All anglers know largemouth bass have an impressive appetite. They are more than willing to eat anything and everything, so long as it fits in their massive mouth. But it turns out there are times when even a largemouth bites off more than it can chew. That is if largemouth bass chewed their prey. You […]
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There are types of people who can appreciate a real-life Jaws moment, and these oceanic volunteers fit the mold. A video captured them enjoying the company of a huge great white shark circling their boat. One of the volunteers, Madisen Coulter, got footage of the 15-foot female shark swimming around their boat for over an hour, […]
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Many stakeholders in the angling community know all too well why some regions of our esteemed coastal areas should be protected. That’s at the heart of our nation’s marine parks, or Marine Protected Areas (MPA), which place limits on human activities for conservation purposes. That said, they can still be visited and many allow fishing, […]
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We all pride ourselves on being up-to-date on our outdoor know-how, gear, and tactics. But are we sometimes just guessing when it comes to the specifics? This isn’t to say that there aren’t many folks who know their outdoor knowledge (much better than I do). But when it comes to it, maybe we need to […]
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There’s a reason why entire sections of tackle boxes and bags are dedicated solely to frog baits. It’s because frogs and bass go together like pork and beans. Sometimes things are just that simple, and in the world of bass angling, the diminutive amphibian known as the frog must taste the way Angus steak tastes […]
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Saltwater fly fishing is an experience unlike any other. If you ask any avid angler what their favorite fish to catch on a fly is, they’re most likely going to name a saltwater species. It’s an adrenaline rush that freshwater fish just can’t compete with. Catching rainbow trout and bass on the fly is a […]
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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. It’s nearly time for ice fishing season to begin once again. Time to take stock of your fishing gear and upgrade your ice fishing rods in anticipation of […]
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Two Pennsylvania anglers won’t soon forget their recent striped bass fishing trip to New Jersey last Wednesday. Not after a monstrous humpback whale nearly landed on the deck of their boat. NBC News reports Zach Piller and his father were angling from an 18-foot Starcraft boat when Piller’s father hooked into a fish. He was […]
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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. Everyone who spends time outdoors, fishing or otherwise, knows a rainy day can’t be one of those things that stops you. A little rain never hurt anyone, and […]
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Maine is nestled in the furthest corner of the northeast, but don’t be fooled–the Pine Tree State isn’t just some lost place near Quebec, Canada. This is one of the most beautiful, pristine wilderness areas that the nation has to offer and her state parks are a testament to that fact. Maine is so chock […]
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