The Case For Barbless Hooks
Matt Croghan Matt Croghan

The Case For Barbless Hooks

Fishing with barbless hooks is better for the fish, safer for the angler, and sometimes required by law. We lay out the case for fishing with barbless hooks all of the time.

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3 Tips For Fishing In The Wind
Matt Croghan Matt Croghan

3 Tips For Fishing In The Wind

It’s always windy in the springtime. Don’t let that keep you from fishing! We cover 3 big tips for catching more fish in windy conditions.

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The Case for a Fishy Tooth Fairy
Matt Croghan Matt Croghan

The Case for a Fishy Tooth Fairy

Fatherhood and Parenting is a wonderful experience. One of my favorite parts is incorporating the outdoors and especially fishing into every aspect of life that I possibly can. Our son Sage has a great Tooth Fair named “Brookie”. As an avid angler, Brookie skips the sweet treat or money…Its all about passing on the joy of fishing in exchange for great tooth care. Raising a fishy family is a passion of mine. Let’s dive into this tactic of fatherhood.

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Ice Fishing Season Recap - 3 Lessons Learned
Matt Croghan Matt Croghan

Ice Fishing Season Recap - 3 Lessons Learned

Another ice fishing season is now in the books. We had another wonderful year and want to share a few of our biggest take aways from the year. We added gear, chased new fish species and even competed in a few tournaments. Lets dive into our top three lessons from the ice fishing season.

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End of Ice Fishing Season Maintenance Tips
Matt Croghan Matt Croghan

End of Ice Fishing Season Maintenance Tips

As the Ice Fishing Season wraps up, it’s time to think about maintenance and organization before long term storage. We chat about cleaning and storing our gear for maximizing its life span.

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Late Season Ice Fishing
Matt Croghan Matt Croghan

Late Season Ice Fishing

Late Season Ice Fishing has some great fishing conditions. We go over the changes in ice conditions as well as the fish behavior. This part of the season is pretty short and completely weather dependent. It’s also one of the best times to fish during the ice fishing season. Read all about late season ice fishing season here!

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No Ice Auger…No Problem
Matt Croghan Matt Croghan

No Ice Auger…No Problem

You don’t need all of the gear to get started ice fishing. Continuing in our ice fishing on a budget series…this week we chat about using abandoned ice fishing holes to get started.

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Ice Fishing with Kids…Lessons Learned
Matt Croghan Matt Croghan

Ice Fishing with Kids…Lessons Learned

Ice Fishing with kids is an amazing adventure. Totally worth the effort. However, fishing is a humbling hobby. We cover a few lessons that I recently learned at our first ice fishing tournament. We chat about keeping warm and dry in cold and wet conditions.

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Ice Fishing History in North America
Matt Croghan Matt Croghan

Ice Fishing History in North America

Ice Fishing has deep roots in North America. We discuss who were the first ice fishers as well as their techniques for success. Lets take a dive into the History of Ice Fishing in North America

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Tips for Ice Fishing Multiple Rods
Matt Croghan Matt Croghan

Tips for Ice Fishing Multiple Rods

Fishing with two rods is a great strategy while ice fishing. We cover how to employ this technique efficiently, and therefor catch more fish while out on the hard-water.

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Finding Your Next Ice Fishing Honey Hole.
Matt Croghan Matt Croghan

Finding Your Next Ice Fishing Honey Hole.

New to Ice Fishing or simply wanting to find a new honey hole? Read about how we go about choosing the best place to fish on given body of water. We talk about water depth, structure, habitat and overall fish activity under the hard-water.

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Do I need an Ice Fishing Rod?
Matt Croghan Matt Croghan

Do I need an Ice Fishing Rod?

We’re exploring all things ice fishing this winter. In this blog we chat about why an ice fishing rod will give you the best chance at catching fish through the hard-water.

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Ice Fishing Safety 101
Matt Croghan Matt Croghan

Ice Fishing Safety 101

Ice Safety is priority number one while ice fishing. Follow these simple rules to stay safe and enjoy your outing!

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