Category Archives: Fishing Tips

Baracuta-Edge Fillet Knife Review:
Charlie Brandt Messin’ With Crappie

Posted on January 18, 2012 by havalon

How To Undress A Bucket Of Crappies With A Havalon Fillet Knife by Steve Sorensen When I needed a lesson in knifemanship, I figured my neighbor, pro fisherman Charlie Brant, was the best teacher. So I asked him to call … Continue reading →

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How To Stay Warm In The Late Season

Posted on January 10, 2012 by havalon

Five Tips for Battling Frigid ColdWhile Hunting and Fishing By Steve Sorensen Ready to limber up the bow or muzzleloader for late season whitetail hunts? Dig out the predator calls for some canine calling sessions? Break out the ice fishing … Continue reading →

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Great Lakes Steelhead Fishing – Part 2

Posted on November 2, 2011 by havalon

The Incredible Artificial Egg for Great Lakes Steelhead By Mike Bleech Collecting an endless assortment of flies is integral to the fly-fishing lifestyle. None of what I am about to tell you however has limited the number of steelhead flies … Continue reading →

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Great Lakes Steelhead Fishing – There’s No Better Time Than December

Posted on November 1, 2011 by havalon

Great Lakes Steelhead Fishing - Part 1 by Mike Bleech There are the seasons as defined on a calendar, then there are seasons in the minds of steelhead anglers. December is the transitional month between fall and winter both on the calendar … Continue reading →

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How to Fish Swimbaits, Crankbaits and Frogs
for More Bass in Fall ~ by Darl Black

Posted on September 26, 2011 by havalon

Swimbaits – Available in hard-body and soft-body models, swimbaits are highly imitative of specific preyfish. Developed on the west coast originally as large lures for large fish, today swimbaits are available in sizes as small as three inches and in … Continue reading →

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How To Fish Topwater, Spinnerbaits & Swim Jigs
For More Bass In Fall ~ by Darl Black

Posted on September 22, 2011 by havalon

Typically, summer bass anglers either probe deep offshore structure with Carolina rigs, shaky worms and drop-shot, or target specific cover by repeatedly flipping Texas-rigged creature baits. But early fall opens opportunities for success with different lures. The most productive lures … Continue reading →

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Where to Find Largemouth Bass During Fall Fishing
~ By Darl Black

Posted on September 15, 2011 by havalon

The end-of-summer into fall is a transition period for bass. However, it’s impossible to paint bass in all the varied environments with one broad stroke. It’s important to recognize the general scenario that occurs on most waters, but be prepared … Continue reading →

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Muskie Fishing Tips ~ by Bernie Barringer

Posted on July 1, 2011 by havalon

Muskie Fever – Getting Started in Muskie Fishing The muskie is known as the fish of 10,000 casts, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are a few tips for the beginner that will cut down the learning curve. Muskie … Continue reading →

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Fishing Smallmouth River Bass ~ by Darl Black

Posted on June 9, 2011 by havalon

Summer Bite on a Smallmouth River “You get a line and I’ll get a pole, we’ll go fishin’ in the crawdad hole, honey, baby mine.” Every time I hear that line from the Crawdad Song, my mind immediately visualizes my … Continue reading →

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Fly Fishing in Western Maine ~ by William Clunie

Posted on May 16, 2011 by havalon

Fish Fillets from Glacial Ponds Before hiking up the three-thousand foot Western Maine mountain, my brother-in-law Bill Ormsbee stopped at the side of the trailhead to say a prayer. Bill is an avid angler, hiker, and ministerfrom Missouri, and always … Continue reading →

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