Fishing Tips, Tools and Gear

Fishing Tips, Tools And Gear

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Trespassing Laws in New York Explained for Outdoorsmen

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New York Trespassing Laws

Here are the New York trespassing laws as they pertain to folks who want to hunt or fish in the Empire State. On any state land managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, (NYSDEC) including Wildlife Management Areas and State Forests, the boundaries are well marked with DEC signs and usually open […]

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Jack Wolfskin Lakeside Roll-Up Shirt Review: The Outdoor Shirt With UVShield and Mosquito Protection


We tried out the Jack Wolfskin Lakeside Roll-Up Shirt with Mosquito Protection and UVShield. Outdoor shirts are bursting with features nowadays, some worthwhile and some unnecessary. While a cotton t-shirt has its place, avid outdoorsmen have discovered there are certain things they need that give them an advantage, and there are other things that aren’t […]

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The Iditarod of fishing

People often ask why I make the 25-hour trek to Nevada to fish the U.S. Open on Lake Mead. I first fished the tournament in 1981 and have fished it 25 times over the years.

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Flats and ‘Skies

You know I love big fish, big fish of any species, but especially big, bad, predator fish.  Nebraska is blessed with a variety of fish, including a variety of large predator fish.  Two of our largest, apex predator fish would be flathead catfish and muskellunge. Flatheads and muskies are not found in every Nebraska water, …

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Look Close

Spreading another news release around. . . . If you have a boat, any kind of boat, this is very important! Check boats, lifts, and docks for invasive aquatic hitchhikers as weather cools LINCOLN, Neb. –Nebraskans are urged to check boats, boat lifts and docks for invasive species when removing them from water bodies for …

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Angler Jigs Up Ridiculously Chunky Hybrid Bluegill From Small Farm Pond

YouTube: Ty PigPatrol
Hybrid Bluegill

This bluegill looks like it has been abusing steroids. Is there anything better than a ridiculously large panfish? We did not think so. Almost all anglers love seeing a true giant because they are so few and far between. This year, one of our favorite fishing YouTubers, Ty PigPatrol, has been making a point to […]

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Angler Custom-Builds Lego Swimbait and Actually Catches a Bass With It

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Lego Swimbait

Can you really make a fishing lure from Lego bricks? Here at Wide Open Spaces, we see some rather unusual fishing lures from time to time. People have tried all sorts of crazy things over the years in their quest to catch a big fish. That means they have tried attaching hooks to just about […]

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Hair-Raising

It is the end of October, Halloweeney is Sunday.  I guess that means it is time for all things scary.  Earlier this month I speculated about the reasons we like a good scare now and then, Scary Stuff. Since then, I have seen a few discussions of spooky experiences outdoorsfolks have experienced while out in …

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