When it comes to planning a trip to a natural paradise, almost everyone gravitates towards National Parks. We understand why. Places like Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, Badlands in South Dakota, Grand Canyon in Arizona or Yosemite in California are gorgeous. Few places can match the beauty of a place like North Cascades National Park […]
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There are many ways to prepare trout into a delicious, nutritious meal, and one of the best (in my opinion) is to stuff it. I like it so much and enjoy customizing my trout with unique and varied stuffing ingredients that I started listing 10 ideas that I know are delicious. When you are ready […]
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There’s a never-ending vastness to all the angling gear that’s available these days, but sometimes the simplest things get lost in the confusion. It’s easy to take hooks, lines, sinkers, and other items for granted when a lot of the attention goes to our favorite rods and reels. At this point in fishing history, we […]
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While not everything can or should be labeled as the latest or the greatest, we can usually be satisfied that today’s gear features some of the most up-to-date, cutting-edge items an outdoorsman or woman might want. The off-road ATV and UTV industry has been a good indicator of this fact. ATVs and side-by-sides for work […]
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Historic low water levels for several rivers within Olympic National Park in Washington have resulted in drastic action meant to support struggling fish populations. The National Parks Service has issued a closure on all fishing in Olympic National Park starting on October 6 and lasting indefinitely. The severe low-flow conditions affecting the rivers in the […]
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We’ve been captivated by Mike Iaconelli since the first time we saw him hold a lunker up to the camera and scream at the top of his lungs. Not many anglers–pro or otherwise–have affected the bass fishing community quite like Ike. Sure, we grew up watching Jimmy Houston kiss ’em and let them go, saw […]
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North Carolina is one of the most welcoming and beautiful states in the nation. The Tar Heel State has some of the best hunting and fishing in the country, and some of the most picturesque state parks you could ever imagine. Whether you love to camp, hike, or simply enjoy the beautiful scenery, North Carolina’s […]
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When I was growing up, I would voraciously read every and any fishing gear catalog that came my way, and do it over and over. One name that continually came up was the brand Fenwick. A lot has changed since those bygone days of the mail-order catalog, but one thing that has remained a constant: […]
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Anglers come in a wide variety, and very few fish the exact same way. You do see fishermen and women divided into vague groups, however. You have species-specific groups, such as bass fishermen, crappie fishermen, or walleye fishermen. You have devoted tackle lovers, such as crankbait fishermen, finesse fishermen, or live bait anglers. But one […]
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced 109 hunting and sport fishing opportunities for game species on 18 wildlife refuges as part of an effort to increase recreational access to public lands. A total of 38,000 acres across the nation have been opened to the public under the America the Beautiful initiative. “We are committed […]
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