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msmarco_v2.1_doc_00_6433137#4_9627440 | http://1source.basspro.com/index.php/component/k2/219-game-recipes/756-8-simple-recipes-for-wild-turkey | 8 Simple Recipes for Wild Turkey | Bass Pro Shops | 8 Simple Recipes for Wild Turkey
8 Simple Recipes for Wild Turkey
Quick links to get you started on the wild turkey recipes:
Tips for Harvesting Tasty Turkey
1. Grilled Marinated Turkey Breasts
2. Lemon-Herb Turkey Breast
3. Dijon-Breaded Turkey Breast
4. Wild Turkey Parmigiano
5. Swiss Turkey Breast Over Rice
6. Turkey Breast and Gravy
7. Butterflied Wild Turkey with Lime and Oregano
8. Turkey Fried Rice
| Trim bruised and bloodshot meat away as well. Cool the bird quickly after the kill. To do this, hang it by one foot, allowing both wings and the untied foot to dangle. This spreads the turkey out and allows faster cooling. There's no need for field-dressing if you cool the bird quickly and keep it cool. Some hunters skin the bird because it's quicker and easier. But if you plan to roast or smoke your turkey, it's best to pluck it. Leaving the skin on helps keep the meat moist during cooking. You can pour hot water over the bird to loosen the feathers and make plucking easier. Eviscerate the bird after it's plucked, and remove the head and feet. | 1,689 | 2,341 |
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8 Simple Recipes for Wild Turkey
Quick links to get you started on the wild turkey recipes:
Tips for Harvesting Tasty Turkey
1. Grilled Marinated Turkey Breasts
2. Lemon-Herb Turkey Breast
3. Dijon-Breaded Turkey Breast
4. Wild Turkey Parmigiano
5. Swiss Turkey Breast Over Rice
6. Turkey Breast and Gravy
7. Butterflied Wild Turkey with Lime and Oregano
8. Turkey Fried Rice
| Some hunters skin the bird because it's quicker and easier. But if you plan to roast or smoke your turkey, it's best to pluck it. Leaving the skin on helps keep the meat moist during cooking. You can pour hot water over the bird to loosen the feathers and make plucking easier. Eviscerate the bird after it's plucked, and remove the head and feet. Then you're ready to cook. The boneless breast meat of a wild
turkey can be used as the main
ingredient in a wide variety of delectable recipes. Photo: courtesy of the National Wild Turkey Federation
Unlike many other game animals, which may be harvested in quantity, wild turkeys are rare commodities, with only one or two killed each season by lucky hunters. For this reason, the hunter typically wants to use a preparation method that makes the most of this delectable game bird. | 1,993 | 2,823 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_00_6433137#6_9630359 | http://1source.basspro.com/index.php/component/k2/219-game-recipes/756-8-simple-recipes-for-wild-turkey | 8 Simple Recipes for Wild Turkey | Bass Pro Shops | 8 Simple Recipes for Wild Turkey
8 Simple Recipes for Wild Turkey
Quick links to get you started on the wild turkey recipes:
Tips for Harvesting Tasty Turkey
1. Grilled Marinated Turkey Breasts
2. Lemon-Herb Turkey Breast
3. Dijon-Breaded Turkey Breast
4. Wild Turkey Parmigiano
5. Swiss Turkey Breast Over Rice
6. Turkey Breast and Gravy
7. Butterflied Wild Turkey with Lime and Oregano
8. Turkey Fried Rice
| Then you're ready to cook. The boneless breast meat of a wild
turkey can be used as the main
ingredient in a wide variety of delectable recipes. Photo: courtesy of the National Wild Turkey Federation
Unlike many other game animals, which may be harvested in quantity, wild turkeys are rare commodities, with only one or two killed each season by lucky hunters. For this reason, the hunter typically wants to use a preparation method that makes the most of this delectable game bird. Fortunately, this can be accomplished without a lot of fuss and bother. Simple preparation methods can be used for whole plucked birds, or, if you prefer, you can use boneless fillets of breast meat in the entree and saves other parts of the bird for use in making dressing, soup or other dishes. All the recipes that follow are easy to prepare without exotic ingredients or hard-to-follow directions. And each transforms wild turkey into a mouth-watering repast that will have your family or dinner guests asking for extra helpings. Try them and see. | 2,342 | 3,375 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_00_6433137#7_9632113 | http://1source.basspro.com/index.php/component/k2/219-game-recipes/756-8-simple-recipes-for-wild-turkey | 8 Simple Recipes for Wild Turkey | Bass Pro Shops | 8 Simple Recipes for Wild Turkey
8 Simple Recipes for Wild Turkey
Quick links to get you started on the wild turkey recipes:
Tips for Harvesting Tasty Turkey
1. Grilled Marinated Turkey Breasts
2. Lemon-Herb Turkey Breast
3. Dijon-Breaded Turkey Breast
4. Wild Turkey Parmigiano
5. Swiss Turkey Breast Over Rice
6. Turkey Breast and Gravy
7. Butterflied Wild Turkey with Lime and Oregano
8. Turkey Fried Rice
| Fortunately, this can be accomplished without a lot of fuss and bother. Simple preparation methods can be used for whole plucked birds, or, if you prefer, you can use boneless fillets of breast meat in the entree and saves other parts of the bird for use in making dressing, soup or other dishes. All the recipes that follow are easy to prepare without exotic ingredients or hard-to-follow directions. And each transforms wild turkey into a mouth-watering repast that will have your family or dinner guests asking for extra helpings. Try them and see. 1. Grilled Marinated Turkey Breasts
Boneless breast meat from one wild turkey
2/3 cup soy sauce
1cup brown sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup honey
1 teaspoon minced garlic
Lawrey's Seasoning Salt
Adolph's Meat Tenderizer
Slice the breast meat lengthwise to create fillets that are about 1/2 inch thick. Make a marinade by combining the soy sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, honey and garlic in mixing bowl. Sprinkle the fillets with the seasoning salt and meat tenderizer, then transfer the meat to a zip-seal plastic freezer bag. Pour the marinade into the bag with the turkey and seal. | 2,824 | 3,962 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_00_6433137#8_9633977 | http://1source.basspro.com/index.php/component/k2/219-game-recipes/756-8-simple-recipes-for-wild-turkey | 8 Simple Recipes for Wild Turkey | Bass Pro Shops | 8 Simple Recipes for Wild Turkey
8 Simple Recipes for Wild Turkey
Quick links to get you started on the wild turkey recipes:
Tips for Harvesting Tasty Turkey
1. Grilled Marinated Turkey Breasts
2. Lemon-Herb Turkey Breast
3. Dijon-Breaded Turkey Breast
4. Wild Turkey Parmigiano
5. Swiss Turkey Breast Over Rice
6. Turkey Breast and Gravy
7. Butterflied Wild Turkey with Lime and Oregano
8. Turkey Fried Rice
| 1. Grilled Marinated Turkey Breasts
Boneless breast meat from one wild turkey
2/3 cup soy sauce
1cup brown sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup honey
1 teaspoon minced garlic
Lawrey's Seasoning Salt
Adolph's Meat Tenderizer
Slice the breast meat lengthwise to create fillets that are about 1/2 inch thick. Make a marinade by combining the soy sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, honey and garlic in mixing bowl. Sprinkle the fillets with the seasoning salt and meat tenderizer, then transfer the meat to a zip-seal plastic freezer bag. Pour the marinade into the bag with the turkey and seal. Turn to coat all the pieces of meat, and refrigerate for 24 hours. Remove the fillets from the marinade, drain and grill over a medium-hot fire for approximately 10 minutes per side or until done to taste. 2. Lemon-Herb Turkey Breast
Crock Pot Lemon Turkey Breast photo by justcallmetoni at geniuskitchen.com
2 pounds boneless wild turkey breast
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon rosemary
1 teaspoon oregano
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cloves garlic
Mix all ingredients but the turkey. Pour the mixture over the turkey breast in a Crock-Pot and cook on low 6 to 8 hours, basting the turkey occasionally with the sauce. | 3,375 | 4,645 |
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8 Simple Recipes for Wild Turkey
Quick links to get you started on the wild turkey recipes:
Tips for Harvesting Tasty Turkey
1. Grilled Marinated Turkey Breasts
2. Lemon-Herb Turkey Breast
3. Dijon-Breaded Turkey Breast
4. Wild Turkey Parmigiano
5. Swiss Turkey Breast Over Rice
6. Turkey Breast and Gravy
7. Butterflied Wild Turkey with Lime and Oregano
8. Turkey Fried Rice
| Turn to coat all the pieces of meat, and refrigerate for 24 hours. Remove the fillets from the marinade, drain and grill over a medium-hot fire for approximately 10 minutes per side or until done to taste. 2. Lemon-Herb Turkey Breast
Crock Pot Lemon Turkey Breast photo by justcallmetoni at geniuskitchen.com
2 pounds boneless wild turkey breast
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon rosemary
1 teaspoon oregano
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cloves garlic
Mix all ingredients but the turkey. Pour the mixture over the turkey breast in a Crock-Pot and cook on low 6 to 8 hours, basting the turkey occasionally with the sauce. 3. Dijon-Breaded Turkey Breast
Mustard-Crusted Turkey Breast photo credit MarthaStewart.com
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 1/2 teaspoons sage
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons melted butter
3/4 teaspoon salt
Boneless breast meat from one wild turkey
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Mix together bread crumbs, sage, parsley, melted butter and half the salt. Season the turkey breasts with the remaining salt and the pepper, then brush them with the mustard and pat on the breading mix. Bake at 375 degrees for approximately 45 minutes or until done to taste. 4. | 3,963 | 5,232 |
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8 Simple Recipes for Wild Turkey
Quick links to get you started on the wild turkey recipes:
Tips for Harvesting Tasty Turkey
1. Grilled Marinated Turkey Breasts
2. Lemon-Herb Turkey Breast
3. Dijon-Breaded Turkey Breast
4. Wild Turkey Parmigiano
5. Swiss Turkey Breast Over Rice
6. Turkey Breast and Gravy
7. Butterflied Wild Turkey with Lime and Oregano
8. Turkey Fried Rice
| 3. Dijon-Breaded Turkey Breast
Mustard-Crusted Turkey Breast photo credit MarthaStewart.com
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 1/2 teaspoons sage
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons melted butter
3/4 teaspoon salt
Boneless breast meat from one wild turkey
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Mix together bread crumbs, sage, parsley, melted butter and half the salt. Season the turkey breasts with the remaining salt and the pepper, then brush them with the mustard and pat on the breading mix. Bake at 375 degrees for approximately 45 minutes or until done to taste. 4. Wild Turkey Parmigiano
Turkey Parmesan photo by Jennieo.com
2 egg whites
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup Italian-seasoned dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound boneless turkey breast fillets
1 cup Italian-flavored tomato sauce
1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a shallow bowl, beat egg whites with water. In another shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Dip turkey pieces into egg mixture, then dredge in bread crumb mixture. Arrange the meat on a greased 10-inch x 15-inch baking pan. | 4,645 | 5,794 |
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8 Simple Recipes for Wild Turkey
Quick links to get you started on the wild turkey recipes:
Tips for Harvesting Tasty Turkey
1. Grilled Marinated Turkey Breasts
2. Lemon-Herb Turkey Breast
3. Dijon-Breaded Turkey Breast
4. Wild Turkey Parmigiano
5. Swiss Turkey Breast Over Rice
6. Turkey Breast and Gravy
7. Butterflied Wild Turkey with Lime and Oregano
8. Turkey Fried Rice
| Wild Turkey Parmigiano
Turkey Parmesan photo by Jennieo.com
2 egg whites
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup Italian-seasoned dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound boneless turkey breast fillets
1 cup Italian-flavored tomato sauce
1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a shallow bowl, beat egg whites with water. In another shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Dip turkey pieces into egg mixture, then dredge in bread crumb mixture. Arrange the meat on a greased 10-inch x 15-inch baking pan. Bake 4 to 5 minutes. Pour tomato sauce evenly over the turkey and top with Mozzarella cheese. Bake 4 to 5 minutes more, or until turkey is cooked through, sauce is heated and cheese is melted. 5. Swiss Turkey Breast Over Rice
2 large boneless turkey breasts, cut into three portions each
Nonstick cooking spray
6 slices Swiss cheese •1 (10-3/4 oz.) | 5,233 | 6,143 |
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8 Simple Recipes for Wild Turkey
Quick links to get you started on the wild turkey recipes:
Tips for Harvesting Tasty Turkey
1. Grilled Marinated Turkey Breasts
2. Lemon-Herb Turkey Breast
3. Dijon-Breaded Turkey Breast
4. Wild Turkey Parmigiano
5. Swiss Turkey Breast Over Rice
6. Turkey Breast and Gravy
7. Butterflied Wild Turkey with Lime and Oregano
8. Turkey Fried Rice
| Bake 4 to 5 minutes. Pour tomato sauce evenly over the turkey and top with Mozzarella cheese. Bake 4 to 5 minutes more, or until turkey is cooked through, sauce is heated and cheese is melted. 5. Swiss Turkey Breast Over Rice
2 large boneless turkey breasts, cut into three portions each
Nonstick cooking spray
6 slices Swiss cheese •1 (10-3/4 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup
1/4 cup milk •1 (8-oz.) bag herb-seasoned stuffing mix
1/2 stick butter or margarine, melted
Arrange turkey breasts in a lightly-greased, 3-quart baking dish. Top with cheese. Combine soup and milk in bowl. Spoon over cheese. | 5,795 | 6,396 |
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8 Simple Recipes for Wild Turkey
Quick links to get you started on the wild turkey recipes:
Tips for Harvesting Tasty Turkey
1. Grilled Marinated Turkey Breasts
2. Lemon-Herb Turkey Breast
3. Dijon-Breaded Turkey Breast
4. Wild Turkey Parmigiano
5. Swiss Turkey Breast Over Rice
6. Turkey Breast and Gravy
7. Butterflied Wild Turkey with Lime and Oregano
8. Turkey Fried Rice
| can cream of mushroom soup
1/4 cup milk •1 (8-oz.) bag herb-seasoned stuffing mix
1/2 stick butter or margarine, melted
Arrange turkey breasts in a lightly-greased, 3-quart baking dish. Top with cheese. Combine soup and milk in bowl. Spoon over cheese. Sprinkle with stuffing mix. Drizzle butter on top. Cover, and bake at 350 for 1 hour. Serve over wild rice. 6. | 6,144 | 6,507 |
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8 Simple Recipes for Wild Turkey
Quick links to get you started on the wild turkey recipes:
Tips for Harvesting Tasty Turkey
1. Grilled Marinated Turkey Breasts
2. Lemon-Herb Turkey Breast
3. Dijon-Breaded Turkey Breast
4. Wild Turkey Parmigiano
5. Swiss Turkey Breast Over Rice
6. Turkey Breast and Gravy
7. Butterflied Wild Turkey with Lime and Oregano
8. Turkey Fried Rice
| Sprinkle with stuffing mix. Drizzle butter on top. Cover, and bake at 350 for 1 hour. Serve over wild rice. 6. Turkey Breast and Gravy
1 large (14"x20") oven bag
1 tablespoon flour
2 packages (7/8 ounce each) turkey gravy mix
3/4 cup water
4 to 8 pound wild turkey breast
Salt, black pepper
2 medium onions, quartered
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Shake flour in the oven bag; place in 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Add gravy mix and water to the bag, and squeeze the bag to blend. Season turkey breast with salt and pepper, and place in the bag. | 6,397 | 6,936 |
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8 Simple Recipes for Wild Turkey
Quick links to get you started on the wild turkey recipes:
Tips for Harvesting Tasty Turkey
1. Grilled Marinated Turkey Breasts
2. Lemon-Herb Turkey Breast
3. Dijon-Breaded Turkey Breast
4. Wild Turkey Parmigiano
5. Swiss Turkey Breast Over Rice
6. Turkey Breast and Gravy
7. Butterflied Wild Turkey with Lime and Oregano
8. Turkey Fried Rice
| Turkey Breast and Gravy
1 large (14"x20") oven bag
1 tablespoon flour
2 packages (7/8 ounce each) turkey gravy mix
3/4 cup water
4 to 8 pound wild turkey breast
Salt, black pepper
2 medium onions, quartered
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Shake flour in the oven bag; place in 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Add gravy mix and water to the bag, and squeeze the bag to blend. Season turkey breast with salt and pepper, and place in the bag. Place onions in the bag around the turkey. Close the oven bag with a twist tie; cut six 1/2-inch slits in top. Bake 1-1/4 to 2 hours, or until a meat thermometer inserted in the breast reads 170 degrees. For easy slicing, allow the turkey to stand in the oven bag 10 minutes. | 6,508 | 7,212 |
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8 Simple Recipes for Wild Turkey
Quick links to get you started on the wild turkey recipes:
Tips for Harvesting Tasty Turkey
1. Grilled Marinated Turkey Breasts
2. Lemon-Herb Turkey Breast
3. Dijon-Breaded Turkey Breast
4. Wild Turkey Parmigiano
5. Swiss Turkey Breast Over Rice
6. Turkey Breast and Gravy
7. Butterflied Wild Turkey with Lime and Oregano
8. Turkey Fried Rice
| Place onions in the bag around the turkey. Close the oven bag with a twist tie; cut six 1/2-inch slits in top. Bake 1-1/4 to 2 hours, or until a meat thermometer inserted in the breast reads 170 degrees. For easy slicing, allow the turkey to stand in the oven bag 10 minutes. Stir gravy before serving. 7. Butterflied Wild Turkey with Lime and Oregano
1 wild turkey, plucked
4 limes, cut into halves
4 teaspoons oregano leaves
Salt, pepper
With poultry shears or a knife, split turkey lengthwise along one side of backbone. Pull turkey open; place, skin side up, on a flat surface, and press firmly, cracking breastbone slightly, until bird lies reasonably flat. | 6,937 | 7,599 |
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8 Simple Recipes for Wild Turkey
Quick links to get you started on the wild turkey recipes:
Tips for Harvesting Tasty Turkey
1. Grilled Marinated Turkey Breasts
2. Lemon-Herb Turkey Breast
3. Dijon-Breaded Turkey Breast
4. Wild Turkey Parmigiano
5. Swiss Turkey Breast Over Rice
6. Turkey Breast and Gravy
7. Butterflied Wild Turkey with Lime and Oregano
8. Turkey Fried Rice
| Stir gravy before serving. 7. Butterflied Wild Turkey with Lime and Oregano
1 wild turkey, plucked
4 limes, cut into halves
4 teaspoons oregano leaves
Salt, pepper
With poultry shears or a knife, split turkey lengthwise along one side of backbone. Pull turkey open; place, skin side up, on a flat surface, and press firmly, cracking breastbone slightly, until bird lies reasonably flat. Rinse and pat dry. ( At this point, you may cover and refrigerate until next day.) Before cooking, rub juice from 1 or 2 lime halves over turkey; sprinkle with oregano, then lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper. Barbecue turkey by indirect heat, placing turkey, skin side up, on grill directly above drip pan. | 7,213 | 7,909 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_00_6433137#18_9649448 | http://1source.basspro.com/index.php/component/k2/219-game-recipes/756-8-simple-recipes-for-wild-turkey | 8 Simple Recipes for Wild Turkey | Bass Pro Shops | 8 Simple Recipes for Wild Turkey
8 Simple Recipes for Wild Turkey
Quick links to get you started on the wild turkey recipes:
Tips for Harvesting Tasty Turkey
1. Grilled Marinated Turkey Breasts
2. Lemon-Herb Turkey Breast
3. Dijon-Breaded Turkey Breast
4. Wild Turkey Parmigiano
5. Swiss Turkey Breast Over Rice
6. Turkey Breast and Gravy
7. Butterflied Wild Turkey with Lime and Oregano
8. Turkey Fried Rice
| Rinse and pat dry. ( At this point, you may cover and refrigerate until next day.) Before cooking, rub juice from 1 or 2 lime halves over turkey; sprinkle with oregano, then lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper. Barbecue turkey by indirect heat, placing turkey, skin side up, on grill directly above drip pan. Cover barbecue and adjust dampers as necessary to maintain an even heat. Cook turkey until a meat thermometer inserted in the breast registers 170 degrees, about 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Every 30 minutes, squeeze 1 or 2 lime halves and rub over turkey. Turkey Fried Rice Photo by Recipe.com
8. Turkey Fried Rice
6 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
2 eggs
1 small bell pepper, chopped
1 cup diced turkey breast
1 small onion, chopped
Soy sauce, as needed
2 carrots, sliced
2 cups cooked rice any type (white, brown, wild)
1 cup broccoli florets
Heat wok. | 7,600 | 8,455 |
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8 Simple Recipes for Wild Turkey
Quick links to get you started on the wild turkey recipes:
Tips for Harvesting Tasty Turkey
1. Grilled Marinated Turkey Breasts
2. Lemon-Herb Turkey Breast
3. Dijon-Breaded Turkey Breast
4. Wild Turkey Parmigiano
5. Swiss Turkey Breast Over Rice
6. Turkey Breast and Gravy
7. Butterflied Wild Turkey with Lime and Oregano
8. Turkey Fried Rice
| Cover barbecue and adjust dampers as necessary to maintain an even heat. Cook turkey until a meat thermometer inserted in the breast registers 170 degrees, about 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Every 30 minutes, squeeze 1 or 2 lime halves and rub over turkey. Turkey Fried Rice Photo by Recipe.com
8. Turkey Fried Rice
6 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
2 eggs
1 small bell pepper, chopped
1 cup diced turkey breast
1 small onion, chopped
Soy sauce, as needed
2 carrots, sliced
2 cups cooked rice any type (white, brown, wild)
1 cup broccoli florets
Heat wok. Add 2 teaspoons oil. Add pepper, onion, carrots and broccoli florets. Cook until crisp, yet tender. Remove, and set aside. Add 2 more teaspoons oil to wok. | 7,910 | 8,611 |
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8 Simple Recipes for Wild Turkey
Quick links to get you started on the wild turkey recipes:
Tips for Harvesting Tasty Turkey
1. Grilled Marinated Turkey Breasts
2. Lemon-Herb Turkey Breast
3. Dijon-Breaded Turkey Breast
4. Wild Turkey Parmigiano
5. Swiss Turkey Breast Over Rice
6. Turkey Breast and Gravy
7. Butterflied Wild Turkey with Lime and Oregano
8. Turkey Fried Rice
| Add 2 teaspoons oil. Add pepper, onion, carrots and broccoli florets. Cook until crisp, yet tender. Remove, and set aside. Add 2 more teaspoons oil to wok. Add eggs, scramble, remove; set aside. Add remaining oil. Add turkey breast, and stir-fry until cooked, about 10 minutes. Add soy sauce to taste. | 8,456 | 8,757 |
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8 Simple Recipes for Wild Turkey
Quick links to get you started on the wild turkey recipes:
Tips for Harvesting Tasty Turkey
1. Grilled Marinated Turkey Breasts
2. Lemon-Herb Turkey Breast
3. Dijon-Breaded Turkey Breast
4. Wild Turkey Parmigiano
5. Swiss Turkey Breast Over Rice
6. Turkey Breast and Gravy
7. Butterflied Wild Turkey with Lime and Oregano
8. Turkey Fried Rice
| Add eggs, scramble, remove; set aside. Add remaining oil. Add turkey breast, and stir-fry until cooked, about 10 minutes. Add soy sauce to taste. Return vegetables and eggs to wok. Add rice and additional soy sauce, as desired. Mix thoroughly and serve hot. Prefer deep fried turkey? Here's perfect solution Turkey Frying 101 video. | 8,612 | 8,944 |
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8 Simple Recipes for Wild Turkey
Quick links to get you started on the wild turkey recipes:
Tips for Harvesting Tasty Turkey
1. Grilled Marinated Turkey Breasts
2. Lemon-Herb Turkey Breast
3. Dijon-Breaded Turkey Breast
4. Wild Turkey Parmigiano
5. Swiss Turkey Breast Over Rice
6. Turkey Breast and Gravy
7. Butterflied Wild Turkey with Lime and Oregano
8. Turkey Fried Rice
| Return vegetables and eggs to wok. Add rice and additional soy sauce, as desired. Mix thoroughly and serve hot. Prefer deep fried turkey? Here's perfect solution Turkey Frying 101 video. Tagged under
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Fishing lure manufacturers have displayed uncanny ingenuity in making plastic, metal, and wood offerings that can shimmy, wiggle, gurgle, pop, dart and quiver. But no artificial fishing bait can ever display that totally alive, frenetic movement or the scent appeal that a real natural bait can. Lure and fly fishing are by far the most popular ways to go after gamefish today. And there’s no denying their effectiveness. But the fact is the angler using live bait will often take more fish. That translates into more fun on the water. If you're introducing a newcomer or youngster to the sport, bait will almost guarantee enough action that they'll like fishing and want to get more involved in it, gradually working into lure fishing and fly casting. If you like to target big fish in particular, records show that bait often fools the largest specimens of our most popular gamefish. Many state record bass fell for live offerings. But if you think bait fishing means attaching a nightcrawler to a fishing hook and lounging back with your "fishing pole" propped over a forked stick, think again. | 0 | 1,192 |
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| That translates into more fun on the water. If you're introducing a newcomer or youngster to the sport, bait will almost guarantee enough action that they'll like fishing and want to get more involved in it, gradually working into lure fishing and fly casting. If you like to target big fish in particular, records show that bait often fools the largest specimens of our most popular gamefish. Many state record bass fell for live offerings. But if you think bait fishing means attaching a nightcrawler to a fishing hook and lounging back with your "fishing pole" propped over a forked stick, think again. Using bait properly can be a challenging and engaging sport. Here's a rundown on five of the best live bait offerings you can use for the country's most popular sportfish and tactics for presenting them. Minnows are the best bait for shoreline-oriented
fish. Fishing With Live Minnows
One of the central facts of life in the aquatic world is that big fish eat little fish. Pike, bass, stripers, crappies, catfish, walleyes, white bass, rockbass, trout and pickerel are notorious for their fish-gobbling tastes. | 587 | 1,703 |
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| Using bait properly can be a challenging and engaging sport. Here's a rundown on five of the best live bait offerings you can use for the country's most popular sportfish and tactics for presenting them. Minnows are the best bait for shoreline-oriented
fish. Fishing With Live Minnows
One of the central facts of life in the aquatic world is that big fish eat little fish. Pike, bass, stripers, crappies, catfish, walleyes, white bass, rockbass, trout and pickerel are notorious for their fish-gobbling tastes. But even fish like bluegills and redbreasts will grab minnows at times. The simplest way to get minnows is to buy them at a bait store. Put them in a plastic-foam cooler, a bait bucket that can be hung in the water or a livewell in your boat. Sometimes, though, bait shops may be closed or not available on your way to the fishing destination. In this case, you’ll have to catch your own. | 1,193 | 2,092 |
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| But even fish like bluegills and redbreasts will grab minnows at times. The simplest way to get minnows is to buy them at a bait store. Put them in a plastic-foam cooler, a bait bucket that can be hung in the water or a livewell in your boat. Sometimes, though, bait shops may be closed or not available on your way to the fishing destination. In this case, you’ll have to catch your own. Seining is without question the best way to accomplish that. Find a small creek or shallow area along the edge of a lake and use a 4-by-8 or 4-by-12 foot fine-mesh seine fishing net with weights on the bottom, floats on top and wooden handles on each end. Sweep slowly through the pool, then work into shallow water and lift the net. Chances are it will be alive with thrashing bits of silver. Sort through the ones you netted and keep just those that are the best size for the fish you will be going after. | 1,704 | 2,600 |
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| Seining is without question the best way to accomplish that. Find a small creek or shallow area along the edge of a lake and use a 4-by-8 or 4-by-12 foot fine-mesh seine fishing net with weights on the bottom, floats on top and wooden handles on each end. Sweep slowly through the pool, then work into shallow water and lift the net. Chances are it will be alive with thrashing bits of silver. Sort through the ones you netted and keep just those that are the best size for the fish you will be going after. Frabill Minnow Seines
Umbrella nets and cylindrical traps are also effective for catching minnows when baited with bread, oatmeal or cat food. You can also use tiny hooks, light line and bread balls and catch minnows one at a time. This is a technique Florida’s top live bait fishermen use to collect jumbo shiners that tempt outsized largemouths. Attaching a doughball or small piece of worm to a size 10 or 12 hook, they catch shiners up to ten inches long, which they then use to fool bass as heavy as ten pounds! How to Fish Minnows
Impale minnows through both lips from the bottom up, or through the back, using size #2/0-6 hooks, depending on the size of baitfish and quarry you're going after. | 2,093 | 3,301 |
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| Frabill Minnow Seines
Umbrella nets and cylindrical traps are also effective for catching minnows when baited with bread, oatmeal or cat food. You can also use tiny hooks, light line and bread balls and catch minnows one at a time. This is a technique Florida’s top live bait fishermen use to collect jumbo shiners that tempt outsized largemouths. Attaching a doughball or small piece of worm to a size 10 or 12 hook, they catch shiners up to ten inches long, which they then use to fool bass as heavy as ten pounds! How to Fish Minnows
Impale minnows through both lips from the bottom up, or through the back, using size #2/0-6 hooks, depending on the size of baitfish and quarry you're going after. One of the cardinal rules of minnow fishing is this: if the bait becomes lethargic, replace it with a fresh one. Minnows can be fished in a variety of ways. Floating them beneath a fishing bobber is an effective tactic in spring because so many fish are in the shallows and you can allow the bait to swim suspended near cover with this rig. This is a great technique for pickerel, bass, crappies and catfish. | 2,600 | 3,710 |
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| One of the cardinal rules of minnow fishing is this: if the bait becomes lethargic, replace it with a fresh one. Minnows can be fished in a variety of ways. Floating them beneath a fishing bobber is an effective tactic in spring because so many fish are in the shallows and you can allow the bait to swim suspended near cover with this rig. This is a great technique for pickerel, bass, crappies and catfish. Bass Pro Split Shot Lead- Free
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Drift fishing with minnows using a couple of split shot fishing weights like the Bass Pro Shops Split Shot Lead-Free Weight assortment or a dipsey sinker for weight also works well, particularly for crappies. A method I often use is to cast and reel in a minnow as if it were a plastic worm. This gives you the wriggling appeal of live bait, plus the motion of a retrieved offering. This technique also works when you're fishing jigs sweetened with minnows — a hot strategy for walleyes, pike and pickerel. Tip: | 3,302 | 4,283 |
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Drift fishing with minnows using a couple of split shot fishing weights like the Bass Pro Shops Split Shot Lead-Free Weight assortment or a dipsey sinker for weight also works well, particularly for crappies. A method I often use is to cast and reel in a minnow as if it were a plastic worm. This gives you the wriggling appeal of live bait, plus the motion of a retrieved offering. This technique also works when you're fishing jigs sweetened with minnows — a hot strategy for walleyes, pike and pickerel. Tip: Try fishing two rigs at once. Cast one rig out with a minnow floating beneath a bobber. Then cast another out without a float and work it back slowly like a jig or plastic worm near the bottom. When a fish strikes, place the other rod in a holder so a fish doesn’t jerk it overboard! Tip: | 3,710 | 4,572 |
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| Try fishing two rigs at once. Cast one rig out with a minnow floating beneath a bobber. Then cast another out without a float and work it back slowly like a jig or plastic worm near the bottom. When a fish strikes, place the other rod in a holder so a fish doesn’t jerk it overboard! Tip: Don’t wait too long before setting the hook. If you give a fish too long before setting up, it may swallow the bait and hook and be more difficult to release if you want to let it go. Shad are the best bet for larger fish in
open water, such as striped bass. Fishing With Live Shad
Certainly minnows are the indisputable best bait for shoreline-oriented fish like largemouths. But shad are the number one offering for larger quarries that roam the open water, such as striped bass. | 4,284 | 5,054 |
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| Don’t wait too long before setting the hook. If you give a fish too long before setting up, it may swallow the bait and hook and be more difficult to release if you want to let it go. Shad are the best bet for larger fish in
open water, such as striped bass. Fishing With Live Shad
Certainly minnows are the indisputable best bait for shoreline-oriented fish like largemouths. But shad are the number one offering for larger quarries that roam the open water, such as striped bass. They're also excellent for big flathead and blue catfish, and don't be surprised to latch onto a few hefty largemouths and walleyes with these baitfish as well. One of the best ways to catch shad is with a cast fishing net. Look for shad in coves and near points, dams and riprap along bridges. Another option is to go out at night in areas where they are abundant and hang a lantern over the boat's gunnel. The shad will be attracted by the light and congregate beneath the boat; | 4,573 | 5,535 |
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| They're also excellent for big flathead and blue catfish, and don't be surprised to latch onto a few hefty largemouths and walleyes with these baitfish as well. One of the best ways to catch shad is with a cast fishing net. Look for shad in coves and near points, dams and riprap along bridges. Another option is to go out at night in areas where they are abundant and hang a lantern over the boat's gunnel. The shad will be attracted by the light and congregate beneath the boat; then it's simply a matter of throwing out the cast net and hauling them in. How to Fish Shad
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Shad keep best in large, round containers with aerated water. Adding a bit of rock salt, ice and a chemical bait additive also helps keep them perky. Shad can be fished many ways. If gamefish are shallow, drifting them beneath a cork in 4-10 feet of water can be very effective. | 5,055 | 5,933 |
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| then it's simply a matter of throwing out the cast net and hauling them in. How to Fish Shad
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Shad keep best in large, round containers with aerated water. Adding a bit of rock salt, ice and a chemical bait additive also helps keep them perky. Shad can be fished many ways. If gamefish are shallow, drifting them beneath a cork in 4-10 feet of water can be very effective. Drift fishing without a float or anchoring over structure, however, are the top methods. Rig the shad on a #4/0-2 hook attached to an 18-36 inch leader onto your fishing line. Tie the leader to a barrel swivel and thread an egg sinker like the top customer rated Bass Pro Shops Egg Sinker or bullet fishing sinker onto the main line above that — usually one-half to 1 1/2-ounces is about right. Position this rig so that it's either a few feet off the bottom or just above where you've located fish on the depth finder. Stripers, catfish and the occasional largemouth bass will do the rest. | 5,536 | 6,524 |
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| Drift fishing without a float or anchoring over structure, however, are the top methods. Rig the shad on a #4/0-2 hook attached to an 18-36 inch leader onto your fishing line. Tie the leader to a barrel swivel and thread an egg sinker like the top customer rated Bass Pro Shops Egg Sinker or bullet fishing sinker onto the main line above that — usually one-half to 1 1/2-ounces is about right. Position this rig so that it's either a few feet off the bottom or just above where you've located fish on the depth finder. Stripers, catfish and the occasional largemouth bass will do the rest. Tip: While live shad are tops for many gamefish, sometimes a dead shad, or several cut chunks of shad is the best offering for both stripers and catfish. Fish it on the bottom so the scent can waft out in the currents. Madtoms, also called stonecats, are great offerings for smallmouth in rivers. Fishing With Live Madtoms
In some parts of the country they’re called “stonecats.” | 5,933 | 6,904 |
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| Tip: While live shad are tops for many gamefish, sometimes a dead shad, or several cut chunks of shad is the best offering for both stripers and catfish. Fish it on the bottom so the scent can waft out in the currents. Madtoms, also called stonecats, are great offerings for smallmouth in rivers. Fishing With Live Madtoms
In some parts of the country they’re called “stonecats.” But whatever the name, these small catfish can tempt any good-sized gamefish. They're especially effective on smallmouths in rivers. A few bait shops sell them, but unlike minnows, for the most part you'll have to catch your own. Find riffly areas in rocky rivers and streams and search for them by slowly lifting up rocks. You can either scoop them up with a small fishing ne t or place a milk carton painted black inside next to the rock and they'll usually swim into it. | 6,524 | 7,378 |
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| But whatever the name, these small catfish can tempt any good-sized gamefish. They're especially effective on smallmouths in rivers. A few bait shops sell them, but unlike minnows, for the most part you'll have to catch your own. Find riffly areas in rocky rivers and streams and search for them by slowly lifting up rocks. You can either scoop them up with a small fishing ne t or place a milk carton painted black inside next to the rock and they'll usually swim into it. Frabill minnow bucket
You shouldn’t anticipate finding a madtom beneath every rock. They're not particularly abundant. But if you turn over enough stones, you'll catch a sufficient number for a day's fishing. The baits are hardy and can often last through catching several fish before you need to replace them. Better still, they are not attractive to small fish so almost every bite you get will be from a good-sized bronzeback. | 6,905 | 7,808 |
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| Frabill minnow bucket
You shouldn’t anticipate finding a madtom beneath every rock. They're not particularly abundant. But if you turn over enough stones, you'll catch a sufficient number for a day's fishing. The baits are hardy and can often last through catching several fish before you need to replace them. Better still, they are not attractive to small fish so almost every bite you get will be from a good-sized bronzeback. How to Fish Madtoms
Before grabbing your first madtom to bait up, a note of caution is in order. These catfish have a mild poison in the spines on the top and sides. Be careful when you handle them so you don't get jabbed. Keep the baits in a minnow bucket or plastic foam cooler and hook them through both lips on a size 1 or 2 hook. Since they head for the bottom, no weight is needed. | 7,378 | 8,196 |
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| How to Fish Madtoms
Before grabbing your first madtom to bait up, a note of caution is in order. These catfish have a mild poison in the spines on the top and sides. Be careful when you handle them so you don't get jabbed. Keep the baits in a minnow bucket or plastic foam cooler and hook them through both lips on a size 1 or 2 hook. Since they head for the bottom, no weight is needed. Cast up and across and allow the tom to dive and drift with the current. When it crawls under a rock, tug it free. If no strike comes, reel in and repeat. When a fish takes, let it run several seconds, reel up any slack and set the hook hard. Tip: | 7,808 | 8,444 |
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| Cast up and across and allow the tom to dive and drift with the current. When it crawls under a rock, tug it free. If no strike comes, reel in and repeat. When a fish takes, let it run several seconds, reel up any slack and set the hook hard. Tip: Top places to fish madtoms include deep pools, undercut banks near shore, heads of deep runs, and swirling eddies beneath rapids. Also try undercut banks, limestone ledges, and logjams near shore. Hellgrammites, found in rocky rivers and
streams, are good for a number of species,
including bass, catfish and trout. Fishing With Live Hellgrammites
These ornery-looking critters are the larval forms of the Dobson fly. Measuring 1-3 inches, they're found in rocky rivers and streams and are terrific baits for smallmouth, largemouth, spotted bass, panfish, catfish and trout. | 8,197 | 9,019 |
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| Top places to fish madtoms include deep pools, undercut banks near shore, heads of deep runs, and swirling eddies beneath rapids. Also try undercut banks, limestone ledges, and logjams near shore. Hellgrammites, found in rocky rivers and
streams, are good for a number of species,
including bass, catfish and trout. Fishing With Live Hellgrammites
These ornery-looking critters are the larval forms of the Dobson fly. Measuring 1-3 inches, they're found in rocky rivers and streams and are terrific baits for smallmouth, largemouth, spotted bass, panfish, catfish and trout. Use one to two-inchers for trout and panfish, bigger ones for bass. These baits can be captured around the same rocky, riffly areas in streams and rivers where you find madtoms. Lift rocks and scoop them up with a small dip net, or have one person spread a seine out while another lifts rocks upstream, loosening the baits so they drift down into the mesh. Store hellgrammites in a container with leaves, sticks and a small amount of water. They'll stay lively for days like this if kept cool. | 8,445 | 9,513 |
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Fishing With Live Minnows
How to Fish Minnows
Fishing With Live Shad
How to Fish Shad
Fishing With Live Madtoms
How to Fish Madtoms
Fishing With Live Hellgrammites
How to Fish Hellgrammites
Fishing With Live Crayfish
How to Fish Crayfish
Panfish Live Bait Picks
| Use one to two-inchers for trout and panfish, bigger ones for bass. These baits can be captured around the same rocky, riffly areas in streams and rivers where you find madtoms. Lift rocks and scoop them up with a small dip net, or have one person spread a seine out while another lifts rocks upstream, loosening the baits so they drift down into the mesh. Store hellgrammites in a container with leaves, sticks and a small amount of water. They'll stay lively for days like this if kept cool. Bass Pro Fishing Float
How to Fish Hellgrammites
Use size 2 to 6 fine wire hooks and thread the point beneath the "collar" on the insect's back then out the other side. Add one or two small split shot for weight. Try fishing with and without a fishing float, to see which works best. If the current is slow or the water low, a bobber helps. Otherwise, simply cast the bait out and let it drift naturally. | 9,020 | 9,918 |
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Fishing With Live Minnows
How to Fish Minnows
Fishing With Live Shad
How to Fish Shad
Fishing With Live Madtoms
How to Fish Madtoms
Fishing With Live Hellgrammites
How to Fish Hellgrammites
Fishing With Live Crayfish
How to Fish Crayfish
Panfish Live Bait Picks
| Bass Pro Fishing Float
How to Fish Hellgrammites
Use size 2 to 6 fine wire hooks and thread the point beneath the "collar" on the insect's back then out the other side. Add one or two small split shot for weight. Try fishing with and without a fishing float, to see which works best. If the current is slow or the water low, a bobber helps. Otherwise, simply cast the bait out and let it drift naturally. Tip: Like all insects, hellgrammites have three pairs of legs. They also have two | 9,513 | 10,000 |
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Finding the Right Fish Finder
How Marine Sonar Works
Power (Wattage) of a Sonar Unit
Fish Finder Screen's Pixels
The Fish Finder Transducer
Side Scan Technology
Fish Finder Display Screens
Choosing Options: Temperature, Speed and Distance
Choose a Portable or Fixed Fish Finder
The GPS Option
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Finding the Right Fish Finder
Modern fishfinders are capable of providing far more information than sonar units of yesteryear. The game of fishing has embraced technology full-steam, turning the art of finding and catching fish into a modern-day science. Bells and whistles have replaced the "that spot looks good" mentality, with the fish finder leading the way in terms of functionality and definite angler advantage. These powerful tools allow a fisherman the resources to check depth, structure, fish locations, speed and temperature. Not only that, but marking productive waypoints and adding safety to your outing is a breeze with GPS technology. Follow this guide and find out what the terms mean, and what a fishfinder can ultimately do for you. How Marine Sonar Works
Sonar works by sending out an electronic impulse from the unit to the transducer. The transducer converts the impulse into a sound wave that is beamed through the water column. The sound wave will travel downward until it reaches the bottom structure, after which it will bounce back to the transducer. The sound wave will also travel through any objects found between the lake bottom and the surface of the water (fish or baitfish). | 0 | 1,258 |
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Finding the Right Fish Finder
How Marine Sonar Works
Power (Wattage) of a Sonar Unit
Fish Finder Screen's Pixels
The Fish Finder Transducer
Side Scan Technology
Fish Finder Display Screens
Choosing Options: Temperature, Speed and Distance
Choose a Portable or Fixed Fish Finder
The GPS Option
| Follow this guide and find out what the terms mean, and what a fishfinder can ultimately do for you. How Marine Sonar Works
Sonar works by sending out an electronic impulse from the unit to the transducer. The transducer converts the impulse into a sound wave that is beamed through the water column. The sound wave will travel downward until it reaches the bottom structure, after which it will bounce back to the transducer. The sound wave will also travel through any objects found between the lake bottom and the surface of the water (fish or baitfish). When the signal is received, the unit will then make its interpretations, finally showcasing the results on the screen. These results will include depth of bottom, any vegetation or structure found and any fish or baitfish that were located under the boat at the time of the reading. Power (Wattage) of a Sonar Unit
The power of a sonar unit is described in Watts. The term "peak to peak" is used to describe the overall output power of the transmitter. When dealing with fishfinders, the higher the wattage, the more efficient and powerful the overall unit will be. | 701 | 1,825 |
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Finding the Right Fish Finder
How Marine Sonar Works
Power (Wattage) of a Sonar Unit
Fish Finder Screen's Pixels
The Fish Finder Transducer
Side Scan Technology
Fish Finder Display Screens
Choosing Options: Temperature, Speed and Distance
Choose a Portable or Fixed Fish Finder
The GPS Option
| When the signal is received, the unit will then make its interpretations, finally showcasing the results on the screen. These results will include depth of bottom, any vegetation or structure found and any fish or baitfish that were located under the boat at the time of the reading. Power (Wattage) of a Sonar Unit
The power of a sonar unit is described in Watts. The term "peak to peak" is used to describe the overall output power of the transmitter. When dealing with fishfinders, the higher the wattage, the more efficient and powerful the overall unit will be. Low wattage will ultimately bring you slow readouts, meaning a delayed reaction for a reading of a spot you have already traveled over. The bare minimum peak-to-peak power would be 800 Watts, although 3000 plus Watts or more is certainly recommended for most anglers. One key point to remember: the shallower the water you fish, the less power you will need. For those that fish deep water (such as the Great Lakes or saltwater) it is best to choose the most powerful unit that your wallet will allow. | 1,259 | 2,327 |
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Finding the Right Fish Finder
How Marine Sonar Works
Power (Wattage) of a Sonar Unit
Fish Finder Screen's Pixels
The Fish Finder Transducer
Side Scan Technology
Fish Finder Display Screens
Choosing Options: Temperature, Speed and Distance
Choose a Portable or Fixed Fish Finder
The GPS Option
| Low wattage will ultimately bring you slow readouts, meaning a delayed reaction for a reading of a spot you have already traveled over. The bare minimum peak-to-peak power would be 800 Watts, although 3000 plus Watts or more is certainly recommended for most anglers. One key point to remember: the shallower the water you fish, the less power you will need. For those that fish deep water (such as the Great Lakes or saltwater) it is best to choose the most powerful unit that your wallet will allow. Fish Finder Screen's Pixels
The number of pixels that a fish finder screen is made up of is a very important step in deciphering the quality and performance of the unit. Simply put, a pixel is a dot. The display screen is made up of a series of many dots, which in turn produce the "picture" or read out. The more pixels present on a screen, the better the picture will appear. ( As the pixel count goes down, the more "blocky" or less distinguishable the screen read out will appear.) | 1,826 | 2,812 |
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Finding the Right Fish Finder
How Marine Sonar Works
Power (Wattage) of a Sonar Unit
Fish Finder Screen's Pixels
The Fish Finder Transducer
Side Scan Technology
Fish Finder Display Screens
Choosing Options: Temperature, Speed and Distance
Choose a Portable or Fixed Fish Finder
The GPS Option
| Fish Finder Screen's Pixels
The number of pixels that a fish finder screen is made up of is a very important step in deciphering the quality and performance of the unit. Simply put, a pixel is a dot. The display screen is made up of a series of many dots, which in turn produce the "picture" or read out. The more pixels present on a screen, the better the picture will appear. ( As the pixel count goes down, the more "blocky" or less distinguishable the screen read out will appear.) Color display makes fish and structure literally pop out in different hues on color displays, which makes for easier interpretation, identification and separation from the surrounding enviroment. 240V x 160H pixels is the bare minimum when it comes to choosing a fish finder. Anything less, and it will resemble an outdated video game. Again, the more money you are willing to spend, the better the product you can purchase. 240 x 240 pixels would be a great starting point (and a minimum in my books), but certainly move higher if you are able to. | 2,327 | 3,362 |
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Finding the Right Fish Finder
How Marine Sonar Works
Power (Wattage) of a Sonar Unit
Fish Finder Screen's Pixels
The Fish Finder Transducer
Side Scan Technology
Fish Finder Display Screens
Choosing Options: Temperature, Speed and Distance
Choose a Portable or Fixed Fish Finder
The GPS Option
| Color display makes fish and structure literally pop out in different hues on color displays, which makes for easier interpretation, identification and separation from the surrounding enviroment. 240V x 160H pixels is the bare minimum when it comes to choosing a fish finder. Anything less, and it will resemble an outdated video game. Again, the more money you are willing to spend, the better the product you can purchase. 240 x 240 pixels would be a great starting point (and a minimum in my books), but certainly move higher if you are able to. The bigger the numbers = improved viewing. You won't regret it in the long run. The Fish Finder Transducer
The transducer is the part that sends out sound waves in order to see what is below the surface of the water. When dealing with transducers, the most important aspect is cone angle. In layman's terms, the cone refers to how wide of a beam is sent out from the bottom of your boat. ( | 2,812 | 3,752 |
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Finding the Right Fish Finder
How Marine Sonar Works
Power (Wattage) of a Sonar Unit
Fish Finder Screen's Pixels
The Fish Finder Transducer
Side Scan Technology
Fish Finder Display Screens
Choosing Options: Temperature, Speed and Distance
Choose a Portable or Fixed Fish Finder
The GPS Option
| The bigger the numbers = improved viewing. You won't regret it in the long run. The Fish Finder Transducer
The transducer is the part that sends out sound waves in order to see what is below the surface of the water. When dealing with transducers, the most important aspect is cone angle. In layman's terms, the cone refers to how wide of a beam is sent out from the bottom of your boat. ( It starts out narrow at the transducer and widens as it gets deeper.) The wider the degree on the cone, the larger the view of what lies beneath. As you move deeper, the coverage will widen and vice versa. Keep in mind that as cone angles widen, sensitivity begins to diminish in very deep water. Transducer cones can be purchased in ranges from 9-degrees upwards of 60-degrees, with most units falling somewhere between 16 and 20-degrees. | 3,363 | 4,191 |
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Finding the Right Fish Finder
How Marine Sonar Works
Power (Wattage) of a Sonar Unit
Fish Finder Screen's Pixels
The Fish Finder Transducer
Side Scan Technology
Fish Finder Display Screens
Choosing Options: Temperature, Speed and Distance
Choose a Portable or Fixed Fish Finder
The GPS Option
| It starts out narrow at the transducer and widens as it gets deeper.) The wider the degree on the cone, the larger the view of what lies beneath. As you move deeper, the coverage will widen and vice versa. Keep in mind that as cone angles widen, sensitivity begins to diminish in very deep water. Transducer cones can be purchased in ranges from 9-degrees upwards of 60-degrees, with most units falling somewhere between 16 and 20-degrees. A cone of 20-degrees is a perfect starting point for anglers fishing a variety of water depths. Many dual frequency transducers will come with both 20 and 60 degree cones. Frequencies also come into play with transducers. Most will come with either 50, 83, 192 or 200 kHz frequencies, all in direct relation to the cone angle. The higher frequencies (192 and 200 kHz) work best in shallow water, while the low 50 kHz transducers work best for deep water applications. | 3,752 | 4,659 |
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Finding the Right Fish Finder
How Marine Sonar Works
Power (Wattage) of a Sonar Unit
Fish Finder Screen's Pixels
The Fish Finder Transducer
Side Scan Technology
Fish Finder Display Screens
Choosing Options: Temperature, Speed and Distance
Choose a Portable or Fixed Fish Finder
The GPS Option
| A cone of 20-degrees is a perfect starting point for anglers fishing a variety of water depths. Many dual frequency transducers will come with both 20 and 60 degree cones. Frequencies also come into play with transducers. Most will come with either 50, 83, 192 or 200 kHz frequencies, all in direct relation to the cone angle. The higher frequencies (192 and 200 kHz) work best in shallow water, while the low 50 kHz transducers work best for deep water applications. Another interesting aspect of transducers is the ability to have more than one cone transmitting from the same starting point. In other words, the standard transducer will have a single beam. Moving up the scale, you can then progress to a dual beam, triple beam, side beam and so forth. What each of these does is cover more water — a very efficient option to have when scouring the lake for fish. Some models will come standard with these accessories, while others will require an upgrade. | 4,192 | 5,151 |
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Finding the Right Fish Finder
How Marine Sonar Works
Power (Wattage) of a Sonar Unit
Fish Finder Screen's Pixels
The Fish Finder Transducer
Side Scan Technology
Fish Finder Display Screens
Choosing Options: Temperature, Speed and Distance
Choose a Portable or Fixed Fish Finder
The GPS Option
| Another interesting aspect of transducers is the ability to have more than one cone transmitting from the same starting point. In other words, the standard transducer will have a single beam. Moving up the scale, you can then progress to a dual beam, triple beam, side beam and so forth. What each of these does is cover more water — a very efficient option to have when scouring the lake for fish. Some models will come standard with these accessories, while others will require an upgrade. Again, cost will come into effect for these pricier, but significant advantages. Dual beams are far superior to single beams if your main playing area is relatively shallow water, as they will cover more of the water effectively. Side Scan Technology
A transducer is responsible for sending and receiving the sound waves that are used to create onscreen data. Side scan technology is a revolutionary design that can allow an angler to see what is to the side of the boat, all from a bird's eye view on the screen. These amazingly clear, picture-like images will showcase every nook and cranny to the left and right of your craft (240 feet each!), | 4,659 | 5,799 |
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Finding the Right Fish Finder
How Marine Sonar Works
Power (Wattage) of a Sonar Unit
Fish Finder Screen's Pixels
The Fish Finder Transducer
Side Scan Technology
Fish Finder Display Screens
Choosing Options: Temperature, Speed and Distance
Choose a Portable or Fixed Fish Finder
The GPS Option
| Again, cost will come into effect for these pricier, but significant advantages. Dual beams are far superior to single beams if your main playing area is relatively shallow water, as they will cover more of the water effectively. Side Scan Technology
A transducer is responsible for sending and receiving the sound waves that are used to create onscreen data. Side scan technology is a revolutionary design that can allow an angler to see what is to the side of the boat, all from a bird's eye view on the screen. These amazingly clear, picture-like images will showcase every nook and cranny to the left and right of your craft (240 feet each!), saving you hours of spent time in comparison to working over the same area with a regular downward transducer beam. This function will cut through murky water with ease, showing you rock piles, humps, and schooling fish you would never have known were there. For tournament anglers or serious fishermen, a side scan is a definite luxury that can up the catch quota, and learning curve, considerably. Fish Finder Display Screens
Color displays can be found everywhere on the electronics market, and for good reason. Color will allow you a greater screen definition, making fish and structure literally "pop out" in different hues, which makes for easier interpretation and identification. | 5,152 | 6,487 |
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Finding the Right Fish Finder
How Marine Sonar Works
Power (Wattage) of a Sonar Unit
Fish Finder Screen's Pixels
The Fish Finder Transducer
Side Scan Technology
Fish Finder Display Screens
Choosing Options: Temperature, Speed and Distance
Choose a Portable or Fixed Fish Finder
The GPS Option
| saving you hours of spent time in comparison to working over the same area with a regular downward transducer beam. This function will cut through murky water with ease, showing you rock piles, humps, and schooling fish you would never have known were there. For tournament anglers or serious fishermen, a side scan is a definite luxury that can up the catch quota, and learning curve, considerably. Fish Finder Display Screens
Color displays can be found everywhere on the electronics market, and for good reason. Color will allow you a greater screen definition, making fish and structure literally "pop out" in different hues, which makes for easier interpretation and identification. I find color screens easier to see in bright light, and viewing them under dark or cloudy conditions makes them stand out positively brilliant. New to the market are HD (high definition) screens. These realistic units give the same quality and "pow" that your HDTV does for your home, giving you the best quality and highest realism possible. The maps look beyond life like! Yes, HD does come with a higher price tag, but, like high-speed internet and dial-up internet, there's just no comparison between regular color and HD. | 5,800 | 7,014 |
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Finding the Right Fish Finder
How Marine Sonar Works
Power (Wattage) of a Sonar Unit
Fish Finder Screen's Pixels
The Fish Finder Transducer
Side Scan Technology
Fish Finder Display Screens
Choosing Options: Temperature, Speed and Distance
Choose a Portable or Fixed Fish Finder
The GPS Option
| I find color screens easier to see in bright light, and viewing them under dark or cloudy conditions makes them stand out positively brilliant. New to the market are HD (high definition) screens. These realistic units give the same quality and "pow" that your HDTV does for your home, giving you the best quality and highest realism possible. The maps look beyond life like! Yes, HD does come with a higher price tag, but, like high-speed internet and dial-up internet, there's just no comparison between regular color and HD. Black-and-white displays still have a place in the fishfinder market, but for the difference in price, I definitely suggest going at least the route of color. Saying that, black and white is better than nothing, so if that's all your funds will allow at this time, then make the purchase. Screen size is another aspect of your fishfinder that should be given some thought. Generally, the lower-end units are always smaller in stature. This works well if it is to be used as a secondary unit or backup, but for your main electronics, always go with the largest size you can afford. | 6,488 | 7,595 |
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Finding the Right Fish Finder
How Marine Sonar Works
Power (Wattage) of a Sonar Unit
Fish Finder Screen's Pixels
The Fish Finder Transducer
Side Scan Technology
Fish Finder Display Screens
Choosing Options: Temperature, Speed and Distance
Choose a Portable or Fixed Fish Finder
The GPS Option
| Black-and-white displays still have a place in the fishfinder market, but for the difference in price, I definitely suggest going at least the route of color. Saying that, black and white is better than nothing, so if that's all your funds will allow at this time, then make the purchase. Screen size is another aspect of your fishfinder that should be given some thought. Generally, the lower-end units are always smaller in stature. This works well if it is to be used as a secondary unit or backup, but for your main electronics, always go with the largest size you can afford. A bigger screen equates to a greater viewing surface, meaning structure, digital readouts (depths, temperature, etc,) and chart plotting will be easier to see and recognize. The quality will be much better, also. A five-inch screen is a great starting point to consider. Choosing Options: Temperature, Speed and Distance
Although standard on many units on the market, some lower-end fishfinders will offer these add-ons as options. | 7,014 | 8,027 |
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Finding the Right Fish Finder
How Marine Sonar Works
Power (Wattage) of a Sonar Unit
Fish Finder Screen's Pixels
The Fish Finder Transducer
Side Scan Technology
Fish Finder Display Screens
Choosing Options: Temperature, Speed and Distance
Choose a Portable or Fixed Fish Finder
The GPS Option
| A bigger screen equates to a greater viewing surface, meaning structure, digital readouts (depths, temperature, etc,) and chart plotting will be easier to see and recognize. The quality will be much better, also. A five-inch screen is a great starting point to consider. Choosing Options: Temperature, Speed and Distance
Although standard on many units on the market, some lower-end fishfinders will offer these add-ons as options. All have a place and time, and most are a personal choice in relation to your particular style of fishing. For those that primarily troll, the speed and distance feature will certainly improve your creel count. ( You can tell the exact speed you were traveling when a fish strikes -- important stuff for those looking to duplicate their catch.) The same goes for drift fishing, especially when your targeted species is picky about how fast they will chase down a bait. Having a temperature gauge on board is extremely important in my books, for the sole fact of finding warmer water or helping you locate the preferred range for fish. | 7,596 | 8,661 |
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Finding the Right Fish Finder
How Marine Sonar Works
Power (Wattage) of a Sonar Unit
Fish Finder Screen's Pixels
The Fish Finder Transducer
Side Scan Technology
Fish Finder Display Screens
Choosing Options: Temperature, Speed and Distance
Choose a Portable or Fixed Fish Finder
The GPS Option
| All have a place and time, and most are a personal choice in relation to your particular style of fishing. For those that primarily troll, the speed and distance feature will certainly improve your creel count. ( You can tell the exact speed you were traveling when a fish strikes -- important stuff for those looking to duplicate their catch.) The same goes for drift fishing, especially when your targeted species is picky about how fast they will chase down a bait. Having a temperature gauge on board is extremely important in my books, for the sole fact of finding warmer water or helping you locate the preferred range for fish. This feature works wonders for me during early season crappie forays, especially when fish are up spawning in shallow water. It goes without saying that my temperature gauge helps me locate and key in on these fussy fish. Both options are mandatory in my eyes. Choose a Portable or Fixed Fish Finder
Many anglers prefer to mount their primary display in the console area and a secondary unit at the bow of their boat. Anglers have the option of purchasing a fish finder that will be affixed permanently to their craft, or one that can be taken in and out of the boat with ease. | 8,028 | 9,240 |
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Finding the Right Fish Finder
How Marine Sonar Works
Power (Wattage) of a Sonar Unit
Fish Finder Screen's Pixels
The Fish Finder Transducer
Side Scan Technology
Fish Finder Display Screens
Choosing Options: Temperature, Speed and Distance
Choose a Portable or Fixed Fish Finder
The GPS Option
| This feature works wonders for me during early season crappie forays, especially when fish are up spawning in shallow water. It goes without saying that my temperature gauge helps me locate and key in on these fussy fish. Both options are mandatory in my eyes. Choose a Portable or Fixed Fish Finder
Many anglers prefer to mount their primary display in the console area and a secondary unit at the bow of their boat. Anglers have the option of purchasing a fish finder that will be affixed permanently to their craft, or one that can be taken in and out of the boat with ease. For those that rent boats, ice fish or go on fly-in retreats, the portable option is one to look into. It can be used in a variety of situations, and the compact size and carrying case make travel a breeze. They will also perform as proficiently as the fixed models, with the only difference being their portability. Fixed fishfinders certainly get the nod for boat owners, as they can be mounted in the exact position they desire, with wires "hidden" underneath floor boards and bow. The transducer can also be attached to either the stern, trolling motor, or hull in order for it to be out of the way and securely held. ( | 8,662 | 9,864 |
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Finding the Right Fish Finder
How Marine Sonar Works
Power (Wattage) of a Sonar Unit
Fish Finder Screen's Pixels
The Fish Finder Transducer
Side Scan Technology
Fish Finder Display Screens
Choosing Options: Temperature, Speed and Distance
Choose a Portable or Fixed Fish Finder
The GPS Option
| For those that rent boats, ice fish or go on fly-in retreats, the portable option is one to look into. It can be used in a variety of situations, and the compact size and carrying case make travel a breeze. They will also perform as proficiently as the fixed models, with the only difference being their portability. Fixed fishfinders certainly get the nod for boat owners, as they can be mounted in the exact position they desire, with wires "hidden" underneath floor boards and bow. The transducer can also be attached to either the stern, trolling motor, or hull in order for it to be out of the way and securely held. ( Portable units often use a suction cup for attachment purposes.) The GPS Option
GPS, or Global Positioning Systems, use satellites in th | 9,240 | 10,000 |
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Fishing and the Color Game
The Eyes Have It: Fish See Color
Picking a Fishing Lure Color is Influenced by How it Reflects in Water
The Clearer the Water the Better Fish See
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Criteria for Choose a Lure Color Contrast
The Color Correlation With the Fish Predator to Prey Offering
Color Chart
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Fishing and the Color Game
The old adage states that fishing lures were designed to catch fishermen and not fish — and each of our tackle boxes certainly support this theory. Manufacturers continually cast lures at us in every shade under the sun, and being the tackle junkies that we are, falling hook, line and sinker is unquestionably inevitable. But the fundamental inquiry remains. Does color really make a difference to fish? The Eyes Have It: Fish See Color
A yellow-green color fishng lure is
a good choice for bass or walleye,
as it's within their peak color
vision. Most species of fish possess similar characteristics within their eyes much the same as humans. The retina contains two types of cells — rods and cones. Cones allow a fish to see color, and are the cells used for daytime vision. Once darkness falls, a fish will rely on their rod cells, which cannot differentiate color, but can sense light intensity, and are responsible for black, white and grey vision. | 0 | 1,025 |
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Fishing and the Color Game
The Eyes Have It: Fish See Color
Picking a Fishing Lure Color is Influenced by How it Reflects in Water
The Clearer the Water the Better Fish See
Bass Pro Shops Bass Teaser Tubes - CC Melon Slice
Criteria for Choose a Lure Color Contrast
The Color Correlation With the Fish Predator to Prey Offering
Color Chart
| Fish See Color
A yellow-green color fishng lure is
a good choice for bass or walleye,
as it's within their peak color
vision. Most species of fish possess similar characteristics within their eyes much the same as humans. The retina contains two types of cells — rods and cones. Cones allow a fish to see color, and are the cells used for daytime vision. Once darkness falls, a fish will rely on their rod cells, which cannot differentiate color, but can sense light intensity, and are responsible for black, white and grey vision. Dr. Keith Jones, Pure Fishing Research Director and a world renowned expert on fish behavior, provided this insight into color: "Different fish species differ considerably in what colors they can see, and hence what colors they see best. Fish like bass, bluegills, crappie, walleye, and perch are mostly limited to the spectral range of red-orange and yellow-green. They have very little if any color vision in the range of blue and violet. Their best color vision (i.e. the area where they have the best discrimination between fine differences in color hue) typically peaks in the range of red-orange, with a secondary peak in the yellow-green range. | 494 | 1,677 |
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Fishing and the Color Game
The Eyes Have It: Fish See Color
Picking a Fishing Lure Color is Influenced by How it Reflects in Water
The Clearer the Water the Better Fish See
Bass Pro Shops Bass Teaser Tubes - CC Melon Slice
Criteria for Choose a Lure Color Contrast
The Color Correlation With the Fish Predator to Prey Offering
Color Chart
| Dr. Keith Jones, Pure Fishing Research Director and a world renowned expert on fish behavior, provided this insight into color: "Different fish species differ considerably in what colors they can see, and hence what colors they see best. Fish like bass, bluegills, crappie, walleye, and perch are mostly limited to the spectral range of red-orange and yellow-green. They have very little if any color vision in the range of blue and violet. Their best color vision (i.e. the area where they have the best discrimination between fine differences in color hue) typically peaks in the range of red-orange, with a secondary peak in the yellow-green range. Fish like trout and carp have a broader range of color vision. Certainly bass use color vision more than do walleye. While both species have color vision, and see roughly the same color spectrum, because bass have a higher concentration of cone cells, they would rely on color vision more than walleye." Picking a Fishing Lure Color is Influenced by How it Reflects in Water
The color of a fishing lure is the result of the color of light it reflects. As this light penetrates the water column in wavelengths, colors begin to be absorbed as the depth increases. | 1,025 | 2,239 |
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Fishing and the Color Game
The Eyes Have It: Fish See Color
Picking a Fishing Lure Color is Influenced by How it Reflects in Water
The Clearer the Water the Better Fish See
Bass Pro Shops Bass Teaser Tubes - CC Melon Slice
Criteria for Choose a Lure Color Contrast
The Color Correlation With the Fish Predator to Prey Offering
Color Chart
| Fish like trout and carp have a broader range of color vision. Certainly bass use color vision more than do walleye. While both species have color vision, and see roughly the same color spectrum, because bass have a higher concentration of cone cells, they would rely on color vision more than walleye." Picking a Fishing Lure Color is Influenced by How it Reflects in Water
The color of a fishing lure is the result of the color of light it reflects. As this light penetrates the water column in wavelengths, colors begin to be absorbed as the depth increases. Red produces the longest wavelengths, followed in order by orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet. Those colors with the longest wavelength are absorbed first, meaning the hue fades and gradually appears black much quicker than all other colors. Warm colors are first to go, while cool colors hold on to their hue longest. Having a fishing lure color for every
situation will help increase your chances
of landing a big one. Light intensity also plays a big part in how a fish perceives the color of a lure. | 1,678 | 2,755 |
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Fishing and the Color Game
The Eyes Have It: Fish See Color
Picking a Fishing Lure Color is Influenced by How it Reflects in Water
The Clearer the Water the Better Fish See
Bass Pro Shops Bass Teaser Tubes - CC Melon Slice
Criteria for Choose a Lure Color Contrast
The Color Correlation With the Fish Predator to Prey Offering
Color Chart
| Red produces the longest wavelengths, followed in order by orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet. Those colors with the longest wavelength are absorbed first, meaning the hue fades and gradually appears black much quicker than all other colors. Warm colors are first to go, while cool colors hold on to their hue longest. Having a fishing lure color for every
situation will help increase your chances
of landing a big one. Light intensity also plays a big part in how a fish perceives the color of a lure. Fishing on a sunny day will allow light from the sky to penetrate much deeper through the water column than on a day with clouds, giving your colored lures a greater range of visibility and to much greater depths. Shiny lures such as silver and gold are less effective when cloud cover rolls in, and can become almost invisible without the sun shining, even in clear water. The reason for this is they reflect the grayness that is surrounding them, instead of the bright rays of the sun. Tossing dark colors during periods such as this will often work best, giving your lure the greatest contrast and silhouette. The Clearer the Water the Better Fish See
Bass Pro Shops XPS Lazer Eye Shallow
Crank - Fire Crawdad
Largemouth bass see colors very well to a depth of about 5 feet when water clarity is good. | 2,240 | 3,560 |
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Fishing and the Color Game
The Eyes Have It: Fish See Color
Picking a Fishing Lure Color is Influenced by How it Reflects in Water
The Clearer the Water the Better Fish See
Bass Pro Shops Bass Teaser Tubes - CC Melon Slice
Criteria for Choose a Lure Color Contrast
The Color Correlation With the Fish Predator to Prey Offering
Color Chart
| Fishing on a sunny day will allow light from the sky to penetrate much deeper through the water column than on a day with clouds, giving your colored lures a greater range of visibility and to much greater depths. Shiny lures such as silver and gold are less effective when cloud cover rolls in, and can become almost invisible without the sun shining, even in clear water. The reason for this is they reflect the grayness that is surrounding them, instead of the bright rays of the sun. Tossing dark colors during periods such as this will often work best, giving your lure the greatest contrast and silhouette. The Clearer the Water the Better Fish See
Bass Pro Shops XPS Lazer Eye Shallow
Crank - Fire Crawdad
Largemouth bass see colors very well to a depth of about 5 feet when water clarity is good. Since the majority of their prey resides in shallow water, duplicating or "matching the hatch" of the predominant baitfish (generally shades of silver, white or perch) can be advantageous. Once that same depth of water becomes stained and vision is restricted, a switch to brighter hues — chartreuse, red, orange — will often put the odds in your favor. Although all colors are absorbed quickly in this circumstance, orange lures like Bass Pro Shops XPS Lazer Eye Hard Baits Shallow Crank Fire Crawdad and red lures like the Bass Pro Shops Bass Teaser Tubes CC Melon Slice will still be most visible when underwater. Chartreuse is a close second. If the
Bass Pro Shops Bass Teaser Tubes - CC Melon Slice
water turns the color of chocolate milk, stick to dark colors. | 2,756 | 4,327 |
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Fishing and the Color Game
The Eyes Have It: Fish See Color
Picking a Fishing Lure Color is Influenced by How it Reflects in Water
The Clearer the Water the Better Fish See
Bass Pro Shops Bass Teaser Tubes - CC Melon Slice
Criteria for Choose a Lure Color Contrast
The Color Correlation With the Fish Predator to Prey Offering
Color Chart
| Since the majority of their prey resides in shallow water, duplicating or "matching the hatch" of the predominant baitfish (generally shades of silver, white or perch) can be advantageous. Once that same depth of water becomes stained and vision is restricted, a switch to brighter hues — chartreuse, red, orange — will often put the odds in your favor. Although all colors are absorbed quickly in this circumstance, orange lures like Bass Pro Shops XPS Lazer Eye Hard Baits Shallow Crank Fire Crawdad and red lures like the Bass Pro Shops Bass Teaser Tubes CC Melon Slice will still be most visible when underwater. Chartreuse is a close second. If the
Bass Pro Shops Bass Teaser Tubes - CC Melon Slice
water turns the color of chocolate milk, stick to dark colors. Criteria for Choose a Lure Color Contrast
The ability for a fish to see a lure has a lot to do with background color. If fishing a green-colored lure in thick vegetation or in algae-stained water, although it may appear natural, a fish may struggle to spot it. More often than not, we actually camouflage our baits without knowing it. A key in these situations is to choose a lure that contrasts against the background you are fishing. Two-toned lures are an excellent choice when faced with this dilemma. | 3,561 | 4,833 |
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Fishing and the Color Game
The Eyes Have It: Fish See Color
Picking a Fishing Lure Color is Influenced by How it Reflects in Water
The Clearer the Water the Better Fish See
Bass Pro Shops Bass Teaser Tubes - CC Melon Slice
Criteria for Choose a Lure Color Contrast
The Color Correlation With the Fish Predator to Prey Offering
Color Chart
| Criteria for Choose a Lure Color Contrast
The ability for a fish to see a lure has a lot to do with background color. If fishing a green-colored lure in thick vegetation or in algae-stained water, although it may appear natural, a fish may struggle to spot it. More often than not, we actually camouflage our baits without knowing it. A key in these situations is to choose a lure that contrasts against the background you are fishing. Two-toned lures are an excellent choice when faced with this dilemma. The Color Correlation With the Fish Predator to Prey Offering
Fish will actively search out their preferred prey, relying on recognition of body shape/profile and color to hunt them down. Fish are highly intuitive creatures. They know what they want to eat, and oftentimes, will actively search out a preferred prey, all the while bypassing less favorable items on the menu. Walleye feeding on perch or smallmouth bass on crayfish are tuned in to the nuances of that specific prey and rely on the recognition of body shape/profile and color to hunt each morsel down. "One way fish use color vision is in recognizing specific visual patterns," Jones said. " | 4,327 | 5,490 |
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Fishing and the Color Game
The Eyes Have It: Fish See Color
Picking a Fishing Lure Color is Influenced by How it Reflects in Water
The Clearer the Water the Better Fish See
Bass Pro Shops Bass Teaser Tubes - CC Melon Slice
Criteria for Choose a Lure Color Contrast
The Color Correlation With the Fish Predator to Prey Offering
Color Chart
| The Color Correlation With the Fish Predator to Prey Offering
Fish will actively search out their preferred prey, relying on recognition of body shape/profile and color to hunt them down. Fish are highly intuitive creatures. They know what they want to eat, and oftentimes, will actively search out a preferred prey, all the while bypassing less favorable items on the menu. Walleye feeding on perch or smallmouth bass on crayfish are tuned in to the nuances of that specific prey and rely on the recognition of body shape/profile and color to hunt each morsel down. "One way fish use color vision is in recognizing specific visual patterns," Jones said. " As a fish grows, it gradually accumulates distinct mental images of objects that are important to its survival. Color, or rather color patterns, play a big role in fashioning those mental images, helping to separate one image from another. That is huge when it comes to discerning one prey species from another or avoiding specific predators, since the appropriate behavioral response is highly dependent on what the prey or predator is." Matching the hatch is a term originating from fly fishing circles and is an important consideration when discussing color. It only makes sense that by offering a sportfish a lure that mimics the exact colorations of their desired target, that the end result will be that of a positive one. | 4,833 | 6,219 |
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Fishing and the Color Game
The Eyes Have It: Fish See Color
Picking a Fishing Lure Color is Influenced by How it Reflects in Water
The Clearer the Water the Better Fish See
Bass Pro Shops Bass Teaser Tubes - CC Melon Slice
Criteria for Choose a Lure Color Contrast
The Color Correlation With the Fish Predator to Prey Offering
Color Chart
| As a fish grows, it gradually accumulates distinct mental images of objects that are important to its survival. Color, or rather color patterns, play a big role in fashioning those mental images, helping to separate one image from another. That is huge when it comes to discerning one prey species from another or avoiding specific predators, since the appropriate behavioral response is highly dependent on what the prey or predator is." Matching the hatch is a term originating from fly fishing circles and is an important consideration when discussing color. It only makes sense that by offering a sportfish a lure that mimics the exact colorations of their desired target, that the end result will be that of a positive one. Working clear water is also a time to experiment with natural colors, and as mentioned earlier, those that contrast the background surroundings. Clear water allows a fish to inspect a bait more closely, and as opposed to murky water and reactionary strikes, the more time a fish can give your lure the once over is the more reason to make it appear as lifelike as possible. Color Chart
Water
Lure Color
Clear Water
Natural colors — white, shiny, watermelon, green, pumpkin, browns, baitfish and crawfish
Cloudy, Murky Water
Dark or fluorescent colors
Stained Water
Bright colors — red, orange and chartreuse
Thick vegetation, algae-colored water
2-toned colored lures; no green-colors
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Buying Guide: Picking the Best Spinning Reel
The Parts of a Spinning Reel
Spinning Reel Body & Weight
Pick the Correct Spinning Reel Size
Understand the Reel Gear Ratio
Consider the Drag System on a Spinning Reel
Know About the Ball Bearings in a Spinning Reel
Spools on a Spinning Reel Are Important
Anti-Reverse Handles on a Fishing Reel
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Buying Guide: Picking the Best Spinning Reel
For many anglers, fishing with spinning reels have surpassed baitcaster reels as the fishing reel of choice, probably because spinning reels are easy to use and don't have the learning curve of casting reels. Also, for light-line applications and finesse techniques, spinning reels reign supreme in terms of performance and ease of use. Choosing the best spinning reel for your needs, however, can often be challenging if you're unfamiliar with how a spinning reel operates and the terms used to discuss reel performance. Take a read through the following guide to pick up some helpful hints for choosing the perfect spinning reel. The Parts of a Spinning Reel
Many anglers refer to spinning reels as open-face reels. Another unique feature of a spinning reel is that it is mounted to the underside of a fishing rod. Spinning reels are great fishing reels for beginning anglers because of their easy use and due to their design, they are less likely to get tangles in the fishing line. This reel type has eight main parts, they are: | 0 | 1,139 |
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Buying Guide: Picking the Best Spinning Reel
The Parts of a Spinning Reel
Spinning Reel Body & Weight
Pick the Correct Spinning Reel Size
Understand the Reel Gear Ratio
Consider the Drag System on a Spinning Reel
Know About the Ball Bearings in a Spinning Reel
Spools on a Spinning Reel Are Important
Anti-Reverse Handles on a Fishing Reel
| Take a read through the following guide to pick up some helpful hints for choosing the perfect spinning reel. The Parts of a Spinning Reel
Many anglers refer to spinning reels as open-face reels. Another unique feature of a spinning reel is that it is mounted to the underside of a fishing rod. Spinning reels are great fishing reels for beginning anglers because of their easy use and due to their design, they are less likely to get tangles in the fishing line. This reel type has eight main parts, they are: The reel foot, reel handle, reel body, anti-reverse switch, the bail, line spool, spool release and drag adjustment and line roller. Spinning Reel Body & Weight
Reel bodies (often referred as the "housing") can be made of graphite or aluminum, or sometimes a combination of both. Aluminum housing is stronger than graphite and exhibits less flex; however, graphite is lighter. Deciding whether strength or weight is more important is ultimately a personal choice. | 629 | 1,603 |
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Buying Guide: Picking the Best Spinning Reel
The Parts of a Spinning Reel
Spinning Reel Body & Weight
Pick the Correct Spinning Reel Size
Understand the Reel Gear Ratio
Consider the Drag System on a Spinning Reel
Know About the Ball Bearings in a Spinning Reel
Spools on a Spinning Reel Are Important
Anti-Reverse Handles on a Fishing Reel
| The reel foot, reel handle, reel body, anti-reverse switch, the bail, line spool, spool release and drag adjustment and line roller. Spinning Reel Body & Weight
Reel bodies (often referred as the "housing") can be made of graphite or aluminum, or sometimes a combination of both. Aluminum housing is stronger than graphite and exhibits less flex; however, graphite is lighter. Deciding whether strength or weight is more important is ultimately a personal choice. The highest quality freshwater reels tend have aluminum bodies; however, if your chosen playing field is saltwater, graphite is the way to go due to its corrosion-resistant qualities. Bass Pro Shops MegaCast Spinning Reel - MCT10
Another factor to look for is a solidly constructed reel body. There should be no loose or flimsy parts, and all moving parts should be smooth in performance and have no back play whatsoever. Also, spinning reels have more parts than casting reels. | 1,140 | 2,083 |
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Buying Guide: Picking the Best Spinning Reel
The Parts of a Spinning Reel
Spinning Reel Body & Weight
Pick the Correct Spinning Reel Size
Understand the Reel Gear Ratio
Consider the Drag System on a Spinning Reel
Know About the Ball Bearings in a Spinning Reel
Spools on a Spinning Reel Are Important
Anti-Reverse Handles on a Fishing Reel
| The highest quality freshwater reels tend have aluminum bodies; however, if your chosen playing field is saltwater, graphite is the way to go due to its corrosion-resistant qualities. Bass Pro Shops MegaCast Spinning Reel - MCT10
Another factor to look for is a solidly constructed reel body. There should be no loose or flimsy parts, and all moving parts should be smooth in performance and have no back play whatsoever. Also, spinning reels have more parts than casting reels. Choosing a reel with fewer parts can reduce the chances of mechanical breakdown. Weight is another key factor when deciding on a reel for one simple reason — fatigue. Less strain is put on the wrist and forearm when dealing with a lighter reel, and for those that spend a great deal of time on the water, this can be even more important in terms of joint stress and fatigue. Most reels will give weight in ounces. Make weight a consideration when shopping for a spinning reel, and when comparing reel weights online, be sure you're comparing similar sized reels. | 1,604 | 2,646 |
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Buying Guide: Picking the Best Spinning Reel
The Parts of a Spinning Reel
Spinning Reel Body & Weight
Pick the Correct Spinning Reel Size
Understand the Reel Gear Ratio
Consider the Drag System on a Spinning Reel
Know About the Ball Bearings in a Spinning Reel
Spools on a Spinning Reel Are Important
Anti-Reverse Handles on a Fishing Reel
| Choosing a reel with fewer parts can reduce the chances of mechanical breakdown. Weight is another key factor when deciding on a reel for one simple reason — fatigue. Less strain is put on the wrist and forearm when dealing with a lighter reel, and for those that spend a great deal of time on the water, this can be even more important in terms of joint stress and fatigue. Most reels will give weight in ounces. Make weight a consideration when shopping for a spinning reel, and when comparing reel weights online, be sure you're comparing similar sized reels. Pick the Correct Spinning Reel Size
Choosing the correct reel size is as easy as determining the size fishing line you intend to use most often. The lighter the line you intend to use, the smaller the reel you should purchase. Ten-pound test line should be the highest strength and diameter used on a spinning reel. ( This is not applicable for saltwater fishing or heavy trolling scenarios.) For example, if you primarily jig for smallmouth bass and walleye, 8-pound test fishing line would probably be your average line strength. | 2,084 | 3,177 |
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Buying Guide: Picking the Best Spinning Reel
The Parts of a Spinning Reel
Spinning Reel Body & Weight
Pick the Correct Spinning Reel Size
Understand the Reel Gear Ratio
Consider the Drag System on a Spinning Reel
Know About the Ball Bearings in a Spinning Reel
Spools on a Spinning Reel Are Important
Anti-Reverse Handles on a Fishing Reel
| Pick the Correct Spinning Reel Size
Choosing the correct reel size is as easy as determining the size fishing line you intend to use most often. The lighter the line you intend to use, the smaller the reel you should purchase. Ten-pound test line should be the highest strength and diameter used on a spinning reel. ( This is not applicable for saltwater fishing or heavy trolling scenarios.) For example, if you primarily jig for smallmouth bass and walleye, 8-pound test fishing line would probably be your average line strength. Therefore, choosing a medium-size reel rated for 6, 8 and 10-pound line would be your best selection. To make sure that the reel you're buying is rated for the pound-test line you intend to use, check the line capacity information found on the spool of the reel, or, if shopping online, in the product chart. The chart typically displays the middle line capacity, so if it says "6 LB/90 YDS," the reel is also well suited for 4 and 8 pound line. Understand the Reel Gear Ratio
Fishing reels come in all sizes; make sure you choose a reel that matches the line size you intend to use most often. | 2,646 | 3,773 |
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Buying Guide: Picking the Best Spinning Reel
The Parts of a Spinning Reel
Spinning Reel Body & Weight
Pick the Correct Spinning Reel Size
Understand the Reel Gear Ratio
Consider the Drag System on a Spinning Reel
Know About the Ball Bearings in a Spinning Reel
Spools on a Spinning Reel Are Important
Anti-Reverse Handles on a Fishing Reel
| Therefore, choosing a medium-size reel rated for 6, 8 and 10-pound line would be your best selection. To make sure that the reel you're buying is rated for the pound-test line you intend to use, check the line capacity information found on the spool of the reel, or, if shopping online, in the product chart. The chart typically displays the middle line capacity, so if it says "6 LB/90 YDS," the reel is also well suited for 4 and 8 pound line. Understand the Reel Gear Ratio
Fishing reels come in all sizes; make sure you choose a reel that matches the line size you intend to use most often. Unlike casting reels, which have a rotating spool, the spool on a spinning reel is fixed, and a bail wraps the line onto the spool as you turn the handle. So when discussing spinning reels, gear ratio refers to the number of times the bail rotates around the spool with a single turn of the reel handle. For example, on a reel with a 4:1 gear ratio, the bail rotates around the spool four times for every one single turn of the handle. A 4:1 gear ratio is considered a slow-speed reel because a relatively small amount of line is "picked up" during the cranking process (four wraps of line around the spool with each crank). The benefit is that these reels provide more torque for reeling in large fish. | 3,178 | 4,477 |
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Buying Guide: Picking the Best Spinning Reel
The Parts of a Spinning Reel
Spinning Reel Body & Weight
Pick the Correct Spinning Reel Size
Understand the Reel Gear Ratio
Consider the Drag System on a Spinning Reel
Know About the Ball Bearings in a Spinning Reel
Spools on a Spinning Reel Are Important
Anti-Reverse Handles on a Fishing Reel
| Unlike casting reels, which have a rotating spool, the spool on a spinning reel is fixed, and a bail wraps the line onto the spool as you turn the handle. So when discussing spinning reels, gear ratio refers to the number of times the bail rotates around the spool with a single turn of the reel handle. For example, on a reel with a 4:1 gear ratio, the bail rotates around the spool four times for every one single turn of the handle. A 4:1 gear ratio is considered a slow-speed reel because a relatively small amount of line is "picked up" during the cranking process (four wraps of line around the spool with each crank). The benefit is that these reels provide more torque for reeling in large fish. A 6:1 ratio is considered a high-speed retrieve. A high, low or medium speed retrieve should be determined by the style of fishing you intend to do. If you can only choose one spinning reel, go for a medium speed model (5:1). However, if you can afford more than one reel, adding a high-speed and low-speed reel to your arsenal will allow you to best cover all situations. "Line recovery" is a measurement in inches that's generally given for spinning reels. | 3,773 | 4,936 |
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Buying Guide: Picking the Best Spinning Reel
The Parts of a Spinning Reel
Spinning Reel Body & Weight
Pick the Correct Spinning Reel Size
Understand the Reel Gear Ratio
Consider the Drag System on a Spinning Reel
Know About the Ball Bearings in a Spinning Reel
Spools on a Spinning Reel Are Important
Anti-Reverse Handles on a Fishing Reel
| A 6:1 ratio is considered a high-speed retrieve. A high, low or medium speed retrieve should be determined by the style of fishing you intend to do. If you can only choose one spinning reel, go for a medium speed model (5:1). However, if you can afford more than one reel, adding a high-speed and low-speed reel to your arsenal will allow you to best cover all situations. "Line recovery" is a measurement in inches that's generally given for spinning reels. This measurement simply states the length of line that is wound onto the spool for each turn of the handle. Consider the Drag System on a Spinning Reel
The drag system on a spinning reel is another important aspect to consider. The drag is responsible for applying pressure to a hooked fish, and letting out line during the fight. Without a smooth, high-quality drag the risk of broken lines and lost fish is a high probability. Always ensure that the reel you purchase has a smooth, non-constrictive drag. | 4,478 | 5,443 |
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Buying Guide: Picking the Best Spinning Reel
The Parts of a Spinning Reel
Spinning Reel Body & Weight
Pick the Correct Spinning Reel Size
Understand the Reel Gear Ratio
Consider the Drag System on a Spinning Reel
Know About the Ball Bearings in a Spinning Reel
Spools on a Spinning Reel Are Important
Anti-Reverse Handles on a Fishing Reel
| This measurement simply states the length of line that is wound onto the spool for each turn of the handle. Consider the Drag System on a Spinning Reel
The drag system on a spinning reel is another important aspect to consider. The drag is responsible for applying pressure to a hooked fish, and letting out line during the fight. Without a smooth, high-quality drag the risk of broken lines and lost fish is a high probability. Always ensure that the reel you purchase has a smooth, non-constrictive drag. The line should pull out steadily, without hesitation, at whatever tension you set the drag. There are two types of drag systems available on spinning reels: front and rear drag. Basically, this refers to the location of the drag controls, but there are some additional differences between the two styles. Front-drag systems generally feature multiple, large drag washers that offer increased durability and performance in comparison to rear-drag models. | 4,937 | 5,898 |
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Buying Guide: Picking the Best Spinning Reel
The Parts of a Spinning Reel
Spinning Reel Body & Weight
Pick the Correct Spinning Reel Size
Understand the Reel Gear Ratio
Consider the Drag System on a Spinning Reel
Know About the Ball Bearings in a Spinning Reel
Spools on a Spinning Reel Are Important
Anti-Reverse Handles on a Fishing Reel
| The line should pull out steadily, without hesitation, at whatever tension you set the drag. There are two types of drag systems available on spinning reels: front and rear drag. Basically, this refers to the location of the drag controls, but there are some additional differences between the two styles. Front-drag systems generally feature multiple, large drag washers that offer increased durability and performance in comparison to rear-drag models. Rear-drag controls are easier to access (especially when fighting fish) yet they don't stand up as well to large, hard fighting fish species. Refinements are continually made within the fishing reel market, and the advent of sealed drag systems is a very noteworthy innovation. Exposure to elements can compromise the integrity of drag systems and inner gears, leading to drag slippage and mechanical problems over time. These issues are a thing of the past with sealed drag systems, which are available on Johnny Morris Signature Series fishing reel brand, Extreme spinning reels and the Bass Pro Shops Pro Qualifier spinning reels. A waterproof sealed drag system will ensure your spinning reel operates smoothly, with added drag power and durability, for years to come. | 5,444 | 6,671 |
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Buying Guide: Picking the Best Spinning Reel
The Parts of a Spinning Reel
Spinning Reel Body & Weight
Pick the Correct Spinning Reel Size
Understand the Reel Gear Ratio
Consider the Drag System on a Spinning Reel
Know About the Ball Bearings in a Spinning Reel
Spools on a Spinning Reel Are Important
Anti-Reverse Handles on a Fishing Reel
| Rear-drag controls are easier to access (especially when fighting fish) yet they don't stand up as well to large, hard fighting fish species. Refinements are continually made within the fishing reel market, and the advent of sealed drag systems is a very noteworthy innovation. Exposure to elements can compromise the integrity of drag systems and inner gears, leading to drag slippage and mechanical problems over time. These issues are a thing of the past with sealed drag systems, which are available on Johnny Morris Signature Series fishing reel brand, Extreme spinning reels and the Bass Pro Shops Pro Qualifier spinning reels. A waterproof sealed drag system will ensure your spinning reel operates smoothly, with added drag power and durability, for years to come. Spinning reels reign supreme for light-line applications and finesse techniques, such as jigging for walleye and smallmouth bass. Know About the Ball Bearings in a Spinning Reel
Spinning reels feature ball bearings or bushings placed within the body for smoothness, support and stability. Most spinning reels also contain a roller bearing within the line roller. Generally speaking, the greater number of bearings a reel contains, the smoother the reel will perform. ( Sealed stainless steel bearings are preferable over bushings for added durability and control.) | 5,899 | 7,236 |
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Buying Guide: Picking the Best Spinning Reel
The Parts of a Spinning Reel
Spinning Reel Body & Weight
Pick the Correct Spinning Reel Size
Understand the Reel Gear Ratio
Consider the Drag System on a Spinning Reel
Know About the Ball Bearings in a Spinning Reel
Spools on a Spinning Reel Are Important
Anti-Reverse Handles on a Fishing Reel
| Spinning reels reign supreme for light-line applications and finesse techniques, such as jigging for walleye and smallmouth bass. Know About the Ball Bearings in a Spinning Reel
Spinning reels feature ball bearings or bushings placed within the body for smoothness, support and stability. Most spinning reels also contain a roller bearing within the line roller. Generally speaking, the greater number of bearings a reel contains, the smoother the reel will perform. ( Sealed stainless steel bearings are preferable over bushings for added durability and control.) Choose a reel with the most ball bearings that your wallet can handle. At the bare minimum, I would suggest a reel with at least four ball bearings. There's nothing worse than having a reel that doesn't perform well, or isn't smooth on the retrieve, so try not to scrimp and save when it comes to this part of the reel equation — you'll curse yourself all the way back to the launch ramp. Spools on a Spinning Reel Are Important
Mag spools like the one on the Johnny Morris Signature Reel (above) are wider and flatter, allowing for longer casts, faster retrieves, reduced line twist and increased line pickup. The spool on a spinning reel plays an important part, not only for holding line, but also for casting distance and smoothness. | 6,671 | 7,975 |
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Buying Guide: Picking the Best Spinning Reel
The Parts of a Spinning Reel
Spinning Reel Body & Weight
Pick the Correct Spinning Reel Size
Understand the Reel Gear Ratio
Consider the Drag System on a Spinning Reel
Know About the Ball Bearings in a Spinning Reel
Spools on a Spinning Reel Are Important
Anti-Reverse Handles on a Fishing Reel
| Choose a reel with the most ball bearings that your wallet can handle. At the bare minimum, I would suggest a reel with at least four ball bearings. There's nothing worse than having a reel that doesn't perform well, or isn't smooth on the retrieve, so try not to scrimp and save when it comes to this part of the reel equation — you'll curse yourself all the way back to the launch ramp. Spools on a Spinning Reel Are Important
Mag spools like the one on the Johnny Morris Signature Reel (above) are wider and flatter, allowing for longer casts, faster retrieves, reduced line twist and increased line pickup. The spool on a spinning reel plays an important part, not only for holding line, but also for casting distance and smoothness. Most spools on the market today are either anodized aluminum or graphite. As mentioned before, graphite is the lighter of the two materials, while aluminum spools offer greater strength and rigidity under pressure. There are two basic spool styles: internal or skirted. Internal spools are mostly a thing of the past, although some manufacturers still make a few models for die-hard devotees. | 7,236 | 8,368 |
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Buying Guide: Picking the Best Spinning Reel
The Parts of a Spinning Reel
Spinning Reel Body & Weight
Pick the Correct Spinning Reel Size
Understand the Reel Gear Ratio
Consider the Drag System on a Spinning Reel
Know About the Ball Bearings in a Spinning Reel
Spools on a Spinning Reel Are Important
Anti-Reverse Handles on a Fishing Reel
| Most spools on the market today are either anodized aluminum or graphite. As mentioned before, graphite is the lighter of the two materials, while aluminum spools offer greater strength and rigidity under pressure. There are two basic spool styles: internal or skirted. Internal spools are mostly a thing of the past, although some manufacturers still make a few models for die-hard devotees. One major drawback to internal spools is the ease with which line becomes entangled within the housing of the reel. Skirted spools have helped alleviate this frustrating problem, and that's why this style has prevailed. A variation of the skirted spool, the "long cast" spool features an interesting design with some purported benefits. Much as the name suggests, this spool is shallower than the regular style, although much longer in length. This elongated spool supposedly allows for less line friction, allowing increased casting distance for the angler — a definite benefit for clear-water or sight-fishing applications. | 7,976 | 8,994 |
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Buying Guide: Picking the Best Spinning Reel
The Parts of a Spinning Reel
Spinning Reel Body & Weight
Pick the Correct Spinning Reel Size
Understand the Reel Gear Ratio
Consider the Drag System on a Spinning Reel
Know About the Ball Bearings in a Spinning Reel
Spools on a Spinning Reel Are Important
Anti-Reverse Handles on a Fishing Reel
| One major drawback to internal spools is the ease with which line becomes entangled within the housing of the reel. Skirted spools have helped alleviate this frustrating problem, and that's why this style has prevailed. A variation of the skirted spool, the "long cast" spool features an interesting design with some purported benefits. Much as the name suggests, this spool is shallower than the regular style, although much longer in length. This elongated spool supposedly allows for less line friction, allowing increased casting distance for the angler — a definite benefit for clear-water or sight-fishing applications. An even newer innovation in spinning reel design, Mag Spool Technology offers many some of the same benefits of the long cast spool, but with a different approach. These enlarged spools are both wider and flatter in composition to regular spinning reel spools. This unique design allows for longer casts, faster retrieves, reduced line twist and increased line pickup with each turn of the handle. Mag spools also reduce the likelihood of "line binding" — a frustrating tangle that tends to occur when using superlines on spinning reels — by "slackening" the line wound onto the reel; the less tight braid is spooled on a reel, the less likely it is to bind during casts or vigorous hooksets. | 8,369 | 9,687 |
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Buying Guide: Picking the Best Spinning Reel
The Parts of a Spinning Reel
Spinning Reel Body & Weight
Pick the Correct Spinning Reel Size
Understand the Reel Gear Ratio
Consider the Drag System on a Spinning Reel
Know About the Ball Bearings in a Spinning Reel
Spools on a Spinning Reel Are Important
Anti-Reverse Handles on a Fishing Reel
| An even newer innovation in spinning reel design, Mag Spool Technology offers many some of the same benefits of the long cast spool, but with a different approach. These enlarged spools are both wider and flatter in composition to regular spinning reel spools. This unique design allows for longer casts, faster retrieves, reduced line twist and increased line pickup with each turn of the handle. Mag spools also reduce the likelihood of "line binding" — a frustrating tangle that tends to occur when using superlines on spinning reels — by "slackening" the line wound onto the reel; the less tight braid is spooled on a reel, the less likely it is to bind during casts or vigorous hooksets. Bass Pro Shops Pro Qualifier Spinning Reel
Mag Spool Technology is available on select Bass Pro Shops' spinning reels, including the Johnny Morris Signature Series and Pro Qualifier spinning reels. Anti-Reverse Handles on a Fishing Reel
Anti-reverse handles are a prerequisite when searching for that perfect sp | 8,994 | 10,000 |
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Guide to Shotgun Choke Tubes
Super-Full/Extra-Full choke tubes are sometimes called "gobbler getters" are ideally suited for the head shots necessary when turkey hunting.
A Short History of a Shotgun Choke
Types of Choke Tubes
Interchangeable choke tubes make it easy to hunt under-the-feet game, then transition to longer-range quarry.
The Most Commonly Used Choke Tubes are These:
What are Specialty Choke Tubes?
Specialty tubes are built for certain types of shot,
such as the Hevi-Shot Hevi-Choke Waterfowl
Choke Tube
Cabela's high-quality stainless steel choke tubes
made to exacting factory specifications
The Benefits of Choke Tubes
Patterning the Choke Tube & Load Combination
With interchangeable choke tubes, a hunter can use the
same shotgun for hunting up-close decoying ducks in the morning and pass-shooting longer range geese in the afternoon.
| Guide to Shotgun Choke Tubes | Bass Pro Shops
Guide to Shotgun Choke Tubes
Choke tubes can turn one gun into several specialized guns, depending on the choke tube that is in the barrel. If you hunt with shotguns try these tips on how to pick the right choke for your style of shotgun shooting. In this article you'll find information on the most commonly used choke tubes, specialty tubes, the benefits of choke tubes and gun pattern spread for various chokes. Super-Full/Extra-Full choke tubes are sometimes called "gobbler getters" are ideally suited for the head shots necessary when turkey hunting. Many hunters give it little thought, but one of the inventions most significant to those who hunt with shotguns is the choke tube — a simple device that allows one to change a gun's choke and thus alter its pattern and range so a single shotgun can be used effectively in a wide variety of hunting and/or shooting situations. Before the invention of choke, all barrels were simply straight tubes with an effective killing range of about 25 to 30 yards. Hits beyond that distance were a matter of luck. The advent of choked barrels ushered in a new age in shotgunning. A Short History of a Shotgun Choke
The first patent for a shotgun choke was granted in 1866, but it wasn't until 1969, more than a century later, that Winchester introduced the WinChoke on its Model 1200 and Model 1400 shotguns. The company's Versalite choke had appeared on its Model 59 autoloader eight years earlier, but the WinChoke was the first widely popular, interchangeable choke-tube system. | 0 | 1,572 |
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Guide to Shotgun Choke Tubes
Super-Full/Extra-Full choke tubes are sometimes called "gobbler getters" are ideally suited for the head shots necessary when turkey hunting.
A Short History of a Shotgun Choke
Types of Choke Tubes
Interchangeable choke tubes make it easy to hunt under-the-feet game, then transition to longer-range quarry.
The Most Commonly Used Choke Tubes are These:
What are Specialty Choke Tubes?
Specialty tubes are built for certain types of shot,
such as the Hevi-Shot Hevi-Choke Waterfowl
Choke Tube
Cabela's high-quality stainless steel choke tubes
made to exacting factory specifications
The Benefits of Choke Tubes
Patterning the Choke Tube & Load Combination
With interchangeable choke tubes, a hunter can use the
same shotgun for hunting up-close decoying ducks in the morning and pass-shooting longer range geese in the afternoon.
| Before the invention of choke, all barrels were simply straight tubes with an effective killing range of about 25 to 30 yards. Hits beyond that distance were a matter of luck. The advent of choked barrels ushered in a new age in shotgunning. A Short History of a Shotgun Choke
The first patent for a shotgun choke was granted in 1866, but it wasn't until 1969, more than a century later, that Winchester introduced the WinChoke on its Model 1200 and Model 1400 shotguns. The company's Versalite choke had appeared on its Model 59 autoloader eight years earlier, but the WinChoke was the first widely popular, interchangeable choke-tube system. In 1978, Mossberg introduced its new Accuchoke tube system on its Model 500, followed in 1982 by the Multichoke on Weatherby's Model 82. By the early 1980s, all shotgun manufacturers were working on and releasing their own versions of the successful screw-in choke tube we're all familiar with today. Although decades passed before the choke-tube idea became universally accepted by hunters, the eventual adoption of this interchangeable system by shotgun manufacturers increased the scattergun's versatility by leaps and bounds and saved shotgunners lots of money as well. No longer is it necessary to buy extra barrels to have different choices in chokes. Many of today's shotguns come equipped with a variety of screw-in chokes that can be quickly changed with the twist of a wrench. | 928 | 2,359 |
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Guide to Shotgun Choke Tubes
Super-Full/Extra-Full choke tubes are sometimes called "gobbler getters" are ideally suited for the head shots necessary when turkey hunting.
A Short History of a Shotgun Choke
Types of Choke Tubes
Interchangeable choke tubes make it easy to hunt under-the-feet game, then transition to longer-range quarry.
The Most Commonly Used Choke Tubes are These:
What are Specialty Choke Tubes?
Specialty tubes are built for certain types of shot,
such as the Hevi-Shot Hevi-Choke Waterfowl
Choke Tube
Cabela's high-quality stainless steel choke tubes
made to exacting factory specifications
The Benefits of Choke Tubes
Patterning the Choke Tube & Load Combination
With interchangeable choke tubes, a hunter can use the
same shotgun for hunting up-close decoying ducks in the morning and pass-shooting longer range geese in the afternoon.
| In 1978, Mossberg introduced its new Accuchoke tube system on its Model 500, followed in 1982 by the Multichoke on Weatherby's Model 82. By the early 1980s, all shotgun manufacturers were working on and releasing their own versions of the successful screw-in choke tube we're all familiar with today. Although decades passed before the choke-tube idea became universally accepted by hunters, the eventual adoption of this interchangeable system by shotgun manufacturers increased the scattergun's versatility by leaps and bounds and saved shotgunners lots of money as well. No longer is it necessary to buy extra barrels to have different choices in chokes. Many of today's shotguns come equipped with a variety of screw-in chokes that can be quickly changed with the twist of a wrench. And many specialist companies offer retrofitting of fixed-choked guns, as well as custom-design replacement choke tubes for factory-threaded barrels. Types of Choke Tubes
Interchangeable choke tubes make it easy to hunt under-the-feet game, then transition to longer-range quarry. A choke tube constricts a gun's shot charge to hold it together longer before the shot spreads, thus giving a denser shot pattern at longer range than an open choke or no choke at all. In some ways, it's comparable to the nozzle at the end of a garden hose, controlling the spread of shot like the nozzle controls the spray of water, making it narrower or wider as needed. A choke tube also determines to some extent the shotgun's effective range. | 1,573 | 3,088 |
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Guide to Shotgun Choke Tubes
Super-Full/Extra-Full choke tubes are sometimes called "gobbler getters" are ideally suited for the head shots necessary when turkey hunting.
A Short History of a Shotgun Choke
Types of Choke Tubes
Interchangeable choke tubes make it easy to hunt under-the-feet game, then transition to longer-range quarry.
The Most Commonly Used Choke Tubes are These:
What are Specialty Choke Tubes?
Specialty tubes are built for certain types of shot,
such as the Hevi-Shot Hevi-Choke Waterfowl
Choke Tube
Cabela's high-quality stainless steel choke tubes
made to exacting factory specifications
The Benefits of Choke Tubes
Patterning the Choke Tube & Load Combination
With interchangeable choke tubes, a hunter can use the
same shotgun for hunting up-close decoying ducks in the morning and pass-shooting longer range geese in the afternoon.
| And many specialist companies offer retrofitting of fixed-choked guns, as well as custom-design replacement choke tubes for factory-threaded barrels. Types of Choke Tubes
Interchangeable choke tubes make it easy to hunt under-the-feet game, then transition to longer-range quarry. A choke tube constricts a gun's shot charge to hold it together longer before the shot spreads, thus giving a denser shot pattern at longer range than an open choke or no choke at all. In some ways, it's comparable to the nozzle at the end of a garden hose, controlling the spread of shot like the nozzle controls the spray of water, making it narrower or wider as needed. A choke tube also determines to some extent the shotgun's effective range. The tighter the constriction of the tube, the farther the range. For example, a full choke is most effective at 40 to 50 yards; an improved cylinder is most effective from 20 to 35 yards. The Most Commonly Used Choke Tubes are These: Super-Full/Extra-Full: | 2,360 | 3,345 |
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Guide to Shotgun Choke Tubes
Super-Full/Extra-Full choke tubes are sometimes called "gobbler getters" are ideally suited for the head shots necessary when turkey hunting.
A Short History of a Shotgun Choke
Types of Choke Tubes
Interchangeable choke tubes make it easy to hunt under-the-feet game, then transition to longer-range quarry.
The Most Commonly Used Choke Tubes are These:
What are Specialty Choke Tubes?
Specialty tubes are built for certain types of shot,
such as the Hevi-Shot Hevi-Choke Waterfowl
Choke Tube
Cabela's high-quality stainless steel choke tubes
made to exacting factory specifications
The Benefits of Choke Tubes
Patterning the Choke Tube & Load Combination
With interchangeable choke tubes, a hunter can use the
same shotgun for hunting up-close decoying ducks in the morning and pass-shooting longer range geese in the afternoon.
| The tighter the constriction of the tube, the farther the range. For example, a full choke is most effective at 40 to 50 yards; an improved cylinder is most effective from 20 to 35 yards. The Most Commonly Used Choke Tubes are These: Super-Full/Extra-Full: Two choke types sometimes called "gobbler getters," these are ideally suited for the head shots necessary when turkey hunting. They have extra-tight constrictions and the densest patterns. Full: This choke has tight constriction and a dense pattern, delivering approximately 70 percent of a shell's total pellets in a 30-inch circle at 40 yards. It's often used for trap shooting, waterfowl pass shooting, turkey hunting and buckshot loads. | 3,089 | 3,786 |
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Guide to Shotgun Choke Tubes
Super-Full/Extra-Full choke tubes are sometimes called "gobbler getters" are ideally suited for the head shots necessary when turkey hunting.
A Short History of a Shotgun Choke
Types of Choke Tubes
Interchangeable choke tubes make it easy to hunt under-the-feet game, then transition to longer-range quarry.
The Most Commonly Used Choke Tubes are These:
What are Specialty Choke Tubes?
Specialty tubes are built for certain types of shot,
such as the Hevi-Shot Hevi-Choke Waterfowl
Choke Tube
Cabela's high-quality stainless steel choke tubes
made to exacting factory specifications
The Benefits of Choke Tubes
Patterning the Choke Tube & Load Combination
With interchangeable choke tubes, a hunter can use the
same shotgun for hunting up-close decoying ducks in the morning and pass-shooting longer range geese in the afternoon.
| Two choke types sometimes called "gobbler getters," these are ideally suited for the head shots necessary when turkey hunting. They have extra-tight constrictions and the densest patterns. Full: This choke has tight constriction and a dense pattern, delivering approximately 70 percent of a shell's total pellets in a 30-inch circle at 40 yards. It's often used for trap shooting, waterfowl pass shooting, turkey hunting and buckshot loads. Modified: This choke has less constriction than a full choke, delivering approximately 60 percent of a shell's total pellets in a 30-inch circle at 40 yards. It's great for general waterfowl hunting and hunting distant-flushing upland birds and small-game animals such as late-season pheasants and rabbits. Also used for trap shooting. Improved Cylinder: | 3,346 | 4,141 |
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Guide to Shotgun Choke Tubes
Super-Full/Extra-Full choke tubes are sometimes called "gobbler getters" are ideally suited for the head shots necessary when turkey hunting.
A Short History of a Shotgun Choke
Types of Choke Tubes
Interchangeable choke tubes make it easy to hunt under-the-feet game, then transition to longer-range quarry.
The Most Commonly Used Choke Tubes are These:
What are Specialty Choke Tubes?
Specialty tubes are built for certain types of shot,
such as the Hevi-Shot Hevi-Choke Waterfowl
Choke Tube
Cabela's high-quality stainless steel choke tubes
made to exacting factory specifications
The Benefits of Choke Tubes
Patterning the Choke Tube & Load Combination
With interchangeable choke tubes, a hunter can use the
same shotgun for hunting up-close decoying ducks in the morning and pass-shooting longer range geese in the afternoon.
| Modified: This choke has less constriction than a full choke, delivering approximately 60 percent of a shell's total pellets in a 30-inch circle at 40 yards. It's great for general waterfowl hunting and hunting distant-flushing upland birds and small-game animals such as late-season pheasants and rabbits. Also used for trap shooting. Improved Cylinder: Even less constricted than modified, the improved cylinder distributes approximately 50 percent of a shell's total pellets in a 30-inch circle at 40 yards. This often is the choice of hunters shooting waterfowl close over decoys or pursuing close-quarters upland birds such as quail, grouse and pheasants. Rifled slugs usually perform well with this choke. Cylinder: With no constriction, this choke distributes approximately 40 percent of a shell's total pellets in a 30-inch circle at 40 yards. | 3,786 | 4,638 |
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Guide to Shotgun Choke Tubes
Super-Full/Extra-Full choke tubes are sometimes called "gobbler getters" are ideally suited for the head shots necessary when turkey hunting.
A Short History of a Shotgun Choke
Types of Choke Tubes
Interchangeable choke tubes make it easy to hunt under-the-feet game, then transition to longer-range quarry.
The Most Commonly Used Choke Tubes are These:
What are Specialty Choke Tubes?
Specialty tubes are built for certain types of shot,
such as the Hevi-Shot Hevi-Choke Waterfowl
Choke Tube
Cabela's high-quality stainless steel choke tubes
made to exacting factory specifications
The Benefits of Choke Tubes
Patterning the Choke Tube & Load Combination
With interchangeable choke tubes, a hunter can use the
same shotgun for hunting up-close decoying ducks in the morning and pass-shooting longer range geese in the afternoon.
| Even less constricted than modified, the improved cylinder distributes approximately 50 percent of a shell's total pellets in a 30-inch circle at 40 yards. This often is the choice of hunters shooting waterfowl close over decoys or pursuing close-quarters upland birds such as quail, grouse and pheasants. Rifled slugs usually perform well with this choke. Cylinder: With no constriction, this choke distributes approximately 40 percent of a shell's total pellets in a 30-inch circle at 40 yards. It's most often used by law enforcement for service shotguns. Skeet: This choke distributes approximately 50 percent of a shell's total pellets in a 30-inch circle at 25 yards. It's designed to deliver optimum patterns for close-range skeet shooting. What are Specialty Choke Tubes? | 4,142 | 4,921 |
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Guide to Shotgun Choke Tubes
Super-Full/Extra-Full choke tubes are sometimes called "gobbler getters" are ideally suited for the head shots necessary when turkey hunting.
A Short History of a Shotgun Choke
Types of Choke Tubes
Interchangeable choke tubes make it easy to hunt under-the-feet game, then transition to longer-range quarry.
The Most Commonly Used Choke Tubes are These:
What are Specialty Choke Tubes?
Specialty tubes are built for certain types of shot,
such as the Hevi-Shot Hevi-Choke Waterfowl
Choke Tube
Cabela's high-quality stainless steel choke tubes
made to exacting factory specifications
The Benefits of Choke Tubes
Patterning the Choke Tube & Load Combination
With interchangeable choke tubes, a hunter can use the
same shotgun for hunting up-close decoying ducks in the morning and pass-shooting longer range geese in the afternoon.
| It's most often used by law enforcement for service shotguns. Skeet: This choke distributes approximately 50 percent of a shell's total pellets in a 30-inch circle at 25 yards. It's designed to deliver optimum patterns for close-range skeet shooting. What are Specialty Choke Tubes? Specialty tubes are built for certain types of shot,
such as the Hevi-Shot Hevi-Choke Waterfowl
Choke Tube
Specialty choke tubes are built for certain types of shot. For example, the steel shot required when hunting waterfowl is harder on shotguns than lead shot and patterns differently than lead. Waterfowl choke tubes are built stronger than traditional choke tubes made only for lead shot. They also are built so steel shot, which doesn't pattern as well as lead shot, will hold a tighter pattern. There also are specialty tubes made specifically for use with Hevi-Shot, tungsten and other materials. | 4,639 | 5,526 |
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Guide to Shotgun Choke Tubes
Super-Full/Extra-Full choke tubes are sometimes called "gobbler getters" are ideally suited for the head shots necessary when turkey hunting.
A Short History of a Shotgun Choke
Types of Choke Tubes
Interchangeable choke tubes make it easy to hunt under-the-feet game, then transition to longer-range quarry.
The Most Commonly Used Choke Tubes are These:
What are Specialty Choke Tubes?
Specialty tubes are built for certain types of shot,
such as the Hevi-Shot Hevi-Choke Waterfowl
Choke Tube
Cabela's high-quality stainless steel choke tubes
made to exacting factory specifications
The Benefits of Choke Tubes
Patterning the Choke Tube & Load Combination
With interchangeable choke tubes, a hunter can use the
same shotgun for hunting up-close decoying ducks in the morning and pass-shooting longer range geese in the afternoon.
| Specialty tubes are built for certain types of shot,
such as the Hevi-Shot Hevi-Choke Waterfowl
Choke Tube
Specialty choke tubes are built for certain types of shot. For example, the steel shot required when hunting waterfowl is harder on shotguns than lead shot and patterns differently than lead. Waterfowl choke tubes are built stronger than traditional choke tubes made only for lead shot. They also are built so steel shot, which doesn't pattern as well as lead shot, will hold a tighter pattern. There also are specialty tubes made specifically for use with Hevi-Shot, tungsten and other materials. Skeet and trap shooting enthusiasts often use high-quality specialty tubes as well. They know a quality choke tube can increase a shotgun's effective range, and a strong, well-built choke tube also protects the gun barrel and, in some cases, helps reduce gun-barrel stress caused by heat. When a tournament is on the line, skeet and trap shooters want the edge they gain when using a good choke tube. Cabela's high-quality stainless steel choke tubes
made to exacting factory specifications
Several choke-tube companies also make specialty choke tubes for the growing predator-hunting market. These are constructed especially for use with large shot pellets such as buckshot favored by those who hunt coyotes, bobcats and other large predators. | 4,921 | 6,271 |
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Guide to Shotgun Choke Tubes
Super-Full/Extra-Full choke tubes are sometimes called "gobbler getters" are ideally suited for the head shots necessary when turkey hunting.
A Short History of a Shotgun Choke
Types of Choke Tubes
Interchangeable choke tubes make it easy to hunt under-the-feet game, then transition to longer-range quarry.
The Most Commonly Used Choke Tubes are These:
What are Specialty Choke Tubes?
Specialty tubes are built for certain types of shot,
such as the Hevi-Shot Hevi-Choke Waterfowl
Choke Tube
Cabela's high-quality stainless steel choke tubes
made to exacting factory specifications
The Benefits of Choke Tubes
Patterning the Choke Tube & Load Combination
With interchangeable choke tubes, a hunter can use the
same shotgun for hunting up-close decoying ducks in the morning and pass-shooting longer range geese in the afternoon.
| Skeet and trap shooting enthusiasts often use high-quality specialty tubes as well. They know a quality choke tube can increase a shotgun's effective range, and a strong, well-built choke tube also protects the gun barrel and, in some cases, helps reduce gun-barrel stress caused by heat. When a tournament is on the line, skeet and trap shooters want the edge they gain when using a good choke tube. Cabela's high-quality stainless steel choke tubes
made to exacting factory specifications
Several choke-tube companies also make specialty choke tubes for the growing predator-hunting market. These are constructed especially for use with large shot pellets such as buckshot favored by those who hunt coyotes, bobcats and other large predators. Some companies claim their predator-hunting tubes consistently hold tight patterns to 70 yards. The Benefits of Choke Tubes
Screw-in choke tubes such as the Cabela's Choke Tubes sold at Bass Pro Shops give shotgunners the option of conveniently and inexpensively trying different constrictions with different loads. If you hunt quail or rabbits in thick brushy cover where most shots are taken inside 20 yards, for example, you probably need the largest pattern your gun will shoot while maintaining adequate pellet density. If your shotshells are delivering overly tight patterns for those conditions, just unscrew the modified or improved-cylinder choke and screw in a skeet or cylinder choke. Moving to the opposite extreme, if your ammo doesn't deliver a dense enough pattern at 30 yards for consistent multiple pellet strikes on rice-field geese, replace the modified choke with full or perhaps extra-full. | 5,526 | 7,183 |
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Guide to Shotgun Choke Tubes
Super-Full/Extra-Full choke tubes are sometimes called "gobbler getters" are ideally suited for the head shots necessary when turkey hunting.
A Short History of a Shotgun Choke
Types of Choke Tubes
Interchangeable choke tubes make it easy to hunt under-the-feet game, then transition to longer-range quarry.
The Most Commonly Used Choke Tubes are These:
What are Specialty Choke Tubes?
Specialty tubes are built for certain types of shot,
such as the Hevi-Shot Hevi-Choke Waterfowl
Choke Tube
Cabela's high-quality stainless steel choke tubes
made to exacting factory specifications
The Benefits of Choke Tubes
Patterning the Choke Tube & Load Combination
With interchangeable choke tubes, a hunter can use the
same shotgun for hunting up-close decoying ducks in the morning and pass-shooting longer range geese in the afternoon.
| Some companies claim their predator-hunting tubes consistently hold tight patterns to 70 yards. The Benefits of Choke Tubes
Screw-in choke tubes such as the Cabela's Choke Tubes sold at Bass Pro Shops give shotgunners the option of conveniently and inexpensively trying different constrictions with different loads. If you hunt quail or rabbits in thick brushy cover where most shots are taken inside 20 yards, for example, you probably need the largest pattern your gun will shoot while maintaining adequate pellet density. If your shotshells are delivering overly tight patterns for those conditions, just unscrew the modified or improved-cylinder choke and screw in a skeet or cylinder choke. Moving to the opposite extreme, if your ammo doesn't deliver a dense enough pattern at 30 yards for consistent multiple pellet strikes on rice-field geese, replace the modified choke with full or perhaps extra-full. But be careful when using extremely tight chokes as once the optimum amount of choke is reached for a particular load, a further increase in constriction actually may have a negative effect on pattern quality. Patterning the Choke Tube & Load Combination
Because different guns pattern differently, even with the same load and choke, the only way to know for certain how a choke tube/load combination will perform downrange is to pattern-test it on paper. When a shotshell is fired from a shotgun, the pellets leave the barrel and begin to spread or scatter. The farther the pellets travel, the greater the spread of shot. photo Hunters Ed Course
Click here for a larger view of the chart showing gun pattern spread for various chokes and distances. | 6,272 | 7,933 |
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Guide to Shotgun Choke Tubes
Super-Full/Extra-Full choke tubes are sometimes called "gobbler getters" are ideally suited for the head shots necessary when turkey hunting.
A Short History of a Shotgun Choke
Types of Choke Tubes
Interchangeable choke tubes make it easy to hunt under-the-feet game, then transition to longer-range quarry.
The Most Commonly Used Choke Tubes are These:
What are Specialty Choke Tubes?
Specialty tubes are built for certain types of shot,
such as the Hevi-Shot Hevi-Choke Waterfowl
Choke Tube
Cabela's high-quality stainless steel choke tubes
made to exacting factory specifications
The Benefits of Choke Tubes
Patterning the Choke Tube & Load Combination
With interchangeable choke tubes, a hunter can use the
same shotgun for hunting up-close decoying ducks in the morning and pass-shooting longer range geese in the afternoon.
| But be careful when using extremely tight chokes as once the optimum amount of choke is reached for a particular load, a further increase in constriction actually may have a negative effect on pattern quality. Patterning the Choke Tube & Load Combination
Because different guns pattern differently, even with the same load and choke, the only way to know for certain how a choke tube/load combination will perform downrange is to pattern-test it on paper. When a shotshell is fired from a shotgun, the pellets leave the barrel and begin to spread or scatter. The farther the pellets travel, the greater the spread of shot. photo Hunters Ed Course
Click here for a larger view of the chart showing gun pattern spread for various chokes and distances. If you hunt waterfowl, this also is important because steel shot patterns differently than lead. ( You should shoot a more open choke with steel than you would with lead to get a similar pattern density at a given range.) Many other variations can affect performance as well — copper-plated versus straight lead, for example — making it important to check how your gun performs with a certain load and choke tube. Start by obtaining choke tubes indicated for the type shooting you do and pattern them with your favorite load. To do this, shoot off a rest at a center mark in a 30-inch circle at 40 yards. | 7,184 | 8,537 |
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Guide to Shotgun Choke Tubes
Super-Full/Extra-Full choke tubes are sometimes called "gobbler getters" are ideally suited for the head shots necessary when turkey hunting.
A Short History of a Shotgun Choke
Types of Choke Tubes
Interchangeable choke tubes make it easy to hunt under-the-feet game, then transition to longer-range quarry.
The Most Commonly Used Choke Tubes are These:
What are Specialty Choke Tubes?
Specialty tubes are built for certain types of shot,
such as the Hevi-Shot Hevi-Choke Waterfowl
Choke Tube
Cabela's high-quality stainless steel choke tubes
made to exacting factory specifications
The Benefits of Choke Tubes
Patterning the Choke Tube & Load Combination
With interchangeable choke tubes, a hunter can use the
same shotgun for hunting up-close decoying ducks in the morning and pass-shooting longer range geese in the afternoon.
| If you hunt waterfowl, this also is important because steel shot patterns differently than lead. ( You should shoot a more open choke with steel than you would with lead to get a similar pattern density at a given range.) Many other variations can affect performance as well — copper-plated versus straight lead, for example — making it important to check how your gun performs with a certain load and choke tube. Start by obtaining choke tubes indicated for the type shooting you do and pattern them with your favorite load. To do this, shoot off a rest at a center mark in a 30-inch circle at 40 yards. Full choke should put 70 percent of the shot in the circle, modified 60 percent, improved cylinder 45 percent. Cylinder, or no choke at all, should shoot from 25 to 35 percent. With interchangeable choke tubes, a hunter can use the
same shotgun for hunting up-close decoying ducks in the morning and pass-shooting longer range geese in the afternoon. If, for example, the ammo you are shooting is loaded with 1-1/4 ounces of No. 2 steel shot, it contains approximately 156 pellets. | 7,933 | 9,019 |
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Guide to Shotgun Choke Tubes
Super-Full/Extra-Full choke tubes are sometimes called "gobbler getters" are ideally suited for the head shots necessary when turkey hunting.
A Short History of a Shotgun Choke
Types of Choke Tubes
Interchangeable choke tubes make it easy to hunt under-the-feet game, then transition to longer-range quarry.
The Most Commonly Used Choke Tubes are These:
What are Specialty Choke Tubes?
Specialty tubes are built for certain types of shot,
such as the Hevi-Shot Hevi-Choke Waterfowl
Choke Tube
Cabela's high-quality stainless steel choke tubes
made to exacting factory specifications
The Benefits of Choke Tubes
Patterning the Choke Tube & Load Combination
With interchangeable choke tubes, a hunter can use the
same shotgun for hunting up-close decoying ducks in the morning and pass-shooting longer range geese in the afternoon.
| Full choke should put 70 percent of the shot in the circle, modified 60 percent, improved cylinder 45 percent. Cylinder, or no choke at all, should shoot from 25 to 35 percent. With interchangeable choke tubes, a hunter can use the
same shotgun for hunting up-close decoying ducks in the morning and pass-shooting longer range geese in the afternoon. If, for example, the ammo you are shooting is loaded with 1-1/4 ounces of No. 2 steel shot, it contains approximately 156 pellets. If you count 94 pellet holes, your shotgun placed 61 percent of the shot charge inside the circle, revealing that the load is delivering modified performance. To get a better picture of how the gun is performing, shoot at least five patterns with the same load and average the results. If your pattern test reveals less than satisfactory performance for the type shooting you do, try a couple of different loads — maybe up or down a shot size or slightly hotter or less powerful. If that isn't satisfactory, spend $20 or so on a new choke tube and either tighten or loosen the choke one size before patterning again. Sooner or later, you'll hit a combination ideal for your shotgun. | 8,538 | 9,702 |
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