The crappie is one of America’s most beloved panfish. The scrappy crappie is one of America’s favorite freshwater fish. Not only are these game fish fun to catch at many different parts of the year, they also make for world class table fare. Some anglers will even go so far as to call this the
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In the 1800’s, the scene in America was somewhat lawless once you traveled west of the Mississippi. America was trying to save its natural resources, which were being over exploited at an alarming rate, but had little might in which to do so. Wildlife were in peril and they didn’t have many friends watching out …
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Three of the strongest women in the world tangle with goliath grouper, who wins? Last year, Josh Jorgensen, aka: “BlacktipH” on YouTube did one of his most entertaining videos yet when he took three of the strongest men in the world out on his boat to tangle with huge goliath groupers that hang in the
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The walleye is one of our favorite fish to catch and eat. Let’s review what they are, where they live, and how to fish for them. The walleye is the largest member of the perch family, and is held in high regard by many anglers. A native North American species, the walleye is sometimes called
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The Huk Grand Banks Jacket is serious rain gear for serious anglers. Every angler should own a good rain jacket because you just never know what mother nature is going to throw at you when you are out trying to catch the big one. In recent years, Huk Fishing has set themselves apart for fishing
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Mother Nature never ceases to amaze us. Perhaps the best part about fishing is the unknown. There’s nothing more exciting than feeling that first strike and successfully setting a hook, as you’re imagination immediately starts racing to determine what it is you’re fighting. You’ll try to guess what species of fish you’re dealing with, how
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Hanna is a fish-catching machine! When most people think of hand fishing for catfish, aka noodling, it brings up images of the deep south and swampy, stumpy backwaters. However, the practice is legal and still practiced in a few states north of the Mason-Dixon line. One of those states that few people know about is
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I have a miscellany of items I want to highlight today, nothing major, but of interest to Nebraska anglers! Boat ramp now open at Indian Cave State Park LINCOLN, Neb. – The boat ramp at Indian Cave State Park is open for use following repairs. During the brief closure, silt was removed from the area, …
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It has been a great year for Idaho trout! While most people can agree that 2020 has been collectively lousy for most things. We have seen the closing of hunting and fishing seasons. We are seeing a shortage of guns and ammo due to panic buying during the pandemic. In spite of all that, this
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It’s always fun to feed the fishies, right? Feeding fish is a great way to have some fun. But, maybe it’s not so fun when your hand becomes part of the meal, too. These pike are fed by hand, and one gets a little extra protein. Watch the video below: Pike are definitely not the
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