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Nothing puts a bend in an ultralight rod quite like a beefy bluegill. Follow these tips to put more slab bluegills on the ice.

Learn why big bluegills rush your jig but refuse to bite—and get proven ice-fishing tips on baits, line, jigging cadence, and subtle bite detection.

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Learn why big bluegills rush your jig but refuse to bite—and get proven ice-fishing tips on baits, line, jigging cadence, and subtle bite detection.

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It doesn't matter how long you've waited or how eager you are to get on the ice, safety always comes first.

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Learn how to tell when ice is safe, what gear to carry, and what to do if you fall through. Essential ice fishing safety tips for early and late ice.

Surprise the special angler in your life with one of these fishing gear stocking stuffers.

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These ten fishing gear gift ideas are sure to be a hit with all anglers come Christmas morning. Best gifts for anglers.

Expert walleye troller Jason Julian of Church Tackle explains how to slow down, size up, and follow shallow bait to catch trophy Lake Erie walleyes when the water dips below 50°F.

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Most anglers quit too early. Learn why late season offers the best open-water walleye fishing of the year, plus expert cold-water trolling tips for giant fish.

First-ice walleyes are aggressive and willing to bite.

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Learn where to find first-ice walleyes and how to catch them using the best jigging tactics, tip-up setups, and stealth strategies for early-season success.

Fly Fishing

Here is a tip that will increase your success on the water. Once you understand it, everything about your fishing changes.

Shallow lakes and protected bays often give ice anglers the first chance to get on the ice. But especially at early ice, be extra careful.

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Find the best early ice fishing hotspots and learn where first ice forms safely. Explore ponds, river backwaters, coves, and shallow lakes for early-ice action.

Our holiday gift guide will keep the angler prepared for any weather while on the water.

Gear Reviews

Our expert-tested men’s outdoor clothing gift guide highlights the best apparel for anglers,from premium layers to budget-friendly flannels. Great Christmas gifts for 2025.

Prep gear early to ensure a fun and productive season of ice fishing.

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Get ready for ice fishing season with this full gear-prep checklist. Shelters, augers, electronics, lures, rods, reels, safety gear—tune up before first ice.

Using a boat to scout for fish before lakes freeze can pay huge dividends once it's time to ice fish.

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Ice fishing season is just around the corner! Know where to find the best fishing once the lakes freeze by marking the best spots now.

The browns are spawning, and they're fired up.

Fly Fishing

They'll still eat, even when it's cold.

Last year I declared the GT knot as my new favorite. But recently I realized the diagrams I shared were wrong. Take a look at the corrected diagram and give the GT knot a try.

Bass Fishing

It's my favorite for connecting fluorocarbon to braid, but I found an error in my original GT knot diagram. Here’s the corrected, step-by-step instructions.

A strong knot is the only link between you and the fish of a lifetime. Every angler should know these three knots.

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Learn how to tie the Improved Clinch, Palomar, and Arbor knots, the three fishing knots every angler needs for stronger connections and fewer lost fish.

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Think you know walleye? Take this fun 10-question quiz to test your fishing knowledge and see if you’re a true walleye expert.

Fly Fishing

Colorado’s premier fly fishing spots; step-by-step instructions to grease your trailer bearings; the unexpected victory of a forward-facing sonar master winning a no-FFS tournament, these stories captured our Sports Illustrated fishing reader's attention

Foot-long suckers rigged with quick-strike rigs are potent medicine for fall muskies.

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Learn the live bait rig that consistently beats artificial lures for fall muskies. Expert rigging, setup, and hookset tips for catching trophy fish this season.

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Learn how to grease and maintain your boat trailer bearings with this step-by-step guide. Enjoy your time on the lake instead of wasting your time on the shoulder of the highway.

Fly Fishing

I did three days on the Okavango River in Africa, chasing tigerfish with a fly rod. It was the most terrifying, memorable, fun, and best fly fishing trip I've ever experienced.

Fly Fishing

Best Montana Trout Fishing Towns Around Yellowstone, the Best YETI Pack for Fly Fishing, 4 Top Fishing Tips to Help Any Angler Catch More Fish

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How to Unhook Yourself -Remove a Hook from Your Skin, REview of the YETI Sidekick Simple YETI Fly Fishing Gear, and Easy Fixes for the Top 4 Bad Fishing Habits

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Learn where to catch trophy freshwater stripers in the Southeast. Proven tips, tactics, and hot spots for striped bass fishing success.

Follow these sure-fire tips to become more successful at fishing.

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If you want to catch more fish, these four expert fishing tips, including hiring a guide, joining a fishing club, learning from online resources, and mastering new techniques, will improve your skills and fishing success.

As king salmon feel the impulse to spawn in fall, they move closer to shore, putting them within reach of small-boat anglers and shore fishermen.

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Discover the best fall king salmon fishing tactics on the Great Lakes. Learn how to catch trophy kings from small boats, shore, and rivers during the fall run.

A bucktail jig is the perfect lure to work in thick vegetation during the fall for more bass and walleye.

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Fish bucktail jigs this fall to catch more walleye and bass in the weeds, first by knowing where to locate healthy vegetation and then how to rip jigging bucktail jigs to trigger strikes.

Beautiful fall colors, uncrowded lakes and hungry fish ... what's not to love about fall fishing?

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Discover why fall is one of the best seasons for fishing. Learn how fewer anglers, trophy bass walleye lake trout and muskie feeding patterns, and crisp autumn days make fall fishing unforgettable.