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FISH SPECIES Bass Still Reason To Chatter? Following its initial tournament-dominating success, few lure types creating the buzz of the chatter bait. Bait manufacturers scrambled to create their own version of the metal-lipped shaker. With the dust now settled, the question begs, “Is there still reason to chatter?”more Catfish and Carp Oddball Cat Baits Catfish are known to consume odd things for their meals, so it's no wonder that some of the better baits to catch these fish are quite out of the ordinary.more Muskie and Pike Summer Trolling For River Muskies Fishing a river for muskies in the summer is an option that is too often over-looked. Where does a musky angler start? more Panfish The Deadly (Half) Dozen Some of the NAF editors share their best ideas for landing those pesky panfish.more Salmon and Trout The Deal With Steel Sage advice for the steelhead obsessed everywhere.more Saltwater Walk on the Wild Side In many ways, Jordan Paullo is your stereotypical NAFC member. He fishes hard, spends more days on the water than solid ground, and is constantly trying to figure out a better way to catch fish, whether it’s smallmouths and largemouths in a tournament or striped bass on the Connecticut River near his Coventry, Connecticut, home.more Walleye Cast Master Minnesota guide Brian “Bro” Brosdahl thinks weedbed walleyes represent one of the most productive and least exploited bites out there.more   SKILLS AND EQUIPMENT Boats and Sporting Vehicles Anglers' Legacy Boat Winner! Meet the winner of the Anglers' Legacy Sweepstakes, Tim Rongstad, who helps spread the pasttime of fishing to youngsters.more Other Outdoor Gear Walk The Talk: Costa Del Mar Sunglasses Costa Del Mar sunglasses has partnered with Renewable Choice Energy to offset 100 percent of the electricity use at its Daytona Beach headquarters facility with the purchase of 422,896 kilowatt hours (kWh) of renewable energy credits (RECs) from U.S. wind farms. more Rods, Reels and Tackle Best Of The Best Check out some of the best and innovative products from the 2009 ICAST show.more Tactics The Need For The Right Speed You need to find the proper lure speed in order to have fishing success. The rate at which your lure falls is every bit as important as the bait itself.more RECIPES   Appetizers and Snacks Nosh is a must-try restaurant for fishermen, located on the banks of the Mississippi. Main Dishes Put flour on plate; season well with salt and pepper. Coat fish fillets lightly with seasoned flour; shake off excess. Side Dishes In large bowl, mix together olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, parsley, vinegar, sugar, cumin and red pepper flakes; set aside.