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World Record Blue Marlin: Why There Are Two, and Why They’ll Never Be Topped


World Record Blue Marlin

When it comes to billfish, the magnificent blue marlin is a favorite of anglers everywhere. Beloved the world over for its size, speed, and fight, there’s nothing quite like battling one of these beasts on a traditional rod and reel. The International Game Fish Association recognizes world records for both the Atlantic and Pacific blue […]

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Practice Archery in Your Backyard With These 5 At-Home Targets

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Archer pulls arrows out of a 3D deer archery target

There are pieces of gear you absolutely must have to be at the top of your game when it comes to bowhunting. One of those things is a quality bow target, especially at home when you can’t get to the archery range frequently. A reliable target to sling arrows at and hone your craft is […]

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Fire Preparedness and Firefighting – Part 1, by Always Learning

Our community was hit by a major wildfire a few years ago. The fire was purportedly started by utility power lines arcing during high winds in the late afternoon, at the same time as another fire started nearby. Firefighters had initially responded to the other fire, which delayed their response to this one. Firefighting was further hampered because our community’s water comes from a huge tank above it; this tank was drained dry during the first hours of the fire, so once that tank was empty, there was no more water available to the firefighters. Once the water was gone …

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Timing the Tide for Redfish Rallies


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Shopping and inshore fishing–any connection? Yeah, it’s there. Think: Black Friday. Brave retail managers unlock entry doors and quickly sidestep the mad rush of impatient shoppers desperate for deep discounts and rare opportunities. Same store pretty much any day before or after finds shoppers trickling in at a moderate pace and then trickling out at […]

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