Canvas Canadas and Dutch Oven Doves
M. D. Johnson Your eyes accustomed to the gloom, you set decoys in a darkness that really isn’t. In the standing corn behind you that will, moments from now, serve…
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Secrets to Securing Your Boat
Hank Parker Ever heard of the thieves that would steal anything that wasn’t nailed down? While you work hard to buy and maintain your dream rig, there are some among…
DetailsDissecting Docks
Larry Nixon When fishing a tournament or just for fun at any of the great fisheries we have across the nation, there’s undoubtedly more than one way to catch some…
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Real Hunting
Lost at Sea In the real world, where most of us live, whitetail deer are hunted on public land or small farms. Few of the hunting shows you watch on…
DetailsThe Specs on Specs
M. D. Johnson When most avid anglers think crappies, they think spring. And it’s certainly understandable. During spring—March and April in some southern locales, May and into June farther north—crappies…
DetailsThe Scoop on Scented Baits
Larry Nixon Scented baits catch more fish—that’s a fact. And because of that, scented baits of various styles are hitting the market at a seemingly weekly basis. With the glut…
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Ten Commandments of Public Land Waterfowling
M. D. Johnson Just mention the word to any waterfowler who’s been around the block a couple seasons, and you’ll get an instant reaction. “Been there, done that,” he’ll say.…
DetailsPicking the Right Rod
Larry Nixon How many thousands of dollars do you have invested in your fishing gear? If you fish for a living, your investment may be well into the six-figure range.…
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Young Guns
Lost at Sea As much talk as you hear about getting youngsters into hunting, few companies offer firearms that are useable by young shooters. Many so called “youth” models are…
DetailsSafety Comes First
Hank Parker Be prepared. It is the slogan of the Boy Scouts of America and a practice that everyone should put into place, boaters included. Being prepared doesn’t just mean…
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