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March2009
Beginner’s Luck
By Ben Jorgensen, In the Field
I once heard a man say, “It’s better to be lucky than good.” I am still pondering the truth to that statement, but I will say, luck sure does make for a good story. This is especially true for the happy-go-lucky first-timer, when the dice seem to roll in your favor.
It was the morning of my first deer hunt. I didn’t know what to expect, but the combination of my nerves and excitement made 4:30 am seem much less tiresome than I had predicted. We loaded the truck and started out into the darkness of morning, heading to our nearby hunting land. I remember looking out the window for about 3 minutes and thinking I’ll just jump out and wax a deer if I see one. The next thing I knew, I awoke to my dad’s voice, “Ben… let’s go get ‘em.” We were parked on the edge of field a quarter mile from our stands. ... Read More
February2009
The Good, the Bad, and the Tucunare!
Jake Bruhn-Ding, Pro Staff
It seems like every year an outfitter comes out and claims to be able to offer the chance to battle a fish that is “pound for pound” the world’s toughest fighting fish. It’s interesting that of all these claims, the species of fish is never the same and rarely are they even comparable in size. We’ll have to save the debate over the “world’s toughest fighting fish” for a different day, but I do want to share about one such offer that I bit had on. Like many fishermen, I was lured by the possibilities of an adventure paired with huge fish.
The offer that intrigued me enough to take action was a trip down to the Brazil in search of the Tucunare (pronounced too-con-a-ray with a Portuguese accent) or to all non-native Brazilians... Read More
January2009
Everglades- The New Atlantis?
By John Lee, Pro Staff
Everyone raves about the Florida Keys or Central America as being top class for flats fishing. Yet some of the best and most accessible flats in the world are available right in the Everglades. During peak times of the year, the fishing can’t be beat. The Everglades are only a quick 40 minute drive from Naples, Florida.
Everglades City, right in the heart of the Everglades, is a unique town that is tailor made for fisherman. The Rod and Gun Club located right in the heart of the city, is a fisherman’s paradise as well as a historical landmark. It has housed past United States Presidents and offers a comfortable nights stay right on the banks of the Barron River...Read More
December2008
Winter Walleyes
Jeffrey Oien, Pro Staff
There are many ways to target walleyes in the winter. Deadsticking with rods or tips ups can very effective, but depending on different variables, It may not be the best solution.
The first tip to pulling walleyes through the ice, which many anglers forget, is to stay mobile. Sure its cold out there and the icehouse is warm. Grab yourself a five-gallon pail and stay on the move. You can probably get one somewhere in your garage or shed. Dump out those rusty chains, bolts, and miscellaneous tools you haven’t seen for ages, and head out to the lake.
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Beginner’s Luck By Ben Jorgensen, In the Field
I once heard a man say, “It’s better to be lucky than good.” I am still pondering the truth to that statement, but I will say, luck sure does make for a good story. This is especially true for the happy-go-lucky first-timer, when the dice seem to roll in your favor.
It was the morning of my first deer hunt. I didn’t know what to expect, but the combination of my nerves and excitement made 4:30 am seem much less tiresome than I had predicted. We loaded the truck and started out into the darkness of morning, heading to our nearby hunting land. I remember looking out the window for about 3 minutes and thinking I’ll just jump out and wax a deer if I see one. The next thing I knew, I awoke to my dad’s voice, “Ben… let’s go get ‘em.” We were parked on the edge of field a quarter mile from our stands. ... Read More
February2009
The Good, the Bad, and the Tucunare!Jake Bruhn-Ding, Pro Staff
It seems like every year an outfitter comes out and claims to be able to offer the chance to battle a fish that is “pound for pound” the world’s toughest fighting fish. It’s interesting that of all these claims, the species of fish is never the same and rarely are they even comparable in size. We’ll have to save the debate over the “world’s toughest fighting fish” for a different day, but I do want to share about one such offer that I bit had on. Like many fishermen, I was lured by the possibilities of an adventure paired with huge fish.
The offer that intrigued me enough to take action was a trip down to the Brazil in search of the Tucunare (pronounced too-con-a-ray with a Portuguese accent) or to all non-native Brazilians... Read More
January2009
Everglades- The New Atlantis?By John Lee, Pro Staff
Everyone raves about the Florida Keys or Central America as being top class for flats fishing. Yet some of the best and most accessible flats in the world are available right in the Everglades. During peak times of the year, the fishing can’t be beat. The Everglades are only a quick 40 minute drive from Naples, Florida.
Everglades City, right in the heart of the Everglades, is a unique town that is tailor made for fisherman. The Rod and Gun Club located right in the heart of the city, is a fisherman’s paradise as well as a historical landmark. It has housed past United States Presidents and offers a comfortable nights stay right on the banks of the Barron River...Read More
December2008
Winter WalleyesJeffrey Oien, Pro Staff
There are many ways to target walleyes in the winter. Deadsticking with rods or tips ups can very effective, but depending on different variables, It may not be the best solution.
The first tip to pulling walleyes through the ice, which many anglers forget, is to stay mobile. Sure its cold out there and the icehouse is warm. Grab yourself a five-gallon pail and stay on the move. You can probably get one somewhere in your garage or shed. Dump out those rusty chains, bolts, and miscellaneous tools you haven’t seen for ages, and head out to the lake.
Read More