Most fall days on the upper Mississippi River, Minnesota pro Austin Felix is just winging it. The 2020 Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie of the Year is definitely a laid-back guy, but don’t mistake this for complacency–he’s a man with a plan that involves capitalizing on seasonal fish movement by targeting one of the most dependable […]
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In the northwestern corner of Maine lies one its many pristine wild trout rivers, which the Pine Tree State offers to anyone with a fly rod and a hankering to catch some fish. The difference here is that this river shares a border with New Hampshire and criss-crosses back and forth into Maine from its […]
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As the ice slowly closes in around our favorite lake each year, it’s only a matter of time until we start to drool over our ice fishing gear. We all need a solid rod and reel combo to get started, an auger, and the proper clothing for sure, but eventually when we get our lines […]
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I consider myself a decent fly fisherman, but not a great one. I feel like that has all changed with the addition of the Maine Fly Company’s Kennebec 5W fly rod to my arsenal. Luckily, I’ve gotten to know fly rod making guru Jeff Davis, who has made it his life’s mission to put a […]
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As far back as the 1980s, wildlife law enforcement agencies nationwide did not have a good method for dealing with groups or individuals who violated wildlife and resource game laws outside their home state, so legislation was enacted between agencies and states to better allow game law enforcement officials to recognize and respond to those […]
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The Atlantic salmon has been a bucket list fish for me ever since I was a kid, and I recently checked off that box. Without even having to look it up, the scientific name of Salmo salar is altogether one of the most familiar and important species of fish to me, and one of the […]
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When it comes to winter outdoor activities in Colorado, skiing is one of the first things to come to anyone’s mind. Resorts cover the state throughout the Rocky Mountains offering ample opportunities to shred some gnarly pow. Although skiing fills most Coloradans’ weekends, these folks are missing out on some incredible winter fishing opportunities. Fishing […]
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You might think that with today’s fishing reels, backlash would be a thing of the past, but that’s just not the case. Unless you are flipping or pitching your bait with your casting reel, you may as well come to the understanding that it is going to backlash on you once in a while, especially […]
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When I’m elk hunting in Colorado in September, the weather can range from 80 degrees and sunny to temps in the 20s with icy sleet storms. Being prepared for this possible drastic fluctuation means I stack layers upon layers of clothing under my outer camouflage, removing them as needed as the day warms up or […]
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When you’re considering cold-weather wading, whether it be for duck hunting or fishing, you’d better wear something that will keep near-freezing temperatures at bay. Plus, if you’re planning on doing a lot of walking, your gear needs to fit well and be comfortable. The Simms Fjord Under Wader Fleece Pants are meant to help sportsmen […]
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