass You want to be a Fishing Guide

You want to be a Fishing Guide

You want to be a Fishing Guide I have written this article before but every few years it seems situations change and the world needs a reminder as to what a fishing guide does and some need to be asked if it is really the right avenue for them. Some of this may seem discouraging […]

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An Iowa Treasure Hunt Get into the Outdoors

Get Into The Outdoors

Get Into The Outdoors My wife and I have four daughters! You can all pray for us! But truthfully, I wouldn’t change it for the world. Having these young ladies in my life has been an incredible journey as we have raised them through the years. My oldest is sixteen and my youngest is eight. […]

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Two C's of Hardwater Fishing

The Two “C’s” of Hardwater Fishing

The Two “C’s” of Hardwater Fishing Anyone that has bought a diamond engagement ring is probably familiar with the four “C’s” of diamond grading: cut, clarity, color & carat. These four items are what determine the overall quality of each individual diamond, so diamond shoppers pay very close attention to them. Similar to diamond grading, […]

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Farm Pond Fish Stocking Guide

Farm Pond Fish Stocking Guide: Best Fish, Tips, and Strategies for Iowa Ponds Last Father’s Day; in-laws from northern Iowa were visiting our farm. It was one of those early summer days when going fishing seems like a natural activity, and one of our guests is an avid fisherman. When I suggested we throw a […]

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September Fishing Tips and Patterns

September Fishing Tips

September Fishing Tips: How to Catch Fish During the ‘Tweener Month’ Transition So, here we are.  You’ve made it through your first summer of serious research and development concerning your progress in the art of angling and now, instead of getting better, things seem to be getting worse as results go and the days are getting […]

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