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Weekend Weather Advisory – Strong Winds Expected

Strong winds expected this weekend. Small craft advisory in effect for open water. Consider protected coves or postpone trips.

Jan 5, 2026 Dale Hawkins 1 min
Destinations

Trout Stocking Thursday at Miller Creek

Reminder: Trout stocking scheduled for Thursday at Miller Creek. Arrive early for best spots. Regulations require valid license and trout stamp.

Jan 5, 2026 Dale Hawkins 1 min
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Water Temps Rising – Bass Moving Shallow

Water temperatures rising across the region this week. Reports of bass moving shallow on several local lakes. Best action reported early morning before 8am.

Jan 5, 2026 Dale Hawkins 1 min
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The Only Fishing Knots You Actually Need

Fishing knots have gotten complicated with all the YouTube tutorials and forum debates flying around. As someone who learned the improved clinch knot from my...

Jan 5, 2026 Dale Hawkins 12 min
Destinations

Six Years of Kayak Bass Fishing Lessons

Kayak bass fishing has gotten complicated with all the gear reviews and Instagram pros flying around. As someone who dropped four hundred bucks on a...

Jan 5, 2026 Dale Hawkins 11 min
Destinations

What I Know About Catching Catfish

Catfishing has gotten complicated with all the dip bait debates and circle hook arguments flying around. As someone who stumbled into whisker fishing twenty years...

Jan 5, 2026 Dale Hawkins 11 min
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The Complete Guide to Finding Bass in Any Season

Finding bass has gotten complicated with all the electronic wizardry and internet spot-burning flying around. As someone who spent twenty years learning to read water...

Jan 5, 2026 Dale Hawkins 8 min
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First Catfish of the Season Last Night

Caught my first catfish of the season last night. Channel cat, probably six pounds give or take, on cut shad I netted that morning. Not...

Jan 5, 2026 Dale Hawkins 1 min
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Windy Day Lesson – Carry Heavier Jigs

Wind was absolutely brutal today. Steady 20mph gusts that made casting my normal jig setup basically impossible. Line blowing everywhere. Couldn’t feel bottom. Frustrating start...

Jan 5, 2026 Dale Hawkins 1 min
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Found a Hidden Crappie Spot Nobody Fishes

Fished a new creek mouth yesterday. Walked right past the obvious spot — you know the one, worn path down the bank, bait containers scattered...

Jan 5, 2026 Dale Hawkins 1 min
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