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Product Review: Strike King KVD 1.5 Deep Squarebill

Product Review: Strike King KVD 1.5 Deep Squarebill

This is a bait that has become a staple in my tacklebox over the past couple of years, and for good reason. I, personally, am a square bill fanatic. They...

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Bedding Bass: When You Can’t See ‘Em

Bedding Bass: When You Can’t See ‘Em

For months now, we’ve planned out and waited for the perfect day. You know the day. Well into the first warming trend of the year with a full moon close...

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Best Bass Rods Under $150 (…and some under $100)

Best Bass Rods Under $150 (…and some under $100)

To piggy back of of last weeks post on the best baitcast reels for under $150, I figured it would be timely to recommend some rods to pair with the...

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Best Baitcast Reels Under $150

Best Baitcast Reels Under $150

Of all the tools in a fisherman's arsenal, there are none that we geek out over quite like reels. And, in a day and age where the market is saturated,...

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Seeing Red in Winter and Late Spring

Seeing Red in Winter and Late Spring

What is with the appeal of red lures in Late Winter and Early Spring? I mean, for years we’ve heard arguments that red attracts bass and triggers a predatory response....

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All About Fishing ROCK!

All About Fishing ROCK!

When most think of ideal bass habitat, the first words thrown out are typically things like “grass” or “brush”. And while there are few things I love more than snatching...

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The All-Powerful Senko

The All-Powerful Senko

For years now, a soft stick bait (aka., the Senko), has been a staple in nearly everyone’s arsenal. I need not explain why, but to summarize, IT CATCHES FISH! It...

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Three Must-Have Baits for the Spawn

Three Must-Have Baits for the Spawn

I know, I know. I may be getting a little ahead of myself for the vast majority of my audience, but the days are getting longer, and as warming trends...

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Pre-Spawn is Upon Us!

Pre-Spawn is Upon Us!

It’s that time of year again. The time where our fishing family in the southern-most parts of the country are gearing up to locate spawning fish while our brothers to...

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Fishing Superstitions!

Fishing Superstitions!

I’ll never forget it. As a kid, I was heading out for a day of bluegill fishing with my grandpa when we stopped at the store to stock up on...

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