The Remington Model 700 line of rifles marks its 50th anniversary this year. For many hunters the 700 became the standard by which new rifles are judged. It is lumped into the same group as the Winchester Model 70 and the classic Mausers of Germany, but Remington’s workhorse line of rifles didn’t gain this fame immediately. The Model 700 bolt-action rifle...

Crankbaits aren’t simply a bass bait. This class of artificial bait attracts bass, crappie and walleye by mimicking either a bait fish or crawfish. The crankbait becomes a crucial element in my tackle lineup as water temperatures rise in the summer. This is the period when fish are moving from spawning flats to deeper water. Here are three keys to catching...

May marks the beginning of that prime season when fish in Kansas are either spawning or nearly spawning. In these situations, fish move to the shallow waters where angling is easier. Here are five tips to help you get back on the water in the heat of the summer.   Tune your baitcaster Although not as difficult as casting a fly rod, baitcasters can cause...

A&E’s Duck Dynasty a must watch for hunters  It may be slightly over produced for TV, but the new A&E reality show “Duck Dynasty” joins traditional outdoor values, the modern-day business world and celebrity in a way unmatched even by “Swamp People.” The Robertson Family’s rise from humble beginnings started in Phil...