North American Fisherman Spring Summer 2014

CONDITION   Acceptable, unmarked pages, reading wear, address clipped from front cover

CONTENTS

Letter From The Editor – Welcome to SCOUT/North American Fisherman! – by Michael F.X. Cassidy

Scouting Report – The Good, the bad and the uniquely interesting in the outdoor world.

Fishing Gear & Skills

Rise Of The Super Coolers – As with today’s SUVs, the most popular coolers on the market are bigger than ever before. But make no mistake: These ice boxes provide plenty of utility for your sport. By David Draper

Hot Lips – Lip design on the crankbait you fish can mean the difference between a stellar day and an epic fail. By Dan Johnson

Vision Quest – The right eyewear not only protects your vision, but it helps you pinpoint the next target. By NAF Managing Editor Thomas Allen

Skirt Me Up – Boost your bait’s attraction factor with a hot skirt. By Mark Hicks

Frog Fest – Frog man Ish Monroe discusses strategies for ambushing bass with artificial amphibians. By David Brown

Life Bait Bluegills – Bluegills spawn several times during the warm months. When they go shallow serve up the real deal.

Top Fisihing & Hunting Destinations

Bucket-list fishing destination for outside-the-box gamefish species. By Tony Capecchi

15 Miles to Nowhere – Black Bears are always elusive, but when the scenery is spectacular, how you get ’em is just as rewarding as actually finding one. By NAH Seniro Editor Luke Hartle

Incredible Quebec! – Anglers go for the unbelievable fishing and return with so much more. By Tyler Kapela, North American Fisherman-TV Host

5 Great Road Trips For A Velvet Whitetail – To score on a velvet buck, you have to be in the right place at exactly right time. By Bernie Barringer

Features

Damn Few – Know as “Cash” to his Spec Op brothers, Ray Care talks about everything from training to tattoos—and what it means to be a Navy SEAL. By NAH Managing Editor Dave Maas

Seeing The Future – Not sure what seed to plant or supplemnt to pour this season? Pull up a chair—“Farming for Whitetails 101” is about to begin. By David Draper

Swimbait Strategies – Put together the top tactics, locations, and gear, you need to catch more and bigger crappies, with these tantalizing softbaits. By Jeff Samsel

Mississippi Delta Delivers – Redfish and bass thrive where saltwater meets fresh in this fisherman’s paradise. By David Brown

Meat Vs Plastic – The question isn’t whether a spinner harness or a crankbait will taunt hungry ’eyes into battle,  it’s when to pick one over the other. By Ross Robertson

Departments

Gear Giveaway – Enter to win a Garmin echoMAP 70dv valued at over $1,100!

Fit4Fishing – Slow The Motion: The right exercises increase agility, endurance and stability. By Troy Lindner

The Extra Mile – Spring Training: Preparing to hunt black bears and maul the mountains,  one step at a time. By Kristy Titus

Getting There – Deals On Wheels: Mid-size ATVs that won’t break a sportsman’s budget. By Bruce W Smith

Parting Shots – Going ‘Bow Only’: Getting back to the basics of stick and string. By Jeff Foxworthy

The Water Column – Fishing news from top to bottom.

North American Fisherman-TV – Angling action from across the country.

Fishing Adventures – Great destinations for monster catfish, giant pike, super stripers and more.

Field Test – Showcasing great gear.

Fishing IQ – Picture Perfect: Preserve your treasured fishing memories. By Dan Johnson

Research Update – Find The Fish You Want: Biologists offer clues to help  narrow your search . by Dr Hal Schramm

What Matters Most – Hope For The Warriors: Fro many returning service members, getting back into the outdoors if more than a simple pastime—it’s therapy. By NAF Staff

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