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Boy oh boy what a change: When the new year started a couple of months ago we were looking at a very mild winter. The ice wasn’t as thick as it usually is at that […]
It’s exciting to catch a state record fish. But one Baltimore County, Maryland man just earned a state record for catching a two-pound minnow relative— the fallfish. And it’s the first record fallfish Maryland has […]
Fishing was tough today, and colder than what was forecast. The water was murky and turning over, with a temp in the mid to upper 30’s. My first fish was a 21″ bass on […]
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Today I had a great day of shooting and fishing. As for the shooting Andy Larsson‘s Skinner Sights Peep Sight made a believer out of me. I shot the Henry Repeating Arms Carbine H001TLP and […]
If you have been on the water lately it’s pretty-obvious that each year, there are more and more fishermen. The onset of high-school teams coupled with the increased interest in fishing has doubled the pressure […]
Take a trip to Crocodile Bay, and see why O’Neill Williams recommends the resort. Crocodile Bay boasts the largest professional sport fishing team in Central America with in-house captains and mates able to cater to […]
I tried out my new Cold Steel Mini Flight throwing knives for the first time, and was very happy with the way they performed. At 10 to 12 feet I was able to make so […]
As most of us know, we go fishing for different reasons. Some anglers go fishing to catch some bass, others go in hopes of catching a musky. Bass anglers generally catch more bass than musky […]
With the spring time months nearly upon us its time to look at the most important key to finding fish during the spring months. Yes, there are many ways to be a good spring time […]
This brings back a few good fishing memories, especially from the Colchester, IL area. These lures were call Vivif, which came from France. The only way you could obtain them was by ordering. Later Heddon started […]
The all-new Plano B-Series Tackle Bag keeps anglers on their A-game. Loaded with upgraded parts and materials, the B-Series is the tackle bag designed for the modern angler. Constructed from a durable ripstop fabric, the […]
SPRING “WALLEYE” FEVER! Lots going on in the Fishing the Midwest World! Spring has finally sprung! This is an exciting time of year for fishing enthusiasts across the Midwest as open water is appearing, meaning it’s […]
Many of you know that I’ve been working for over the past month trying to sort out and organize my tackle sorting area. While doing so the past couple of days there have been a […]
As most everyone knows I’ve been sorting through many years worth of fishing tackle. Some of the lures look like the ones in the photos with mold and rust. However, if I had the newest […]
“Never leave fish to find fish,” or so goes the sage angling axiom. Those who spend ample time on the water understand the practicality of such fishing truisms. And as sick as our kids […]
My grandfather McCullough always hung on to all sorts of junk – in case it would be needed someday. Well, I’m the same sort, and always picking up something, then having to store it until […]
DoubleStar Corp, introduced the latest knife to its DSC Blade Division, the Ahab Knife. Made from 1084 Carbon Steel, this everyday carry was designed by Division Director Rob “Filo” Cabrera to be discrete and compact […]
Open-water fishing opportunities are starting to happen across the Midwest. One goal that I have coming into this season is to be more observant for changes that affect fish location and behavior. Because, in my […]
As is always the case in the spring we are getting into the busy time of year and the boat ramps are the first place one must face the crowds. As usual every day can […]
PLUS The Medal of Honor Recipient for 3/2/2019 O’Neill Outside’ Television airs on Fox Sports South, Pursuit Channel, Fox Sports Arizona and Fox/Sun Sports.
Cordova Outdoors, the leading cooler brand of outdoor enthusiasts and the official licensed cooler of the National Rifle Association, has just announced a new model in their hard-side cooler lineup. The Cordova 20 Extra Small […]
A marketing firm said that I should actively seek subscriptions for my Dan’s Fish ‘N’ Tales®/Shoot ‘N’ Plink™ You Tube channel by posting the requested on Facebook and sharing it to various groups. I’ve always […]
On a recent or past episode of Fishing the Midwest television depending on where you live, we talked about some of the changes that have taken place in the world of fishing. I’ve been fishing […]
With the spring fishing quickly approaching there is a presentation that many fishermen forget about and that is the top water bite. There is probably no presentation that can be more fun during the spring […]
A couple of weeks ago I did a controlled shoot on the American Tactical Nova Freedom, where I pumped it to the maximum and fired as many rounds as it would put out effectively. At […]
I just completed setting up my worm kit. Again I’m using the Plano Weekender, but this time with two Wraps and a 3600 Stowaway box. One Wrap contains Natural Forage Baits RT7 (7″ ribbon […]
By request of one of my readers I thought I would attack my thoughts on the location of the “biggins” during the cold weather and most of the winter months. I must first admit that […]
Latest O’Neill Outside Radio This is the fishing you need to do now! Ever since I can remember I have been doing something in the outdoors. Whether its fishing, hunting, no matter what it is, […]
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) today approved rules that will proactively protect the state from invasive species not yet established here. The new rules will add high-risk nonnative animals to the Prohibited […]
Everybody is always talking about quick target acquisition with their pistols. They are using all sorts of high vis sights, lasers, red dots, etc. However, you never hear about a Skinner Peep Sight, which is […]
With the fish moving off shore and the spawn slowly turning to post spawn I thought I would give you my favorite baits that I use when the bass move deep as we progress into […]
OPEN WATER DREAMING! TV recaps, open water prep, and a look back – The recent “A look back, a look ahead” Fishing the Midwest TV episode garnered so much attention and feedback that we decided […]
When fishing a shoreline with a drop-off edge it can be difficult landing anything over a pound since you have to pull the fish up by the line, or step off into the water, […]
Today I received 5 different apertures for my Skinner Sights Peep Sight on the Henry Repeating Arms Small Game Carbine (H001TLP). These are to be used for different lighting, but I have the theory that […]
For all of the Shoot ‘N’ Plink™ followers and You Tube subscribers, Shoot ‘N’ Plink™ has just submitted a channel request on Full30. So, be watching for more news on this new channel. Also, I […]
There are lots of fishing seasons and ways to go fishing. In some parts of the world right now it’s ice-fishing season, but in others it’s open water season. In some places it crappie season, […]
Knowing how to tie your shoes is great, but that shouldn’t be the only knot you know how to make. When it comes to survival and preparedness, something as simple as tying a specific type […]
Crappie, bass, walleye, lake trout, brown trout and redfish fishing with hog hunting, a African buffalo story and much more are in the New Year’s Edition. Click this link to go directly to the magazine: […]
February is a great crappie month. Fish can be caught under the ice up north while Florida crappie can be in the spawn. The temperatures may be cool the fishing is hot. We are already […]
For those of you wondering how the Henry Otis Technology ear protection works, I tried it briefly after filming the video about the Henry Repeating Arms Small Game “Target” Carbine H001TLP. I fired 20 rounds, […]
Today I did some work with my throwing knives and weighed each model. They range from 1 to 9 ounces. I know Adam Čeladín, World Champion knife thrower, says that the small lightweight knives like […]
Some of the best meals you’ll ever have are eaten outdoors. In the thick of it, while back-country camping or cooking shore lunch on a rocky Canadian Shield lake. Everything tastes better when you’ve […]
Cabela’s School of Fish, the Midwest’s leaders in kids and beginners fishing education, announced today that Bass Pro Shops has joined Cabela’s as the program’s title sponsors! “Cabela’s has been a very strong supporter […]
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I run the Ranger 621 FS, which is a 21’ 10” beauty, and is rated for up to 350Hp motors. My 621 is powered by a Evinrude 300 G2, which is more than enough HP […]
Today was the warmest, and least moisture coming down from the sky, so I decided to head out and do some shooting with the Firefield Battletek G5 laser sight, and Henry Repeating Arms carbine H001TLP. […]
My Sightmark Firefield Battletek G5 Laser Sight has arrived. I’ve already tried it on the Umarex USA, Inc. D-17, but it was a bit weird. At first I thought it was going to help, but […]
Since the onset of the mixture of gasoline and ethanol there have been tons of problems popping up all over the country. Injector issues, motors running rough, gas breaking down and more have plagued the […]
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