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Beat the Freeze: Smart Strategies for Successful Cold-Weather Fishing
Winter doesn’t have to mean the end of fishing season. While colder temperatures can keep many anglers indoors, those willing to adapt can enjoy quiet waters, less pressure, and surprisingly productive days on the water. Cold-weather fishing simply demands a …
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Pro-Level Ice Fishing Tips for Panfish, Perch, and Walleyes
Ice fishing has evolved far beyond drilling a hole and hoping for the best. Modern hardwater success is built on preparation, mobility, electronics, and a deep understanding of fish behavior beneath the ice. With constantly advancing technology and ever-changing fish …
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Catch, Care, and Release: Smart Angling Practices That Protect Fish
Responsible fishing is about more than landing a catch. Modern anglers are increasingly focused on conservation, and proper fish release plays a major role in protecting fish populations for the future. Whether fishing for sport or food, knowing how to …
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How Competitive Ice Fishing Offers Clues About Real-World Human Choices
Scientists have long studied how people make decisions when searching for food, but a recent study used an unusual setting to gather real-world data: ice fishing competitions. Researchers from an international team analyzed how anglers balance personal experience with information …
How Anglers Target Burbot When the Sun Goes Down
For anglers looking to shake up the usual winter routine, burbot offer a cold weather adventure unlike any other. Often called ling or freshwater cod, these strange, eel-like fish are closely related to saltwater cod and are one of the …
Tip-Ups That Trigger: A Winter Guide to Raising More Pike Flags
Ice fishing for pike has a funny way of humbling even seasoned anglers. One moment the ice feels quiet and lifeless, the next a flag snaps up and a heavy fish slides onto the hard water. Tip-ups may look simple, …
Strings, Streams, and Mountain Roads: Why Bluegrass Belongs on Fly Fishing Trips
What happens when music becomes part of the journey Mandolins and dry flies share more than charm—they share a rhythm that fits perfectly into life on the road. As fly fishing trips add up over time, skills improve on the …
Togging in a Blizzard: A Snowy Day on the Cape May Reef
The sunrise cast a cold, gray light over Cape May, but Captain Rob Taylor was undeterred. He sat heron-still, eyes focused, waiting to draw his prey into the open. The wind howled outside, but the tog were feeding, and the …
Walleye Wisdom: Avoiding Common Mistakes for a Killer Catch
Montana’s walleye season is in full swing, and Captain Brian Brosdahl is sharing his expert insights on the most common mistakes anglers make and how to fix them. Location, Location, Location Brosdahl stresses the importance of choosing locations based on …
The Ultimate Guide to Catching and Fishing with Leeches
Leeches may not be the most glamorous bait, but they’re a favorite among many anglers. These slimy creatures are a staple in the diet of many freshwater game fish, including walleye, smallmouth bass, and trout. In this guide, we’ll show …
Trick a Trout with a Wet Fly and a Swing
Ready to catch more trout? Swinging a wet fly is an old-school technique that’s still a game-changer. With just one or two wet flies and a standard fly rod setup, you can reel in the big ones in any river. …
Record-Breaking Hammerhead Catch Sets Texas Fishing Ablaze
A Corpus Christi fishing guide has made headlines with an extraordinary catch – a 10-foot-8-inch hammerhead shark. Tristan Bardin, also known as Sharka Brah, guided his clients to this remarkable feat near Bob Hall Pier on September 23. The shark …
Discover the Ultimate Fishing Paradise: Montana’s Fall Flies and Top Waterbodies
As the fall season arrives, Montana’s world-class rivers, streams, lakes, and spring-fed ponds come alive, providing a fishing paradise for both traditional and fly-fishing anglers. With over 400 fishing access sites managed by Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks, the opportunities …














