Stuck Cartridge Cases and How to Avoid Them
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Inside Pursuit
Neck-sized cases, oily chambers, dirt, ice, and powder fouling can all get you in a jam I mentioned stuck cartridge cases in a previous post, and since they can screw up a rifle but good, it’s worth going into in more detail. I think most of the people who get into trouble with this are […]
Shave and a Hair Bug: How to Flyfish with Deer-Hair Flies
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Inside Pursuit
Spun-hair files are secret weapons for bass, pike, and trout. Here are the best fly patterns, fly-tying tips, and big-fish tactics Everything about modern flyfishing is fast. We’ve got fast rods, fast-shooting heads, fast-drying UV resin, and even premade wings, legs, and tails that let you whip up flies faster than ever. This might be […]
The Beach Bum’s Guide to Surf Fishing for Sharks
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Duunnn, Dunnn… Here are the tackle and tactics you need to go hunting for jaws When nearshore water temperatures reach their summertime peaks, species such as striped bass, big bluefish, and red drum leave the surf until the fall. What many surf anglers don’t realize, however, is that the same sweltering temperatures that drive out […]
How to Cut an Ice-fishing Hole Without a Power Tool
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Inside Pursuit
Three ice-fishing experts explain their favorite power-auger alternatives for punching through hard-water With every swing of the ax the ice splintered and cracked, sending whooping echoes beneath my feet that sounded like a Star Wars blaster. I remember thinking; “There’s probably a better way to do this.” But that’s how we got through the hard-water. […]
How To Wash Gore-Tex Hunting and Fishing Gear
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Gear,
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Learn how to maintain your waterproof clothing so it keeps you warm and dry every season The weather forecast called for sunny skies a high of 83 degrees. Instead, it’s minus-25 and starting to snow, and the wind-chill factor is enough to make a longshoreman blush. Underneath my rain suit, I’m dressed in a t-shirt […]
Aggressive Tactics For Late Season Deer
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Inside Pursuit
If you still have a buck tag to fill, it’s time to ditch the usual stands and blinds and get aggressive. The clock is winding down, for one thing, and you’ve got little to lose. But more important, it works. A few weeks ago, during the Illinois second gun season, I hunted with The Buck […]