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Rare Piranha-Like Fish Caught in South Carolina Lake


South American pacu swims in the water

A teenage angler in South Carolina was fishing for striped bass at his favorite lake, but he didn’t hook one. Instead, he pulled up something much more rare–and scary-looking: a South American pacu, an invasive cousin of the vicious freshwater carnivore, the piranha. An avid fisherman, Drew Patrick, 15, has been fishing at his family’s […]

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4 Tips For Spring Bass Fishing in Cold Weather

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Winter Fly Fisherman on the Owens River, California, in winter

Bass fishing is a good time all year–even when the weather isn’t very inviting. Bass fishing in cold weather, like during the winter or early spring, is a whole different animal to warm-weather fishing. But you will need to change up your strategy to entice the slower-moving fish and keep yourself happy out there.  1. […]

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Bass Fisherman Unknowingly Drops Rod and Reel Overboard While Landing Big Fish


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Every fisherman or woman knows the excitement that comes when you finally hook into a nice-sized fish. Especially if you have been on the water for a while and the bites have been hard to come by. Sometimes we get so focused on the fish we just caught that we cannot see the forest for […]

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Fisherman Jigs Up Giant Bass in Highly Pressured Public Pond


Big Bass Public Pond

There’s a misconception with some anglers that big fish can only be caught from big waters. That’s the main reason many of the most popular bass waters in the world are also some of the largest lakes and streams. However, giant fish can be found just about anywhere, even smaller waters that are heavily fished […]

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How to Record, Remember, and Maybe Even Hide Your Best Fishing Spots

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fishing spots

Fishing is serious business. Whether you are a tournament angler or someone who enjoys frying up a limit of crappie or bluegill on the regular, we all enjoy efficiency as much as fun. Keeping up with spots and weather conditions while harboring a certain amount of secrecy can be a tall order for any fisherman. […]

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Shark Bites Off Chunks From a Big Tuna as Kayak Angler Reels it In

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Fishing in the ocean can net some particularly large catches, but it can also bring along some unwanted predators that you’d never really want in your boat, let alone your kayak. One fisherman found this out when he lost half his 45-pound tuna to a shark while reeling it into his kayak. Connor Walsh posted […]

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The 5 Best Fishing Rods for Kids

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Editor’s Note: Products featured on Wide Open Spaces are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission.  There are few things better in life than sharing your passions with your kids. Fortunately, if you’re a fisherman, there’s a good chance your kids will be ready […]

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Florida Fisherman Tangles With Gator, Finally Reels in His Fish

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three men try to keep a tarpon from an alligator

While fishing is a great hobby, it can sometimes be a little frustrating. Those days where you spend all day out on the water and catch nothing can be a bit of a mood dampener. Really, the only thing worse than catching nothing is losing a fish off your line. Reeling in a big one, […]

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10 Adjustments We’d Make to Pro Fishing Tournaments

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Pro angler sets the hook on a bass

Every professional bass fisherman, from Rick Clunn to Brandon Palaniuk, has started just like you and me: fishing as a kid from the shore, a dock, or a boat. Those humble beginnings connect everyday anglers like you and me to the pros we admire and learn from. It’s just that they have taken it to […]

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