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5-20 The Fishing & Camping Special
Big Muddy Snubbed from Target Target Is June the Best Fishing Month in the Midwest? When Do You Switch From Jigs to Rigs? Does Jig Color REALLY Matter Anyways? Best Ways to Transport Fresh Fish? Tales from the Chub Tank Would You Pay for a

5-19 Big Muddy – Big Weights – Walleye Tournament in Bismarck ND
Big Muddy Walleye Tournament Recap (Bismarck, ND) Prefishing was Tough – Quality, not Quantity Wind Forecast Dropped Significantly Fish Turned On, Big Time One Hole Produced over 16 30” Fish 55 lbs won 1st place (6 fish) Classic River Techniques Common Mistakes Made on the

5-18 The Black Market Bait Podcast – Walleye Tournament Brings Bait Shortage
Tales from the Chub Tank Minnow Shortage is Real – When Does a Guy Start Trapping His Own? When Does It Pay to Do a Freezer Setup Virtual Scouting On X Possibilities Boat Accessories continued… Glove Box Size Are Baitwells DEAD? Best Rod Storage Boat

5 – 17 The Big Muddy Tournament Preview Podcast
Big Muddy Week Tales from the Chub Tank Bass Angler Loses 100k in a Tournament House Bill HB 1538 Passed for ND – Both House/Senate Passed When Jig Color Matters…or Does It? Best Cranks for Trolling Cranks Shallow for Walleyes Tiger Trout – Does ND

FREE Ice Fishing Destination Giveaway by Perch Eyes Guide Service in Devils Lake, ND
We’re excited to announce a FREE ICE FISHING PACKAGE courtesy of Perch Eyes Guide Service in the infamous Devils Lake, ND region! This is for a FREE One-Night of Lodging & One-Day of Ice Fishing with a reputable guide from Perch Eyes. To enter, simply

Fishing Planer Boards & How to Use Them for Walleye
Updated for the 2021 Season! Fishing planer boards have been around a while now, and while they get used by many anglers, I still feel most ignore them completely. I can really see why they are a lot of added “work” in your trolling and

How to Make Walleye Rigs of All Kinds
One of my earliest memories as a kid walleye fishing was using walleye rigs. If you’re a walleye angler and haven’t used or heard of a Lindy walleye rig, then you’re missing out on a piece of walleye history. Let me explain. In the early

Bottom Bouncer Fishing 101 for Walleyes
A fisherman from South Dakota invented the bottom bouncer a few decades ago, and it was arguably one of the most notable changes in walleye fishing we’ve ever seen. There are so many ways to fish bottom bouncers, making it one of the most versatile

Best Headlamps for Hunting & Fishing
No matter what outdoor activity you’re into, the best headlamps are hard to come by. I’ve gone through dozens of headlamps through the years and most of them were junk. So I felt a good list of the best headlamps would be helpful for those

Muck Boots – An Honest Review
I’ve had numerous pairs of Muck Boots on my feet through the years. In fact, I’ve owned 2 pairs of Muck Boots Wetlands, a pair of Muck Boots Chore St., and a pair of Muck Boots Arctic Pro boots. I like slip-on style boots, that

Waterfowl Hunting Etiquette 101 – If You Don’t Know, You’re Probably That Guy
As someone who’s been passionate about waterfowl hunting all my life, I’ve learned a thing or two along the way about hunting partners. We can all relate, we’ve all had “blind dates” that go bad, while others start lifelong friendships. That’s the beauty of the

What Dove Hunting Gear You Need to Succeed
When it comes to dove hunting gear, it’s really not rocket science. Dove hunting can be as simple or complex as you want it to be (I’m usually leaning towards the latter). You can lay along a treeline, fenceline, or even a ditch. You name
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