Cabela's Outfitter Journal

Spoon-Fed Crappie

To catch finicky post-spawn crappie, sometimes you need to feed them with a spoon.

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June 2009 | On Newsstands Now
> Photo Journal: Overlooked Bass
> Journal Entry: Sleeping Under The Stars
> Get Into The Swim
> Spoon-Fed Crappie
> Getting The Drift Of Spin Fishing
> Overnight & Under 25 Pounds
> Adventure: Roosters To Crow About
> Prime Time For Smallmouth Bass
> Reelfoot Lake's Super Bluegills
> Calling All Bears
> Deer Season Rewind

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Mark Romanack - Prime Time For Smallmouth Bass

Some of the year’s best action for trophy bronzebacks is during the pre-spawn period.
Soc Clay - Reelfoot Lake’s Super Bluegills

This lake in northwest Tennessee might be the best bluegill hotspot in the world.
Mike Hanback - Deer Season Rewind

Learn from the mistakes of others to bag your next buck.
Mark Kayser - Western Turkeys Are Different

Merriam’s turkeys provide dependable action for savvy hunters.

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Extreme Hunter’s Polarized Hunting/Shooting Glasses

For the serious wingshooter, a pair of quality glasses is a must. From swinging through a Canada goose over blinding, snow-covered corn stubble to picking out a rooster pheasant at sunrise, clarity and contrast are key factors when connecting with fast-moving targets.