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Prep Your Inflatable Life Jacket For The Season

Here are five things to check out to make sure your inflatable life jacket is ready to use.

Jigging For Pike in Spring

Jigs catch just about anything that swims, but excel with certain fish — northern pike being one of them.

Avoid Hooking Yourself!

Here is some advice to help reduce the chance of burying a hook in yourself or another person in the boat.

Spring Cleaning Your Fishing Equipment

Here’s a simple checklist for getting your fishing gear ready and in top condition for the open-water season!

Big Tube Jigs For Autumn Pike

There are few better ways to catch pike in cold water than using big profile jigs. Here’s how to fish them.

The Edge: Obvious, Invisible, and Electric Locations to Catch Every Species of Fish

Let’s talk about the most important, ubiquitous structure in the realm of freshwater fishing: edges!

Catch Pike On Spoons, Then Get The Knife

“Fish On!” he shouted, moments after 45 inches of northern pike boiled and inhaled his red-and-white spoon.

Sometimes The Best Lure Action Is No Action

Ask yourself: would the average fish rather chase a racing, zig-zagging minnow or eat one that’s just hanging around? Most of the time, they’ll take the easy meal. So next time you’re fishing, serve up a simple snack by doing nothing.

Clothes Make The Fisherman

Fishing certainly doesn’t have to be a fashion show, but the clothes you choose to wear can have a direct impact on your comfort levels when out on the water. And in my mind, the more comfortable and relaxed you are, the greater your chances for finding fishing success.