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What Are Those Things?

Power Poles are a recent innovation that most fishing pros use to silently anchor our boats in place. Here’s how they work.

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Bonus Fish in Winter

If you like catching great big fish — and having a lot of peace and quiet while doing it — fishing on a cold winter day can be the perfect cure for cabin fever.

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Fishing the Summit

Whether you’re headed to jamboree next summer, or on any trip to the Summit Bechtel Reserve, you owe it to yourself to try a little fishing. And that’s not just a load of hype.

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Scouting the 2 Best Fishing Spots in North America

Last fall, I had the great fortune to fish with Scouts in canoes at the Charles L. Sommers High Adventure Base in Minnesota and with more Scouts on a flats boat at the Florida Sea Base in the Florida Keys.

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The Truth About Wind and Fishing

Wind from the east, fish bite the least; Wind from the west, the fish bite the best. Is there any truth to this old fishing rhyme about wind?

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Satellite Maps: A Powerful Fishing Tool

The satellite imagery on tons of websites and apps allows you to get an aerial view of waterways for free, and pros and weekend fishermen alike are using this powerful scouting tool.

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A Few Fishing Quotes I Like

So many good fishing quotes to choose from, but here are a few I like. Have any good fishing quotes? If so, share them with me in the comments section!

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Avoid the Crowds to Catch More Fish

The more lures fish see, the tougher they are to catch. Spend a few minutes hiking to a less popular spot, and you could find great fishing success.