An aggressive, furry-clawed crab is invading New England, and it is causing concern for scientists, fisherman, and conservationists. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is warning the public to be on the lookout for the omnivorous and aggressive Chinese mitten crab, which can wreak havoc on trout and other native fish in […]
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A giant stingray was caught in the Mekong River in Cambodia on June 13, and it is being declared the world record for the largest freshwater fish ever. The female, which was caught, measured, weighed, and then safely released, tipped the scales at 661 pounds and just over 13 feet long. 42-year-old fisherman Moul Thun […]
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For anglers who don’t pursue them regularly, flathead catfish often have a reputation as lazy bottom feeders. The truth is anything but that. These fish are aggressive predators who will chase and eat just about anything if they are hungry enough. Most people may prefer to fish for catfish with cut bait or even live […]
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Some time back, we asked April Vokey what her biggest fishing pet peeve was. Her thoughts went like this: “The dramas between gear anglers and fly anglers. It’s unnecessary. Plus, some of the best fly anglers started by being great gear anglers.” That, from one of the premier fly fishing ambassadors in the world, rings […]
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It’s not a coincidence that many hunters also love to fish. To be successful, fishing and hunting both require many similar traits: patience, ingenuity, high motivation, along with many others. I consider myself a dedicated hunter, though while not always successful, I put a lot of time and effort into my endeavors. Once summer hits, […]
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Almost every angler loves crappies. These panfish are fun to catch, great eating, and they just have a cool look that almost everyone can appreciate. There’s just something special about a crappie that weighs more than two pounds. Catching those giants is easier said than done, especially in clear water. Crappies have a reputation for […]
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Growing up watching my old man, the classic fly fishing vest just seemed like a staple to his appearance, I never saw him on a stream without it. It was like seeing a carpenter without his toolbelt, he would have felt naked otherwise. I didn’t completely inherit his love of vests. Instead, I tend to […]
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If you’ve ever watched a pro B.A.S.S, FLW, or MLF Tour event televised in the Spring in the southern part of the United States, you’ve probably watched professional anglers bed fish. There’s good reason for it. This is the time of year that you get to see big fish pulled from their nests, and pro […]
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Some of the best fishing spots in the world are also some of the most remote, and such is certainly the case with Seychelles. It’s very possible you’ve never heard of this small island nation, which sits just off the coast of Kenya, north of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean. It’s remote location lends it […]
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When you think of frogs, you may consider them as the noisy wetland dwellers, something that the family dog likes to chase, or even their effectiveness as bass bait, but frog gigging is an exciting way to harvest them that you may not know much about. This is one of the few ways to do […]
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