Category: Tips and Tricks
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How to Fish for Northern Pike: Gear, Lures, and Tools
Northern Pike are among my favorite fish to target, both in open water and under the ice. They are typically very aggressive, not picky, and can reach large sizes. Targeting pike does require specialized equipment that can differ from typical trout, grayling, or bass setups. I will go over some equipment I’ve had experience with… Read more
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A Few Lessons Learned about Hunting in Alaska
I moved to Alaska with huge hunting dreams. A few have come to fruition, I’m still chasing many, and I have learned a lot through failure and success. This could be an absolute book of a post, but I’ll try to keep it short and to the point. I’ll no doubt be expanding on much… Read more
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Food, Cover, and Grit: Elements of a Successful Grouse Hunt from Maine to Alaska
Grouse hunting has always been a favorite fall tradition of mine. The opening day of “bird” season was met with as much excitement as the deer opener. In Maine, we hunted ruffed grouse, which everyone called partridge. I was lucky enough to be surrounded by virtually never-ending grouse habitat. I hunted birds as much as… Read more