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Fishing is more than a hobby. It's an opportunity to explore new waters, develop a hobby and spend time with friends. With fishing in our blood, we're dedicated to sharing the tips, techniques, and experiences that help anglers of every skill level get more from their time on the water. From selecting rods, reels, and tackle to understanding fish behavior, seasonal patterns, and proven approaches for different species, we can help you build the confidence you need for your next fishing trip. 

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    2. Kokanee fishing on lake pend oreille with the swate fiberhammer

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    3. Custom-designed Tater Hog x Strike King multi-jointed swimbait in a lifelike bass colorway, showcased on a display stand at ICAST 2025.

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    4. Bass fishing on CDA lake on a bass boat with a humminbird fish finder

      A Cast into Megabass: Where Tradition Meets Trendsetting

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    6. What is the Best Color Lure for Walleye?

      What is the Best Color Lure for Walleye?

      We’ll just state the obvious. Fishing for walleye is just plain fun. Thrilling and fast-paced, catching walleye means an angler has to be quick-thinking when it comes to fishing this predator. That’s why we asked walleye expert, Dale Gilbert, to share his extensive walleye knowledge with us. A walleye master, Dale, has fished walleye from Arkansas to Canada and Michigan to Montana, and he doesn’t disappoint. If you fish chartreuse 90% of the time, you'll catch 90% of your fish on chartreuse. There is not a magic color. It really depends more on what the water clarity is and what the conditions are. Walleye expert Dale Gilbert explains why. Want to learn more tips & tricks about catching walleye? Click here to read more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzEnJ46Cpyo Video Transcription ... Read more
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    7. What's the Best Tackle Storage?

      What's the Best Tackle Storage?

      We’ll just state the obvious. Fishing for walleye is just plain fun. Thrilling and fast-paced, catching walleye means an angler has to be quick-thinking when it comes to fishing this predator. That’s why we asked walleye expert, Dale Gilbert, to share his extensive walleye knowledge with us. A walleye master, Dale, has fished walleye from Arkansas to Canada and Michigan to Montana, and he doesn’t disappoint. It goes without saying that the more tackle you have, the more you need a great tackle storage system. And, being more organized means, you’ll have more time to fish. Watch and learn as walleye expert, Dale Gilbert shares his best tackle storage solutions. Want to learn more tips & tricks about catching walleye? Click here to read more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeBftTIz... Read more
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    8. How to Tie up Your Own Rigs - Tangle Tamers

      How to Tie up Your Own Rigs - Tangle Tamers

      We’ll just state the obvious. Fishing for walleye is just plain fun. Thrilling and fast-paced, catching walleye means an angler has to be quick-thinking when it comes to fishing this predator. That’s why we asked walleye expert, Dale Gilbert, to share his extensive walleye knowledge with us. A walleye master, Dale, has fished walleye from Arkansas to Canada and Michigan to Montana, and he doesn’t disappoint. There is an unlimited variety of things you can tie up and tying up your own rigs for walleye can be done anytime -like in spring when you’re getting your setup ready. Watch and learn as walleye master, Dale Gilbert, shares his best tips for how to tie up your own rigs. Want to learn more tips & tricks about catching walleye? Click here to read more. https://www.youtube.com... Read more
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    9. How to Rig a Drop Shot?

      How to Rig a Drop Shot?

      We’ll just state the obvious. Fishing for walleye is just plain fun. Thrilling and fast-paced, catching walleye means an angler has to be quick-thinking when it comes to fishing this predator. That’s why we asked walleye expert, Dale Gilbert, to share his extensive walleye knowledge with us. A walleye master, Dale, has fished walleye from Arkansas to Canada and Michigan to Montana, and he doesn’t disappoint. Drop shots rigs are really effective if there is a dirty bottom. In this link, walleye expert, Dale Gilbert, starts with a VMC spin shot that has a hook that swivels. He then ties this to a drop-shot line to get it down to a certain depth. Want to learn more tips & tricks about catching walleye? Click here to read more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvKa37DBFl0 Video Tran... Read more
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    10. How to Properly Rig Fin-tech Jigs?

      How to Properly Rig Fin-tech Jigs?

      We’ll just state the obvious. Fishing for walleye is just plain fun. Thrilling and fast-paced, catching walleye means an angler has to be quick-thinking when it comes to fishing this predator. That’s why we asked walleye expert, Dale Gilbert, to share his extensive walleye knowledge with us. A walleye master, Dale, has fished walleye from Arkansas to Canada and Michigan to Montana, and he doesn’t disappoint. Featuring a standup head design, the Fin-tech is a favorite of walleye expert, Dale Gilbert. Listen in as Dale explains why the Fin-tech works and how to properly rig it. Want to learn more tips & tricks about catching walleye? Click here to read more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtHRcmLUMpE&feature=youtu.be Video Transcription What Makes the Fin-tech Unique? ... Read more
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    11. How to Rig a Bottom Bouncer?

      How to Rig a Bottom Bouncer?

      We’ll just state the obvious. Fishing for walleye is just plain fun. Thrilling and fast-paced, catching walleye means an angler has to be quick-thinking when it comes to fishing this predator. That’s why we asked walleye expert, Dale Gilbert, to share his extensive walleye knowledge with us. A walleye master, Dale, has fished walleye from Arkansas to Canada and Michigan to Montana, and he doesn’t disappoint. When setting up a rod for a bottom bouncer, you can use the same rods that you use for crankbait trolling. Watch and learn as walleye expert, Dale Gilbert, shares his best tips for trolling for walleye with rigs. Want to learn more tips & tricks about catching walleye? Click here to read more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfLHs23to0k Video Transcription Setting up... Read more
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    12. What Makes a Good Jigging Rod?

      What Makes a Good Jigging Rod?

      We’ll just state the obvious. Fishing for walleye is just plain fun. Thrilling and fast-paced, catching walleye means an angler has to be quick-thinking when it comes to fishing this predator. That’s why we asked walleye expert, Dale Gilbert, to share his extensive walleye knowledge with us. A walleye master, Dale, has fished walleye from Arkansas to Canada and Michigan to Montana, and he doesn’t disappoint. When it comes to having a good jigging rod, you want a fairly sensitive rod that allows you know when you have a bite. In this link, walleye expert, Dale Gilbert, explains what he looks for when choosing rod and why it pays to go for quality. Want to learn more tips & tricks about catching walleye? Click here to read more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMqQDOV7D1k Video T... Read more
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