Incredible Fall Walleye Bite

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Douglas Outdoors: Amazing Rods, Amazing Customer Service

Douglas Outdoors XMatrix 6'10" MLF (DXS 6103F)

Douglas Outdoors has been a phenomenal company to work with. Both their products and customer service are out of this world. Here’s a quick reveiw of their XMatrix 6’10” MLF (what I use as a drop shot rod).

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Giants of Lake George

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Fish fish, not spots with Garmin's Livescope

Garmin’s Livescope has transformed the fishing world. I explore this technology’s influence on how I fish.

What's new with the Freshwater Therapy guide experience for 2024?

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Don't Fall for Sky High Lithium Battery Prices!

Don’t need to go broke buying Lithiums for your boat. Check out this blog to learn more!

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My Favorite Jighead: Keitech Tungsten

Keitech makes the best round ball tungsten jig head. Read this blog to find out why.

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5 Keys to Success on Lake George

Top 5 keys to catching more fish on Lake George.

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New Year = New Merch

We expanded our online store to include several t-shirt designs. Printed on high end Bella Canvas shirts - we have both t-shirts and long sleeve hooded t-shirts. Love to have you take a look!

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Top 5 Gear Purchases of 2023

Give the Gift of a Fishing Experience

Need a really awesome gift idea? Give a fishing experience with Freshwater Therapy and give an unforgettable time on the water.

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Twitchbaiting for Fall Perch

5 Keys to finding and catching more perch using search baits.

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Choosing a Jerkbait Rod: Douglas LRS 610XF

Suspending crankbaits shine in the fall as water temps cool. Learn more about how the Douglas LRS 6’10”XF is a great tool for catching walleyes on the j bait.

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Bobberscoping Walleyes and the amazing Douglas Outdoors Slip Bobber Rod

Bobberscoping wtih leeches can be extremely effective on fussy fish. Add the Douglas XMatrix and LRS 9’6” ML spinning rod into the mix and you have a crazy effective walleye fishing strategy.

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Walleye Transition: When the Dog Days of Summer Linger

Learn 4 key points for fishing leeches and slip bobbers for walleyes.

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Hairjigs Anonymous: Top 5 Big Ideas For Fishing Hair

Learn more about how to fish a hair jig on Lake George, NY.

Lake Trout Funk: Keys to catching Lake Trout on Lake George, NY

Fish are fish. The same principles we use to catch walleyes and smallmouth, we apply to big predators like lake trout. Learn more by reading this blog and others I’ve written.