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Fishing Articles & Reviews

How To Keep Minnows & Bait Alive Properly All Year

How often have you gone fishing, only to come home and find your bait is already half dead? Or even worse, when you leave them overnight and they all die? Nasty. As anglers, we’ve all been there. Replacing bait constantly sucks, and heaven forbid you soil a container on accident; you have to replace that too. I get it, it’s expensive. But what if you actually took the effort to keep your minnows and bait alive all year? It’s really not that hard when you look into it…I will explain. How Do I Keep Minnows Alive? Shad, Fatheads, Creek Chubs, Shiners, Etc. You really can’t throw ALL minnows and baitfish together into one mix. Some minnows are stronger than others,

How To Start a Homemade Freshwater Bait Fish Tank

If you’re an angler, the thought has certainly crossed your mind at some point or another…what if I had my own bait tank??? Depending on where you live, buying fresh bait repeatedly for your fishing outings can certainly add up. Obviously, a bait tank will be a place to store all leftovers and the like, so you always have fresh bait when you go fishing again. Or, it could be that you catch your own bait. Up in the north country, we catch creek chubs often for our walleye fishing, and keeping them alive in itself can be a challenge. I’ve set up my own bait tanks myself, both in an aquarium setup and in a chest freezer. Both have

Looking to Rent an Ice House Near the Twin Cities?

Are you looking for an ice fishing experience close to the Twin Cities of Minnesota? Well, the good news is, you don’t need to travel far. That’s where Todd of Set the Hook Guide Service comes into play. Set the Hook Guide Service operates a fleet of ice houses for rent on Lake Minnetonka, MN. They can sleep up to 5 anglers comfortably, depending on the ice house rental you choose. Ice house camping is an experience in itself. If you like camping in the summertime, this is kind of the same thing…with a twist. No matter what you’re doing around the ice house, there’s always a chance at fish. That’s the beauty of renting ice houses in the wintertime,

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Are you a Fishing Charter or Hunting Outfitter & Struggling to Get Leads?

Secret About Me… I have 2 small dogs that are spoiled beyond belief. LOVE those dogs…they are my sidekicks and are usually with me… I’ve been fortunate enough that I’ve been able to make a living in the outdoors for over 20 years now. I’m not going to lie, it’s been a fun ride and I love what I do. Most people know my time online from the forums I created in hunting and fishing…which I later sold in 2013. I think the timing was right, especially with social media apps taking over that space. Since then, I’ve been designing websites for other people, not myself. My father was a stock broker, so obviously people trusted him with their retirement

Best Dog Shock Collar for Training Dogs & in the Field

You got the new pointing lab puppy home. You got the dog bed, the treats, the food, the retrieving dummies, dog food dishes and maybe even a good crate (I like ruff tuff – but that is another post). But what about a good shock collar? A guy can’t help but notice the number of shock collars on the market — there are literally hundreds. With all those different types of collars it is tough to know where to start to get a good one. Since I use electric shock collars practically every day, I came up with a brief review of what I consider the best dog shock collar. Hardy and robust, these collars have spent many a day

The Truths About Snow Goose Hunting

Snow goose hunting is a love/hate relationship. Don’t get me wrong, I have the utmost respect for the bird. Their ability to make you look SMALL at times, is where the hate comes in. It reminds me a lot of musky fishing. Some days you throw big baits all weekend for nothing…and other times it all seems to just come together. Snow goose hunting is no different. To show my age, I’ve been snow goose hunting on my own for 30 years. Started much earlier with Dad, but my passion for hunting snow geese really took off when I was in High School. I spent my spring break in college hunting the inaugural spring season in Nebraska. Been a fun