Legendary fishing rod maker Ugly Stick has just announced several new species-specific rods in their Carbon series line for catfish, crappie, and salmon/steelhead. Ugly Stick stays the Carbon series is some of their lightest fishing rods ever, up to 30 percent lighter than anything they’ve produced before. At the same time, they also say these […]
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We all want to get better at our outdoor activities; that goes without saying. Improving your fishing skills is as easy as getting the rod into your hands and using it in an environment where mistakes don’t really matter. In fact, the backyard isn’t the only place where you can practice–parks, local high school ball […]
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Fly tying really is a form of art, but it can take several years of practice to become fully comfortable with it. The start-up costs can seem a bit high, but after tying your own for a while and becoming proficient, you’ll notice that the money is worth it. There’s also something special about landing […]
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Iconic saltwater brand Fin-Nor may be a new player in the world of fishing sunglasses, but they are fully committing to this new area of their business. The company has just announced their debut line comprising 20 different styles of sunglasses are now available in 25 retail locations in Florida. For Fin-Nor, it was only […]
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If you thought that scene in “Jaws” where the shark jumped on the boat was far-fetched, then you clearly haven’t been fishing for mako sharks before. These toothy predators are well-known for being some of the fastest in the ocean. They also jump more than probably any other shark species out there. Anglers need to […]
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Patagonia, the famous California outdoor retailer, has restructured its entire business model to fully commit to fighting climate change. In an open letter shared to the company’s website, Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard announced that control of the business has transferred to two other private entities: a trust created to protect company values and a nonprofit […]
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Whether you’re into hunting, fishing, or general outdoor and nature shows, Netflix seems to have something for everyone. It’s become an excellent place for outdoors-loving men and women everywhere to absorb quality content. So when the time comes for every outdoorsperson to take their hunting boots off, kick back on their sofa, and relax, Netflix […]
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Anglers long for the fight of a fish, from the big behemoth yellowfin tuna all the way down to the diminutive sunfish. It is what we crave. But after you’ve fished for the same species in the same places for many years, you start to dream of different, bigger waters and of true trophy fish. […]
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“Down By the River” author Andrew Weiner has two big passions– fly fishing and books. His love of fishing started when he was a kid, enjoying the activity with his family on Kezar Lake in Maine. As an adult he picked up fly fishing and that passion flourished after a trip with a friend to […]
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Editor’s Note: Products featured on Wide Open Spaces are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. While some people are perfectly fine with cleaning fish and game in their kitchen sink — understandably, some aren’t. Combine the odor with the unavoidable mess, descaling or […]
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