Dave Maas Articles

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Surprising Video: Kayak Stability Test

Some anglers shy away from purchasing a kayak because they think it’ll be too tippy. While this is certainly a problem for some models, the one highlighted here features supreme stability.

August 03, 2023

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Warning: Graphic Pic of Large Treble Hook in Head

Two young muskie anglers are having a great day on the water — until catastrophe strikes.

August 01, 2023

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Crossbow Tips: Gearing Up for a Killer Ground Game

The author relies on a handful of proven gear items to maximize his success while crossbow hunting from the ground.

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Video: The Hunting Side of Champion Golfer Brian Harman

2023 Open Championship winner Brian Harman is an avid bowhunter and angler, and he doesn’t shy away from answering questions about his passions away from the golf course.

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Two-Season Field Test — St. Croix Victory Series Casting and Panfish Series Spinning Rods

The author field tests two St. Croix rods during 2022 and 2023 — one heavy-power Victory Series casting model, and one Panfish Series spinning model.

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Video: Bowhunting Alaska Brown Bear Over a Moose Kill

In this classic bowhunt, Tom Miranda kneels in the brush in hopes an Alaska brown bear returns to feed on a moose kill.

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Best Video of the Summer: Kid on Pool Noodle Battles Monster Bass

You’ve never seen a big bass video like this one before. It’s the author’s favorite fishing clip of summer 2023.

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Video: Fishing Big Worms for the Biggest Bass

The old saying, “Big lures catch big fish,” is true — especially with plastic worms and bass.

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Slow-Motion Video: Giant Bullfrogs Inhale Angler’s Topwater Lure

You won’t believe the aggressiveness of these giant bullfrogs. Like hungry largemouth bass, they inhale an angler’s imitation mouse.

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Crazy Fishing Video: Big Tarpon Jumps Over Angler’s Boat

This fishing video fits perfectly in the “I can’t believe what I just saw” category.

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Bowhunting Video: Decision Time — Big Grizzly Stands, Facing You at Close Range

Carrying his recurve, Fred Eichler stalks a big grizzly on the Alaskan coastline. What happens next has to be seen to be believed.

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VERY Scary Video: Shark Bites Angler’s Hand, Pulls Him From Boat

An angler in south Florida is lucky to still have his hand after an unexpected and terrifying close encounter with a shark.

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Video: Brian Latimer Explains Where to Find Shallow-Water Largemouth Bass

Professional angler Brian Latimer has learned that largemouth bass often hide near objects that you likely overlook.

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Video: 2023 U.S. Open Golf Champion Wyndham Clark Loves Fly Fishing

Wyndham Clark, who won golf’s most recent major, the U.S. Open, finds peace of mind with a fly rod in hand.

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Video: Roger Raglin Is an Accomplished Pianist?

Well-known hunter Roger Raglin has been producing outdoor content for nearly 35 years. But he might be even a better piano player than a deer hunter!

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A New (Old) Challenge for the 2023 Bowhunting Season

For 2023, the author has chosen to go back to his bowhunting roots by spending more time with a traditional bow.

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Must-See Bullet Video: Recreating ‘The Impossible Shot’

Dustin Sandlin of Smarter Every Day YouTube fame attempts to recreate “The Impossible Shot,” which took place on a Civil War battlefield in 1862.

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Video Narrated by Ronald Reagan: Howard Hill Hunts Sharks With His Longbow

Before he became the 40th President of the United States, Ronald Reagan was an actor, and evidently he was also paid to narrate shark bowfishing films, too!

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Video: Two Youth Hunters Tag Three Animals in One Night — Sharing One Bow!

The setting is a water source in the Colorado wilderness, and two youth hunters are hiding in a pop-up blind. What happens in the hour before dark has to be seen to be believed.

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$200 Kayak — The Best Money You Could Ever Spend on Bass Fishing

Forget about refinancing your house to purchase a new, fully rigged $70,000 bass boat. Instead, spend $200 on a lightweight kayak and get back to the basics.

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Whitetail Hunting 101: 3 Tips for Choosing the Right Treestand Height

Some whitetail hunters always climb at least 20 feet in a tree, while others rarely go more than 15. Is higher always better?

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Video: Everything You Didn’t Know About Whitetail Fawns

Wildlife Biologist Kip Adams shares facts about whitetail fawns that you never knew, and details one fawn survival act performed by whitetail mothers that is nothing short of shocking.

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Photo Tips: Top 7 Wild Turkey Success Poses

You’ve killed a wild turkey and want to capture the scene with several top-notch photos. Here are seven of the author’s favorite poses.

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Cooking Tips: How to Grill the Perfect Venison Backstrap

Evan Barrett — a professional chef who hunts — reveals his secrets for grilling the perfect venison backstrap.

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Wild Turkey Tip: Consider A Gobbler’s Personality

Don’t make the mistake of treating every wild turkey the same. To be successful consistently, first consider a gobbler’s personality.

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NASCAR Video: Honoring Our Fallen Soldiers

Bass Pro Shops sponsored cars pay tribute to United States military heroes during Memorial Day weekend’s NASCAR Coca-Cola 600.

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Cooking Video: Toxey Haas’s Deep-Fried Wild Turkey Nuggets

There are many great methods for cooking wild turkey breast meat, but this one from Mossy Oak Founder Toxey Haas might be best of the best.

Best Way to Kill Ticks

Everyone hates ticks; here’s a quick and easy way to kill one.

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Springtime Reminder: Leave Deer Fawns Alone

If you happen to discover a deer fawn this spring, do it a favor and simply walk away.

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Video: Large Tiger Shark Attacks Fisherman’s Kayak

The only thing missing from this intense shark attack video is the theme music from Jaws.