The cool water pools around your ankles as you put your lightweight kayak into the river for a foggy sunrise paddle. The hot sun burns away the mist and glimmers off the water as it rises through the trees. The paddle’s rhythmic motion soothes the senses. The mind is calm, and the body is moving. […]
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For outdoorsmen up north, few activities create more anticipation than ice fishing. Something about packing up the truck and driving it across a frozen-over lake with a group of friends brings the youth out of any angler like a snow day during the work week. However, a group of guys in Minnesota realized a way […]
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LaCrosse Footwear is consistently releasing some top notch gear, specifically in the hunting and outdoors sector. When proposed with the opportunity to test out a pair, I’ve learned quickly not to say no. They’re that good. Never has a snake boot fit and felt like an athletic shoe as much as the LaCrosse Alpha Agility […]
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The best organic mosquito repellents are fast becoming the go-to product for outdoorsmen everywhere. In some areas and for some conditions, nothing stops the bugs from biting like DEET. But the fact is that this chemical has negative outcomes that outweigh its effectiveness against those annoying biting insects. There are other alternatives that work great […]
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Times are tough these days. The cost of filling up your gas tank, purchasing baby formula (if you can find it), and eating out at a restaurant has noticeably risen. Grocery prices are skyrocketing; food costs are the highest in decades and rose nearly 9% this year – and the USDA projects them to rise […]
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Plano gathered a good bit of attention with their EDGE Series of fishing tackle boxes a couple years ago, and it’s tough to argue there’s a better solution to a series of angler concerns. Whether you’re a saltwater fan who’s rigging jigs and soft plastics most of the day, a largemouth maniac with crankbaits and […]
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For the angler looking to catch the largest fish possible on a rod and reel, the bluefin tuna provides a battle like none other. You need some seriously heavy-duty gear to deal with the raw power and muscle these fish possess. More than that, you need a good boat crew that knows what they’re doing […]
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Regardless of where you fish from, kayak fishing is a thrilling sport. However, the open seas provide an adventure unlike any other. There are endless opportunities to explore whether you prefer off-shore or in-shore kayak […]
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Lee Livesay expects a real give-and-take scenario on Lake Fork, as the Bassmaster Elite Series makes its fifth stop at the East Texas powerhouse. Having won last year’s event, Livesay said the lake could very well give someone the chance to take home more than a big blue trophy. In fact, Livesay’s so optimistic about […]
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Who says the dinosaurs are extinct? In fact, many Texas rivers are home to some true prehistoric throwbacks, even if many people don’t realize they are there, lurking just beneath the murky surface of the rivers. We are talking about the giant alligator gar, a species once unfairly labeled with the term “trash fish,” that […]
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