10 Best New Walleye Baits For 2017
No question about it – fall is the best time for catching the biggest walleyes of the year. Not only are the fish in prime condition after a summer of easy living, they’re putting on the feedbag in a major way to prepare themselves for the coming winter. Even better, as vegetation begins to decline and die off in northern waters, walleye become easier and easier to find, concentrating around whatever green weeds remain. Although trophy walleye are never easy to catch, at no other time are the odds more heavily stacked in your favor. Want to stack the odds even further? ...
Top 10 New Muskie Baits For 2018
Perhaps no group of anglers are more dialed in to new developments in artificial baits than pike and muskie hunters. From massive hand-made trolling plugs that look like Little League baseball bats, to tiny hand-poured soft plastics that might be just as tempting to a trophy bass, lures for big esocids need to cover a lot of territory as these fish change their feeding habits throughout the year. It's little wonder that big fish baits were some of the most carefully scrutinized tackle at this year’s ICAST fishing tackle trade show. AllOutdoor.com was there, and we present 10 of the most ...
10 Best Spinning Reels For 2018
At this summer's ICAST fishing tackle trade show in Orlando, Fla., we saw an overwhelming array of new gear for anglers, including a host of great new spinning reels. Here are 10 of the best spinning reels of 2018. Anything Possible Profishiency Designed to make high quality design affordable, the Profishiency spinning reel from Anything Possible Brands features a super-thin body with a strong nylon graphite core and 6+1 steel ball bearing construction. A fast 5.2:1 retrieve ratio provides an optimal balance of strength and versatility. It even comes pre-loaded with 220 yards of 10 pound P-Cast Superline braid. MSRP is $39.99. Bimini Bay ...
10 Best Polarized Sunglasses For Fishermen
There’s no faster way to a headache than to spend a long day on the water without sunglasses. Good polarized sunglasses are more than a fashion statement – they’ve become as essential as sunscreen. That’s especially true out on the water, where you don’t only have to deal with light streaming down from above, but bouncing up from the water’s surface as well. Leading sunglass manufacturers have made huge strides in creating comfortable, effective sunglasses that don’t just protect your eyes and help you see more clearly, they let you look great doing it. Many of the newest products for the ...
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10 Best New Walleye Baits For 2017
No question about it – fall is the best time for catching the biggest walleyes of the year. Not only are the fish in prime condition after a summer of easy living, they’re putting on the feedbag in a major way to prepare themselves for the coming winter. Even better, as vegetation...
Top 10 New Muskie Baits For 2018
Perhaps no group of anglers are more dialed in to new developments in artificial baits than pike and muskie hunters. From massive hand-made trolling plugs that look like Little League baseball bats, to tiny hand-poured soft plastics that might be just as tempting to a trophy bass,...
10 Best Spinning Reels For 2018
At this summer’s ICAST fishing tackle trade show in Orlando, Fla., we saw an overwhelming array of new gear for anglers, including a host of great new spinning reels. Here are 10 of the best spinning reels of 2018. Anything Possible Profishiency Designed to make high quality...
10 Best Polarized Sunglasses For Fishermen
There’s no faster way to a headache than to spend a long day on the water without sunglasses. Good polarized sunglasses are more than a fashion statement – they’ve become as essential as sunscreen. That’s especially true out on the water, where you don’t only have to deal...
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North Dakota’s Watchable Wildlife Program Supports Nongame Species
Looking out my urban backyard, even in the middle of a bone chilling North Dakota morning, it’s always a treat to see a few squirrels, red poles, chickadees and other backyard birds...
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2013 midwinter bald eagle survey
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Make Custom Crappie Jigs
Our Outdoors – By Nick Simonson As winter blankets, and blankets, and blankets the region with snow, it is becoming more apparent that it will be a long season indeed. That’s not a bad thing if you need some time to get your tacklebox ready for one of open water’s early quarries – prespawn slab crappies! If you remember the excitement...
Lindy Rigs – Everything You Need to Know
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Fishing Rod Building Tips
By Taylor Fitterer Making your own custom fishing rods can be a fun experience. Each rod normally takes about 2-3 hours to manufacture, and the finish drying time can take from a few hours to a few days depending on the type of finish, temperature and humidity. We have learned through trial and error and I hope this will save you a few errors while...