What’s the big deal with tiny fish and tiny fishing tackle? Micro fishing is pushing its way into the mainstream, and this tiny technique shouldn’t be overlooked. The term micro fishing is pretty self explanatory, yet is often misunderstood by the average angler. Normally when fishing, anglers target the bigger subjects of a fish species. […]
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Every professional bass fisherman, from Rick Clunn to Brandon Palaniuk, has started just like you and me: fishing as a kid from the shore, a dock, or a boat. Those humble beginnings connect everyday anglers like you and me to the pros we admire and learn from. It’s just that they have taken it to […]
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Fishing is a great way to get out in nature, enjoy time with loved ones, and catch a healthy dinner for the evening. The number of female anglers is continuing to grow, and right now is a great time to get started in the sport or introduce a lady in your life to angling. It […]
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We target lots of saltwater gamefish species, but when it comes down to the bluefish, we can get excited just thinking about it. These highly migratory fish are known to hunt in packs and cause saltwater anglers to hang onto their gear for dear life. Along the East Coast, from Maine to eastern Florida, schools […]
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Brandon Palaniuk began the 2022 Bassmaster Elite season in much better shape than he did for his 2017 run. Both years concluded with the pro from Rathdrum, Idaho, lifting the coveted Angler of the Year trophy, and Palaniuk said this year’s advantage was not lost on him. Florida’s Lake Okeechobee opened the 2017 Elite schedule […]
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Products featured on Wide Open Spaces are independently selected by our writers and editors. However, when you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Many anglers, especially beginners, find themselves wondering the same question: Are waders absolutely necessary to fly fish effectively? Because fly fishing waders can come at such a high […]
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Strawberry bass, calico bass, and even papermouth are among the beloved names we’ve given two of our favorite fish to catch and eat: the black crappie and white crappie. Our affinity for finding and catching these great gamefish spurns from how accessible they are, but also how they seem to disappear when you find them, […]
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Picking out the rod and reel combo isn’t easy these days. Whether it’s a baitcaster or a spinning combo, there’s a bevy of options on the market and it can be difficult to decide which one is going to work the best for you. Finding a rod with the right reel, action, retrieval ratio, and […]
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We got our first look at the big yellowfin tuna approximately 20 minutes after it first took our bait when we were about 40 miles off the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Around this same moment, the tuna realized it was hooked for the first time. Before I could react, the fish made a hard, […]
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I’ve toggled through a fair share of fishing packs over the years, but haven’t found anything that’s just right for my needs. Then I tried the 12-liter Mission Fish Waist Pack. It may be made with the saltwater shore-angling crowd in mind, but it’s a fishing pack that carries everything you need and more to […]
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