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Open Water Winter Crappies

Not every fisherman likes to bundle up like the Pillsbury Doughboy to spend winter sitting in a shanty or, worse yet, on a plastic bucket. Some people think that's just a little too much sacrifice in exchange for a chance to catch a few panfish. Truth is, they don't have to risk frostbite. Many Midwestern reservoirs from Central Illinois and points south have remained free of ice in recent years. Here's how to fish them.

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Sizzlin' Hot Smallies -- In Winter?

Walleye and panfish anglers are supposed to be the only ones crazy enough to fish through the winter. But, don't tell that to Jonn Graham. He's a fan of smallmouth bass, and he chases them throughout the Midwest as long as he can find a stream where the water is still running. "Friends ask me, 'What are you doing out in the middle of winter?' I tell them I can't catch smallmouth sitting at home. And, the fish are lonely," Graham said. "Sure, your line freezes in the cold. But, that's part of the fun."

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Fall Muskies: Which Weeds Are Best?

It's not enough to know that giant, hungry muskies haunt weeds in fall. We all know they're in the green stuff somewhere. But, anyone who fishes places such as Mille Lacs, Lake of the Woods, or Cass Lake in Minnesota, or other big bodies of water, knows weedbeds can be gigantic. They can literally cover miles and miles. The critical question is: Which weeds are best?

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Post-Spawn Walleyes

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Get Kids Out Fishing

Catching Walleyes Is A Snap!

Big Water ... Big Walleyes

Old Reliable

Attending Muskie University

Bull Gill Strategies

Walleyes After Dark

Become A Better Walleye Angler: Part 1

Slip-Bobber Secrets

Small Baits, Big Bass!

Chasing Big Perch, Bluegills

Take A Kid Fishing

Catching River Smallmouth

Downsize For More Muskies

Walleyes And Slip-Bobbers

Docks Can Be Fish Magnets

Pursuing Pressured Muskies

Muskies On The Rocks

Redfish: Incredible Year-Round Action

Fishing For 'Specks' And Reds

Using Hatchet Blades

Try Wacky Worms For Bass

Zero In On Spawning Walleyes: Part 1

Don't Be Afraid To Try Something New

Walleyes And Wind

Mind Over Matter

Catching Walleyes In Rivers: Part 1

Yellow Perchin'

Catching Trophy Walleyes

Structure Fishing: Part 1

Factoring Forage In The Equation
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Have Fun With Bluegills

Fishing For Bronze Bombers

Jigging Rivers In Spring

Cold Water Bassin'
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Versatility Is The Key To Success: Part 1

How Fish See Colors: Part 1

Finding Walleyes On New Water

Fishing For Walleyes In Emerging Weedbeds: Part 1

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Control The Wind For More Walleyes

Spring Crappie Bonanza

Carp: A Fish Deserving Of Respect

Trolling For River Walleyes
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Try Anchoring For Finicky Walleyes

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Muskie Tips And Tricks

Try The Nite Bite For Walleyes

Rainy Lake Walleyes

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Boat Buying Basics

Fishing For Perch 'N' 'Gills

Simple Panfish Tactics Work

Float or Bobber?

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Reservoir Walleyes

Jazz Up A Jig

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Bob Propst, Sr. -- A Legendary Angler

Crappie Cover And Water Temperature:
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Give Catfishing A Try

Catching Walleyes From 10 a.m. To 2 p.m.

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Take Care Of Your Tackle

Royal Peacock Bass -- The Colorful Rocket

Fish The Ponds In Spring

Heavy Cover Walleyes

A Rod And Reel Wish List

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Jigging Reservoir Walleyes

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