There’s something special about truly large panfish. Bluegills, crappies, sunfish, it doesn’t matter, they just seem to turn heads when they start growing to gargantuan proportions. Which is why we find it odd that one record fish doesn’t get talked about too often these days, and that’s the world record bluegill. Oddly enough, the same […]
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This world has a lot to offer when it comes to opportunities in the outdoors, and most outdoorsmen want to experience it all. Big game hunting, wingshooting, freshwater fishing, deep sea fishing–no matter what you love to do, there’s a lot to choose from. One great way to knock more experiences off your bucket list […]
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Some might call it icing on the cake; although licking a finger full of this foamy, yellowish-green substance coating fall grass mats is ill-advised. However, if you’re seeking aggressive largemouth bass action, then “cheese” mats are the place to be. By late summer and into the fall, expansive grass mats develop a thick, slimy coating […]
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The Mayfly Project is a nonprofit organization using fly fishing as a catalyst to mentor children living in foster care. The organization’s mission is to support children in foster care using fly fishing to introduce them to their local water ecosystems. The hope is that connecting participants to a rewarding hobby will provide an opportunity […]
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If you’re an avid fly angler, and especially if you prefer the saltwater side of it, it’s likely that you’ve heard of the Belize grand slam. Every year, people head to the Caribbean country of Belize in hopes of landing three of the most iconic saltwater fish on the planet: permit, tarpon, and bonefish. Landing […]
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If you’re new to saltwater fishing, figuring out the best fishing rigs can be intimidating. Anglers have developed a swath of unique setups for salt over the years. It’s a little like walking into an Amazon fulfillment center for the first time and trying to sort packages. If you’ve never done it before, it’s hard […]
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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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Have you ever enjoyed a grilled salmon filet? What about perfectly smoked salmon served on a cracker, perhaps with a bit of cream cheese or brie? If so, it’s likely that the salmon you savored wasn’t a wild-caught fish that you hooked yourself. However, you don’t have to go to the ocean to catch salmon […]
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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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We’ve been very fortunate to live during a time when the hunting and fishing gear we use is on the cutting edge of the absolute best it can ever be. Long before each season begins, manufacturers have already thought about next year and the year after that in an effort to bring us the newest […]
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