“Made in the U.S.A.” is an expression that we can all get behind, and finding the companies that design, build, and sell their fishing gear right here in the America just makes everyone happy. Add to that the fact that these companies were all born, raised, and do business in the U.S., and we’ve got […]
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The largemouth bass has long had a reputation for being aggressive, and plenty of anglers will agree this fish sometimes has a mouth that is bigger than its stomach. However, it’s not often we get to see this trait in action. In today’s video, one of our favorite YouTubers, Ty PigPatrol, is fishing a dock […]
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Among outdoorsmen, there is probably no sect that enjoys gear more than fishermen. There are so many different items and combinations of said items to buy. In order to even get a bait in the water, you are utilizing at least four different pieces of gear (rod, reel, line, and bait) and that’s not including […]
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Every angler likes battling a big fish, but their worst nightmare is having that fish completely spool the reel down to the knot. It’s a recipe for disaster, and more than one big fish has been lost like this over the years. When it happens, an angler must act fast to ensure the fish doesn’t […]
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If you have ever handled a northern pike, gutted a deer, cut up some onions, or spilled some gasoline on them, you know what it’s like to have your hands collect stench. Add to that the fact that those odors can be a chore to remove, and you’re going to need one or more of […]
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A blend of aggressive and subtle baits does closes the deal. The old bait-and-switch scheme; yeah, advertising a particularly appealing product, only to substitute it for something less intriguing at the point of sale typically bends a consumer’s patience. Bad form, unfair, dastardly, most would say. Under the ice–totally cool (pun intended). Fact […]
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More women than ever picked up a rod and reel in 2021, according to a study by the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF). The study, done in collaboration with the Outdoor Foundation, said that women now make up 37 percent of all anglers in the United States. This is the highest number on record […]
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We know them and we love them, but we sure do get sick of hearing some of these outdoor terms sometimes. We’re not talking about the outdoor terms that everyone should know, but rather some of the more-overused words and phrases that have lost their effectiveness due to excessive repetition by some. We all pride […]
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“We’re gonna need a bigger hole.” That’s a common thought when ice fishermen land on a productive spot populated by largemouth bass–many of which will barely fit through the drilled opening. Even moderate-size bass offer an engaging diversion from the usual mix of panfish, perch, walleye, and pike. That being said, North Dakota […]
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There is an old saying that if you want to catch a big fish, you need to use a big bait–even if that bait seems a little too large for the waters you are fishing. You’d be surprised at just how large of an appetite some predatory game fish can have. It is not common […]
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