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Mike Pehanich

Freelance writer, photographer, videographer, and industry consultant specializing in the sport and business of fishing, outdoor travel, conservation and fisheries management. Founder and owner of Small Waters Outdoors and Mike Pehanich's Small Waters Fishing (www.smallwatersfishing.com) website. Primary markets include BASS publications: Bassmaster, Bass Times, Fishing Tackle Retailer, Cabela's Outfitter Journal, Wired2Fish, Fishhound. Credits in more than 20 outdoor publications including Fish & Fly, Great Lakes Angler, North American Fisherman, In-Fisherman, Outdoor Life, and At the Lake magazines. Former editor of Redbone Journal. Contributor to outdoor television and radio shows.

Articles by Mike Pehanich

Fishing Rock Quarry Pits for Bass

Fishing Rock Quarry Pits for Bass

Mike Pehanich Jun 20, 2018
Consider Lake Goals Before Stocking Hybrid Sunfish

Consider Lake Goals Before Stocking Hybrid Sunfish

Mike Pehanich Jul 26, 2013
Fishing Frogs in Strip Pits

Fishing Frogs in Strip Pits

Mike Pehanich Jul 5, 2013
Stock a Fish; Grow a Record

Stock a Fish; Grow a Record

Mike Pehanich May 3, 2013
2 Strategies for Early Spring Ice Out Fishing

2 Strategies for Early Spring Ice Out Fishing

Mike Pehanich Mar 27, 2013
Find Your Ice Fishing Spots Early

Find Your Ice Fishing Spots Early

Mike Pehanich Jan 15, 2013
Fishing the Wind Like KVD

Fishing the Wind Like KVD

Mike Pehanich Jul 2, 2012
Fish Standout Lake Features on Small Waters

Fish Standout Lake Features on Small Waters

Mike Pehanich May 31, 2012
Stunted Bass and Bull Bluegill

Stunted Bass and Bull Bluegill

Mike Pehanich May 11, 2012

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