Nothing beats being in the woods on a frosty morning in pursuit of deer or waterfowl. It is nearly impossible to avoid getting your feet wet if you live in an area with a lot of swamps or standing water. It happens to me every year hunting whitetails here in the low-laying swamps of southwest […]
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If you’ve been looking to catch a big channel catfish in Idaho this year, you might want to head over to C.J. Strike Reservoir soon. The 7,500-acre, manmade lake just produced its second record fish of the season. It was only a few weeks ago when Cody Kastner caught a 32.9-pound monster from the lake […]
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Every tackle box should have a solid pair of fishing pliers, as it can not only make a world of difference for you, but also for that big fish you reel in from either saltwater or freshwater. This crucial tool is, for whatever reason, often one of the most overlooked items among anglers, and forgetting […]
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Children are the future, and that goes for the outdoor world, too. Introducing them to the outside world and cultivating their natural curiosity is one of the greatest things about being a parent or guardian. But it also doesn’t hurt to have a little assistance, especially when it comes to angling. If you have a […]
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I have an old saying that I started using when I lived and fished with a Swedish man and dear old friend named Håkan: You can always tell a fisherman, but you can’t tell him much. As anglers, we are pretty set in our ways and often stubborn as heck when it comes to our […]
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The rod creaked, groaned, and line occasionally ripped out of the reel as the fish made run after run, trying to get away. The gamefish on the other end wasn’t giant (it was around 20 pounds), but you’d never know it from how it fought. Again and again, it tried to run deeper into the […]
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Any time an angler see a reasonably-sized freshwater lake, the urge to stop, get out of the car, and fish it is strong. Who knows what may lie beneath the surface, and what may be just asking to be reeled in and caught in these special freshwater ecosystems? But there are portions of a lake’s […]
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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. Any angler knows having the right gear can make or break a fishing trip. After all, going fishing isn’t always as simple as packing up your tackle box […]
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If you’re an avid angler, you know the importance of having the right gear. Choosing the right rod, reel, lines, and bait is crucial; that goes without saying. While everything I just listed is essential on the water, so is a piece of gear you don’t often think about: your sunglasses. Polarized sunglasses allow anglers […]
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Virginia has a new state record for blue catfish in the archery category as confirmed by officials with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. The agency posted a photo of Louisa resident Jason Emmel’s 66-pound, 5-ounce blue cat on their social media channels with the announcement. The fish is nearly four pounds larger than the […]
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