Dave Maas Articles

State record blue cat

Breaking News (Facebook Live Video): Angler Releases Likely Nebraska State Record 100-Plus-Pound Blue Catfish

Jason Hamilton was fishing solo at night on the Missouri River in Nebraska and released a blue catfish that probably weighed more than 100 pounds. It likely would have been a new state record.

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Fishing Video: A Lesson Learned From a Wheelchair and a Pink Floating Worm

Bassmaster Elite angler Gerald Swindle explains how God used two people fishing the shoreline of Lake Guntersville to reset his thinking.

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Bass Fishing Tip: Use Torn Soft Plastics on Wacky Rigs

A wacky rig might look strange, but it flat out catches bass — numbers as well as big ones. More better news: A wacky rig works great with torn soft plastics.

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6 Killer Crossbows

Purchasing a new crossbow is a significant investment, so it pays to find the one best suited for your needs.

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Video: Slick Trick Assailant Hybrid Broadhead Wins Independent Performance Test

An independent performance test sheds light on how eight broadheads compare in four criteria: weight consistency, accuracy, angled deflection and penetration.

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Self-Filmed Video: Bowhunting Idaho Elk

Lydia Smith is an artist with a passion for hunting elk and other big game, and this is her first attempt at filming one of her solo adventures.

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Self-Filmed Video: Big Cinnamon-Phase Black Bear

You never know what will show up at a black bear bait site, and this Manitoba bowhunter has a lengthy encounter with a big cinnamon-phase bruin with a unique throat patch.

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Video: Pro Bass Fisherman Competes in National Spelling Bee

Matt Robertson is a popular pro bass fisherman, but almost no one knows that he has serious spelling skills, too.

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4 Great Gifts for Father’s Day

The days of buying Dad a tie for Father’s Day ended about the time Al Gore claimed he invented the internet. Here are four great modern gifts that will make any father smile.

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Wild Turkey Tip: Don’t Leave for Lunch

Your best time to tag a wild turkey is often during midday. Here’s why.

Proper casting method

Video: How to Cast a Spinning Rod and Reel

Many anglers have poor technique when it comes to casting a spinning rod and reel. Here’s a proven method that’s simple to master and results in long casts and zero line tangles.

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Two Unique Shed Antler Displays

These two DIY shed antler displays take significant skill and time to build, but the final results are spectacular.

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Video: Angler Catches Big Musky on Homemade Bucktail Tied With His Own Hair

In the boat, a musky angler cuts his long hair and then uses it to tie a homemade bucktail featuring a fidget spinner for a blade.

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Whitetail Video: Monster Buck Walks Under the Treestand — But There’s a Problem!

Bowhunters work hard to get within shooting range of big bucks, but sometimes the timing is off by only a few seconds, resulting in frustration.