This probably could have been angler harassment. Going fishing is a great way to sit back, relax and forget about your worries for a few hours. If you are fishing at a public pier you may make a new friend or two with the anglers around you who share your interests. Most anglers will agree
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Ever wonder how they deliver shiners to a fish hatchery? There are fish hatcheries and stocking companies operating all over the country to help state and federal wildlife agencies stock public waters and for citizens to stock their own private waters. These operations often deal with large amounts of both game and baitfish. Did you
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The University of Southern Mississippi Marine Education Center was recognized as one of the country’s ten best architectural projects of the year. Each year, the American Institute of Architects recognizes ten projects for their architectural excellence with its annual Committee On The Environment Top Ten Awards. This year’s rankings included the design team for USM’s
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I am fully aware of the calendar and what weekend is upon us. I am also fully aware of the unusual circumstances and challenges that face us this year. That said, I know a lot of folks are looking forward to this weekend and are looking forward to spending some time outdoors! I hope you …
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This angler catches 65 pounds of fish with a 5-bass limit. It’s okay to be jealous, we all are. You won’t believe the size of the last one. Bass fishing is a huge sport. Millions hit the lakes year round trying to land a trophy bass to put on their wall and brag to their
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Professional angler Ott Defoe and his son didn’t get just one gobbler, but two! Nothing is more nostalgic than a father introducing his son to the outdoors. Since their origins, hunting and fishing traditions live through a lineage of outdoorsmen and women who pass their knowledge down from one generation to the next. This ceremonial
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Over the past decade, I’ve found myself embracing more electronics and technology into my passion for the outdoors. No, I’m not referring to weather stations, GPS trackers or boat radar units but simple things, like weather apps, checklists, notes and journals, which have helped me in enormous ways.
This coming Memorial Day weekend, more walleyes will be caught from Nebraska reservoirs than will be caught most any other week of the year. In fact, on some waters more walleyes will be caught this coming weekend than any other month. We have years of angler survey data from several Nebraska reservoirs that demonstrate that …
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Picture this: You’re having a perfect day out on the water, feel that familiar tug on your line, and your eyes light up. That is, until you reel in your catch and discover that the fish has swallowed your hook. When it’s buried deep in the fish’s gullet, safely removing a hook is a challenge.
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Rat-L-Traps are still made in the U.S.A. All anglers are familiar with the legendary Rat-L-Trap lipless crankbait. This lure has been putting fish in the boat for both pro and amateur anglers for decades now. The company has built their name as one of the best artificial lures on the market. The simple, but iconic
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