Author Archives: HavalonKnives

Recipe: Turtle Chowder – Revival of an Old Favorite!

By Tracy L. Schmidt A turtle chowder recipe — it’s so good they’ll ask for more! Once a staple for rural families in summer, turtle chowder is still a delicacy if you know how to fix it. But first comes … Continue reading

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7 Topwater Lures for Bigmouth Bass

By Mike Marsh Topwater lures — know what to use and when to use them! Seeing, hearing and feeling a topwater strike — that makes for some exciting fishing! If you want that kind of excitement, you use topwater bass … Continue reading

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Havalon Nation Stories: A Family Affair

By Zach Rogers Hunting with the family takes on new meaning! Imagine this: you draw your home state’s competitive deer tag. During the hunt, you manage to land your biggest buck yet. Sounds perfect, right? Now imagine doing all of … Continue reading

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How to Net a Fish — Here’s a Boatload of Tips on Doing It Right!

By Darl Black Don’t assume everyone knows how to use a fishing net! A landing net … practically every fishing boat has one. And if you head out on the lake without one, you should feel inadequately equipped. A net … Continue reading

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How to Catch River Smallies on a Fly

By William Clunie From tackle to technique — a primer for smallmouth bass fishing in local rivers! Have you ever tried fly fishing rivers and streams for smallmouth bass? While warmer summer water tends to diminish trout and salmon activity, … Continue reading

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