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Smith’s Trapper Collector Series Pocket Knife is Perfect for All Anglers Generations of anglers have enjoyed special relationships with trusty pocket knives. From trimming the perfect knot to opening a package of top-secret baits, to cutting a hearty sandwich in half to share with a friend, an

Make Plans to Invite America’s Favorite Panfish to Dinner By Kristine Ostertag Crappies are America’s favorite panfish. Anglers from North to South often spend the early part of their seasons pursuing these bountiful and tasty targets as they make their annual movements into the shallows to

Snap Jig Your Way to Fresh Fish in the Pan By Dr. Jason Halfen June is perhaps the most consistent month on the annual walleye action calendar. The stressful spawn period is in the rearview mirror, and fish are settling into their summer patterns. Waters continue to warm into the low 70s, a

Smith’s Fishing Tools Expertly Address On-the-Water Challenges Anglers are only as good as their tools. Just as a carpenter sinks a nail with a hammer rather than a wrench, every angler must choose the right tool for every on-the-water task – from picking the rod and reel combo best suited to

How to Scout, Locate, and Lock Down a Bird By Kristine Ostertag It’s finally that time of the year when hunters start prepping their camo, blinds, and shotguns to chase that trophy longbeard. In recent years, turkey hunting has witnessed an evolution in gear and technology, which has made i

High-Precision Knives Yield Delectable Results Harvesting fresh fish for the table remains a central part of the angling experience. The classic Friday fish fry – with walleye as the featured guest – remains a time-honored tradition in the upper Midwest. The striped bass is premium table fare