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Cleaning Fish
Learn how to clean and fillet walleye, northern pike, bass and
bluegills. |
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Tying the Trilene Knot
The Trilene knot is a good one to know how to tie; it is definitely
a strong and reliable knot used to join monofilament line to hooks,
swivels and lures. The knot is a
stronger alternative ... |
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Knives - The Right Tool...
My father had always told me that there was always "the right tool
for the right job." A wrong or inappropriate tool always led to a
poor result at best... and an unfortunate accident at worst... |
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The
Life and Times of Mr. Pike
There are many who would select the
Northern Pike as a tough and worthy adversary, occupying small boats
in remote locations for days at a time,
hoping to land a trophy ... |
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Keeper of the Keys to the Loch...
Most people outside of a twenty-mile radius of Shabbona, Illinois
have likely never even heard of the small lake -- of the same name
-- and State Park there, let alone Denny Sands. But anyone who
has ever visited... |
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Ice Fishing
As I stated in my very first article on the topic: "Winter sports
are surely not for the faint of heart. But if the
hustle-bustle rat race and other stresses have got you feeling that
you want to scream, my suggestion... |
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Loons on the Lake
There is a strong indication that loons mate for life, although
evidence to the contrary exists -- mostly due to loon intruders that
will chase... |
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Lake Turnover
I am unaware of the requirements for other warm-blooded animal
forms, but I do know that the cold-blooded species so cherished by
sports enthusiasts -- fish like walleye, bass and...
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Ticks -
Never a Friendly Sight
I remember my first encounter with a tick.
I was about 9 years old and on one of the many family vacations to
Bagley Minnesota. Undressing and getting ready for bed one night,
I noticed a small brown "bug" slowly...
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An Open Letter
For all of the years I have fished and hunted, in all of the lakes,
on all of the lands and in all of the states where I have been
privileged to have had the opportunity to chase the game that I have
ultimately invited to dinner, I have not once...
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Tying the Palomar Knot
Often mistakenly called the Palmer Knot, the Palomar Knot is
arguably one of the best knots to know how to tie – especially for
the avid fisherman. It’s also the only knot that will... |
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Making Your Own Leaders
Save some money by making your own leaders with these easy to follow
instructions... |
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On the Hunt for
Muskellunge
I had heard about an event that was going to be sponsored by
Berghoff Beer (The
Huber Brewing Company in Monroe, Wisconsin). It was the 15th
Annual St. Germain, Greater Wisconsin Musky Tournament, and ...Read more
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Mayflies…
Who Needs ‘Em?
If by chance
you are a walleye fisherman, the mayfly can, in fact, be a
very big deal. (They also go by various other names,
including Mayflies, Mays, Upwings, Duns, Spinners, Dippers and Fish
Flies.) Since I have never... |
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Algae
There are literally hundreds of species of the culprits in question
– the ones found floating and suspended in the water. Called phytoplankton, they definitely affect the clarity of the
water. Obviously, throughout the year, conditions change, favoring... |
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The Finest of Times
My second cup of coffee was history and I had just finished
re-covering my boat. The threat of storms again this morning
was finally going to produce some desperately needed rainfall, this
being the second driest June that I could remember in my 30-plus
years on the lake. As the thunder rumbled in the background....
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