I’ve always considered myself a bit of an ice fishing enthusiast. There’s something about the way sound gets absorbed into the snow that makes ice fishing such a peaceful experience. If I had to pick the thing I like “least” about warm-weather fishing (which isn’t much), it would be the occasional hustle and bustle. While
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When we think of “The Keys,” our minds always wander towards Key West, Key Largo and Marathon. What we don’t realize is we’re missing an abundance of incredible fishing opportunities on the islands located in between. Fishing the Lower Keys in Florida is an experience you can’t miss. The Lower Keys is a quiet section
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From redfish to flounder and from perch to catfish, there is no shortage of incredible fishing along the Northshore in Louisiana. I’m talking about the best fishing spots in Mandeville, Madisonville, Lacombe and Slidell. The great fishing through the Northshore spreads wide from Lake Saint Catherine to Lake Maurepas as well as Lake Pontchartrain. Many
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Many of us camp with our boat in tow and it always pays off. Throughout North America, countless rivers, lakes and coasts beckon us to launch our craft for fishing and fun. But no matter what kind of boat you have, you’ll have to undergo a bit of winterizing before the snow sets in. There
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When the weather starts getting a bit cooler, our first instinct is to pack away our gear and sit on the couch for the season. Before you do that, why not think about all the great fishing you’re missing when the water temperatures start to dip. Use these fall fishing techniques to keep those nets
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These East Coast day hikes will deliver fall thrills. We could never look past the beautiful East Coast for some of the best hiking in the world. From incredible vistas in Maine to enticing waterfalls in Georgia, we have rounded up a list of the best day hikes in the Atlantic states that you’ll want
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So you’ve decided that it would be fun to arrange a fishing charter and head out on the open water with a couple of your friends or your family. Great choice — unless the fishing charter captain is boring, the boat is old and the rest of the boat is full of obnoxious people who
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Family fishing trips will get everyone together for some good old-fashioned fun, right? It might seem that way initially, but that’s until everyone starts disagreeing about where to go and what to fish for. What if your family isn’t entirely into fishing to begin with? Since you’re planning a family fishing vacation, you would think
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Five must-visit areas for fishing in the eastern United States. Pop open your bucket list journals and get ready to take some notes. Most of us get so caught up local fishing spots that we forget there’s an entire world out there teeming with fish prepared for us to catch. Up and down the Atlantic
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Summer bass fishing can be tricky. Find out how to haul in big catches despite the high temperatures. Savvy anglers will tell you that the hot days of summer are the worst times to fish for bass. The high temperatures send the bass deeper in the water and force them to wait for morning or
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