Catch More Crowded Crappies

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Published: 27 December 2013

by Daniel Quade

(Provided by PRADCO Lures)

Catch More Crowded CrappiesVisions of icing slab crappies seldom include crowds of anglers. More often, sweet dreams of icy nirvana center on remote backcountry waters or hidden gems that somehow fly under the masses’ radar. However, while untapped fisheries can be dynamite, you can also enjoy banner catches on waters besieged by the bucket brigade.

Panfish fanatic Paul Fournier knows the drill. Years of practicing his craft on hard-hit lakes sprinkled across central Minnesota’s Minneapolis-St. Paul megatropolis have left him well versed on tackling pressure-cooker crappies. His finely tuned tactics include a blend of pre-trip recon and refined fishing strategies to ice slabs that elude other anglers.

“Start by doing your homework, so you know as much as possible about a lake before you get there,” he said.

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D&R Hosts Free Coyote Hunting Workshop

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Published: 24 December 2013

Coyote WorkshopD&R Sports Center will host a free Coyote Hunting Workshop at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Jan. 4.

Coyote hunting expert, Todd Sullivan, and creator of Dogbreath Coyote Calls, will present both a morning and afternoon seminar called “Shoot More Coyotes.” The seminar focuses on techniques and tricks that lead to consistent success hunting coyotes in Michigan.

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