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Bass Baits for Your Next Trip

Bass fishing has gotten complicated with all the bait choices, conflicting advice, and endless gear options flying around. As someone who grew up fishing farm...

2024 CT Saltwater Fishing Rules

2024 CT Saltwater Fishing Rules Connecticut saltwater fishing regulations have gotten more layered over the years, with species-specific rules changing annually based on stock assessments....

Getting Better at Loop Knots

Mastering the Loop Knot: A Simple Guide Loop knots have gotten more complicated than they need to be — fly fishing forums alone have spawned...

Drop Shot Knots That Won’t Fail

Drop shot fishing has a knot problem that doesn’t get discussed enough: most of the failures happen not from the line breaking but from the...

Salmon Fishing in Michigan

Salmon Fishing in Michigan: An Informative Guide Michigan salmon fishing has gotten a lot of attention in fishing circles, and for good reason. As someone...

Parts of a Boat Explained

Understanding a boat’s anatomy matters more than most new boaters realize, and not just for passing a safety course. Knowing what the parts of a...

Getting Your WV DNR Fishing License

West Virginia’s rivers and lakes have a way of keeping you coming back, whether it’s the smallmouth bass in the New River Gorge, the trout...

Fishing Line Basics

Understanding Fish Line: Beyond the Basics For those who enjoy fishing, understanding the tools of the trade is crucial. The fish line, an essential component,...

Choosing the Right Fishing Hook

Understanding Fishing Hooks Fishing hooks have gotten bewildering — walk into any major tackle shop and you’ll find an entire wall of hooks in sizes,...

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Fishing Boat Name Ideas

Fishing Boat Names: An Exploration of Tradition and Creativity Boat naming has gotten complicated with all the maritime tradition rules and superstition debates out there....

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