Top 5 Gear Purchases of 2023

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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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The Lake George Summer Series: Fishing Suspended Fish

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Post Spawn Smallmouth Success on Lake George

Post spawn is one of the best times of the year to target big fish using several different techniques. Read on to learn more about how to target fish during this window.

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Early Season Mongo Crappies

Early spring is one of the best times to target massive crappies. Check out a few helpful tips and set ups to up your odds of catching a mongo!

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Ima's Foxy Fry: Finesse Jerkbait that produces serious results

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How Panoptix Livescope Transformed The Way I Fish

Garmin’s Panoptix Livescope really opens up the underwater world. Check out what I learned in the last couple months from simply dropping this transducer in the water!