When learning to call ducks, much effort is centered on the quality and volume of the sound you can make. Learning to use a duck call is fun and challenging, but does little to put birds in the bag. Quality calling is important. You must sound like a duck. But, how and when you call makes the bigges... more »
Largemouths utilize slop for a number of reasons: food, shade, protection, and cooler water temperatures. Slop can consist of a variety of floating vegetation, but the common components are weeds and algae. Most weeds found in slop beds have been... more »
A jig is a basic design, cloaked in a veil of versatility, and will catch just about anything that swims. Pike are no exception and will rarely pass up the chance to snap at a jig. There are plenty of jigs available, but you won't go wrong soaking a 5- to 6-inch swimbait, bucktail, jerkshad... more »
Take a peek at any angler's tackle collection and chances are you will see trays full of crankbaits in different shapes, colours, and sizes. Most of them catch fish right out of the box, but not all are created equal. Some require modifications to make them run true, while others... more »
Most of us have an old gun locked away in our safes that holds a special place in our hearts. I do, a Stevens pump-action 12 gauge that was the first gun I ever owned. Truth is, despite my leaning towards European double guns in recent years, that tattered and scratched pump has seen its share of su... more »
The best type of line is the one with a fighting fish on the end of it. This aside, there are plenty of choices out there. Talking about line in isolation is tricky, as it's but one component to consider in your rod, reel, and lure system. This rundown offers some advice on when to use different... more »
Over the years, I've learned a lot form my ice-angling companions. These tips are from guys that spend a lot of time on the ice, and sharing their insights has made me a better angler, and hopefully you.... more »
Modifying an ice-fishing lure is about making it a better bait. Refining action, customizing colours, and replacing hooks are common lure-tweaking tactics. After some trial and error, doctored lures often become confidence baits, outperforming those fished straight out of the box... more »
As we near the end of the decade, the electronics available to the angler and hunter only become more and more sophisticated and user friendly. At the same time, the price of these incredibly sophisticated units has continued to drop, making technology that was once out of reach of... more »
