Michigan has a new state record flathead catfish, and it’s a chunky one. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced in a press release that Indiana resident Lloyd Tanner’s 53.35-pound flathead catfish edges out the previous state record by more than a pound. The fisherman hooked into this monster while using cut bait on the […]
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In 2012, a potential world record landlocked striped bass cost angler Rodney Ply not only a shot at coveted title, but over $1 million in prize money. Ply was entered into a fishing contest being hosted by Mustad Hooks, who were offering the awesome cash prize to anyone who could catch a world record fish […]
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Brandon Lester conquered what was once his greatest nemesis and, in doing so, notched his career’s greatest moment by winning the Whataburger Bassmaster Elite Series event on Pickwick Lake with a four-day total of 86 pounds, 1 ounce. Entering the event on this 43,000-acre Tennessee River impoundment, Lester believed he was on the fish to […]
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All of us have likely used some form of bug repellent at some point or another. For most of us, it is a simple matter of wanting to keep mosquitos and ticks off us out in the yard, on the trail, or in the treestand. It gives us a chance to enjoy our time in […]
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After four tournaments on the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour schedule, Jacob Wheeler leads the Bally Bet Angler of the Year race. Wheeler was the winner of that title in 2021 and leads 2020 winner Jordan Lee by 16 points with three events to go. In advance of the season’s fifth event on Watts […]
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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. The best fishing shirts should be at the top of your gear list — so we rounded up our favorites. Most of our favorite outdoor activities encourage specific apparel for […]
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It is no secret that Facebook and Instagram can be unfriendly places for sportsmen. Between unprovoked attacks by anti-hunters, senseless censoring, and the need to constantly defend or justify the outdoor sports, it can be a real drag. GoWild, a different kind of online community for sportsmen, seeks to rectify those problems. Simply put, GoWild […]
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Modern technology is double-edged sword as far as our outdoor activities are concerned. On one hand, the whole point of wandering deep into the backcountry is to get a break from the constant incoming calls and text messages. To recharge and reconnect with nature in a primal way. But on the other hand, having a […]
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The northern pike has a reputation for being one of the most fearsome freshwater fish out there. These predators are known to eat just about anything and everything that will fit in their mouths. It’s no wonder they are a favorite target of anglers. Still, we rarely get to see these fish stalking and killing […]
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Nestled in the southwest corner of New York State is a gem of a lake known as Chautauqua. It holds so much in the way of outdoor recreation opportunity that it might take a lifetime to try it all. Boating, swimming, kayaking, camping, and picnicking are available, but it is the resoundingly good sportfishing that […]
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