Fishing summer cold fronts can be an exercise in futility, but it doesn’t always have to be that way. Most sources describe a cold front in weather-related terms as the leading edge of a cool mass of air, replacing a warmer mass of air close to ground level, in which lies within a fairly sharp […]
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The white sturgeon is like a dinosaur that survived to the modern age. Here in North America, we do not have as many river monsters as some other parts of the world. One notable exception is the gigantic white sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus). Covered with rows of bony plates, a strange mouth, and a huge set […]
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Using a helicopter is the most efficient way to stock mountain lakes. For many western states, there are some great small waters for trout far up in the mountains. Places that are perfect for anglers to have backcountry wilderness adventures. There is just one problem for wildlife agencies. If they want to stock these lakes […]
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I have been watching the Head to Head Fishing Pro Walleye Series on Lake McConaughy all week. Two techniques have accounted for most fish. Both techniques are somewhat uniquely Nebraskan. In fact it could be argued that they have been perfected if not developed in Nebraska. Trolling has been one of the winning techniques, including …
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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. A portable bathtub doesn’t sound appealing now, but just wait until it’s your only option. There’s a variety of situations you could be in that would make a […]
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Take a closer look at the man who remains the face of the vaunted Orvis brand: Tom Rosenbauer. If you’ve ever been a part of the fly fishing crowd then you’ve heard of the esteemed Orvis brand. At some point the name of one Tom Rosenbauer has come up, and for good reason. Like many […]
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The Deckee safe boating app is now available here in the U.S. The summer may be winding down, but a lot of people still have their boats in the water. Because there is still a ton of aquatic fun to be had whether you plan on fishing, sailing, or just cruising and taking in the […]
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Yes, it has been hot, and yes, my motivation to fish lags under those conditions. That does not mean I have quit! I have been “around” a bit, spent some time on several different waters. What I have found has been typical for late summer. . . . First, was some bass fishing. I should …
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Here’s the latest Bigfoot footage, captured by a seemingly oblivious outdoorsman. It’s always funny to me how Bigfoot only shows up grainy and out of focus, no matter who films it. In this case, a fisherman who looks like he’s never held onto a fly rod in his life seems to be worm-dipping when a […]
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The giant weighed in at 5.46 pounds and was confirmed as the new Tennessee state record and possibly the new world record. Editorial note: This post has been updated since the record was confirmed. Genetic testing revealed that the black crappie that Jam Ferguson caught in May 2018 is indeed both a new Tennessee state […]
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