Current Issue

April 2013

Walleyes: Kick The Live Bait Habit

  • 18 Knockout Bass Baits
  • The Natural Order: Properly Classify Natural Lakes
  • Trout Attractors How NOT To Match The Hatch
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Past Issues

March 2013

When Crappies Come Hard

  • What to do if the spring blitz fizzles
  • Smallmouths Now: Catch the biggest bronzebacks of the year today.
  • 2013 Fishing Rods: A selection for every angler’s short list
  • Strategic Carolina Rigging: Apply FRS to one of bass angling’s core presentations
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January/February 2013

When To Finesse

  • Go Small Or Go Home: The FRS approach to finesse fishing
  • Untapped Treasure: Vast stretches of decaying lily pads hold crappies nobody fishes
  • The Forage Connection: To catch a predator, know its prey
  • Winter Treks: World-class bites are happening around the Great Lakes right now
  • Dream Boats: New and upgraded fishing rigs for demanding anglers
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January 2013 Digital Special

Track Crappies Year Round

  • 4 cold-weather techniques for targeting bass
  • New generation of electronics going touch screen
  • Specialized strategies for western winter trout
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December 2012 Digital Special

Bait Special

  • 17 hot lures every multi-species angler should check-out for 2013
  • Jigs and jerk bait for cold water bass.
  • Old-school or brand new; the top 10 under the radar baits.
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November/December 2012

Learn from fishing experts when to cast into the depths for bass.
 

  • Note worthy gear for 2013
  • Ron Linder talks about how location and mood affect presentation selection
  • The latest gear for hardwater fanatics.
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October 2012 Digital Special

Catch giant cats with tips from the pros, and learn the top ten spots for catching trophy cats in North America.
 

  • Late Season Bassin’: Creeks and Cranks
  • Hot Bites: Find out where to fish now
  • Get an Edge on Walleyes: Build jigs for specific situations
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September 2012 Digital Special

Get the latest info on tackle, equipment and apparel you’ll want to use in 2013, as well as how the latest angling electronics can improve your fishing.
 

  • Chatter vs. Swim Jigs: You Make The Call
  • Hot Bites: Where To Fish Right Now
  • 2013 Tackle And Gear.
  • Underwater eyes: Advanced Electronics Enhance Fishing
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August 2012

Learn how merging methods, controls and triggers will help you catch bass anywhere in FRS Part 5. Find out what the pro’s have to say about catching tough crappies.
 

  • Old Man’s Fish: The Death Of A Dream
  • Hunt For Blue October: Perspectives On Record Catfish
  • Attitude Adjustments: Unlock Close-Mouth Crappies
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July 2012

Uncover all the reasons to use giant worms for catching big bass. Do top lake really have big fish.
 

  • Finesse: Light Gear—Heavy Bass
  • Top Lakes: Big Fish Live Here
  • Tackle Savvy: Rods, Reels, Line
  • Bass Monster Worms: What, When, Why, How
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June 2012

See out how today’s boxes, bags and utilities stack up. Plus, get the recipe for an amazing dish of catfish with red beans and rice.

  • Fishing Adventures: Hot Bites At Great Destinations
  • Rigging Solutions: Tips to improve your Fishing
  • Electronic Multi-tools: 4 Outstanding Fishing Apps
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