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Hook, Line, and Sunscreen: How to Protect Your Skin From the Sun While Fishing

May 19, 2023 | 0 |

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It’s all fun in the sun until you’re at risk for skin cancer.

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33,000+ Invasive Lake Trout Successfully Removed In Montana Fishing Tournament

May 19, 2023 | 0 |

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Flock of brown trouts swimming in the fish pond

It’s a big win for aquatic wildlife conservation.

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The Walleye Fishing Tournament Cheaters Were Sentenced to Jail Time. Is It Enough?

May 12, 2023 | 0 |

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Jacob Runyan Chase Cominsky with their weight-stuffed walleye right before their cheating scandal

Anglers caught stuffing tournament walleye in 2022 plead guilty to felony charges. But will they be allowed to compete again?

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Spring Bass Fishing Tips for Better Success During Spawn Season

May 11, 2023 | 0 |

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Catching bass in the spring can be tricky with cooler water and spawn cycles. After decades of casting, here are my top tips.

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Tested and Reviewed: Does Sitka Equinox Guard Apparel Actually Repel Ticks and Mosquitos?

May 9, 2023 | 0 |

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Sitka’s system claims to keep biting bugs at bay—for $450. We tested it for a whole turkey season to see if it’s worth it.

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This Rookie Mistake Cost Champion Bass Angler $100k in Texas Tournament

May 8, 2023 | 0 |

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Last week, in a National Professional Fishing League (NPFL) tournament at Wright Patman Lake in Texas, Barron Adams reeled in the heaviest combined weight over the three-day tournament. A professional angler for five years, Adams’ catch qualified him for the tournament’s $100,000 first-place prize. That is, until the judge asked a rudimentary housekeeping question to […]

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The Right Way to Decontaminate Your Fishing Gear

May 2, 2023 | 0 |

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It’s spring, which means every angler is itching to hit the water. But don’t forget one of the most important step of a day spent fishing: decontaminating your gear when you’re done. After the optimistic casts and the oh-so-satisfying feeling of a bite lives a responsibility to the waters we enjoy as outdoorsmen and women. […]

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7 Top-of-the-Line Fishing Rods Worthy Of Every Angler’s Dreams

May 1, 2023 | 0 |

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Let’s face it: We all have that wish list, dream list, or bucket list piece of gear that we drool over but never seem to pull the trigger on. For anglers, many of us dream about top-of-the-line fishing rods, with their advanced materials and smooth hardware. Even if it feels like a pipe dream, it […]

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7 Most Beautiful Fly Fishing Destinations In the World

Apr 26, 2023 | 0 |

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There are a lot of beautiful places to cast in the Unites States–but there’s also a whole world of beautiful rivers out there for fly anglers. Those willing to travel beyond the United States can witness some truly breathtaking scenery. Why not take that passion for fly fishing a step further and visit some of […]

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9 Best National Parks for Hiking, Fishing, and Every Kind of Outdoor Adventure

Apr 25, 2023 | 0 |

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Elk in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, is one of the best national parks in the USA.

From lush forests in the Pacific Northwest, to scenic drives in the Southeast, to celestial mountains and striking red rocks in the Southwest, America has never been at a loss to present natural beauty to those looking. And when you consider the 423 designated national park sites, it can be hard to narrow down which […]

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10 Best Spring Bass Lures

Apr 25, 2023 | 0 |

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Wherever you’re fishing in the world, there comes a point when the days get longer, the sun shines a little more, and the water in your favorite fishing hole gets warmer. Once water temperatures reach a certain point and the light begins the penetrate it, large and smallmouth spring bass start getting active–and it’s not […]

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The Ultimate Guide to Leave No Trace Principles for Earth Day

Apr 21, 2023 | 0 |

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Politics aside, I think we can all agree: If we don’t care for the wild spaces that we hunt, fish, and recreate on, we’re screwed. While hunting and fishing licenses contribute greatly to this cause, the small action of trying to leave trails, rivers, and other wild places as good as you found them (or […]

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