Fishing Tips, Tools and Gear

Fishing Tips, Tools And Gear

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Angler Tangles With Huge Alligator Snapping Turtle He Hooked By Mistake


An angler holding a massive alligator snapping turtle.

That’s not something you catch every day! If there’s one thing we love about fishing and the outdoors, it’s that one just never knows what types of wildlife they may encounter every time they head out. Some days you may target the exact giant fish you were hoping to catch. Other days you may catch […]

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Bienville Plantation Bass Fishing Is an Angler’s Dream Come True


berkley powerbait jig

I got to try out new tackle from Berkley and SpiderWire at one of Florida’s most famous fisheries. Deep in the heart of northern Florida, curtains of Spanish moss veil one of bass fishing’s most valued gems in the famed Bienville Plantation. It’s a destination that finds its way onto most avid anglers’ bucket lists, […]

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Magellan Outdoors Pro Angler Gear for Ladies Expands the Affordable Private Label

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Magellan Outdoors Women's Pro Angler

The affordable Magellan Outdoors Women’s Pro Angler line from Academy Sports + Outdoors offers everything lady anglers need to hit the water. Although women’s gear has made massive strides in the last decade or two, it still generally falls way behind the plentiful options available for sportsmen. Texas-based Academy Sports + Outdoors is changing the […]

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Coolers for Kayaks: 6 Choices to Keep Your Drinks Cold All Day on the Water

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Coolers for Kayaks

These are some of the best coolers for kayaks available today. It’s hard to beat a day spent paddling a kayak. It won’t be long before the weather warms up and we’re hitting our favorite lakes and streams for the first paddling adventure of the year. The only thing that can make a day on […]

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Santee-Cooper Offers Abundant Habitat for Bassmaster Elite Field


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Bassmaster Elites gear up for pre-spawn/spawn action on spacious South Carolina fishery. Big-time potential awaits a field of 94 pros set to tackle Santee-Cooper Lakes March 17-20, as the AFTCO Bassmaster Elite Series visits this South Carolina powerhouse March 17-20. Most agree that this fishery has the potential to deliver one of the year’s most […]

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18 Best Fishing Hats: Bucket, Net Hats & More

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best fishing hat

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. These fishing hats will keep you shaded from the sun. Sun protection is crucial for outdoor trips. Whether it’s buying sunscreen, long-sleeve fishing shirts, or buffs, you’re making […]

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Formerly Great Fishing Spots That Don’t Exist, Aren’t Any Good, or Aren’t Accessible Anymore


Fly fisherman on a river in Montana.

These waters just aren’t what they used to be. In the world of fishing, some places are simply timeless as far as being a good place to go after fish. Places like Lake Kissimmee, Lake Fork, or Lake Guntersville just to name a few legendary bass waters across the United States. While most lakes tend […]

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