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CHOOSING THE RIGHT PLASTIC
FIRST FLATTY'S AND EARLY SEASON CAT'S
CHASING CATS ON ICE
WHAT IS EXUDE?
UNDER THE ICE WITH CUSTOM JIGS AND SPINS
THORNE BROS CUSTOM ROD AND TACKLE
ICE FISHING 101: GETTING READY FOR THE SEASON
CHOOSING THE RIGHT FLASHER UNIT
BOUNDARY WATER BOUNTY
THE QUEST FOR CHEQUAMEGON BAY BRONZEBACKS
THE CADDY, NOT JUST FOR GOLF...
FLOATS... WHICH ONE TO USE?
WHAT ARE YOU WEARING TODAY
INSIDE THE MIND OF AN ICE FISHING GUIDE
SEEING YOUR CATCH
IT'S MORE THAN A BUCKET OF MINNOWS
DON'T STOP JIGGING NOW
FISHING IMITATES ART
ON THE HUNT FOR ICE TIME PIKE
POTENT PLASTICS FOR ICE FISHING
CHRISTMAS COLORS CRAPPIES
SUBTLE APPROACHES WHEN PANFISH TURN FINICKY
DEADSTICKING FOR CRAPPIES
LOCATING EARLY ICE SLABS
MODIFYING YOUR PORTABLE
UNDERSTANDING YOUR ICE TACKLE
ELECTRONICS FOR ICE ANGLERS
LIVE-BAIT OPTIONS FOR ICE ANGLERS
AUGERS- FAST AND EFFECTIVE
PICKING THE RIGHT ICE ROD
REELING FOR ICE
CHOOSING THE RIGHT PLASTIC
FIRST FLATTY'S AND EARLY SEASON CAT'S
CHASING CATS ON ICE
WHAT IS EXUDE?
UNDER THE ICE WITH CUSTOM JIGS AND SPINS
THORNE BROS CUSTOM ROD AND TACKLE
ICE FISHING 101: GETTING READY FOR THE SEASON
CHOOSING THE RIGHT FLASHER UNIT
BOUNDARY WATER BOUNTY
THE QUEST FOR CHEQUAMEGON BAY BRONZEBACKS
THE CADDY, NOT JUST FOR GOLF...
FLOATS... WHICH ONE TO USE?
WHAT ARE YOU WEARING TODAY
INSIDE THE MIND OF AN ICE FISHING GUIDE
SEEING YOUR CATCH
IT'S MORE THAN A BUCKET OF MINNOWS
DON'T STOP JIGGING NOW
FISHING IMITATES ART
ON THE HUNT FOR ICE TIME PIKE
POTENT PLASTICS FOR ICE FISHING
CHRISTMAS COLORS CRAPPIES
SUBTLE APPROACHES WHEN PANFISH TURN FINICKY
DEADSTICKING FOR CRAPPIES
LOCATING EARLY ICE SLABS
MODIFYING YOUR PORTABLE
UNDERSTANDING YOUR ICE TACKLE
ELECTRONICS FOR ICE ANGLERS
LIVE-BAIT OPTIONS FOR ICE ANGLERS
AUGERS- FAST AND EFFECTIVE
PICKING THE RIGHT ICE ROD
REELING FOR ICE
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| Choosing a Flasher - MarCum or Vexilar - |
| Choosing a Flasher - MarCum or Vexilar - |
| By: Matt Johnson |
It’s an understandable and valid question, “Which
one to get, Marcum or Vexilar?” The topic gets
brought up on a regular basis and for good cause.
Both brands are intended for similar purposes,
both brands have units with similar prices, and
both brands are available at many different tackle
stores and are at the same place, at the same time.
So, which one to get?
one to get, Marcum or Vexilar?” The topic gets
brought up on a regular basis and for good cause.
Both brands are intended for similar purposes,
both brands have units with similar prices, and
both brands are available at many different tackle
stores and are at the same place, at the same time.
So, which one to get?
| Reel Weeds Equals Real Fish |
| Reel Weeds Equals Real Fish |
| By: Matt Johnson |
artificial underwater structure. LaDredge Outdoors offers a wide-variety of products
available to the ice angler. But, these products are not only something anglers have
grown to like and use on a regular basis… the fish are really growing a liking to them
as well!! Structure on a String has truly developed into Reel Weeds, and I believe that’s
a very fitting name for something that indeed seems so real. Fish become excited by
the presence of Reel Weeds and it draws them in like kids hearing the ice cream
truck. Reel Weeds definitely present a natural and comfortable surrounding for the
fish to relate to...
available to the ice angler. But, these products are not only something anglers have
grown to like and use on a regular basis… the fish are really growing a liking to them
as well!! Structure on a String has truly developed into Reel Weeds, and I believe that’s
a very fitting name for something that indeed seems so real. Fish become excited by
the presence of Reel Weeds and it draws them in like kids hearing the ice cream
truck. Reel Weeds definitely present a natural and comfortable surrounding for the
fish to relate to...
LaDredge Outdoors is no newcomer to the fishing
world. For two years they have led the attack on
world. For two years they have led the attack on
| Catch More Fish Out of One Hole |
| Catch More Fish Out of One Hole |
| By: Matt Johnson |
We’re starting to embark on the time of year where
fish tend to meander more frequently. Staying on top
of the fish can be very difficult at times and it seems
as if we’re only catching one or two fish out of a hole
fish tend to meander more frequently. Staying on top
of the fish can be very difficult at times and it seems
as if we’re only catching one or two fish out of a hole
before the school moves on. If this appears to be a routine trip for you then don’t
loose hope. There are ways to help you catch more fish out of each hole…
loose hope. There are ways to help you catch more fish out of each hole…
| Weed Edge Largemouths off the Deep End |
| Weed Edge Largemouths off the Deep End |
| By: Matt Johnson |
It’s no surprise to find out that bass spend most of
their time in weedy areas, in fact, I would go as far to
say that in most lakes that’s one of the only spots you’
ll find bass. So, what better structure to begin our …
their time in weedy areas, in fact, I would go as far to
say that in most lakes that’s one of the only spots you’
ll find bass. So, what better structure to begin our …
search then where the culprit lies—weeds—and in order to fish the weeds you need
to begin with the infamous weed edge...
to begin with the infamous weed edge...
