Times are getting tough. Regardless of the official numbers, we all know inflation is hitting us hard at the grocery, gas pump, and elsewhere. If you’re in the market for a new bass boat, you might be at the point where you are no longer dreaming of that fancy Ranger and instead trying to find […]
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I’d imagine that many of you started fishing on either spinning gear or an old spincast setup. If you’re anything like me, the thought of using a baitcaster was alluring but almost scary when you were first starting. After all, baitcasters have a well-earned reputation for being difficult to use and prone to backlash. I
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If you’ve ever fished with braid without any kind of backing, it probably didn’t take too long before you started having trouble. Braid is quite slick and without backing it tends to slip on a reel which can cause it to cut deeply into itself. On a spinning reel, this is a pain and usually
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A father of two discusses various kids fishing hats he has tried over the years, and what has worked well.
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My son started using a baitcaster this summer, and while rigging it up for him, I found myself asking, “What is the best fishing line for a baitcaster?” I quickly came to the conclusion that it has to be braided fishing line. I’d argue that braid is the best fishing line for a baitcaster because
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I’m not sure if my children’s school district is run by Communists or not but given that school starts before Labor Day I have to assume so. This is unfortunate but made the last “summer” trip to Lake Champlain take place a few days ago in late August. We drove up Tuesday night, fished all
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Fishing is one of those sports where we tend to spend a ton on our gear, and unfortunately a lot of that can stay tucked away in the bottom of a tackle box unused for years. There’s always a few items, however, that we find we simply can’t live without. I thought it would be
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Fishing is one of the few hobbies that can save (or even earn) you money while you enjoy it. While I suppose in the age of YouTube, any hobby out there ostensibly could do this for a select few content creators, fishing actually offers financial savings to the average joe. The most apparent way anyone
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Pretty much as soon as Tristan was born, my then wife and I signed up for a membership at Winding Trails in Farmington, Connecticut. About seven years later, we finally were accepted and got to enjoy it! While I was quite familiar with the place from my own childhood, I’d never really fished there. Instead,
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Plastic worms are some of the most versatile and useful fishing lures for bass fishing. Whether you’re a pro or an amateur, a plastic worm such as a Senko is a great choice to catch fish. Because of their immense popularity, plastic worms come in hundreds of colors, and it can be tough to figure
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