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Old School Techniques People Think Are New

Let’s be honest: there are only so many ways to catch a bluegill or outsmart a mallard duck. Sure, the gear we use might range from slightly to radically new, but the fundamental techniques have likely been around for decades. And when it comes to the equipment itself? There’s a good chance it’s not as innovative as it seems. Most so-called new waterfowl hunting techniques are actually rooted in older methods. There may be a twist or two here and there, but the core principles behind these techniques? Old news. Been there, seen that, used it.