Tag: casting

Colorado’s Record Fish Make Most Anglers Into Small-Fry


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The Centennial State is known for Rocky Mountain National Park, high-quality big game hunting, western American culture, and excellent fishing opportunities. Countless tourists visit every year to access Colorado’s waters whether it’s for fly fishing, boating, rafting, or casting a spin rod. In Colorado, record fish abound, and there’s fun to be had just about […]

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Hunting Waterfowl From a Boat in Wyoming: Tips for This Unique Experience

Gabriela Zaldumbide

Wyoming offers incredible hunting and fishing opportunities any outdoorsperson would enjoy. Between being a new waterfowl hunter and never having the chance to hunt in Wyoming before, I got excited when Erin Crider, a waterfowl guide, invited me on a women’s cast and blast trip. I headed out to central Wyoming with Uncharted Outdoorswomen this […]

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6 Most Common Reasons You’re Getting Backlash With Your Baitcasting Reel


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You might think that with today’s fishing reels, backlash would be a thing of the past, but that’s just not the case. Unless you are flipping or pitching your bait with your casting reel, you may as well come to the understanding that it is going to backlash on you once in a while, especially […]

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4 Ways for Anglers to Practice Casting Away From the Water

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We all want to get better at our outdoor activities; that goes without saying. Improving your fishing skills is as easy as getting the rod into your hands and using it in an environment where mistakes don’t really matter. In fact, the backyard isn’t the only place where you can practice–parks, local high school ball […]

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Best Books for Women Fly Anglers, From Beginner Basics to Deep Dives

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A female fly angler stands in a river and casts a line

If you’re a fly angler, the best thing is being out on the water casting a fly. The second best is snuggling up with an excellent book about fly fishing. The following list of fishing books is a balanced blend of memoirs and how-to guides, either written by women anglers or for women anglers, all […]

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Fishing Kayak Accessories: What You Need to Keep Organized While Paddle Casting


Kayak Fishing Accessories

These are the kayak fishing accessories you’ll need for paddle fishing. More and more anglers are discovering the benefits of kayak fishing these days. The shallow draft and compact nature of kayaks allows them to get back into secret honey holes that the larger boats simply cannot reach. There’s something about battling a big fish […]

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