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Editorial Staff
May 8, 2026
Sponsored: Tourism New Brunswick | A province built for anglers
From quiet rivers to open ocean, New Brunswick rewards patience, curiosity, and respect for the water. The experience stays with you.
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Read time: 3 minutes
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Comparing power and finesse
Jeff Gustafson
Read time: 5 minutes
I always carry both power and finesse set-ups…Knowing when to choose one over the other can help you put more fish in the boat.
The forward-facing sonar debate
Jeff Gustafson
Read time: 5 minutes
So, if you choose to fish with forward-facing sonar, do it responsibly. If you prefer to fish without it, that’s fine too.
Editorial Staff
May 8, 2026
Sponsored: Tourism New Brunswick | A province built for anglers
From quiet rivers to open ocean, New Brunswick rewards patience, curiosity, and respect for the water. The experience stays with you.
Read More »
Read time: 3 minutes
No Comments
Category:
Bass
,
Fishing
,
Latest Issue
,
Muskie
,
Salmon
,
Where To Go
Jeff Gustafson
March 10, 2026
Comparing power and finesse
I always carry both power and finesse set-ups…Knowing when to choose one over the other can help you put more fish in the boat.
Read More »
Read time: 5 minutes
No Comments
Category:
Bass
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Guns & Gear
,
Latest Issue
Jeff Gustafson
August 1, 2025
The forward-facing sonar debate
So, if you choose to fish with forward-facing sonar, do it responsibly. If you prefer to fish without it, that’s fine too.
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Read time: 5 minutes
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Bass
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Fishing
Luigi De Rose
July 24, 2025
The stroll: A comprehensive guide to mid- and hover-strolling
To consistently catch bass using forward-facing sonar, you must master the art of mid-strolling or hover-strolling.
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Read time: 8 minutes
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Bass
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Fishing
Gord Ellis
June 1, 2025
Using in-line spinners for smallmouth bass
In lakes where minnows are primary forage, spinners may be one of the best choices. Here is a guide to fishing spinners for smallmouth bass.
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Read time: 7 minutes
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Colin Friel
May 8, 2025
Poop baits stick
Poop baits are so realistic, it’s nearly impossible to fish them wrong—no matter your technique, fish can’t help but strike.
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Read time: 3 minutes
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Bass
Luigi De Rose
May 8, 2025
Why gear ratios matter
Choosing the right gear ratio for your technique is key to refining your fishing and getting the most out of every cast and retrieve.
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Read time: 5 minutes
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Bass
Lyle Gayder
February 13, 2025
Top tactics for chasing silver bass
Silver bass may be the best panfish you’ve never targeted, offering exciting opportunities with techniques drawn from both panfish and bass fishing.
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Read time: 5 minutes
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Luigi De Rose
February 13, 2025
Bait finesse system offers anglers something new
The Bait Finesse System offers anglers a new approach, allowing them to target bass of all sizes with light-action baitcasting gear.
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Read time: 4 minutes
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