Mobility On the Ice, The Way To Stay On Fish

Ice fishing isn’t for everybody, but for some it holds a special place in our hearts. Some may think we are a bit crazy for walking out on a frozen pond or lake, but there is something about the sound the auger makes as it chews through the ice that keeps us coming back time and time again. As said, ice fishing isn’t for everybody, but it (the ice) certainly is for me. Armed with a good set of spikes on my boots and a warm Ice Armor suit I find myself hitting the frozen surface more and mor
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Mobility On the Ice, The Way To Stay On Fish

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Spring Time Panfish.

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Spring Time Panfish My favorite time of year is quickly approaching. The time when the Red Wing Black Birds start arriving, when the call of the Loon greets my morning, and the chill of the crisp morning air hits my face as I launch the boat on to one of my favorite crappie waters. YES, [hunt here...] [ Read More ... ]

Ice Fishing Tips Right Un ...

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What makes an ice angler successful? This question seems complex and out of reach but in fact the answer is probably already under your nose. We spend a lot of time browsing the various Internet websites, reading the latest magazine articles and spending time chatting with fellow anglers and friends trying to find out the [hunt here...] [ Read More ... ]

“Hunting” for ...

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Fall Walleye Locations If you are a MN Sportsman or heck a sportsman anywhere in the upper Midwest, its a given to look at the calendar and say to yourself, “Man I love this time of year”, and rightly so, as for most folks that is likely because the long anticipated hunting season is upon [hunt here...] [ Read More ... ]

The 1,2,3’s o...

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Trust your Spaniel! My best friend Mando! I recognize my sweet boy is getting older (10)! The 1,2,3’s of pheasant hunting: 1. Know your furry partner and trust him/her. When he looks back at you and is looking for reassurance, know that you are the one that moves him forward and gives him the energy to track [hunt here...] [ Read More ... ]

Ducks Among Us!

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Double D Outfitters, The Waterfowl Migration is ONAirdrie, Canada Being asked to go on a duck hunt with Darren and Daryl was a major privilege. It was stress free for me. Just watching the pros show me how it is done. They called very little and were amazingly accurate on the time the birds would arrive. [hunt here...] [ Read More ... ]

When Climbing Highe...

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Deer hunters who climb more than 40 feet or film their hunting trips can stay safer with the Hunter Safety System Lifeline 42 safety accessory. In the past, hunters that chose to be in stands above 30 feet would have to climb 12 feet or more before hooking up to their Lifeline. This is extremely [hunt here...] [ Read More ... ]

Iowa Fishing Report...

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IOWA Fishing Reports – Midsummer NORTHWEST Black Hawk Lake Surface water temperature is in the lower 80’s. Bluegill – Good: Bluegill fishing is good in 1-4 feet of water. Use a small jig tipped with live bait, small piece of crawler or wax worms fished below a bobber. Walleye – Fair: Anglers are picking up [hunt here...] [ Read More ... ]