I grew up fishing in Southern Ontario, Canada, on the esteemed St. Lawrence River, and I have a bone to pick with the Northern pike (pun intended). Let me enlighten you if you haven’t had a run-in with the Esox lucius. They will chase your lure right to the end of your rod before trying […]
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Last month, Congress introduced a bill that would provide $2 million each year and give kids nationwide access to recreational fishing. The bill, known as the Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act, was part of a bipartisan effort from U.S. Representatives Maria Salazer (R-Fla.) and Donald McEachin (D-Va), who introduced the bill to the House with […]
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We anglers fish for fun, first and foremost. When we get together with our fishing buddies, the fun times don’t start until we’ve swapped some believe-it-or-not fishing facts and stories. It’s okay to admit this tale-telling wouldn’t feel right unless we stretched the truth a little bit, but there are some absolute fishing truths that […]
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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources was able to donate 460 pounds of poached salmon to local families after they seized it from out of state poachers. The incident involved an unspecified number of unnamed people and happened on Tuesday on the Manistee River near Tippy Dam in Dickson Township. According to a DNR press […]
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My dad taught me everything that he knew about fishing starting with a bamboo rod and a piece of fishing line. After that we picked up a spincaster, some split shot, and a bobber topped off with a fresh nightcrawler, and I’ve never looked back. Who doesn’t want to reflect on and relive those wonderful […]
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While it’s not uncommon for anglers to boat a nice smallmouth bass in Michigan’s Huron River, the bass recently caught by David Holston was anything but an ordinary catch. The angler from Dearborn was fishing with his girlfriend Ellyn Lamerato when he landed a rare golden color phase smallmouth that was roughly the same color […]
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PENN Fishing has introduced a new lineup of saltwater spinning reels and combos, and these new offerings are designed to be more affordable for–without skimping on quality, which is what the brand is famously known for by anglers. The company says the new PENN Fierce IV reel, the next evolution of the ever-popular Fierce III […]
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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. What Is Amazon’s Prime Early Access Sale? Amazon surprised us by announcing another huge sale before Cyber Week, so you’ll be able to get a jump start on […]
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When I set out to originally create this dish, I intended on using trout and turning it into a flavorful appetizer for a small gathering of friends. But, I apparently turned all my trout into trout cakes, so I was forced to divert the plan and get a bit creative. What I did have was […]
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Not every outdoorsman lives in such close proximity to the wildlife they pursue. I didn’t always have the luxury, but my current home is an ideal location for hunting deer and wild turkey, and so far it’s had a significant impact on my hunting season. When walk onto my deck and I’m surrounded by a […]
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