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Fishing Equipment & Tips

We have gathered some advice to help you find the fishing gear that is right for you.

  • Sinkers and Lead Safety
  • Gearing Up for "Hardwater" Season
  • Fly Fishing "Fun-damentals"
  • Lured In
  • Selecting a Lure
  • The Life Jacket
  • Surface Lures
  • Lure Colors
  • Turns Out Less IS More!
  • Filleting Your Catch
  • Fishing For Sturgeon
  • Winter's Coming! Get in Gear!
  • I need How Many Fishing Poles?
  • Catching and Handling Bullheads and Catfish
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