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Using Minnows For Catfish Bait? Don’t Miss These Tips!

June 21, 2022 by Adam Young

If you were to rank the most popular baits for catfish, minnows would probably not rank in the top 5…or even top 10 for that matter. But why is that? We know catfish eat minnows …

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Categories How To Guides Tags Catfish, Minnows

Using Bluegill For Bass Bait? Don’t Miss These Tips!

June 11, 2022 by Adam Young

Bluegill are perhaps the most common cohabitant of largemouth bass in their native range and in introduced waters around the world. For that reason alone, they make a fantastic live bait option that is exciting …

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Categories How To Guides Tags Bluegill, largemouth bass

What To Know When Using Minnows For Crappie Fishing

June 10, 2022 by Adam Young

Ask any seasoned crappie angler what is the best bait for crappie, and ill bet my last dollar they’ll respond “minnows!”. It’s true, minnows are the top choice when it comes to crappie bait. But …

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Categories How To Guides Tags Black Crappie, Minnows

Catching Bluegill In Winter – Everything You Need to Know!

June 10, 2022 by Adam Young

The winter is a tough time for fish and anglers. As temperatures decrease, fish metabolism slows down, and fish don’t have to eat as much. Fortunately for bluegill anglers, bluegill are incredibly adaptable and can …

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Categories How To Guides Tags Bluegill

5 Effective Ways To Catch Minnows for Bait

June 4, 2022 by Adam Young

Minnows are one of the most versatile baits, capable of catching everything from small panfish to giant catfish (and everything in between!) And while bait shops often sell live minnows, why not catch your own? …

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Categories How To Guides Tags bait, Minnows

The Complete Guide To Raising Minnows For Bait

June 6, 2022May 29, 2022 by Adam Young
Raising Minnows For Bait

Imagine this: You are excited for a fun day of fishing on the lake…but when you arrive at the bait shop there is a sign on the door that says “Sold out of minnows“. You …

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Categories How To Guides Tags Minnows

PVC Crappie Trees: Build Your Own For Less Than $20

March 30, 2022 by Adam Young
PVC Fish Attractors

PVC Crappie trees, sometimes also called crappie houses or crappie condos, are a great way to improve your fishing in virtually any body of water. Did you know that you can make your own and …

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Categories How To Guides Tags Black Crappie, White Crappie

How To Find & Bait Your Own Crappie Hole

March 23, 2022 by Adam Young
Black Crappie caught from a baited crappie hole

Old timers talk about ‘fishing the secret crappie hole‘…and ‘bait that crappie hole for the weekend‘…but is there any truth to this method? What is a crappie hole? And how do you find them and …

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Categories How To Guides Tags Black Crappie, White Crappie

5 Reasons Why Your Pond Smells Fishy

April 1, 2022March 6, 2022 by Adam Young

From backyard ponds stocked with bass and bluegill to decorative koi gardens, there is just something soothing about being near the water. However, sometimes our relaxing water retreats can smell a little fishy…and why is …

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Categories How To Guides Tags largemouth bass

How Much is a Fishing License? A State by State Comparison

January 9, 2022 by Adam Young

There are an estimated 55-60 million anglers in the United States that participate in the wonderful hobby of fishing. Whoa! That is more than the entire population of South Africa! In fact, all 50 states …

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Categories How To Guides Tags Fishing License
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