Sportsman's Outfitters Blog - Fishing and Hunting Tips
Pass It Along! - with Ben Van Devender
As a hunter, we often enjoy the seclusion that hunting brings us. The disconnect from the modern world that provides a rest to something simple and primitive is often as...
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Bass Fishing "Off-Season" - What To Do?
As some of us are pretty fortunate and can chase our favorite fish year-round, I know that a lot of our Northern brothers and sisters typically have a few months...
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Wintertime Cranking
Sure, we all know that crankbaits are a standard tool for offshore summertime bass fishing! But do not be fooled into putting all of your crankbaits deep into storage during...
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Late Season Tactics for Whitetail with Ben Van Devender
With fall coming to an end and winter opening the door to some of the harshest times for Whitetail Deer, how can a hunter maximize his success? Hunting pressure,...
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3 Quick Tips for Winter Bass Fishing
It seems like a short time ago we were all excited about slightly cooler temperatures and scratching our heads over migrating bass. Now, just about the time we have...
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Benefits of Using a Rangefinder of Hunting
Being a successful hunter begins with an efficient hunter. Many things can cultivate efficiency like proper planning, scouting, preparations, and having the proper tools. One tool that I believe can...
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Quick Guideline for Choosing Rods
Bass fishing rods have come a long, long way since the days of the 6-foot trigger handle. In fact, most (including myself) would cringe a little at the thought of...
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Why is Reel Speed Important?
Why is Reel Speed Important? Over the years, reel manufacturers have raced to create the newest, fastest reel on the market. And sure, there is good reason to want...
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Pre-Rut Tactics with Ben Van Devender
This time of year the evidence of buck activity begins to explode. Scrapes and rubs are popping up all in buck travel corridors, and hunters fill with anticipation as...
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Soft Plastic or Jig?
One of the great debates within the fishing world: when, where, and why should I choose a plastic bait over a jig (or visa versa)? While I haven’t been convinced...
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