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All About Gear Ratios, Motor Thrust, And Drift Socks

By Justin Hoffman

The more we know and understand about our fishing equipment, the better prepared we are when it comes time to rely on it. This insight also allows us to make informed buying decisions. Here is some advice for getting a handle on baitcast reels, electric trolling motors, and drift socks.

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Fooling The Largemouth Of Fall

By Justin Hoffman

As summer transitions into fall, a series of changes begin to take place. Bright, crimson hues take hold of flag-waving leaves, while lake water begins to slowly dip in temperature. But a change is also occurring within the resident largemouth. Sensing the impending arrival of the winter food drought and dormant stage, bass are beginning to feed heavily, bingeing on prey and rapidly building up fat reserves. Here's how to catch them.

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Tips For Winterizing Your Motors And Boats

By Tim Smalley, Minnesota DNR

Each fall, after the boating season is over, it's time to prepare your watercraft for winter storage. For some, putting the boat away consists of turning it over on the beach, putting the motor in the basement, and forgetting about them until spring. However, taking a few more steps in the fall will reduce some hassles in the spring. Here are some tips for winterizing your boat.

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Autumn-Time Largies

The Fundamentals Of Fluorocarbon Fishing Line

Froggin' The Slop

Getting To The Point Of Bass Fishing

Figuring Out Flats For Largemouth Bass

Largies On The Rocks: The Flipping Jig Solution

Sharpening Blade Bait Techniques For Bass

'Jig-&-Pig' Bass Tips

Catch The Buzz For Lunker Bass

Putting More Zing In Spinnerbaiting

Staying Up Late To Stalk Lunker Bass

Rod, Tackle Storage Tips For An Organized Boat

Tips For Putting The Boat 'To Bed'

Rejuvenating A Fishing Pond

Cranks And Weeds: Part 1

Fish Scent: Myth Or Magic?

Score A Touchdown With Football Jigs

Toad-Rigging Tactics

Wake Up Some Bass

Don't Fix That Rattle

Find Fish Fast On A New Lake

Outfitting Your Feet For Fishing

Spinnerbait Tricks For Largemouth

Some Common Weeds And Their Relationship To Largemouth Bass

Must-Have Colors For Soft Plastics

A Case For Quality Hooks

Reading The Weeds To Bassin' Success

Sight Fishing 101

Fallen Branches Can Lead To Sunken 'Treasure'

Using The Wind

Maintenance Tips, Tricks For Trailers

Drop-Shot Technique Catches Bass Many Ways

Getting Jiggy With Lunker Bucketmouth Bass

Make A Change This Bass Season

Outwitting Wily River Bass

When To Choose A Longer Rod

The Ten Commandments Of Topwatering

Try A Jigworm For Bass

Fishing: Does Size Really Matter?

Landing The Perfect Fishing Net

Getting More From Rapala's Minnow Baits

Try Plastic Frogs In Thick Cover

Choosing The Right Fishing Line

Walking The Dog For Bassin' Success

Deep-Water Anglers Get The Drop On Bass

Fillet Knife Facts

Toss The Versatile Flipping Jig For More, Bigger Bass

Tips For Catching Highly-Pressured Bass

Fish The Slop For Out-Of-Sight Bucketmouths

Big Bass Baits Work

Bass Fishing: What The Pros Say

Coping With Cold Fronts

Spinning Reel Maintenance

A New Breed Of Worming -- Wacky Rigs

Largemouth On The Rocks

The Advantages Of Using A Smaller Boat

Tips For Fishing Bass Beds

Advanced Toad-Rigging For Largemouth Bass

Fishing: Polarized Sunglasses Provide The Edge

The Worm Weight World

Keep Your Boat Clean!

Swim Baits Can Mean Exciting Bass Action!

How To Fish Inside Turns, Channel Swings

Bass Fishing: Put A Sock In It

Setting Your Sights On A Trophy Fish

Ten Tips For Successful Tournament Pre-Fishing

Choosing The Right Trolling Motor

Transform Your 'Dinghy' Into A Full-Fledged Fishing Machine

Tweak Your Jig And Pig For Optimum Results

Clothes Make The Fisherman

Bass Fishing: Build Your Own Brush Pile

Timely Tactics for 'Negative-Mood' Largemouth

Scoring Big Bass With Football Jigs

Largemouth By The Light Of The Moon

Handling The Cold Front Blues

Putting A New Spin On Spinnerbaits

Fishing With A Pro

Another Specialized Jig -- The Swim Jig

Big Bass Secrets

Stickbaits Are Deadly For Bass

Underwater Cameras: What They Are And Are Not

Cold Fronts: Find Deep Weedlines For Largemouth

Old-Fashioned Bass Techniques For Opening Day

Probe The Pads For Hidden Largemouth

Try Topwater Soft-Plastic Lures For Bass

Soft-Plastic Creatures Bring Out The Beast In Bass

Try The Flick Shake Technique For Bass

Use This Fishing Gear Checklist

Simplifying The Lure Choices For Largemouth

Spinnerbait Basics

Tips For Catching Schooling Bass

Cranking To Deep Cover For Bass, Carolina Style

Use Shallow-Running Cranks For Weed-Relating Largemouth

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