Can you imagine what it would feel like to get bitten by a monster fish such as an alligator gar? World records for these river monsters show that they can weigh up to 300 pounds and grow up to eight feet long. Even the smallest ones look ominous with their long snouts. They’re pretty popular […]
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As the sun beat down on the surface of Pickwick Lake June 25, Fallon Clepper and Wyatt Ford weren’t just fishing for the High School Fishing National Championship title, but also for a shot at history. The 17-year-olds would compete against a whopping 236 other boats, all navigated by anglers with the same hunger for […]
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In Massachusetts, Cape Cod, although known for its seafood and beaches, is also a birdwatching paradise. Birding enthusiasts love visiting the scenic area to see the 400 different species that reside there including Yellow Warblers, Solitary Sandpipers, Marsh Wrens, Eastern Bluebirds, Virginia Rails, and more. But if you want to see some beautiful birds, finding […]
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If recent developments out of the Humminbird camp mean anything, anglers of every kind will soon be even more capable of homing in on the areas they know hold fish, and finding success through full boat control and sophisticated underwater imagery. Humminbird’s new TargetLock allows anglers to lock the MEGA Live beam in the direction […]
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Maryland has a problem with northern snakehead fish, and they are hoping a new incentive program in Chesapeake Bay will help them learn more about the spread of this invasive species from public reports. They are offering rewards for harvesting tagged northern snakeheads from the bay or its tributaries. According to the Maryland Department of […]
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Not all baits and lures are created equal. And the price tags on some would prove that true; some can cost you a pretty penny. As we’ve all learned over the years, one of the most effective baits for largemouth bass out there is the swimbait, bar none. We may all want a tackle bag […]
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For sportfishing fanatics and seafood lovers alike, the North Atlantic shortfin mako shark is no longer on the menu. Starting July 5, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration decided to ban fishing for the fastest shark in the world by both commercial and recreational anglers in order to help the species recover from its population […]
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During the first half of the Bassmaster Elite season, many competitors could’ve stepped out of their boats at any given moment and walked back to shore without getting their collars wet. Not to say we haven’t seen any deep-water catches, but with six events (plus the Bassmaster Classic) occurring well below the Mason Dixon Line, […]
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We have tons of invasive species problems here in the United States. Between feral hogs in Texas and Burmese pythons in Florida, we have our fair share of destructive animals wreaking havoc on our ecosystems. It’s these larger, land-dwelling animals that come to mind when discussing the damage caused by unwelcome animals, but we often […]
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As if someone got a glimpse at an avid angler’s dream, there’s finally an all-in-one fishing net, scale, and ruler being unveiled by Frabill. The WITNESS Weigh Net is for fresh and saltwater anglers who have always asked a little more of their angling equipment, and incorporates the two most common fish-measuring methodologies into the […]
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