It’s only fitting that the day after the Super Bowl marks the end of an era in the world of professional bass fishing. Arguably the greatest angler to ever compete, Kevin VanDam, has announced his intentions to retire from competitive angling at the end of this year. This year marks his 33rd season competing on […]
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Florida is one of those rare angler’s paradises where all your fishing dreams can come true. Not every state offers a perfect combination of both fresh and saltwater fishing opportunities like the Sunshine State. In fact, it can be tough to choose whether you want to target snook and redfish in the mangroves inshore, mahi […]
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One of my all-time favorite parts of the year is here: the season of ice fishing. If you haven’t ice fished before, it’s an experience that is often hard to put into words. There’s an excitement factor mixed perfectly with a peaceful element. Then there’s this feeling of camaraderie with you and your buddies while […]
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Let’s face it: We often stay outside to hunt and fish when we should really go in. With that in mind, we truly believe you can stay out there all day in tough conditions and still have success with some of the included gear. Manufacturers such as Gill Fishing, Simms, and AFTCO–just to name a […]
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Hawaiian authorities are launching a missing person investigation after an angler was apparently pulled overboard while tuna fishing off Honaunau. According to the Hawaii Police Department, 63-year-old Mark Knittle was fishing with a friend this past Sunday, January 15 near C buoy. The location was only about four miles from the Honaunau boat ramp. It […]
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Bad news for any angler who likes eating their catch: New research shows eating just one American freshwater fish is equivalent to consuming toxic water for a month. CBS News reports that the study, released by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency, has found that fish caught from freshwater lakes and rivers in the United States […]
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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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The U.S. Coast Guard finished out 2022 with a major fish poaching bust of five lancha boat crews caught illegally harvesting fish in Texas waters near Corpus Christi. The Coast Guard announced the arrests of 22 people from Mexico in a news release. The busts were part of a group effort on Dec. 22. The […]
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Playing outside is a priority for me. No matter what season it is, you can find me wandering around Colorado’s public lands. Hunting, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, backpacking, you name it; I’ve got outdoorsy adventures on my calendar year-round. As a result of my many outdoor hobbies, I’ve got an entire wall in my shop […]
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Fishing has changed a lot over the years, but ice fishing has stayed mostly the same. That is, until you start injecting modern technology into the mix. We know a lot of old-school anglers out there who want nothing to do with it. But some of us are loving the way it opens new windows […]
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